Ten Minute Morning

So, I woke up to one of those rainy, I just don't want to get out of bed days. And then I didn't get out of bed until the very last moment and had to rush to get ready for my day full of classes and meetings and a lunch date. This is usually the time when I grab the "go to"outfit, which are a little too casual for meetings and lunch. So, here are some ideas of some basic outfits you can throw on and look polished all day!

1. I am currently wearing black skinny jeans, nude flats, a chambray shirt, a Lilly infinity scarf, my Michele watch and monogrammed necklace! Even though I had MAYBE fifteen minutes to get ready today, I feel confident and polished in the casual look. And for the rain, throw on some Hunter rain boots to combat the dreary day!

Chambray | Scarf (Lilly scarf)

Black Jeans | Tory Flats

Necklace | Michele Watch

2. This is more of a formal fall look. Even though spring is fast approaching, I still love to throw on a cozy plaid shirt and be done. Dress it up by tucking in the shirt with a brown belt, pearls, dark skinny jeans and brown boots for a put together look that looks like you spend a lot of time thinking about! Maybe this will be my tomorrow look :)

Shirt | Pearls

Jeans | Belt

Bracelet | Boots

xoxo,

Molly

OOTD: Friday, Feb. 22

You know it's been a rough week when you use all of your "go to" outfits and by Friday your option is a sweatshirt and jeans. I have to admit that for my first class I did rock an old college hoodie, jeans, and boots. However, in my break for brunch, I decided to embrace the chilly day with some style (and maybe put together a new "go to" look).

This is the part where I stand in front of my closet waiting for an outfit to jump out at me.

& here's what I came up with: I obviously started with my favorite absolute favorite J Brand jeans. The straight leg and high rise is the most flattering for those blessed with curves. From there, I threw on a navy striped sweater and was quite bored (I wear it a lot). So to spice it up, I put a red polo under it!! Pair it all with cheetah smoking slippers and some fun gold bangles and be set. Now I can feel confident at my lunch date as well as through the rest of the day!

Other options if you don't have this exact concept sitting in your closet: pair any color polo with a slightly oversized stripe sweater. You can also wear brown boots instead of smoking slippers. Lastly, trade out the cross-body bag for something larger (like a Longchamp) if you're heading to class or a meeting where you need to store your laptop!

J Brand Jeans | Sweater | Polo

Kate Spade Watch & Bangles

Shoes | Michael Kors Purse

xoxo,

Molly

Denim for Curves

It's not a secret that women have curves and need to buy jeans accordingly. I was blessed with voluptuous curves that have resulted in my shirt size to be a 2/4 and my jeans size to be closer to a 6/8. Because of this, it can be hard to find the perfect pair of jeans! And let's face it, I live in jeans.

One of the biggest challenges I face is finding jeans that don't gap at the butt. To eliminate the gapping, the stereotypical "mom" jeans work the best. However, not all higher waisted jeans are "mom" jeans! I promise you are allowed to buy higher waisted jeans and still look young. Another problem is finding jeans to compliment curves! If you're going for a super skinny jean,  find a pair that are a little more high waisted. I have found straight leg jeans to be the most flattering and versatile!

I also find difficulty finding affordable jeans that actually fit! Jeans are one of my style staples and I have gotten to the point where I can justify spending more money on a pair of jeans that I know will be worn many times. Jeans are just something you can effortlessly throw on with a button down and jeans before heading to class, or a fabulous silk top, bauble necklace, and heels and be ready for cocktail hour.

These are my four favorite pair of jeans! J Brand jeans have always been my favorite from middle school. I have never had a jean hold up for so long without ripping or falling apart. You can never go wrong with Hudson. Even the detail on the pockets are adorable with the British flag! Charlotte Russe has great affordable jeans that are so skinny, comfortable, and durable that are perfect for tucking into boots. Lastly, Talbots has great jeans! I know a lot of people in their 20's and even 30's think of Talbots as "too old," but when I have found some great fits! The heritage is higher waisted and is very figure flattering. They have also recently come out with a curvy fit!! Since Talbots has a petite and missy section, it is so easy to find the right fit and length to be most flattering. It's all about the fit.

1. J Brand

2. Hudson

3. Charlotte Russe

4. Talbots

xoxo,
Molly