Outfits Not Just Clothes

dress-Glamorous via Le Tote , harness- Zana Bayne , heels- Shoe Mint , ring- Jewel Mint , necklace-Gifted via The Limited(more options here ), sunnies-Ralph Lauren(similar here )  Yesterday I announced my Le Tote Ambassadorship, and today I'm rocking a dress I decided to keep from one of my Le Tote packages, which is a rare occurrence. I'm very selective in terms of adding pieces to my wardrobe, because I ask a lot out of my garments--quality, fit, versatility, etc. This dress is a great example of something I would never pick for myself, but ended up really liking and can see wearing throughout this summer into fall. I've made this dress my "own" with the harness and heels, a bit of edge never hurts a bohemian-inspired dress for this outfitter!  That's one of the perks with Le Tote membership -- not only do you get new pieces to try out, and with which to mix things up, you're also "exposed"...

Long time readers are well aware of my ongoing affiliation with Le Tote as a client/member. Well now we are making it even more official! The kind people of Le Tote have recognized my outfitting genius and have asked I join their Ambassador Program!!!! So, be on the lookout for style shares, my posts on their blog and my instagram love. And for you lucky readers ready to take the plunge Le Tote is offering a $25 off your first month with the code BERNADETTE25! Below are some of my favorite looks with Le Tote items.  Geo Print Dress and Necklace Striped Blazer and Necklace Floral Blouse Jacket and Sweatshirt LBD Colorblock Knit Vibrant Blouse and Necklace Striped Cardi Purple Clutch Dress as Shirt  All of these outfits showcase the diversity of products Le Tote has AND how I versatile they can be style-wise. Here's a video on how it all works. Don't forget the discount code BERNADETTE25 when signing up! 

Over on Chictopia I came across this outfit inspiration from fellow member Danielle_M And here's my take an an office outfit from last week! vest-Old Navy(jacket version here ), shirt- Joseph Altuzarra for Target , skirt- Mikkat Market , necklace-J.Crew Factory(similar here ), bracelet/rings- Jewel Mint , shoes-Forever 21(similar here ) The great thing about this outfit is that it's made up of pieces I've had for quite sometime, well over a year or two, which is one of the things I love about inspiration photos from other "real world" sources, they provide ideas that bring a newness to "old" garments. I'm also enjoying the mix of menswear with delicate pieces. A white lace skirt can be tricky to pull off, it's uber-fem AND can be vintage-y, which doesn't always jive with my modern androgynous aesthetic. Ideally, it's all about finding things to balance out those vibes, while s...

dress/ jacket -Old Navy(similar dress here ), necklace-J.Crew Factory(similar here ), shoes-Zara(similarish here ), bag- Coach , watch- Nixon via Urban Outfitters The ultimate summer garment--The Little White Dress!!!! To learn more about how to wear, style, and bask in the glory of the LWD check out my article for the Arts & Leisure Section over at Webb Weekly ! It's after the pieces on gardening and dogs, #priorities.  I kept thing simple with this eyelet shift--sandals, necklace, denim jacket--done! I did bust out my designer bag for the color AND its functionality, you can fit so much into this sucker. Bur overall, as I point out in my article, white dresses for summer should go the easy, breezy, minimal fuss route.  Also, we shot this outfit across the river from the Carrie Furnace  #history! 

"shirt"- LA Made via Le Tote , pants- Skies Are Blue , blazer-Anthropologie(similar here ), loafers- Zara , necklace-Gifted from Lucky Feather , bracelet-Summer & Sage via Le Tote This striped "shirt" is actually a knit dress that I've masterfully tucked, and I've masterfully mixed patterns in this outfit. Together these pull-on pants and casual knit embody pajama chic, which is a great look for early summer. The blazer pulls everything together and keeps it from being too sloppy. Casual and easy is fine, but sloppy, not so much.