Accessorizing 101

This is part of the Style Series, which all started with some great feedback on my Summer Style

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Just for fun, you can read all about my closet here.

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Color. Texture. Pattern. Shine. 

 That should be your mantra when accessorizing any outfit. 

I've put together some VERY basic looks. 

I'm just using your everyday t-shirt and jeans...

See:

I have an incredibly oversized t-shirt I bought 

dirt cheap at Forever 21. 

I chose this over my other (better fitting) t-shirts, 

because I wanted to challenge myself to make it cute. 

Here is what I came up with. 

I created an a-symetrical neckline by bunching the shirt under the brooch. 

The belt adds some structure to the shirt.

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The draping necklace adds some texture and movement.

diy brooch: $2.00

thrifted necklace: $2.00

belt, f21: $5.00

hoop earrings: gifted. 

FYI: Kids are definitely accessories, especially if they are this cute!

I recently found a really great fitting black tang-top for under $5.00! 

I love the fit, the straps, the neckline...

I bought one in gray too!

Here is how I accessorized it..

I usually am not a tuck-er. 

But I am when I've worked this hard to eliminate a muffin top! 

The skinny belt adds a little contrast & the scarf is super lightweight and fabulous!

I also have some pretty earrings on..

belt, h&m: $5.00

scarf: $8.00

earrings: $4.00

The next few shots are things you can do with scarves...

I am a scarf person. 

Not everyone is. 

I'm told it's a NorthEast thing...

I don't know if that's true.

But, what is true is that ANYONE can rock a scarf...

You could wrap it around your arms for a pretty evening look. 

The back looks like this:

Or you could try one of these looks: 

Usually I'm a grab, wrap, and go scarf wearer. 

Well.. I'm sure you can tell that these are not self-timed pics..

Nope.. I upgraded!

Wanna meet my photographer??? 

Blogging Friends meet Kim. 

She is a fantastic mother of three!

Just six weeks ago she gave birth to a beautiful baby boy!!

Here she is on the other side of the lens, trying out some accessorizing:

She is really a wonderful lady. 

So..Kim, 

I can't tell you enough, thank you for taking these pictures. 

They are 100000000x better than my statuesque self-timed ones!

You are amazing.

Accessories are what make an outfit fabulous...

You don't need to by a $100 shirt to be stylish. 

Just add a bit of frosting. 

What is your favorite accessory? 

Is there one you are afraid to try?

I want to hear from you!