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one dress challenge, day 2: striped dress and multi-colored midi skirt

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outfit inspiration: one dress, thirty ways: striped midi skirt over striped dress with statement necklace

I bought this skirt towards the end of the January one dress challenge, but couldn’t quite make it work with that dress. (Though I have worn it a few times since then and always get tons of compliments on it.) But I really love it layered over this month’s challenge dress!

Admittedly, this is a lot more color than I normally wear, but that’s part of the goal of the challenge – to be more creative with my wardrobe. Plus, I love that I can show that even though my Contra Collection is mostly black white and grey, it works well even if your wardrobe extends beyond that neutral color palette!

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one dress, four necklaces: choosing a statement necklace for a black floral v-neck dress

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one dress, four necklaces: how to choose a statement necklace for a v-neck floral dress - spring style ideas

I bought this dress a few weeks ago because it ticks a lot of my boxes – it has a high waistline (that actually hits my natural waist), it’s midi length, it has pocket, and it’s a bold floral pattern.

After wearing it to a craft show in Atlanta (and getting lots of compliments) I figured I’d come home and style it with a few different necklaces from my Contra Collection.

When it comes to picking a necklace for your neckline, you can go one of two routes – you can choose a necklace that echoes the shape of your neckline, or you can chose one that contrasts it.

I don’t think that one option is better than the other. Instead, it depends on the particular outfit and your mood. Somedays, I like to emphasize the lines that are already in a top, and other days, I like to play against them to create some visual interest.

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cozy and elegant holiday style

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elegant and cozy holiday style: chunky sweater, tulle skirt, and gemstone statement necklace

I had big plans to post a lot of holiday looks on the blog this year, but then the holidays (and shipping holiday orders!) got in the way! But now that I’m enjoying a slow Christmas morning (and watching White Christmas on repeat) I thought I’d share this look I photographed the other week, inspired by this outfit post I put together last year.

It’s the perfect blend of elegant and cozy, with just enough attitude from the bold Contra necklace to keep it interesting!

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bold black and white style: midi skirt and flannel button down shirt

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black and white style: midi skirt, plaid shirt, statement necklace

Last week, I went to Lancaster to hang with my friend Amber, and she found the most perfect grey wall in her neighborhood to take pictures in front of! (It’s basically my favorite shade of grey.) Fortunately, I was wearing this black and white look that popped perfectly against the wall.

I’ve had this midi skirt for years, but it was only after watching White Christmas for the 500th time (and thinking about classic 50s holiday style), did it occur to me to pair it with this black and white flannel plaid shirt. The result is a bold yet classic look that I’m totally obsessed with. (And that I’ll definitely be wearing again!)

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holiday style obsession: velvet little black dress

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holiday party outfit: velvet little black dress and gemstone pendant necklace

This dress is not my usual style. (It kind of makes me feel like I should be wearing it to perform in the orchestra. And since music was never my strong suit, it’s not the style of dress I’ve ever had a reason to wear.) But I absolutely love the way it fits me. (It’s not often that I find something that gives my rectangular frame an approximation of a waste.)

What originally drew me to this dress is that it’s made from my current favorite holiday fabric: velvet.

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Contra Composition Necklace No. 29 with a grey and white dress and cardigan

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black and white gemstone necklace with grey and white dress and cardigan

I want to wrap up my series of posts on this Contra Composition Necklace by sharing one more way I styled it.

I realize that this outfit might feel a little more spring than fall, especially with the weather we’re having right now. (It’s about 37 degrees and crazy windy as I write this.) But I love the combination of this dress and sweater with this necklace.

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Contra Composition Necklace No. 29 + the most fabulous coat from Anthropologie

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black and white gemstone statement necklace and floral patterned coat

After spending an almost ridiculous amount of time scrolling street style photos on Pinterest, I’ve decided that my ultimate look is jeans, a statement necklace, and a really fabulous coat. Obviously I’ve already got a handle on the statement necklace part (and I’ve got plenty of jeans), so when I came across this floral coat on Anthropologie, I bought it (almost) without hesitation.

And I absolutely adore the way it looks with this Contra Composition necklace.

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chic summer picnic style

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chic summer style: white pants for a classic picnic outfit // click through for outfit details

This weekend kicks off the start of summer picnic season, which means lots of opportunities to try and nail that casual but chic look that will make you the style hit of the barbecue. One option that’s totally chic is to opt for white pants in a classic silhouette. Don’t forget big dark sunnies to really finish off the look and add a bit of mystery.

1/ v-neck tank // 2/ wide leg pants // 3/ monstera leaf pendant // 4/ square frame sunglasses // 5/ straw clutch // 6/ leather sandals

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mixing prints and plants (and a maxi dress with a long necklace)

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patterned maxi dress with monstera leaf long necklace - a perfect outfit for summer // click through for outfit details

If you saw my last post (or a lot of other posts here, for that matter) then it’s no secret that I love a good maxi dress. There’s just something about feeling totally dressed up and totally comfy at the same time that always makes a maxi dress a winner.

This outfit continues my project of updating some of my favorite looks from last summer with pieces from my new collection. I love the idea of pairing a botanical-shaped necklace over the geometric print of this maxi dress. Can’t you just imagine wearing this outfit while you sip cocktails poolside? (Or as is more likely in my case, while you drink beers at the local craft brewery!)

1/ maxi dress // 2/ monstera leaf necklace // 3/ patterned clutch // 4/ mixed metal stacking rings // 5/ studded sandals

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