Outfits

WEARING
Splendid skirt/dress | worn as a dress – last seen as a skirt here – size medium (I also have this in black)
Vintage Wrangler denim shirt
Ishvara sandals | I really love these, but wish they came in half-sizes, they’re just a teeny bit big
Admonish custom leather bag (website coming soon )

In all the years I’ve had this Splendid skirt/dress, I’ve never worn it as a dress, which is surprising, because I LOVE any piece of clothing that serves two purposes. I didn’t wear it as a dress, because I thought I resembled a stuffed sausage trying to wear a tube top essentially, but now, I think I can pull it off. I still don’t think I’ll wear it alone (without anything over it) – I have NEVER EVER bared my shoulders completely, but also because I’d be afraid it would fall down. Although today I’m wearing a Cosabella strapless bra underneath that the top really clings to, so I don’t think it’s going anywhere…

I take this skirt with me whenever I go on vacation because it’s so easy (I wore it a lot in Rome), but now that I know I can wear it as a dress, it’ll do double duty. Although I’m weird when I’m traveling; I don’t like to wear things too many times, or count on wearing them too many times, because what if they get dirty? or I don’t feel like it again? I know, space is of the essence when planning a travel wardrobe, therefore, one thing that can be worn two ways/days is ideal, but like I said, I’m weird about that! Next time I travel, I’ll make a point to bring it and wear it multiple days and report back how I did.

What do you have in your closet that can multi-task? Do you often bring things with you when you travel you can wear multiple ways?

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WEARING
Rag & Bone Dash skinny/slouchy jeans | (size 28, size down 2 sizes)
Joie linen top | not available, similar shape, but striped
Dannijo necklace | on sale at Saks Fashion Fix
Riudavets Avarcas sandal | I’m a size 8 and took a 38
Custom leather bag by Admonish

Mixing colors, I can’t do, but mixing metals, I’m all for! I mix my jewelry up all the time, in fact my engagement ring is white gold and my wedding band is yellow gold. I’m a big fan of mixing metals when it comes to jewelry, but I’ve never had to consider my shoes in the equation. I’ll admit, it gave me pause, but not for long

And I know a lot of you guys ARE fashion bloggers, or other types of bloggers, and many of you aren’t, but I wanted to share my article with you for IFB this week: How to be a fashion blogger without a DSLR. The subject of fear and comparing ourselves to others is one that stirs a lot of passion in me, and writing that article was emotional for me. I’m certainly not immune to fear or jealousy, but I’ve come a long way in the last couple of years to mostly conquer those feelings. I really wanted to write the post to encourage everyone who wants to start something new to just start where you are. Don’t worry about what you don’t have, or that you won’t be good enough without fancy equipment or a lot of money to invest – just use what you have, and start where you are.

I hope you have a great weekend!!

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