transition pieces

even though it's still pretty warm outside where i live, summer is coming to an end and fall is about to start! winter is my favorite season and fall is pretty much the start to winter, so i like fall! also, fall fashion is always super cute. i think the hardest thing about fashion is finding a happy medium of clothes between the seasons! i made a few outfits with key "transition pieces" that will help you figure out how to wear your staples into the next season!! 

the blue "city mini" skirt by j.crew is literally the most comfortable thing i own! i was talking to a lady that worked to j.crew before i bought it, and she was telling me how versatile the skirt was, because it's great for summer but when it starts getting chiller outside all you have to do is throw some tights on underneath it. 

colored jeans were a big summer trend, and i think that the trend will be moving into the fall time as well! all you have to do is throw on a comfy sweater and some boots, and you look polished! 

the striped tee is pretty much an essential in every prep's closet. in fact, i think everyone, regardless if they're preppy or not, has a striped tee in their closet. they too go with pretty much everything! 

hope this helped you with finding some great transition pieces and how to wear them! 

if you want to know where any item of clothing is from, then don't hesitate to ask! 

what's your favorite season?

thanks for reading! 

xox

back to school basics

with school right around the corner, everyone is out shopping for back to school clothes! i think when people go back to school shopping, they get caught up in the moment and forget to think about what new shirts go with what shorts you already have or the new ones you're buying! its important that you buy a ton of basics that go with everything (and don't go out of style), so you can wear them throughout the year paired with tons and tons of different things! here's what i think is a must buy for back to school!

back to school basics by popcosmo featuring short shorts


what's on your shopping list right now?

thanks for reading!
xox

cheap chic 2.0

hey ya'll! i have receive some great feed back on my cheap chic post, and have decided that i will do another one! i have been absolutely loving all the new (and old) collections that have been put out this summer. even though i am in love with them, i unfortunately don't have enough mula to spend on them! so here are a few items that i love, and their long lost (cheaper) twins! hopefully this post will save you a few paychecks! 

1. as most you y'all know, color blocking is really in for the summertime. i guess you could say that my style is minimalistic, and therefore i only color block with little things such as clutches! they are such a great way to color block your out fit without going overboard, and when/if color blocking goes out of style, you can still use this accessory in your wardrobe! all in all, clutches are a timeless piece no matter what color you choose! 

find the dsw clutch here

find the marc jacobs clutch here

2. maxi skirts are probably one of my newest favorite things. i used to wear long skirts when i was in elementary school (trend setter or nerd?), and so when the maxi skirt trend came out i was reluctant to try it out. but, recently  (yesterday) i randomly started liking them again! i like when they hit right at your ankle so you can still see your shoes, and it also makes you look a little taller. also, some maxi skirts can double as dresses and beach cover ups, so if you find the right one it can be used in multiple ways! all in all, maxi skirts are a great staple piece to go in your closet for the summer time, and can also be a transition piece for the fall time! 

find the old navy skirt here

find the eileen fisher skirt here

3. jean vests are hot on the market right now! i honestly think that if you wear them with the right things then they can instantly become preppy. i think that most preppy people are afraid to wear them because they are afraid they look to grungy. i have yet to find one in a store that doesn't look to "masculine" on me, but as soon as i find on that i like, i will definitely be purchasing it! let me know if you would like to see how i would style my jean vest if i had one! 

find the gap vest here

find the top shop vest here

thanks so much for reading! 

if you would like to see more cheap chic posts, then let me know and i'll be happy to do more! 

also, if you have any steals that you've found lately let me know! 

xox

workin' girl

hey y'all! i am now happy to say that i am a workin' girl! i am so lucky to working at one of the most popular boutiques in my town! yesterday was my first day, and i was most worried about what i should wear. i had been in the shop multiple times before, and saw that the women working there wore cute/casual clothing so i had a little bit of a guideline. i ended up wearing option #4 from this post, but i wore my jack rogers instead of the sandals. all in all i think it was the perfect look!

i think when most people start a job, it's hard to figure out what to wear if there isn't a required uniform. so i've put together a little lookbook to help y'all out if you are starting a job soon or if you already have a job and are stuck in a rut wearing the same thing over and over. since i'm a teen, i'm only going to show jobs that were a possibility for me to get. and without further adieu here is some inspiration!

1. bakery or snack bar

details here

2. jewelry boutique

(or really any boutique)

details here

3. bookstore/library

details here

4. best buy

details here

i'm hilarious i know;) 

hope this helped with your summer job outfits! here are some tips to live by when dressing for the job

-wear flats or very comfy shoes! you are most likely to be on your feet all day so keep your feet comfy!

-carry mints with you! no one likes to talk to, let alone buy something from, someone with stinky breath

-dress appropriately! don't strut around in booty shorts. just don't. it's not professional or cute.

-bring a sweater! some shops stay super cold during the summer, so bring a sweater so you aren't miserable all day long! 

for some reason i have always loved hearing what everyone's job is, and i love love love asking people what they want to be when they grow up or if you already have grown up, what is your dream job (or are you living your dream?)

so...

what is your summer job?

what do you want to be when you grow up?

what is your dream job?

xox

chloe