Four Ways To Wear a Black Turtleneck

I tried out another experiment with a black turtleneck this time. I chose it because I've had such a difficult time styling it before, which is why I've only worn it five times. So at first I was kinda bummed about this experiment but then I got really into it with all these ideas!! I think I could've gotten a couple more outfits out of it but then I wouldn't have any posts. I know - my life is hard.

sample sale necklace, $5; Gap turtleneck, $19 (similar); Gap Outlet boyfriend jeans, $26 (similar); vintage bag, $5 (similar); JCPenney heels (similar)

For this outfit, I kept it casual with boyfriend jeans but dressed it up with a bauble necklace and colorful heels. This would be good for a lunch date or a casual office dress code (like mine!). Switch your shoes for colorful flats for a play date or school.

c/o sproos shop headband; Gap turtleneck, $19 (similar); skirt made from thrifted IKEA curtain, $3; JCPenney heels

I wore this outfit to church. I kept it simple again with my jeweled headband. It makes me feel so fancy! With my curtain maxi skirt, I'm basically ready for a ball. (Do they even exist anymore? If so, why am I never invited??)

MNG by Mango trenchcoat via JCPenney (similar); Gap turtleneck, $19 (similar); sample sale pants, $1; Old Navy boots (similar)

This outfit features my $1 pants I got at the sample sale too! They were really long so I hemmed them to be cropped pants. They have a weird drop-crotch to them but they were a $1 and they're super comfy I can sleep in them! I wouldn't be surprised if they are actually pajama bottoms. Oh, and they have pockets. Double score!

This is another spin on the dressy casual similar to the first outfit. The top half says 'I mean business' and the bottom half says 'but not really.' Since this was such a comfy cozy outfit, I'd wear this again for anything. Just swap the shoes depending on the event:  flats for running a quick errand, chunky platform sandals for a slightly dressy casual look, or bright colorful heels for a dressier look.

hair clip from Korea; Gap turtleneck, $19 (similar); vintage skirt, $5; tights from Korea, $5 (similar); Ros Hommerson oxfords, $26 (similar)

This was another church look inspired by a pin on Pinterest. It looks like it's from ASOS. I was inspired by the black with a pop of color. I don't have a yellow skirt (yet) so I substituted my hot pink one. I also used this pin for my hairspiration.

Which look is your favorite? And how else would you wear a black turtleneck?

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A Most Favorite Color Scheme by Kristine

Scarf: Somewhere in Japan
Blouse: Tulle

Jeans: Urban Outfitters (similar)
Shoes: Seychelles (similar)

I love color. Every now and then, I try to do the chic dark-neutrals look...and I like how easy it is to look put together in those colors...but it just feels wrong to me. I need color in my outfit to make me feel bright and happy! 

This outfit has one of my favorite color schemes in it:  purple and red. Occasionally, I go crazy with colorblocking, but I decided to separate the two colors with jeans for a more subdued look. These red heels have been with me for the past few years or so; somehow they add a fun pop of color to almost every outfit. I think every girl should have a pair of red or red-orange shoes to spice up any blah outfit! The head scarf was added for a bit of an unexpected color. I always think it's interesting to add an element that doesn't quite match... (But then again, sometimes I remind myself of that crazy art teacher we all probably had in elementary school...)

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Take 6

Cardigan: Forever 21, gift

Shirt: thrifted, Gap, $6

Jeans: thrifted and skinnied, Target, $8

Socks: We Love Colors, gift

Shoes: Franco Sarto, $32

Bag: gift

Denim on denim:  take 6. I added neon socks I got for Christmas to add some color to an otherwise simple outfit. I think it makes me look like I have tennis ball ankles, which is what everyone wants, right? The outfit would've been fine without the pop of neon but I've learned the easiest way to incorporate bold color is into simple outfits like this denim-on-denim look.

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Furrrrry

Fur collar: sample sale, $5
Shirt: c/o modbod
Jeans: secondhand, Gap, $9
Bag: thrifted, $5
Shoes: Target, gift

For this look, I was inspired by Wendy's Lookbook. Perhaps "inspired" is used too loosely here.. I outright copied her!

This fur collar was purchased at the same sample sale where I got this necklace. I don't have anything furry besides Rosie, but I can't wear her.. She's too chubby a cat. So I was so excited when I saw this fur collar I pretty much dove for it. The way some of the women at the sample sale were behaving, it seemed acceptable.

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Turn Your Handbags Into Wall Art by Kristina

For years, my handbags have had no real space to call their own. They've been stuffed into already crowded shelves or thrown into the pile of shoes at the bottom of my closet. A few weeks ago, I asked the husband to hang these rods for me on the wall behind the door and it's been more awesome than I would have imagined. They are out of the way in a previously unused space, hidden by the door when it's open so the different colors don't clash with the room decor, yet I can see at a glance which bag will work best for the outfit I'm wearing.

Any substantial curtain rod will do for this project. I bought these from the kitchen section at IKEA during a visit to Cincinnati. Just make sure to leave ample room between rods for the length of your bags.

The hook will need to have a large knob to accommodate the straps of your larger bags.

Not sure why I'm just now getting around to organizing my handbags, but the convenience of this little project makes me wish I'd thought of it years ago. And it was so easy, too...25 minutes max.

So, how do you store your handbags?

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The Orange Slam

Jacket: H&M, $20

Shirt: H&M, $8

Skirt: Forever 21, $7

Shoes: thrifted, Nine West, $3

This orange blazer was a recent purchase of mine. I instilled the secondhand-only shopping rule just a couple months ago but with the holiday season and subsequent Christmas shopping, I was in constant buying mode. Now that it's over and I'm back to reality, I'm done shopping. ...Hahahahaha. No, I'm not. 

But, seriously, isn't this blazer amazing? Also, a casual way to wear it.

Come on, Chase!

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