Style It My Way Challenge {Preppy}

Old Navy Crew-Neck Cardigan (XS-XXL) | Old Navy Chambray Pull-Over (sold out in dark color) | Old Navy Knitted Scarf (old) | Old Navy Quilted Barn Vest (XS-XXL) Old Navy The Rockstar Zip Pocket Pants (0-20) | Not Rated Sequin Oxford Flats (similar here in pink) | Pearl Earrings + Diamond and Gold Twist Bracelet (Gifted) 

 

I am a little late with this particular challenge. Like. Several weeks late. I wore this on a casual Friday for work and then to a dollar movie with Mr. BD. Though it seems I could be a poster child for Old Navy, I was channeling something straight out of a Ralph Lauren catalogue. 

What does your preppy looks like?

Style It My Way Challenge {Fall Colors}

 

Apt. 9 Crepe Blouse | Old Navy The Rockstar Zip-Pocket Pants | Braided Belt (Walmart, old) | Brighton Gold & Silver Hoops (gifted) | 1930's Vintage Arrow Necklace (gifted) | Leather Booties via JCPenney Outlet (similar here)

 

 

 

With military fashion and ankle boots the go-to fashion trends for the fall, I love designing an outfit that incorporates both as well as a token fall color like burgundy. Feminine and edgy, this look is great for a casual Friday at the office or a low-key date to dinner and the movies. Add an animal print scarf or a taupe fur vest like this from Forever 21 and you're ready for cooler temps.

Come view these other wonderful ladies who are also participating in challenges, or check us out at  #styleitmyway on Twitter.

Felicity Hart

Becky Brown at Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat

Natalie at A Wheel Barrow Full of Style

Nikki at Natty Nikki

Hannah at Nounzilicious

Also, if you haven't noticed, my shirt is tucked in. You may be asking yourself, "Erin, why is that nugget of nonsense even relevant?" Well, Curvation is launching their Lookbook For All campaign in favor of breaking traditional plus-size fashion rules. We've all heard these, the rules that tell us bigger babes to avoid horizontal stripes, all-over print, and short-waisted tops. To participate, add your rule-breaking looks to Curvation's Pinterest board at #lookbookforall and help bust those fashion myths!

Style It My Way Challenge {Stripes}

Pink Rose Mesh Striped Sweater via TJ Maxx | Dorothy Perkins Black Peplum Skirt (similar here and here) | ASOS CURVE Heart and Bow Tights | Levity Suede Ankle Booties (similar here) | Wooden Bead Neckalce (gifted) | Brighton Gold & Silver Hoops (gifted)

Happy Wednesday! Today was quite a long day. Not only is the weather making me tired, Mr. BD and I become tremendously busy during the fall. Our busiest fundraising months at work are October thru December, so I have meetings as early as 7:00 AM some days and as late as 11:00 PM. Fall is for football (in case you've grown up anywhere other than the SEC and have no concept) so Mr. BD has a football game almost every Friday night and a band competition all-day on Saturdays. Not to mention his rehearsals, and if I haven't mentioned, I teach flute lessons at a non-profit school once a week. 

Anyway. I have bags under my eyes. And slightly dirty hair. Not to mention, my winter wardrobe consists of nothing but jewel tones and black. A limited variety of blog posts does this make. When I realized the Style It My Way Challenge for this week was stripes, I went into panic mode. I'd purchased a striped sweater dress from Old Navy, but would not be getting it in time to make this deadline. What is a girl to do when she has already spent her entire clothing budget for the month and featured her one traditionally striped item at LEAST three times on her blog? Dig out an underutilized sweater and don't sweat the small stuff. This sweater has mesh peek-a-boo stripes and gold buttons down the back. Unique and cute with a pair of skinny jeans and boots. 

By the way, I hope you appreciated the random pictures of Mr. BD. I left the apartment this morning before he was awake and was floored when I saw him for the first time this afternoon. He's quite a looker and I think he has the cutest style. Amrite?

Come view these other wonderful ladies who are also participating in challenges, or check us out at  #styleitmyway on Twitter.

Felicity at Felicity HartBecky Brown at Does My Blog Make Me Look FatNatalie at A Wheel Barrow Full of StyleNikki at Natty NikkiHannah at Nounzilicious

Style It My Way Challenge {Mixed Prints}

Mossimo Tie-Neck Peasant Top via Goodwill ($4.00) | Dorothy Perkins Striped Prom Skirt (similar here) | Chelsea Crew Maxin Leather Pumps | Wooden Bead Necklace (gifted) | Pear Earrings (gifted)

Mixed prints are a little intimidating for someone as matchy-matchy and minimalist as me. My first time trying the trend involved just two colors and two patterns. You can see it here. When I found this blouse at Goodwill, I knew it was perfect for taking this trend to the next level for me. If you are hoping to test the waters with a similar look, I suggest sticking to as few colors and least contrasting patterns as you can with an accent piece such as a necklace or bag to make it pop. 

Do you mix your patterns? What is your favorite mixed look?

Come view these other wonderful ladies who are also participating in challenges, or check us out at  #styleitmyway on Twitter.

Felicity Hart

Becky Brown at Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat

Natalie at A Wheel Barrow Full of Style

Nikki at Natty Nikki

Hannah at Nounzilicious

Style It My Way Challenge {Day to Night}

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

A day to night look that takes me from the office to errands and puppy training class with B-Dog. 

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

Stop by and visit these other wonderful ladies who are also participating in challenges, or check us out at  #styleitmyway on Twitter.

Felicity Hart

Becky Brown at Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat

Natalie at A Wheel Barrow Full of Style

Nikki at Natty Nikki

Hannah at Nounzilicious

Style It My Way Challenge {Summer to Fall}

This week's challenge is centered around transitioning a summer piece into your fall wardrobe. This dress hasn't been featured yet on the blog, but you may recognize the wine-colored layer underneath. A top from several months back, it was perfect for adding a layer of warmth to an otherwise warm-weather article.

If you are the type to throw a jacket or cardigan over an outfit to make it weather-ready, consider a less conventional way of layering. You may be pleasantly surprised with the results.

Apt. 9 Crepe Blouse | Elle Lace Flare Dress | Clarks Ingalls Dealaware Boots | Brighton Love and Peace Bangles | Dana Buchman Bangle | Brighton Love Affair French Wire Earrings 

Stop by and visit these other wonderful ladies who are also participating in challenges, or check us out at  #styleitmyway on Twitter.

Felicity Hart

Becky Brown at Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat

Natalie at A Wheel Barrow Full of Style

Nikki at Natty Nikki

Hannah at Nounzilicious

Style It My Way Challenge {Bodycon}

This week's challenge for Style It My Way is "bodycon". I am new to the bodycon trend as I have made it a point to avoid clothing that fits tightly across my hips. I featured a recently purchased Dorothy Perkins bodycon on the blog several months back and consider it one of my most rewarding fashion experiments. This dress is not what I would really consider a bodycon, but it is fitted enough throughout the length of my body that I felt it met the needs of this challenge. 

I don't subscribe to the fashion industry's "rules" for fat women. I do, however, know what makes me feel comfortable. If you are apprehensive about trying something outside of your comfort zone, choose an element that allows you to feel comfortable while also challenging yourself. My compromise for a fitted dress was a dress that came a few inches above my knees.

 

 

I also hope you enjoy this rare picture of B-Dog in which you can actually identify his facial features. He's so dark that his face tends to come out looking like an amorphous blob. Not cute. 

Apt. 9 Animal Print Dress | Chelsea Crew Maxin Pumps | Brighton Love & Peace Bangles | Dana Buchman Bangle | Brighton Love Affair French Wire Earrings 

 Stop by and visit these other wonderful ladies who are also participating in challenges, or check us out at  #styleitmyway on Twitter.

Felicity Hart

Becky Brown at Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat

Natalie at A Wheel Barrow Full of Style

Nikki at Natty Nikki

Hannah at Nounzilicious

Style It My Way Challenge {Denim}

This week's challenge is "denim". I decided to break out this outfit I created for the GirlWithCurves Peplum Style Challenge last week that I had yet to feature on my blog. Let me take a moment to say how grateful I am to have been featured on Tanesha's blog. If you will remember from my very first post, I mentioned that discovering GWC was one of the turning points for me in regards to self-love. My most recent post about role models only touched on fashion models who have inspired me, but there are countless others who have contributed. Tanesha is just one of the many extraordinary bloggers who have been a constant for me in the past few months.

Ok. Before I tear up. I only snagged the one picture of the original outfit as it was dark and Mr. BD and I were heading out for drinks with some friends. I recreated the look for work and just swapped out bags for a more practical approach. 

The look is actually an Old Navy chambray dress featured here paired with my Dorothy Perkins black peplum skirt. 

Old Navy Chambray Dress | Dorothy Perkins Black Peplum Skirt | Chelsea Crew Maxin Pump | Coach Bag (Gifted) | Vintage 1930's Gold Arrow Necklace (Gifted) | Gold & Diamond Twist Bracelet (Gifted)

 Stop by and visit these other wonderful ladies who are also participating in challenges, or check us out at  #styleitmyway on Twitter.

Felicity Hart

Becky Brown at Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat
Natalie at A Wheel Barrow Full of Style
Nikki at Natty Nikki
Hannah at Nounzilicious