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?

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!

G.I. Jane {Military}

As the sweltering summer (slowly) draws to a close and cooler temperatures set in, military-inspired fashion is on the rise and I for one am more than happy to fall in line. Khaki green and olive are tones that seem to compliment my yellow complexion so I have always had at least one army-esque article in my wardrobe. These pants were some of the first plus-size jeans I purchased and while Old Navy often disappoints with their sizing inconsistency and sometimes shoddy quality, these pants have, time and time again, been the base for many wonderful outfits. 

Is it a wonder that I paired these pants with an ultra-feminine top? Not only is it a gorgeous nude/pink, it is covered in delicate orange, clear, and taupe sequins. 

I often strive for serious fashion-blogger poses, but sometimes I just can't make it happen (read: ever). I'm fierce in mind and passionate to boot, but when you feel like being goofy, take it and run with it because life is too serious to pass up the opportunity to laugh. 

Jennifer Lopez Sequin Top | Old Navy The Rockstar Zippered Pocket Motorcycle Pants (similar here) | Steve Madden Heaven Leather Flats | Brighton Love & Peace Bangles | Dana Buchman Bangle | Brighton Love Affair French Wire Earrings 

How would you style these pants?