Weekday Wardrobe

I really thought I posted this last week... but I didn't. So you are getting last week's this week, which is okay because I switched phones mid week and lost all my photos. It all works out in the end right? Right. Anyway - last week was spent almost dead because I was so sick. I did however get enough energy to go to Miss Western Idaho, where I was asked last minute to emcee! WHAT A KICK! Loved it. Lost my voice. Haha. Perfect. And this week - if you follow me on Instagram, you already know - I am PARTYING in Orlando with mama and Miss Idaho! Can't wait to share more about the trip. But right now - let's take it to the closet.



Monday | Top: Eleventh Avenue | Pants: Target | Heels: Dillards
Tuesday | Top: Ann Loft | Pants: Nordstrom Rack | Heels: DSW (not pictured)
Wednesday | Top: NoVae Clothing | Skirt: Pick Your Plum | Heels: DSW
Thursday | Dress: Cozy | Flats: Target
Friday | Top: Forever21 | Jeans: Gap | Flats: TJMaxx

My favorite would have to be the joggers from Tuesday. I am a sucker for joggers, so when I saw these gems at the Rack I knew I had to have them. And they seem to be a hit around the office too. Thursday was disaster day. I tried to do that cool tie your skirt in a knot thing everyone else is doing... clearly, not so much! TEACH ME YOUR WAYS PEOPLE! Which of these outfits would you love to see in your closet?

Top to Outfit

One of my favorite things about fashion is putting together an outfit. In fact, that exploration in putting together different outfits with the same items is what has taught me to love my closet. Now when I look in my closet rather than thinking, "I have nothing to wear," I think, "What can I put together today that is different." And that is part of the reason I love doing my weekday wardrobe posts - because it gives people an opportunity to see the different ways to build an outfit with the same items. Take this outfit for example.

Very simple. And generally something I would just throw on and wear to whatever - and then when I came home the clothing would get washes and put back in their regular rotation. Which means the jeans would be worn again within a day or so depending on what look I was going for and the shirt would go to the back of the closet to be put on hold. But now that I have put a big emphasis on layering, styling, and loving my closet - I can turn the outfit above into an entirely different ensemble by adding a few more items.

Top: NoVae Clothing
Cardigan: NoVae Clothing
Scarf: NoVae Clothing
Jeans: NoVae Clothing
Shoes: DSW

See how a cardigan and a scarf can create a totally different outfit? That is why I love fashion my friends. Because I can take a basic look for everyday and wear it out and about, then a week later I can throw a few more items on and create a totally different feel for an outfit with the same staple items. So next time you look in your closet don't think "I have nothing to wear!" Make it an opportunity to design a brand new outfit.