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Layering 101

Lucky Magazine's January Issue had a great profile on layering techniques.  I've been a Lucky subscriber for... well since it began! And I love that I can take ready inspiration from its pages in each issue.  Case in point layering in 4 steps:


 You may not be able to read the text in the picture of the spread, but step 1 is an over-sized Oxford and printed skinny pants. 


 From my closet I pulled this striped button-down and ombre cropped trousers.

Step 2: An embellished crewneck and bright pumps.


Red heels, that I've had forever and wear all the time with a recent buy from Jcrew--a sparkle T-shirt. Here's a close up of each:




Step 3:  Shrunken blazer and a neck scarf:




I've gone with a knit blazer from the Gap, the lining of which echos the color of the pants and the neon trim gives the look a bit of pop. Instead of a neck scarf I added a statement necklace, as well as stacked rings and several bracelets.




 




Step 4:  Classic cape, colorful gloves, and a structured clutch.

 For my final layer I just added this structured coat from Zara and called it a day.
coat--Zara(similar here), blazer-Gap(similar here), top-Jcrew, shirt-Mikkat Market(similar here), pants-Asos(similar here), heels-DSW(similar here), necklace-Bauble Bar(similar here), bracelets/rings--Jewel Mint & Cookie Lee

Now of course, with Lucky you always get info on where to shop for every item pictured and from that info I've discovered some great retailers.  But, beyond new items I can pick up I look at each issue for ways to wear pieces I already own in new and exciting ways.

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