Six Ways to Style~ An Army Vest + a little announcement (or two!)

Holly and I have a pretty good gig going here on our little blog. We have a small, loyal audience which we think totally rocks. Plus we have a ton of fun working on our posts--planning outfits, taking pics, etc. A huge bonus is that we are pretty much the exact same size. We wear the same pant size, shirt size, and shoe size! We can do our outfit posts with ease--Many people even have a hard time telling who is who in our headless shots!  Well the good gig is getting a bit better, however it is going to get a bit harder to share clothes and a bit easier to tell us apart because Miss Holly is starting to sport a bump.....A baby bump..... A double baby bump! YEP! Two babies! We are definitely going to have to work in a few Six Ways to Style your Bump posts! Holly says we should style her mini-bump, medium-bump, and then her MEGA-bump! Leave some love for Holly in the comments would ya? I'll hold down the ship for a while as far as the Six Ways posts go, but Holly is going to rock the maternity world with her adorable bumpin style too. Stay tuned! 

On to this weeks Six Ways (take a peek at Holly's bump!) to Style--an army vest! I picked up this vest during one of Old Navy's 30% off the Entire Store sale (excluding clearance--bummer I say!) and have fallen head over heels in love with it. It is a FANTASTIC layering piece and it acts as a beautiful neutral. Pick one up and get layering! Click HERE to get one!

1. Yell for Yellow
I was hesitant at first to pair this vest with another sleeveless top but I couldn't resist the yellow ruffles! I love how the top is super feminine against the masculinity of the vest. The two colors are perfect together. I will definitely sport this outfit (you know how I love my AE jeans!) tons this fall. Our temps in the morning can be quite chilly but we often hit 75 by the afternoon still. This will be perfect! Look how those yellow flats just tie it all together!

Top: JC Penny (similar)
Pants: American Eagle (same)
Shoes: Target (similar)
Necklace: Origami Owl 

2. Stripe up the band!
I LOVE this striped shirt! It is SO comfy and nice and long to wear with leggings. The stripes are enough detail for the entire outfit, but of course I needed a little bling. Gold, glitter flats add the perfect touch of feminine detail to this masculine look.

Shirt: Aerie (similar)
Leggings: Marshalls
Flats: Target (similar)
Necklace: Target

3. Coral me Happy
I really wanted a color to POP against the army khaki of this vest. Coral is my new happy place color so why not? This casual outfit would be perfect for running around or going to a farmer's market. I have practically worn out these boyfriend capris from Old Navy and love that they go with anything. As for shoes, you can never go wrong with some cheetah flats!

Shirt: Old Navy (similar)
Pants: Old Navy (same)
Shoes: Macy's (similar)
Necklace: Origami Owl (see link above)

4. Denim Does Layers
Layer it up! Usually with a vest, one would grab a long sleeve shirt to go under, but don't rule out those cardigans. They both open in the front, but it creates a great layered look. I added the denim skirt to dress it up and heels for a finishing touch.

Shirt: Limited (similar)
Cardigan: Target (similar)
Skirt: Ann Taylor Loft (similar)
Shoes: DSW (similar)
Necklace: Forever 21 (similar)

5. Bootcamp Chambray
Every time I wear this dress it makes me think of my sis, Amy. Why? Well I dug it out of her Goodwill pile a few years ago. Yes, folks--she was getting rid of it. I cannot tell you how many times and ways I have styled this dress. I just knew it would be exactly what my new vest needed too. I cannot wait to rock the boot sox trend too!

Dress: (similar)
Boots: Von Maur (similar)
Belt: Von Maur

6. Khaki Kozy
Love this look! All of the tones are similar, but different enough to create contrast. I'm so excited to start wearing scarves again as we get back into cooler temps. Cozy is the perfect way to describe it. Black leggings and brown boots ties it all together.

Shirt: Target (similar)
Scarf: a small town drugstore (similar)
Leggings: Marshalls
Boots: Macy's (similar)

Six Ways to Style....dark wash denim!

Happy Weekend! Here comes another Six Ways post! To hear my ramblings of why I love these little posts, click here! I'll keep this short simple from here on out! This week I wanted to style one of my favorite wardrobe pieces--dark wash denim. I have dark wash denim in just about every shade, weight, and color and I love to wear them to work. I can even get away with wearing them on non-casual days because of their dark color and finished look. Also, some of the looks show how to wear a dark wash trouser which are perfect for work!

Side note: I must give a small shout out to my ultimate favorite dark wash denim jeans from American Eagle. If you are in the market for super comfortable, stretchy, and flattering jeans, you must check out the Skinny Kick jean from AE. They are reasonably priced and have a really unique cut to the leg--skinny through the thigh and calf but with a slight flair at the ankle. They do have a bit of a low-rise and I understand how that can turn some people away. I also own AE's Artist flairs in a dark denim and a pair of their Skinny jeans too. All of them are in constant rotation on my outfit menu (more on outfit menus coming soon!)

Trouser dark wash denim Stoosh at Marshalls:1 & 3
Skinny Kick AE: 2 & 4
Silver Skinny: 5 & 6

1. Neutral: This is a timeless classic. I put together an ivory sleeveless shirt with a lighter cream jacket. It's just enough of a difference to look put together versus not matching. This look is perfect for all year round. The faux snake skin shoe adds the finishing touch.

Ivory Sleeveless: Charlotte Russe
Jacket: Limited (found at the Good Will for $8.99!)
Necklace: New York & Co.
Shoe: Target

2. Red Love: A red blazer has been on my wish list for months! I finally was able to purchase one for a steal at the Limited during their virtual dollars event. I paired it was a white/navy polka dot top that gave the outfit a trendy, nautical feel. I adore the sky-high (surprisingly comfy) wedges that I paired with this as well. They are strappy with cognac and navy details.

Blazer: The Limited
Tanks: Gap
Shoes: Target
Necklace: len

3. Chambray: Light blue + dark blue + a touch of green = a GREAT outfit!! This chambray shirt goes perfectly with so many things, but a dark denim is one of my favorites. It's simple, but right in style. The green scarf adds just enough color to balance out the blue.

Chambray Shirt: Kohl's
Scarf: handmade
Shoe:  Sperry-Von Maur

4. Bold Stripes: Another blazer purchase from the Limited. I have a BIG soft spot for stripes. Throw in my love of contrasting colors and this outfit suits me to a T. My obsession with this dynamite orange statement necklace is borderline ridiculous. I love it so much that I try and throw it on with anything I can!

Blazer: The Limited
Tank: Gap
Necklace: Francesca's Collections
Shoes: Andrew Gellar (DSW)

5. Green Contrast: I love the green and yellow color combo here and how it pops against the dark wash skinnies but I CANNOT help but think of John Deere! Anyone else? Gracious. This polka dot cardigan is one of my faves and I pair it with everything under the sun...and apparently a tank the color of the sun!

Cardigan: Target
Tank: Target
Necklace: The Limited
Shoes: Style&Co by Macy's

6. Casual: This is the kind of top I wear when my muffin top and I are NOT getting along. I treasure its loose fit and 80's-esque style. The sheer panel on the bottom gives this casual look a feminine touch. A cool geometric necklace gives an edgy balance to the femininity.

Top: Charming Charlie
Necklace: Target
Shoes: Sperry-Von Maur
Bracelet: handmade