Red Cardigan & Denim Dress

I have a feeling I'm going to get a lot of use out of this sweater this winter. It's really warm and goes with way more in my closet than I originally thought it would. Shopping score!

As it gets colder out, layering is key. So today, I'm wearing this cardigan over my denim dress. Since the dress doesn't really have any shape to it, I like to add this caramel belt to give me some shape and to compliment my booties. It's pretty comfy to wear while decorating the tree (but once the pictures were done, the shoes came off!).

It's a fun, festive outfit for this time of year! And I can't wait to get more use out of this cardigan all winter!

Also, it has pockets!

Tan Pull Over Sweater

I own a LOT of black and grey sweaters. During Spring and Summer, and even Fall, I live in bright colors and patterns. But once it's super cold out and I don't want to leave bed, I basically only wear all black or grey. I do have a few colors, but not many. Maybe it's my mood reflecting the weather? Who knows.

Anyway, this sweater is a color that I actually have a couple of in my closet. The ones I have are a bit older and I don't wear them much, but I really love this color. When I found this sweater, I realized it was an opportunity to update the sweaters I currently have.

I love pairing it with my super dark denim, since the sweater is a little lighter. It's a pretty casual outfit, so I don't get too crazy with jewelry or accessories. Sometimes I wear a simple chain necklace and others I just wear small stud earrings.

Brown and Blue Stripes

Since this time of year is so cold, one thing I tend to gravitate to are bulky sweaters to keep me warm. I'll pretty much be cold from now until May! (ha!) While this sweater isn't actually as warm as I thought it would be, it's super comfy and that's pretty much a win.

I normally wear it my super dark denim since the navy in the sweater is pretty close to the shade of jeans. Sometimes I add my caramel booties, but today I added my grey booties. Since it's a pretty wide sweater, so I don't like to add jewelry. Simple and comfy!

Now that I know how thin it truly is, I will try to find ways to layer it so I can keep wearing it the colder it gets. Maybe I'll add a tee underneath, or a chunky scarf. Stayed tuned for what I decide!

Red Ruffles

I've fallen in love with sweaters with bell sleeves, but recently I saw a co-worker wearing a sweater with ruffle sleeves and I loved it! It's like the next level of bell sleeves.

I tend to wear red with black. I guess I really love the combination. But because I wear it so often together, I figured I'd change it up and wear my super dark denim (which I realize now is not totally obvious in these pictures). I, of course, still wore my black booties.

I'm not going to lie, I feel pretty fancy in this sweater because of the sleeves, so I added this statement necklace. I didn't add any earrings today, but I think if I change my mind on this necklace, I may switch it up and wear dangley earrings instead. For now, I'm loving this look!

Grey Cross Front Sweater

Does this sweater count as a wrap front top? I'm going with no, but it's pretty close. I saw a few bloggers I follow had something similar, so I went on the hunt for myself. It actually wasn't too hard to find!

I love it in this light grey color. And it's pretty warm, so I'll probably wear it all winter! It's super easy to pair with all shades of blue denim, black denim, even colored denim! My favorite is my medium shade of denim. and my light grey booties.

Since the front lays a little low because of the faux wrap, I added my crystal and crescent moon necklace, but really kept it pretty simple.

How beautiful is Clemson's Campus?!

Black Sweater, Plaid Skirt

This outfit, mostly the sweater, is SO comfy! Sometimes I worry about how comfortable I'll be in a dress or skirt at this time of year, but I know I don't have to worry about it in this outfit! I've been on the look out for some fun printed skirts, and this plaid one falls right into that category.

GUYS! IT HAS POCKETS!! :)

Since the main colors are tan and black, I wanted to find a black top to go with this skirt. And as I was unpacking my winter wardrobe, I realized, that is not an issue. I apparently have a lot of black already. Did that stop me from buying another black sweater? Absolutely not.

This black sweater has baggy sleeves, which add a cute detail to a simple sweater. Since it's been pretty cold out already, I added black tights and I normally wear my black booties. If I'm feeling brave, I also plan to wear my over the knee boots (and no tights!). We'll see if I'm brave enough though...

I'm still playing around with the different jewelry I may wear with this. Luckily, it's a good thing to switch it up and wear different things. For today, I added my crystal and crescent moon necklace and stud earrings. But I think next time, I'll wear a fun statement necklace.

The Future is Female

I often try to find pieces for my wardrobe that I can layer and get more use out of. Open front sweaters definitely fall into this category. I usually grab neutral colors, so I can throw them over most outfits and still look fine. This is what I had in mind when I found today's sweater. Of course, how soft and warm it is really helped convince me that I needed it even more. :)

Since it's a neutral, I can really wear it with anything. I've defiantly worn it over many of my tops already this Fall. But I think "The Future is Female" tee, is probably my favorite. Of course, I love the saying on the front, but I also really like the color combination of the tee and sweater.

I've paired it with my lighter destroyed denim and Chuck Taylors. It's super comfy and great for running errands or hanging out in. Because it's a bit of a casual outfit, I didn't add any jewelry, keeping it pretty simple and pretty.

Knot and Buttons

I have seen so many people with this top, I knew I needed it too. I'm not normally one to follow trends too closely, until I know it'll be worth spending some money on. Yes, I of course have fallen for some, but they tend to last for more than one season (bell sleeves anyone). I like investing in my clothes, knowing I be able to wear them for a few year.

I'm still not sure how long this trend will last, but I'm totally obsessed with this top. It's a little baggy, so it feels like a hug. It's lightweight, but long sleeves, so it's a perfect transitional top. And the color! It's sooo pretty!

Because it is a pretty causal top, I like to wear it with jeans. I really like it with these dark jeans, but I've also worn them with my lighter destroyed denim. Either way, I'm probably wearing these booties too (since they are my favorites). I think I'm going to get a lot of use out of this top this fall!

Black and White Stripe Sweater

I really don't wear too many crop tops. This shouldn't be too surprising, since I am 30 after all. When I do wear them, though, it tends to be with higher waisted bottoms--which I also don't wear too much of (unless it's a skirt). Sometimes I'll find one that's really cute and I'll take a chance on it.

Well Target recently has had a TON of crop tops. So many of them are adorable, but I really can't wear them to work. But this crop top, wasn't too short, and I think because of the colors, I found a way to make it appropriate.

Because of the large black and white stripes, I decided to wear a black tank underneath, making my tank look like the next stripe. I also paired it with black jeans and booties to stick with the colors. I also added these round white earrings, to keep it from being too casual. It's a perfect lightweight sweater for these cooler days.

I've worn it a few times and I've added statement necklaces with some color or even color dangle earrings to add a little pop. But sometimes I like to keep it simple, like today.

Burgundy Button Up Tank

I apparently did a lot more fall shopping than I realized earlier this summer. I realized that as the weather was getting cooler, I don't have a lot of options for the in between days. I mostly have spring/summer styles and then heavy winter sweaters. I'm not sure if I layered more last year, but this year it seems like I need more light weight tops to get by. So that's been my focus when going shopping.

I gravitated to this top because of the color. I love jewel tone colors, and this definitely falls into that category! Because it's a tank, I started wearing it in August, but a few people told me I looked too much like Fall. And let's be honest, no one wants to rush the end of summer more than me. So I waited.

And NOW it's time! Although, now it's also cooler out, so I have to wear a sweater with it too. Regardless, it's perfect for those days that start out really chilly and end up being closer to 80. Because it has the buttons down the front and the tie, I really don't want to add too much accessories. I did add this thin chain necklace with a moon and a star. But it's the thickest chain I would wear with this. But I've worn it a few times and every time I tend to lean toward different stud earrings.

I also wore this top with my darkest jeans and black peep toe booties. The color in the tank is pretty deep, so I thought it looked funny with lighter jeans. I have, however, also worn this outfit with my caramel colored booties. I think the caramel and burgundy goes really well together. And finally I added this sand colored sweater. As I mentioned, it's getting cooler, so I'll freeze wearing just a tank.

Pink Stripes and Ripped Jeans

I have recently purged a TON of items from my closet. Styles that I had were either getting too worn, I don't fit into them or I just don't like them anymore. I was getting tired of pushing past the items that fell into these categories, so I finally pulled them out! (I am trying to sell some on Poshmark, so find me @Jracine8185 ). With less options in my closet, I had to go shopping, right? Hello, anyone?

Well, clearly I did. And I found so many cute things, that now I'm a little excited about Fall. This top was found at a recent Target trip. And let me say, it is SOO soft!! That's really the main reason why I picked it up. Then I tried it on and realized it has the really cute twist front on it making it a little cuter than a regular tee.

Since it's super casual, I wore it with a pair of destroyed denim and booties. I know I'm going to get a lot of use out of this top, this fall.

Burgundy Twist Front Top

Sometimes I just want to throw on a simple jeans and a tee. But I always want to look like I've tried, even just a little bit, to look good. As you've probably noticed, these are one of my fave pairs of jeans and sandals. They're pretty simple, but they god with almost everything!

This top is really what takes this outfit from a regular jeans and tee type look, to a little something more. The twist in the front is so fun and an added extra bit of fun. I can throw this on whenever I'm just running out for a little bit and not feel like a total shulb.  :)

Purple Tank

If you don’t know by now, purple is my favorite color! Despite this, for some reason I really don’t own that much. Maybe I don’t want to overkill it? Who knows! Every once in a while, I do find a top or dress or whatever that I love and have to get. This was definitely one of those tops.

I love how lightweight and flowy it is. When it’s a super-hot day out, this is the type of tank I love to wear. Since it’s such a light shade of purple, I like to pair it with darker denim, and my black lace up sandals. The neck is low, but does have a little cinching, so I don’t normally like to add a necklace. Instead I wear different chunky or dangle earrings to dress it up more. Today I’m wearing my black triangle earrings.

Love this look!