One Item + Three Ways {Antonio Melani Lace Top}

First Outfit | Antonio Melani Lace Top | Dorothy Perkins Black Leather Look and Ponte Wrap Skirt | Chelsea Crew Maxin Leather Pumps | Pearl Earrings (Gifted) 

Second Outfit | Antonio Melani Lace Top | Old Navy The Rockstar Jeggings | Clarks Ingalls Dealaware Boots | Asian Floral Clay Earrings, theshagbag via Etsy 

Third Outfit | Antonio Melani Lace Top | AB Studios A-line LBD with Skinny Belt | Clarks Ingalls Dealaware Boots | Charter Club Diamond Earrings (Gifted) 

I decided I would be ironic and wear my favorite blue shirt to work this past Monday for having the Monday Blues. I thought, "I can make a witty yet refreshing post and everyone will go crazy over it and I'll rule the world!", but when I saw the pictures from my mini photo shoot with Mr. BD at the end of the day, I was not impressed with the quality of the pictures. I was, however, impressed with my ability to create a completely new look from items I wear separately very often. It's not a new concept to blog about One Item, Three Ways but I sure haven't tried it so I thought I'd give it a shot. 

This top is classic, good quality, and on-trend for fall with the cobalt blue. It truly suits my fashion personality with the lace fringe trim along the sleeves and tiny, delicate buttons down the front. It is the kind of piece that needs no accessories, but is hard to pair with anything other than white or black. Any blouse can be utilized as the central item of a series of outfits with very little effort. My suggestion is, find a blouse in a color that compliments your complexion (for me, it is any jewel toned color) with unique elements (texture, cut, and embellishments) that can be layered or tucked for versatility. 

Do you have a versatile item that always completes an outfit?

Sweater Weather

Every blogger must go MIA every once in a while. I have had a lot of after-hour work commitments and family visits these past few weeks and it's hard to find time to get a picture or post in, especially when I am just recycling some of my already featured but well-loved outfits. I apologize.

I wanted to start this Monday morning off with a short post featuring my first cardigan of the year! I have always considered myself a cardigan person, but y'know, that versatile piece rarely makes it into my closet. I always think I'll buy a million at the start of fall, but inevitably talk myself out of purchasing one each and every time. Luckily, Old Navy has been having a few start-of-season sales and I have snagged several.  

It's one of those Monday mornings where everything seems to be plotting against you. I feel bloated and tired from a busy weekend visiting with Mr. BD's family. He and I both have late evenings so pictures needed to happen in the morning if they were to happen today which meant my hair didn't get dry before. Sometimes you just have to accept that things aren't picture perfect and make the best of it.

 

Old Navy Cardigan in Light Heather Grey | Dorothy Perkins Black Peplum Skirt (sold out) | Levity Caden Ankle Booties | Necklace (gifted)

Are you a cardigan gal?

Model Monday {Ruffles}

It's Monday again. As I've mentioned before, I like to spruce myself up on Monday to set the mood for the week. Getting dressed this morning was difficult. I have discovered that I no longer buy tops. Why? Because I love my silly, girly dresses. I knew I wanted to wear my Dorothy Perkins Peplum Pencil Skirt, but couldn't bear the thought of wearing another satiny long-sleeve blouse. Don't you know it's HOT in North Carolina, ya'll? Don't worry, my perseverance paid off.

I bought this ruffle-sleeve cotton tee from Forever 21 after Tanesha of GirlWithCurves wore this ruffled top from ASOS.

It is supple and light. Paired with my DP skirt and stolen gifted necklace, I feel like the ultimate UGA fan.

Forever 21 Ruffle Knit Top | Dorothy Perkins Black Peplum Skirt | Necklace (gifted) | Brighton Earrings (similar here) | Steve Madden Heaven Leather Flat

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