WEDNESDAY WISHLIST: Black Blouses

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When discussing wardrobe staples, there are a few things that come to mind. A great pair of jeans, black pumps, and of course your go-to black blouse. Strangely enough, I was inspired to write this post by a new pair of shoes that I just got. My black wedges, seen here are new for the summer and therefore require some planning!

Which black top is your favorite?
This post is linked-up with What I Wore  //  Tucker Up  //  Stylish Housewife  //  Style Me Wednesday  //  Mid Week Muse  //  Style Me Weekly  //  Chic Style

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BLACK MIDI SKIRT + PUFF PURSE

TOP: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $18  //   MIDI SKIRT: ASOS - SAME HERE  - $25, SIMILAR HERE - $75   //   PUFF PURSE: GIFTED - SIMILAR COLOR HERE - $20   //   LIPSTICK: BRUISED BY NYX - SAME HERE - $4   //   HEELS: GUESS @ MACYS - SIMILAR HERE - $30

This weekend a friend of mine posted pretty much the best Facebook status ever. She asked girl's to comment with their absolute favorite lipstick (she limited it to MAC) but i'm pretty flexible [wearing NYX bruised in this outfit]. I spend more time then i'm willing to admit researching the names that the girl's were posting! Such a great knowledge share! Of course, I commented with my favorite go-to MAC, Cherish, but now I pose the question to you. What is your absolute favorite go-to lipstick?

Linking up with Style To Inspire // How I Fall // MIMM  // Let It Shine //  Mix It Mondays // Manic Monday // Visible Monday

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DUAL ACCENT PIECES: LEOPARD & EMERALD

TOP: H&M - SIMILAR HERE - $15   //   PAIGE DENIM JEANS: c/o ZAPPOS - SAME HERE - $168   //   FREEBIRD BOLO BOOTS: c/o ZAPPOS - SAME HERE - $275   //   LEOPARD SCARF: ZARA - SIMILAR HERE - $15   //   GREEN CLUTCH: eBAY - SAME HERE - $5

I've been fighting the feeling of getting sick all weekend. I can feel it creeping up on me, but I refuse to let my guard down. I've had to take it easy the last few days, but I have too much going on to let these weather changes get the best of me. I'm going to bundle up and buckle down - time to get things done.

This post is linked up with:  Life Of Meg //  Funday Monday  // How I Fall // Style to Inspire //  Fashionably Employed  //  More Pieces of Me 

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EQUESTRIAN STYLE: Neutrals + Riding Boots

Blouse: F21 - Similar Here - $40
Pants: Khaki trousers - Similar Here - $40
Ariat Boots - c/o OnlineShoes.com- Same - $219
Rose Gold Cuff: Kore Luxe - Similar Here - $49


I didn't realize how awfully equestrian this outfit was until I saw how the photos turned out. I probably could have avoided that if I had decided to keep my hair down, but hey, go big or go home. These boots are, of course, my Ariat Sahara ones and since you guys are incredibly awesome & voted for me to win the OnlineShoes.com blogger style contest, you will be seeing a lot more of Ariat and OnlineShoes.com this season. 

On another note, I have been on the hunt for a really great wine/vamp/oxblood colored lipstick, that goes well with my olive skintone. I recently saw NYX Bruised online and ordered it to see if it was what I am looking for. I'll keep you updated on my progress, in the meantime do you have any suggestions? 
Linking up with Karly Kim, What I Wore, Kiwi, Style Connection & Style Elixir

The Boots, The Boots!

Top: Forever 21 (similar here at Miss Selfridge $44)

Leggings: Zara (similar here at Topshop $24)

Tall Boots: Rack Room (similar here at Nine West $70)

Oatmeal Cardigan: Old Navy (here at Old Navy $15)

Never in a million years would I think someone of my height could pull 
off thigh-high boots. Boy, was I mistaken. These boots are the talk of the 
town and after I got through the initial bruising and blueing from the leather, 
I am ready to go. If you weren't already convinced, you will die at the price! 
$40 for Guess Boots! Now, if i can only find a pair in brown.. 

I'm hoping to combat grainy photos as much as possible, but the sun hardly 
rises by the time I leave for work so we will have to make do! 
When's daylight savings again...?

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SHEER BLACK: HOW TO WEAR A NEUTRAL BLOUSE 101

Blouse: F21, Necklace: America's Mart, Jeans: A&F, MaryJanes: GoJane

Sheer is back, but just not enough. Stores shelves are lined with the

 see-through but the prices dont seem to be shifting even though the fabric

 is fragile. What can be done about the slinky-sheer? 

Well, for starters embrace the essentials. Every lady should own a basic 

white, black & nude colored tank to pair under any blouse. 

After that? Be versatile. Dress up your blouse by tucking it into a sleek 

pencil skirt or maybe even a flowy summer skirt. Mix it up by dressing

 the top down and accentuating your favorite piece of jewelry. 

-S