Being casual smart is subjective. Is it dressy mixed with casual? Yes. Is it sophisticated casual? Yes. Is it about comfortable style? Yes. My definition of casual smart and how you can achieve it is the topic for today! Click for more details. Photos by 120 Photography
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Changing up my style with a pair of Washed Out Denim paired with Chunky Heels from Aldo Shoes.
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Read morePLAID-THE PERFECT FALL ESSENTIAL
Everybody, man or woman, should at least own ONE plaid shirt. It's perfect for fall, and you can always throw a puffer vest over when colder weather strikes. I particularly love this red and black plaid dress from Cotton On because it's a versatile piece. You can wear it as a dress (the length is perfect!), knot it, or wear over skinny jeans or leggings. Considering Fall is a season of transition, for me in particular, I find myself in transition of covering my shoulders and not yet my feet! Temperatures in Texas are still reaching the 90s!! Which is why I think this outfit is perfect to address the in-between temperatures :)
I chose this plaid piece as a "throw-on" over my Brooklyn NYC muscle tee and soft shorts from Apricot Lane. I wanted to create a casual look with feminine vibes while mixing up prints with this leopard Coach cross-body bag. It seems like a mouthful of an outfit, but I truly enjoy dressing up a simple tee by keeping the bottom half of the outfit with feminine pieces (soft shorts, classic 3 inch heel).
Does this outfit inspire you? Shop the look below!
Fashion Classic 36 Plaid Dress
Beach Lunch Lounge Plaid Shirt Dress
XOXO Vanessa
P.S. recognize this outfit? I totally wore it in NYC! :-D Track back to find it in my previous post here !
EMBRACE THE GINGHAM TREND
Gingham is a trend we saw a lot on last years runways. It made a debut during this years Spring/Summer wear! What exactly is Gingham? It's a checkered pattern that usually contains white and a bold color. The texture is lightweight and made out of cotton. Kind of like plaid, only plaid is usually made out of wool. I decided to squeeze in my Gingham dress before Summer is over. It's light and airy, keeps me fresh with it's spaghetti straps, and most of all, I get to wear my rubber soled sandal with mid-heel!
This A-line type style of dress is very romantic and flowy. It hits me comfortably around the waist as it's not supposed to be tight fitting. This look is perfect for a picnic, dining on the patio, a walk in the park, or casual date night. You can never go wrong with this silhouette and print!
I decided to add a Fringe shoulder bag, as Fringe can go with anything! I wanted to keep this look casual, and fringe will usually do the trick.
And last but not least....
MY RUBBER SOLE CHUNKY SANDAL! Rubber soles is definitely another trend I saw a lot of this Summer! These are no exception... they are pretty awesome ;-)
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Color Block Chunky Heel Sandal
What fashion piece in Gingham do you own? Comment Below!
XOXO Vanessa
Photo Credit: VuMan Photography