how to: reinvent the chain link necklace

I like to think of and use jewelry as clothing -- you need those essential jewelry pieces to act like neutrals in a look. The chain link necklace is the perfect starting point to layer on texture, color and dimension to any simple outfit (think jeans + tee, LBD). 

The best part? You may find that you have many of these combinations hiding somewhere in the depths of your accessory drawers -- score!! 

My favorite Chain Link Necklace (worn throughout) via JEWELIQ (only $25!!)

1 {Forever 21; JCrew}

2 {JCrew}

3 {both JCrew}

4 {both Forever 21}

5 {BCBGeneration; MyNameNecklace; Juicy Couture}

6 {ribbon from craft store}

7 {JCrew -- used in look 3}

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casual sunday

When I was a kid, I would probably wear this whole outfit -- but with some sweet Adidas sneaks, a ponytail, and some kind of bad eyeliner -- which was why I was so excited to spot this classic Gap sweatshirt last week. But because I look terrible in sneakers, I opted to stay away from my childhood style, and throw in some ladylike elements: oversized sunnies, leopard wedges, and the perfect chain link bracelet from Jeweliq (for only $20!).

{Gap sweatshirt; Madewell jeans; BCBG heels via TJMaxx; Longchamp bag; Karen Walker sunnies; Jeweliq bracelet (gifted)}

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5 ways to dress up your bun

Have fun with your bun! 

(Psst...HERE is my secret to the perfect top bun)

OUTFIT {all H&M}

HAIR {1st headband: Anthropologie (similar)

 1st bow: H&M (similar)

2nd bow: AA 

ribbon from craft store

2nd headband: H&M}

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head to toe

This skirt is such a statement piece that I wear it too much -- it seems to make EVERYTHING instantly  playful and ladylike. Mixing it with more polka dots seemed like the natural thing to do, and I am digging the contrast of the abstract, splatter dots with the graphic ones. 

{Target top; JCrew skirt; Pink & Pepper shoes; Michael Kors bag via TJMaxx}

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pink suit

A lighter shade of pink in a deconstructed cotton candy ensamble. 

It's lady-like but still quirky enough -- now that's my kind of summer suiting.

{F21 jacket; Ralph Lauren top; Target shorts; Zara heels; Michael Kors bag (via TJMaxx); Karen Walker sunnies}

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almost weekend-ready

Even though it's hot, I've got to wear brights. Happy Friday!

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{H&M top (recent); JCrew shorts & shoes; Karen Walker sunnies; Club Monoco bag}

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peekaboo stripes

I was so excited to come home to this top/dress/crochet piece from Zara that my mom surprised me with. It's so versatile, and I can't wait to try new layering options. I had been admiring it for some time, but not the price tag (um $79 for a crochet tablecloth?). So for $29 my mom couldn't pass it up and even snagged it right under another shopper -- I guess that's where I get my bargain hunting skills from!

{Zara top/dress; JCrew dress; Via Spiga shoes; Max & Chloe necklace}

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