Boyish Shoes for Girly Outfits

If you’re a girly girl, you probably already have an extensive collection of shoes that you wear with all your favorite girly outfits and while girly shoes plus girly outfits always make the perfect combo, don’t you sometimes get bored of looking sweet and girly and wish you could change it up a bit without totally giving up your feminine style? Menswear shoes are great if you want to make your girly looks less sweet and feminine. Check out these menswear inspired shoes that are perfect for girly outfits. 

Menswear shoes are great if you want to make your girly looks less sweet and feminine.

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Angelika
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Styling : Summer to Fall Wardrobe

While there is certainly a definite update to a wardrobe that happens when fall comes around, there’s no need to completely get rid of your warmer weather items. There are some key pieces from summer that can be re-worked to be incorporated into the cooler months. The key is to think about layering, as well as adding tights, jackets, and scarves to existing pieces. If you’re ready to change it up for the transitional months, here’s a list of garments you can keep in the rotation for weeks to come.

 

 

White T-Shirt – This is probably the most versatile piece you’ll ever own, and chances are you’ll keep it around throughout all the seasons. Add a scarf, jacket and dark denim for a fall-ready look. And here are some other tips on how to layer and glam it up.

 

 Bright Colors – Don’t shy away from bright (even neon!) colors for fall. If you pair them with leather (a jacket, pants, or even a circle skirt), it will fit right into the season. Shorts – If you have shorts in a thick fabric, or leather, they will work well with a structured jacket and tights.

 

Finish off the look with boots and jewel toned accessories.

 

Summer Dresses – Florals are in for fall in a big way, so if you have dresses with prints, re-purpose them with a jacket, scarf, and tights with boots for a fashion-forward look.

 

 Open-toed Shoes – More and more, it’s perfectly acceptable to wear open-toed footwear for fall, considering how much warmer the summer-to-fall months are becoming. Keep peep-toe booties and sandals (particularly ones with thicker heels) in your closet for warmer days. Pair them with warmer colors in the rest of your ensemble for a season-appropriate look.

 

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Angelika

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Print Combinations To Try Now

The print on print trend is still on for this season so we’re making the best out of it before it goes out of style (though honestly, I wish it would stay a bit longer since it’s such a cute trend). Despite the fact that this trend has been around for quite some time now, not everyone is comfortable with wearing it yet. A lot of women think that wearing two different prints in one outfit will end up in a tacky look while some aren’t sure about how to make a cute outfit with clashing details.

While it can be a challenge, the print on print trend is certainly wearable and very easy to do if you know how to go about it. If you want to try out the print on print trend, check out these cool print combinations:

Stripes and floral prints – stripes and floral prints make a great combination because stripes aren’t too detailed and ornate while floral prints often are. The combination creates a perfectly balanced look that’s not too overwhelming. If you’re doing the print on print trend for the first time, this is one of the print combinations that you can try. It’s a statement maker yet it’s not too loud or too bold to intimidate you or other people.

Same but different – I know the bullet title sounds confusing but it’s actually quite simple. If you want to sport the print on print trend and do a look that’s different but somehow still the same, why not wear the same print with a different design. For example, you can wear floral prints from head to toe but wear abstract floral prints on top and graphic floral prints down the bottom. This styling trick makes it easier for you to create a more cohesive outfit that still has that trendy twist. 

Matchy-matchy – not bold enough to mix two completely different prints in one outfit but still want to do the print on print look? A really simple and easy way to go about doing this is to wear matching prints from head to toe. It’s just like wearing a dress in a certain pattern / print except that you’re wearing it in two separate pieces. 

Polka dots and stripes – another really fun and simple print combination that you can sport this summer is polka dots and stripes together. Both prints are simple and clean but when worn together, they make one heck of a tandem. Since both prints require at least two colors, try to wear them in the same color palette. If you have the classic black and white stripes, reach for a black and white polka dotted piece as well. 

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How to Rock the High-Waisted Trend

he high-waisted look is definitely high fashion–which means it’s a little daunting, too. Trust me when I say it’s not just for a specific body type. Here are some  tips to make this look work for you:

The point of this look is to highlight your waist, so don’t bunch up your shirt or pull it out a small bit to make look half tucked–make sure it’s lying flat across your figure before tucking it into your skirt or pants. Yes, this look will show off all areas, but it also works to flatten your mid section allowing you a bit of a boost to feel great about your figure – no matter what shape you are.

Bottom line is -it’s chic! Black is the ultimate color that makes all figures sexy and alluring, plus it doesn’t show off wrinkles and bulge as much. By using black as a base, it creates a strong platform to work the rest of your outfit around. 

t’s no secret that heels will always make you look taller, duh! But did you know that if you wear pointed heels, your legs actually look longer? Pairing these two styles together will make it look like you have legs for days! Go on and hashtag that one while you rock two trends in one!

How will you wear this trend? Are you the kind of girl who likes to blend the trends by wearing high-waisted pants and pointed heels? Or are you modestly trying out a flared hem skirt with a slightly higher waist? Which ever you choose, I want to hear your style suggestions! xo

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Angelika

www.styleupbyangel.com

(credit: L.R.)