COLOR BLOCK STYLE

Dress: Franchesas (borrowed) - Similar Here - $24   //   Nude Pumps: F21 - Similar Here - $60   //   Earrings - Kore Luxe - Similar Here - $12   //   Rose Gold Fuelband: Nike - Same Here - $169   //    Rose Gold Watch: Kennith Cole - Same Here - $125   //   Kate Spade Tote: Kate Spade - Similar Here & Here- $200

Last night I had a rare opportunity to catch up with one of my oldest friends (& of course her closet.) This adorable piece is from Francesa's  and while currently out of season it's also year-round adorable. I knew this would look stellar with my Kate Spade bag and had to borrow it. Closet swaps are such a fun way to take styles for a test drive. While this piece is so me, this particular bestie always pushes my fashion boundaries (she's been trying to get me into a romper for years!) Testing out trends & styles that you wouldn't normally buy yourself are a great way to get the most out of an exchange. Then, of course, swap out a few goodies that are right up your alley & can't wait to style!

Have you done a closet swap lately?

BLUE + LEOPARD - 30X30 - Day 6

Top: Kohls - Similar Here - $21   //    Boyfriend Jeans: AEO - Same Here - $30   //   

Nike Fuelband Rose Gold - Same Here - $169   //   Bow Bracelet: Elle B - Same Here -  $12   //   

Watch: K.Cole- Similar Here - $30   //  Rose Gold Bangle: Macys Betsey Johnson - Similar Here - $28   //  

 Ankle Boots: F21 - Similar Here - $47   //   Silk Leopard Scarf: eBay - Similar Here - $30

I remember when I posted these boots on my blog a while back, and I got so many comments about them. Since they are an older purchase, I looked around the internet to find something similar to link up to - truth is, there aren't a lot out there. "Lace up boots" are often synonymous with "combat boots", which is so not the case here. A great heeled ankle boot with lace detail is hard to find. I'll be sure to keep an eye out and send out a tweet if I see any good ones. Cuffed jeans look great with ankle boots and are an easy way to make any outfit more casual. Give this new style a try, you might be surprised. 

One thing that i've gotten a lot of questions about is my Nike FuelBand. I'm planning on doing a detailed post on my opinion of the band, once I hit the 1 month mark so that I can properly review the product. However, I did want to share that one of my biggest concerns prior to getting the Fuelband was accessorizing. Being a blogger, I didn't want a thick black band on my hand everyday, cramping my style. The Nike Rose Gold version was great for that, but it wasn't enough. I choose to pair my band with a variety of bracelets, bangles, and cuffs. I generally combine both gold and rose gold accessories onto my wrist and love the subtle mixed metal look. This way, the Fuelband looks more like one of the bracelets. One of my favorite pieces to add is the Bow Bracelet from Elle B. It's delicate but made of leather to really stand out. Elle B has some great accessories and they are offering Simply Sabrina readers 15% off their purchase with the promo code "Simply15". Be sure to check them out!