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Monday, November 16, 2015

Fall Challenge Favorites + LINK UP

Happy Monday!! You know what that means--it's link up day with my blogging besties Carrie and Whitney! We all participated in the GYPO Fall Style Challenge and today we are recapping a couple of our favorite outfit formulas.


I have to admit, I didn't follow this challenge quite as closely as the others. Mainly because we had a crazy Indian summer here in Northern California and for much of the challenge, the thought of wearing anything but shorts and a tank top made me sweat :)

But I loved so many of the outfits and I'm glad I can finally start to wear them!! That is what is so great about these style challenges--even if you can't wear the outfits on EXACTLY the day the Challenge is going on, you can save them! I pin the outfits up in my closet so whenever I am in that "I have nothing to wear!!" rut, I just glance at the outfits and suddenly get a bunch of ideas! It's awesome!

Back to the Fall Challenge... here are my top 3 outfits ~

Outfit Formula 1: Long Neutral Caridgan + Chambray + Black Jeans + Scarf + Cognac Boots
Super simple, casual and laid back. My style :) I am getting lots of use from this cardigan from Express. I find myself throwing it on ALL THE TIME!

Black Jeans: Loft (similar)
Chambray: similar
Sweater: Express (exact)
Scarf: Nordstrom (exact)
Boots: similar, similar
Earrings: exact

Outfit Formula 2: Olive Jeans + Orange Sweater + Leopard Flats + Long Necklace
Again, my faves center around super simple "everyday" outfits (which is mostly EVERY outfit in these challenges!!). I do have olive chinos that I wear to death, so instead I subbed my camo jeans. Camo, leopard...how's that for pattern mixing??!

Orange Sweater: Loft Outlet (similar)
Camo Jeans: Loft (similar)
Leopard Flats: Payless (similar, similar)
Necklace:  Stella & Dot (exact, in gold)

Outfit Formula 3: Plaid Dress + Ankle Boots
I featured this outfit during Create28, and it's still one of my faves.  It's getting too chilly to wear bare legs now, so I throw on some leggings or tights and wear my tall boots. It's the perfect work outfit for me!


Plaid Dress: Target (exact)
Ankle Boots: Similar


All of these outfit formulas from the Challenges are simple, yet classy and put together. I think that pretty much sums up my style :)

Have you done a GYPO Style Challenge yet? What are you waiting for?!! The Winter Challenge opens THIS FRIDAY 11/20 and you are not going to want to miss it!!!

Here is what's new and exciting this year ~

1. There will be "Dress it Up and Dress it Down" options for every outfit on this challenge.

2. One of the bonuses will be three outfits perfect for holiday parties (last year I wore one of the holiday party outfits and got so many compliments)!

3. There will be two surprise outfits!

4. The outfit total is 26 for this challenge. 


5. Several pieces from past challenges will be re used. 


Read all about the Style Challenges HERE. Then come back on Friday to sign up!! (don't worry, I'll remind you!) 


Time to link up! Don't forget to use the hashtag #lovelylittlealamode on social media!


Hosted by ~
Carrie/A Lovely Little Wardrobe ~ Bloglovin/Facebook/Instagram
Whitney/Whitney à La Mode ~ Bloglovin/Instagram
Casey/A Little Bit of Cheer ~ Bloglovin/Facebook/Instagram

Each week we choose a favorite...check out Carrie and Whitney's blogs to see if it's you! My favorite look this week was Karen from Lady in Violet! I just LOVE her long, cozy cardigan paired with those ankle boots! Makes me just want to curl up by the fire!! Perfect Thanksgiving outfit :) Read her entire post HERE.


Now let's get linking! We like to keep things simple around here. Just link up your favorite posts--fashion, beauty, food, DIY, anything goes! Follow your hosts on social media, have fun and be inspired! Thanks for linking up!

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Monday, October 19, 2015

Create28 Fall ~ Favorite Fall Dresses

Apparently, I have a "thing" for black and white fall dresses! In the past, I haven't been a huge black and white fan....i just thought it was so BORING and plain. It also reminded me of the days when I couldn't really dress myself and my closet was filled with black and white and NO COLOR! (sad days!!!)

However, in recent months, I've come to really embrace black and white again! However, unlike before, I hardly ever just wear plain black and white...I always try to add some "spice."

Striped Dress:cute option, cute option
Cargo Vest: option
Leopard Scarf: similar
Boots:  similar

In the above outfit, I added a little pattern mixing with stripes and leopard...one of my FAVES! I also added two other neutral, but contrasting colors (green vest and brown boots).


Plaid Dress: Target (exact)
Boots: Corso Como/Nordstrom (similar)
Scarf: Nordstrom/BP: (option,option)

In this outfit (read original post HERE), I added just a little pop of color to spice up the black and white. Also, some people think black/white and brown is not a legit color combo but I LOVE these three colors together!! The cognac provides a great contrast to the black and white without "clashing."

So to recap, here are my tips for wearing black and white ~

* Pattern mix (leopard and even plaid are great to pair with black and white)
* Add other neutral colors such as olive green or cognac
* Add a pop of color (choose colors depending in the season such as marsala for fall or yellow for summer)

Hope you will join us for Create28 this month! Link up with us Mondays or use the #Create28FallLooks on social media! Carrie is up tomorrow with more fun with patterns and prints!




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Monday, October 12, 2015

Create28 Fall ~ Summer to Fall Transition + Blog Hop!!

SUPER excited today because not only is it Link Up day, I am participating in a Blog Hop with my fellow bloggers at The Blended Blog! The Blended Blog (TBB) is a new blog collaboration with a group of ladies that I met through several style challenges. We have been taking turns sharing ways to transition summer pieces into Fall. This is also my Create28 "Trying a Trend" post! :)

If you are hopping over from Lana's blog, WELCOME!! If you haven't checked out the two other blogs in the "hop," check them out!! We have my friends Deena who is featuring vests, and Lana who is all about transitioning tanks and tees.

Today I am transitioning a plaid dress. Typically plaid is considered a "fall" item but this dress can be worn across the the seasons!! Check it out!

Look 1 ~ Early Fall. Where I live, September and lots of October are still pretty warm, so bare legs and sandals are the norm! The fact that this dress is 3/4 sleeved helps with the heat factor....and of course, the sunglasses :) In the second picture I wore ankle boots (and no sunglasses!) to make it slightly more fall-like, while still keeping cool!




Look 2: Later Fall ~ In this look, I cozied up a bit with a scarf and tall boots. This can be easily made an even cooler weather outfit with tights or leggings. Burgundy or some fun mustard tights would be my choice!

Plaid Dress: Target (exact, see other options below!)
Sandals:Target/Sold Out (option)
Ankle Boots: (similar, similar)
Boots: Corso Como/Nordstrom (similar)
Scarf: Nordstrom/BP: (option,option)

Here are some other cute plaid dresses I've seen ~ click on any image for more info :)
If you are mad for plaid like I am and you don't own a plaid dress, I highly suggest finding one you love! It might be a bit of a search, but I think you will get a lot of wear out of it in the fall months!

Time to link up! Don't forget to use the hashtag #lovelylittlealamode on social media!


Hosted by ~
Carrie/A Lovely Little Wardrobe ~ Bloglovin/Facebook/Instagram
Whitney/Whitney à La Mode ~ Bloglovin/Instagram
Casey/A Little Bit of Cheer ~ Bloglovin/Facebook/Instagram

Each week we choose a favorite...check out Carrie and Whitney's blogs to see if it's you! My favorite look this week was Sarah from Foxy's Domestic Side. She has the CUTEST little family and such a great sense of style. I love her in this gorgeous dress!


Now let's get linking! We like to keep things simple around here. Just link up your favorite posts--fashion, beauty, food, DIY, anything goes! Follow your hosts on social media, have fun and be inspired! Thanks for linking up!

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Don't forget to follow A Little Bit of Cheer on Facebook HERE

Follow me on Instagram HERE

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