Day 2: Shop your Closet challenge - The Outfit Formula

Today's assignment from The Wardrobe Code was to create 2 outfits using the Outfit Formula:

• A Basic
• An Item of Interest
• A Finishing Piece
• Accessories

We were encouraged to push ourselves out of our comfort zone. Since I'm comfortable dressing up and have trouble finding casual outfits, I chose to go with that. I did a day and nighttime outfit.

Outfit 1: Basic - jeans, Item of Interest - button tab-sleeved blouse, Finishing Piece - loose weave cardigan, Accessories: two-tone riding boots and statement necklace

 

Cardigan: (old) via Belks // Blouse: via JC Penney // Jeans: via Old Navy // Boots: via a flash sale site // Necklace: via Beall's Outlet

 

Outfit 2: Basic - skinny jeans, Item of Interest - sequin sweater, Finishing Piece - Houndstooth scarf, Accessories: stud clutch, shooties, statement necklace, pave stud bracelet, muted gold post earrings.

 

 

Sweater: via JC Penney // Skinny Jeans: via Old Navy // Shooties: via TJ Maxx // Scarf: came on my peacoat // Clutch: via Lane Bryant // Necklace and Earrings: via Beall's Outlet // Bracelet: Forever 21

 

 

 

 

What are your thoughts? Did I follow the formula? I feel like I over-accessorized the second outfit... The scarf was a last-minute addition because I realized I didn't have a Finishing Piece. I think I should have nixed the necklace when I added it.

 

 

The Breakdown:

 

Outfit 1:

 

Cardigan: Belks, $10

Blouse: JC Penney, $7

Jeans: Old Navy, $25

Boots: flash sale site, $90

Necklace: Beall's Outlet, $7

 

 

Outfit 2:

 

Sweater: JC Penney, $30

Jeans: Old Navy, $25

Shooties: TJ Maxx, $40

Scarf: came on my peacoat, $0

Necklace: Beall's Outlet, $7

Earrings: Beall's Outlet, $2

Bracelet: Forever 21, $5

Clutch: Lane Bryant, $25

 

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Sparkle and Shine

 I think I have mentioned before that I love glittery, sparkly clothing. I was able to work it into my shirt, necklace and shoes in this outfit. You can't tell in the photos, unfortunately, but this is a white sequin t-shirt. You can see it clearer in this post.  This Brighton silver heart necklace has rhinestones in it and these flats from Old Navy scream sparkle and shine.

 

Cardigan: (old) via Target - similar, similar // Sequin Tee: exact via JC Penney // Skinny Jeans: (old) via Old Navy - similar, similar // Silver Flats: (old) via Old Navy - similar, similar // Heart Rhinestone Necklace: (a gift) via Brighton - similar, similar

 

 

 

 

The Breakdown:

 

Cardigan: Target, $10

Sequin Tee: JC Penney, $10

Skinny Jeans: Old Navy, $30

Flats: Old Navy, $8

Necklace: Gift

 

 

Blood of an Ox, Dead Animal Skin, and a Zombie

  

Is there something in my teeth?

 

Top: Burgundy Blouse via JC Penney //Skinny Jeans: (old) via Old Navy -  similar, similar // Leopard Flats: (old) via New York & Co - similar, similar // Elephant Necklace: (old) via a local boutique - similar, similar // Pave Gold Bracelet: (old) via Forever 21 - similar, similar 

 

I featured this burgundy (oxblood) blouse from JC Penney in my recent purchases post. It has turned out to be one of my favorite pieces. I love it with jeans but it's also gorgeous tucked in with a skirt. It looks especially good with charcoal gray.

 

I was really hesitant to buy a pair of skinny jeans. I just couldn't imagine them looking good on my body type. But I love them! A lot of plus-size jeans can end up looking baggy in the rear, like you're wearing a diaper. The Old Navy jeans fit without looking like a second skin.

 

And a huge thanks to http://www.swellandstylish.com!! I won the Starbucks Coffee Lover Giveaway!

 

The breakdown:

 

Burgundy Blouse: JC Penney, $20

Skinny Jeans: Old Navy, $20

Leopard Flats: New York & Company, $15

Elephant Necklace: local boutique, $1

 Stud Bracelet: Forever 21, $5

 

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Gray Leopard Blouse, Skinny Jeans, and Magenta Accents

 

We had absolutely gorgeous weather over the weekend. Chilly at night and in the morning, then warming up a bit during the day. No clouds in the sky at all... Perfect for some photos outside.

 

This leopard blouse is one of my go-to pieces. It's nice tucked in with a skirt as I wore it here and great worn un-tucked with skinny jeans. I really love gray and magenta together so I added some color to the look with a cardigan and some flats. I wish I had a colorful necklace but I think the black worked well. And of course, there had to be a bit of sparkle with my earrings and bow ring.

 

 

 

 

Gray Leopard Blouse: (old) via Old Navy - similar, similar // Skinny Jeans: via Old Navy - exact, similar // Magenta Cardigan: (old) via Target - similar, similar // Magenta Flats:(old) via Target -  similar, similar // Beaded Necklace: (old) via Ross - similar, similar // Crystal Earrings: (old) via Banana Republic - similar, similar // Bow Ring: (old) via Forever 21 - similar, similar

 

 

 

 

The Breakdown:

 

Leopard Blouse: Old Navy, $28

Skinny Jeans: Old Navy, $30

Cardigan: Target, $8 (clearance)

Flats: Target, $8 (clearance)

Necklace: Ross, $12

Earrings: Banana Republic $10

Ring: Forever 21, $5

 

Thanks to Ashley C. for taking time out of her weekend to take my photos!!!

 

 

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1 Suit, 5 Ways - Day 2, Dinner and Drinks

 

Blazer: Monroe and Main / Shirt: Target / Jeans: Old Navy / Shoes: White House Black Market / Necklace: Target / Brooch: Local Boutique

 

 

Day 2 is a casual look using the blazer. Just rolling the sleeves and adding jeans, a t-shirt, and heels makes this look perfect for dinner and drinks.

 

The breakdown:

 

Blazer: (part of a skirt suit), Monroe and Main, $69

Shirt: Target, $12

Jeans: Old Navy, $29

Heels: White House Black Market, a gift

Necklace: Target, $12

Brooch: Local Boutique, $1

 

Game Day

Every girl needs a jazzed up version of a game day outfit

 

 

Garnet Sequin Top (old) via New York & Co, other options here and here / The Diva Dark Rinse Jeans via Old Navy / Gold Exchange by Charles David Heels (old) via Shoe Carnival, other options here and here / Gold Briolette Necklace via Seventh Avenue / Garnet and Gold beaded bracelet (old) via New York & Co, other options here and here

 

 

 

 

 

The breakdown:

 

Sequin Blouse - New York and Company, 420

Dark Rinse Diva Jeans - Old Navy, $25

Tan Exchange by Charles David heels - Shoe Carnival, $19

Gold Ribbon/Briolette necklace - Seventh Avenue, $10

Garnet and Gold beaded bracelet - New York and Company, $15

 

 

 

My fashion philosophy includes buying pieces that can be used multiple ways. When shopping, I try to keep in mind what I already have so I don't repeat a same style or color too many times. This is why you see (old) so often in my outfit descriptions. I hope you'll take a look at the other options I include in the description. A lot of the time I actually like what I list there better than what I am wearing! I really love the Garnet and Gold sequin blouse from JC Penney. I was so sad they didn't have that color in my size anymore. I also love the Madden-Girl strappy gold heels I listed via ShopStyle. I need to find an excuse to buy those. But let's get real... I never need an excuse to buy shoes!!

 

 

 

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A little leopard

Grey Leopard Print Blouse via Old Navy (old), other good options here and here from ShopStyle ;  Lane Bryant Pont Pencil Skirt; Necklace via Bealls Outlet; Black Nine West Kitten Heels (old) via Ross, good options here and here.

 



 

This grey leopard blouse is one of my favorites. It works dressed up or casual with a pair of skinny jeans and boots.

 

The breakdown:

 

Leopard Blouse: Old Navy, $24

Black Ponte Pencil Skirt: Lane Bryant, $26

Black Beaded Necklace: Bealls Outlet, $8

Black Nine West Pumps: Ross, $15

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