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chic and edgy holiday party style

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chic and edgy holiday party style // click through for outfit details

1/ marni jacket // 2/ crepe top // 3/ tulle skirt // 4/ contra bib necklace // 5/ foldover clutch // 6/ curve post earrings // 7/ leather ankle boots

I know, I know, it feels a little too early to start thinking about the holidays. (And I certainly don’t want to speed past Halloween, since it’s my favorite!) But the truth is, the holiday season affords opportunities for dressing up that I just don’t get the rest of the year. (Especially since I spend my days getting down and dirty in my studio!) So while I don’t condone Christmas decorations in stores in September, I think it’s never too early to plan what you’ll be wearing to those holiday parties!

What I love most about this outfit is how chic it would look at any holiday party, while still feeling a little edgy at the same time. I guess that’s what happens when I start thinking about holiday style in October – it’s hard to shake that Halloween influence!

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outfit remix: blouse, cardigan, and distressed denim

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blouse, cardigan, distressed denim, ankle boots, and bib statement necklace // click through for outfit details

1/ silk blouse // 2/ long cardigan // 3/ ripped boyfriend jeans // 4/ contra bib necklace // 5/ faye clutch // 6/ mixed metal stacking rings // 7/ lea wedge booties

If yesterday’s multi-colored skirt was a bit much for you, the blouse/cardigan/necklace combo would also look fantastic with distressed denim and ankle boots. It’s basically my go-to fall look!

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how to wear a party skirt for day

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granny chic style: layer a cardigan over a blouse and party skirt to make it work for daytime // click through for outfit details

1/ silk blouse // 2/ long cardigan // 3/ striped midi skirt // 4/ contra bib necklace // 5/ faye clutch // 6/ fenix watch // 7/ lace up open toe heels

How do you take a playful skirt that feels party ready and make it appropriate for everyday? By layering on a more casual cardigan, of course! I’m all about using a cardigan to make a fancy look more casual. (Not to mention the fact that I’m always cold, so any time I can add another layer, I will.) The end result is definitely a little granny chic, but in a really fun way that’s perfect for work (or just for fun).

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simple everyday style: grey shirt, printed pants, and a statement necklace

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simple everyday style: grey shirt, printed pants, and a bold bib necklace // click through for outfit details

1/ zipper back t-shirt // 2/ floral trousers // 3/ contra bib necklace // 4/ boyd handbag // 5/ curve post earrings // 6/ ankle boots

I love finding simple ways to make everyday style more interesting. Like swapping jeans for abstract floral print pants and topping the whole look off with a bold bib necklace. It’s a perfect look for when you want to show up and look chic without putting in too much effort!

midi skirt and moto jacket

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street style inspired: midi skirt, moto jacket, and bib necklace // click through for outfit details

1/ zipped moto jacket // 2/ pleated midi skirt // 3/ ribbed jersey tank // 4/ contra bib necklace // 5/ garmin fenix watch // 6/ mixed metal stacking rings // 7/ melody point heel

The other night I actually had a dream that I was running late for a function and pulled together an outfit very similar to this, with an olive green skirt and colored biker jacket. The outfit looked super chic, especially when I tossed on one of my bib necklaces to complete the look. And since I don’t have a skirt or jacket like this in my actual wardrobe, I figured I needed to pull the look together for my blog!

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casual fall craft show style

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casual fall weekend style: jeans, ankle boots, and a statement necklace // click through for outfit details

1/ printed blouse // 2/ boyfriend jeans // 3/ contra bib necklace // 4/ cross body bag // 5/ mixed metal stacking rings // 6/ leah wedge booties

Last weekend I was in Washington DC for a craft show, and one of my favorite parts about doing a craft show is all the people/style watching I get to do. There’s nothing like watching an endless stream of people shuffle by your booth while you check out what they’re wearing. (Truthfully, I would rather scope people’s style in a city than watch a red carpet any day of the week.)

Of course, you wouldn’t have to wear this outfit to a craft show. It would be perfect for fall festivals, hay rides, brewery tours, or any other fall weekend activity you can think of!

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yes you can… wear a statement necklace over a beautifully patterned coat

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Iris Apfel Advanced Style inspired: how to wear a bib statement necklace over a patterned coat // click through for outfit details

1/ cami top // 2/ collarless jacket // 3/ split front trousers // 4/ contra bib necklace // 5/ boyfriend watch // 6/ hue boot

The other night I was scrolling through the channel guide and noticed that Iris Apfel (my personal style icon) was on HSN. I flipped over just in time to catch Iris extolling the virtues of wearing a statement necklace OVER your jacket. That’s right! Over! And I couldn’t agree more! No need to cover up that gorgeous necklace up as the temperatures drop, just pile it right on top! (With so much happening in the necklace and coat, I opted to keep the rest of this outfit pretty simple. Though you could certainly add more color or pattern. As Iris always says, “More is more and less is a bore!”)

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