Remember how I mentioned my friend Corinne over at
The Lookbook on my
Favorite Things post a few weeks back? It got me thinking that I needed to have her do a guest post for me because you really need to get to know her. We worked together
here…before we both had our cute littles babies.
Corinne’s entire ensemble is out of this world, I full on covet some of her pieces. I really do hate taking pictures of myself and what I wear because I think who really cares? Does anyone even like my outfits? but I must say I am so glad she takes pictures of what she wears. I’m way more daring in what pieces I combine to make an outfit because of all the fun ideas she has.
Without further ado, take it away Corinne
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Hi there! My name is Corinne and I write a little blog called
The Lookbook! Over there I try to show that somehow, fashion and motherhood can coexist… Because let’s be honest, who aspires to be a frumpy mom after having a baby? Not me. It’s seriously my worst nightmare.
So, I’m skipping the mom jeans and even the “white button up and black pant” wardrobe essential list and going straight to the fun stuff. These 6 items are some of the most-loved and most-worn items in my closet to date. I simply cannot imagine getting dressed without them, so I just thought I’d double check with you to make sure you have these items and that you love them as much as I do! Here we go…
1. Arm Candy (these ones are from
here c/o)
I like to stack my bracelets like a crazy woman, but here is a more simple and accessible look that would work for pretty much any woman. Don’t ever be afraid to mix silver and gold, or big with small. In my opinion, the more variety the better when it comes to arm candy. Go crazy ladies!
2. A leather jacket in a color of your choice. I like faux leather jackets because you can stay completely on trend with different cuts and colors without completely breaking the bank. I like to mix my leather jacket with soft colors and textures to balance hard and soft.
3. A polka-dot skirt
I wear mine as a neutral. As you can tell, mixing prints is pretty much my favorite thing ever. A polka dot skirt makes the process easy… And cute. My rules for mixing prints are to stay in the same color family and to mix no more than 3 prints.
4. A stack of short {costume} pearls. I wear them with my most casual chambray shirt and my most fancy silk shirt. They are the most versatile and lovely piece of jewelry that I own. I got these ones from J.Crew Factory for about $30. My cost-per-wear is probably down to like, a penny. {Side note: I love a good pair of oversized pearl earrings too! You must own some!}
5. A colored and fitted pencil skirt. I wear my pencil skirt dressed down with boots or dressed up with some pointy toe heels, like I did here. The colored skirt is an unexpected pop from your basic black pencil skirt that can still be worn a dozen different ways!
6. Printed pants. I was honestly so scared of printed for the longest time but now, I adore them. I wear my polka dot pants the most, but I love these bold bow-print pants. If bold pants intimidate you, try pairing them with a simple black turtleneck or chambray shirt on the top. And if you’re really just too scared, then just try a colored pant. I promise, you’ll love them. I only own 1 pair of blue jeans now, if that tells you just how much I love going crazy with party pants. … Is there anything you’d add to the list? Comment here to tell me what I’m missing out on! And of course, I would just love for you to join me over at The Lookbook! Thank you for letting me guest post on your cute blog today! xo Corinne
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Thanks Corinne!
How much do you love those green pants?
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Thanks for letting me guest post and for you oh-so-kind words! You are the greatest Hilary! I just added a link to your blog on my post today!
holy moly, i love this post! your looks are INCREDIBLE! i am for sure checking out the lookbook. i am a member of the scaredy-printed-pants club 😛 i need to just take the plunge and buy a pair. the bow ones are adorable!
I know right? I love everything she wears. I agree, the bows are adorable, I want a pair…like now!
I love the mix of patterns and colors. So so adorable
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