midi dress – A Styled Mind

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LADY IN RED

July 18, 2017 4 Comments

The hotter it gets, the simpler I want my outfits to be. When shopping in preparation for this shoot, I really didn’t know what I was looking for, however I was certain that I wanted to stay away from prints. After trying on a few pieces, this bold tomato colored midi dress was the unanimous winner! Aside from the stunning color, I loved how simple and elegant this dress was without being too showy. To me, this was the perfect “I have nothing to wear” garment– one of those items that you can throw on with a few accessories, and instantly look put together. Because I wanted to apply the overall effortless and minimal vibe of the dress to the entire look, I chose simple pieces to pair it with. I’ve recently been seeing these cross-body bags with gold ring handles almost everywhere but I wanted to wait until I found the one that best suited my personal wardrobe before hopping on the trend; and it was well worth it! Aside from going with absolutely everything, this bag provides a chic edge to any outfit it is styled with. For shoes, I decided to wear my nude and black block-heeled sandals, which I felt nicely tied all elements of the look together without creating too harsh of a contrast. I was honestly very pleased with how this look turned out and feel like I may want to add a few more dresses in this style to my collection. After all, there’s nothing like feeling easy, breezy, and beautiful on a sunny Summer day. Until next time!

Outfit Details & Links:

Dress- Topshop

Heels- Urban Outfitters

Bag- Nordstrom

LOTS A’ LAYERS

January 26, 2016 2 Comments

It’s absolutely no secret that during the winter season the best remedy for keeping warm and looking chic is layering. My personal formula for executing layering successfully, is starting with a neutral base and then gradually building upon it with heavier pieces that are among the same color palette. This is exactly the method that I used for this look. I was getting quite bored with feeling obligated to wear pants just because of the brisk temperatures, so I went on a hunt for a thick midi dress that I could wear with tights and my thigh high boots. Once that mission was accomplished the rest of the look came together quite easily. I’ve really been loving the taupe and grey tones this season so those were pretty much the colors I stuck with throughout the look. I loved the look of the ribbed knit texture of the dress against the heavy tan wool and leather on the coat. To add a bit more texture and dimension, I added my cropped fur vest and my favorite scarf. Another crucial tip when it comes to adding layers is taking full advantage of accessories. Hats, scarves, sunglasses, and bags are all easy pieces that you can grab to take your outfit to the next level. With that being said, I finished off the look with my leather cap and go to cross-body handbag. With layering like this, you are guaranteed to stay looking fashionable and feeling warm.

Outfit Details & Links:

Hat- OATW

Scarf- H&M

Coat- Zara- similar

Vest- Fossil- similar

Dress- Forever 21

Boots- Aldo

Bag- Dooney & Bourke

MY ADIDAS

April 29, 2015 13 Comments

I haven’t been obsessed with an item of clothing in a long time, but I have literally been wearing this Adidas track jacket since the day I received it in the mail! I just love how, though it is such a casual piece, it can make any ensemble eye-catching and edgy. This jacket is so versatile it can go from a trip to the gym to a night out on the town. It is also the perfect piece of outerwear for the spring and summer months, espcially during those cooler nights. For this shoot, I decided to throw it over a simple ribbed, racer-back midi dress to add some personality to the look. The giant text on the back is a definite showstopper and when paired with heels can easily elevate your look to sporty chic. Being that it is black, it can typically be worn with everything and almost everywhere. Long story short, I will be rocking this jacket until it falls apart lol. We all have those special pieces in our closets, right?

Outfit Details & Links:

Jacket- Adidas

Dress- Urban Outfitters

Heels- Zara