chocolate laced: pink

Wednesday, December 19, 2012 No comments

What I'm Wearing
Pearl Necklace (as headdress): Express (gift)
Pearl Bracelets: assorted
Chiffon Blouse: H&M ($7.50)
Denim Jeggings: H&M ($15)
Pink Linen Blazer: Chaps (old gift)
Brown Oxfords: Bass ($20)

I cannot express the extent of how much I dislike jeans. Jeans are the sweatpants of my closet. They really are. Ask any of my friends. If they see me in jeans, the first question they're likely to ask is if I'm okay.

But I have so many in my closet! *leaves desk to count* Well, 19 pairs can seem like a lot to one person and a little to another, but that is a lot to me! (And that is only counting denim denim. Colored denim not included!) Here are a few of my tricks to feeling not so bleh in jeans:

How To Dress Up Jeans

Pair them with a lightweight blouse to add a feminine touch.
Add a blazer. Creates a wonderful shape that you won't get wearing a t-shit alone.
Statement shoes (and socks in this case) will always jazz up jeans!
Two's company! Pair them with a denim top in a different contrasting wash.
Accessorize! Let your jewelry, purse, scarf, etc. complete the look!

***Check out some of the ways I've styled my jeans in the past.***

Now, pick up your closest pair of jeans and sing in Beyonce's voice:

"You gotta let me upgrade ya!"

Hey! An added bonus! I was featured in IFB's weekly Links A La Mode! Here they all are!

LINKS À LA MODE: THE IFB WEEKLY ROUND UP: OCTOBER 11TH

A Minor Obsession: Baggy Leathers
A&J’s Hairport: Spotlight – Solange’s Losing You Style Story
Arash Mazinani: Introducing Street Style Icons
Beyond Fabric: We Have It So Much Better
Bon Vivant on a Budget: Closet Case // How To Wear The Grey Sweatshirt
Chic & Cheap Living: Fashion Highlights of PFW SS13: No Pastels Here at Christian Dior, Lanvin
Chocolate Laced: So, I Went Thrifting… And Did Some Major Damage
Closet Coach: How To Create a Working Mom Mom Outfit
Don’t Care Big Hair: The Clutch – Three Must Haves
Dress Code High Fashion: Who Deserves to Sit Front Row?
Fashezine: The Abscence of Color
Ghazel Elhaei: DIY Pop Art Bag
Inspirations & Celebrations: Frankie B & Interview With Daniella Clarke
La Fille en Rose: Army of Me
Mossypants: The Make Up Spill w/ Samantha of Could I Have That
Nicole Kelly: Fashion Must Haves A-Z – Bangles
Not Daydreams: How To Wear Faux Leather This Fall ft. Sararose Krenger
The Curatorial: Dolce & Gabbana Earring Controversy
The Simply Luxurious Life: Style Inspiration from PFW
What 2 Wear Where: Madison Avenue’s Walk in the Park