Deck the Hauls

While Christmas may be over, there's still the New Year to ring in, new outfits to create, and a time to clear out my chaotic closet and find somewhere to put the lovely things I received for Christmas. Here's a quick rundown of some of the items I received. I desperately need new jewelry because I never seem to hold on to a pair of earring for longer than a year, especially small ones. I'm going for a more classic with an edge look in 2014 and I have recently fallen in love with stud earrings. I can't wait to style the blush colored infinity studs and gold and black earrings above. I've been looking for an actual vintage cameo necklace, but the tiny one above will do for now. Of course, I got pearls. No questions asked. Pictured above are the bag and boots from my Christmas outfit post. Finally are my new caramel colored combat boots that feature a red and black plaid lining so I can fold the top of the boot down. These boots are made for walking!

Keep reading for my New Year's post, announcements, and new series coming to the blog. What's your 2014 style resolutions? Tell me all bout it in the comments section.

xo Tiff

Everyday Chic: Bumping Up the Basics

Hey undergrads, I decided to do a post about how to bump up your everyday style basics, at the request of my friend Ashley. Here I've featured a sort of style uniform that can be adapted to your own personal style. College students often struggle with how to make an outfit both more amped up then just jeans and a tee, and to make it multi-task for different settings. I hate math, so I'm going to give you the only formula that matters: a FASHION formula. One stepped-up standard outfit: here I've swapped out typical skinny jeans and a white t-shirt for sleek black skinnies and a white- collared blouse. Now for each setting from class, to work, to running errands: ADD color. Unless you're Bella from Twilight, having little to no color should not be your signature. Next, accessorize, you don't have to have bangles, bling and bags, if that's not your thing, simple pearl studs are always chic and can work with all the outfits. Finally, have a standout shoe. You'll notice that all the shoes featured are one notch up from basic shoe styles we all own. Instead of black Converses try bright white ones, instead of a black ballet flat, try an edgy studded pair, and as classic as tan oxfords are live a little with the white perforated style above. Fashion shouldn't be boring. Bump up your basics!

-Tiff

Everyday Chic: Bumping Up the Basics by lashai13 featuring converse