#FALLingforplaid & hats

Happy #wadw (Wear a Dress Wednesday)! This week I've teamed up again with five amazing bloggers to show you how we style plaid & hats for the fall season, two more must have trends.

 Hats have been seen everywhere lately, from high end designers to slightly more attainable price points at target. At first I wasn't too sure about this trend, but they have definitely grown on me! The fedora style I chose for this look (I also own in black) is from dressbarn. At under $30 this piece is a great option if you are looking to "try" out the trend!

What doesn't say fall more than a plaid blanket scarf? The blanket scarf has been around now for several years, and continues to be a huge hit! People went crazy over the original style from Zara (think of the beanie baby craze many years ago), and resold the style at exorbitant amounts of $$$. Since then many boutiques and online retailers have come up with dupes at a fraction of the price. I love how comfy it is & that I can throw it on with any t, sweater, or dress and have a completed look. If you are not sure how to style it check out the countless videos on YouTube showing how to cut the scarf or the endless ways to wear it!

 

 To finish off this look I chose simple gold bangles & a Merlot bow belt to tie the colors together!

 Be sure to check out the ladies below! 

<3 CMM

Kenzie of Kenz Kaye . Paige of Hometown Heels . Christina of The Stylings of CMM

Lauren of Urban Ombre . Jensyn of Stripes in Bloom . Katelyn of Corporate Glitter 

9.30.2015

WOW! It is hard to believe that today is the last day of September already. Today is Wednesday, #wadw (Wear a Dress Wednesday), that is.

This scuba gathered a-line dress is everything...and more, because it has pockets! I'm not entirely sure what genius started the pocket trend in dresses the past few years, but thank you thank you thank you!

Every dress like this deserves a great pair of booties like these from dressbarn. Would you believe I scored these for only $12, on clearance from last winter? :)

 

 

Now that fall is upon us, this moto jacket is perfect for brisk days, and cool evenings.

 This gorgeous dress is from dressbarn! An a-line dress works wonders for ladies with just about any shape.
The flared skirt helps balance out a larger upper half by creating more volume on the bottom. It helps to create the illusion of curves for ladies who have a straight figure. For ladies who are larger on the bottom, the a-line skirt flows right over the hips. See, it's a win win, right?

 Hopefully you had a fabulous Wednesday!

<3 CMM

#FALLINGforbooties and maroon

I've teamed up with six amazing bloggers this week to show you different ways to style maroon & booties, two of fall's must have trends.

 

I've shown two ways to style this poncho and oxblood coated denim look. By switching up the booties, bag, and neck candy this look can easily be transitioned from dressy to casual. For the dressier look I chose a dressbar statement necklace from dressbarn.Since I wanted a longer style necklace I simply tied a thin piece of string to either side, and voila I can have it whatever length I choose!

  Let's talk about these booties shall we? Do you see why this is the dressy look? Studs, Leather, Heels, OH MY! They work perfectly with the coated denim. This look would be something I would put together for a night out to dinner or with friends.

To dress down this look I chose a patterned scarf from dressbarn. This would be something I would wear out to breakfast on my weekend off. Although I love this scarf, nearly any color would work with the neutral color of the sweater!

I switched up the booties to these cute leopard ones that are one of my recent thrifted finds. These are originally from Forever 21, and they were scored for only $5 :)

As you can see it is super easy to take a look from dressy to casual or vice versa! Simple switches such as accessories and shoes can do the trick. Take a look at how the amazing ladies below styled maroon & booties!

<3 CMM

Christina of The Stylings of CMM

Jensyn of Stripes in Bloom

Katelyn of Corporate Glitter

Kenzie of Kenz Kaye

Lauren of Urban Ombre

Paige of Hometown Heels

Tayler of Ginger Next Door

9.20.15

It is crazy to think that fall will officially be in full swing in a very short time! Today was a beautiful Sunday, so I chose to embrace the warm temperatures in a summer dress.

I usually love a big statement, but in this look the color does all the talking. This dress is from dressbarn, a piece I scored for under $10 last year!

Part of why I love this dress so much other than the price and color of course, is the way it works to flatter! Ladies, dresses with lines and texture like this can give the optical illusion of a smaller waist. See above how the lines work diagonally? It works to draw the eye, rather than having only horizontal lines, which often widen. It's a great way to do "stripes" and flatter at the same time :)

I chose accessories that focused around neutrals and animal prints to complement the bright color of the dress, but not take away from it. The gold, pave, and tortoise shell link necklace has been something I have gotten lots of use out of. It makes a great piece to layer with other necklaces when looking to make a statement. 

Hope you've all had a wonderful weekend!

<3 CMM

 

Welcome to the Jungle

Leopard print just has my heart, it's as simple as that...I'll take it as an accent or as a focal piece, but any way I wear it I love the way it amps up an outfit.

 Although the leopard makes a statement, the true pop in this outfit is the bright geranium pencil skirt. I found this pretty piece at TJ Maxx for under $20. I don't often find things at TJ Maxx, but I still like to go often, because every once in a while I do find a great piece at a great price.

I've worn this skirt with a gingham blouse that I have in my closet, but I love the way that this color and leopard work together (I have pants in this hue as well). 

Going into the fall season this skirt is a piece I see wearing a lot more, especially with tights and boots.

 I chose a dressbarn black tassel clutch as the perfect bag to go with this look. Tassels are everywhere right now especially in the world of accessories (bags and jewelry). I've embraced this trend in several pairs of sandals, bracelets, and necklaces as well. 

Let's talk about these shoes shall we? As we know summer is coming to an end and along with that comes end of season sales. These gorgeous heels are by Coach, and I scored them for $25 from Boston Store last week, down from $198! Gotta love those yellow & black dot deals :)

Although the bright geranium skirt and leopard blouse do make a statement, the real stunner of this look is this gold necklace. I recently started a collaboration with mirina collections, and this is one of their gorgeous "famous necklaces." You can get your very own or anything on their site for 20% off & free shipping with code Vollrath20 at checkout here :)

I hope you have a fabulous Friday! I'm looking forward to seeing my best friend get married tomorrow--eek!

<3 CMM

 

Lemoncello

Happy #maximonday! Yellow, the color of sunflowers and lemonade, and the many memories that the warmth of summer brings is a favorite color of mine to wear, but is one I have hardly any of in my closet. 

My mom mentioned she was going to Kohl's last night, since her 30% off coupon was going to expire, so I chose to meet her there. It had been a while since we had gone to Kohl's together, and as usual I tried on a lot of great clearance deals. I found two dresses, along with lots of jewelry and accessory pieces.

 

This gorgeous floral maxi is by CHAPS and was originally listed at over $100 (well we all know no one should be crazy enough to pay full price at Kohl's). It was on clearance for $22, all clearance is an additional 20% off, plus we used the 30% off coupon on top of that. I would say it was a pretty good deal for such a beautiful dress!

 I feel like I'm ready for the derby in this hat, but I love that it offers the perfect shade for a sunny summer afternoon! I chose the black because it helped to bring the black out of the dress. Most of my dresses are a round neck, but I love that this changes it up for me a bit with the v-neckline. If you don't wear v-necks...START! V-necks help to elongate and draw the eye up toward your face. 

I love this hammered gold necklace (one of the great deals I found last night) and how well it plays off of the yellows in the dress. It was on sale for $11 + an extra 20% off + an extra 30% off :)

To tie in the black hat, I chose the perfect black clutch from dressbarn. It is currently on clearance for under $15. I love the braiding on the sides, the fold-over style, and tassel zipper. It is definitely large enough to hold all of the essentials! To finalize this look this turquoise ring brings in a pop of unexpected color.

I hope you had a fabulous weekend!

<3 CMM

8.9.2015

75 and sunny? Not usually boots weather, but booties really are something you can wear anytime. Since it is August now, it is practically fall right? I've been seeing so many ladies showing off their latest boot finds from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale that just ended, so I wanted to join in on the fun. These boots however, were one of my online steals from Vinted, $4+shipping, originally from Target.

Usually my Sunday look consists more of dresses, but today we had our church service in the park and picnic afterward, #WOGFamilyPicnic. Because of this I wanted a look that was a bit more casual and comfy. 

 As I've said previously a dark wash jean is an absolute essential! Did you know the average woman has at least 7 pairs of jeans in her closet? I have five, two dark-wash, one light-wash, one distressed, and one light-wash polka dot. Although I do not wear jeans often (at least not like I did when I worked at A&F) this dark-wash pair from dressbarn is always my go to. 

 At $29.50, I love that it has the look of a higher end jean, but doesn't give me the sticker shock. The comfort level is also divine! Some jeans I have had have not given or moved with me. I often found myself feeling very stiff and uncomfortable, so I am happy to have found my perfect pair. This signature fit by dressbarn, part of their Westport 1962 line, also comes in a straight leg and bootcut and in other washes as well!

 What's classic with a pair of jeans? How about a white t & moto jacket. I have newly discovered that Wal-mart has v-neck t's for only $4.88, considering I'm generally pretty accident prone (voted most accident prone in high school, so obviously I'm not the only one who thinks that), these work perfectly. If I get it stained, I can just buy a new one! I paired it with this new soft moto-jacket from dressbarn. 

 Sometimes the details stand out more than others. Today's look focused around simple silver elements that played off of the tones in the moto jacket. The statement with this look is the oversized white stone ring from H&M, that has been part of my jewelry collection for several years.

 I'm off to enjoy some of the PGA at Whistling Straights before dinner with the fam. I hope you're having a great Sunday!

<3 CMM