Plum Cords: Olive Vest

Finishing off my week of taking my pair of plum-colored cords and styling them five different ways! Scroll back through to see the posts from earlier this week, and look for a wrap-up post on Monday.

Today's look is the epitome of fall fashion; layering a vest on top of a slouchy cowl neck, soft & cozy pants, and booties to finish it off. With the coloring of today's outfit, I took a lesson from my Color Theory class. Purple and yellow are complementary colors, meaning they are opposite each other on the color wheel. By pairing the muted versions of plum & olive together, you get a very appealing color palette. (This is the same reason why versions of blue & orange look so good together, but only if you're a Denver Broncos fan! Not those Florida Gators...) The trick to make a complementary color palette work is to use muted or distorted versions of the colors, and mix them with neutrals, like my grey top and tan booties. 

Outfit Details

Kim & Cami Cowl Neck top (similar, similar) / thrifted LOFT cords (similar, similar) 

Kenar Vest via Marshall's / Sperry Topsider booties (similar)

Premier Designs Jewelry: Over the Moon necklace, In Vogue watch

--Caroline

Classic Repeat

This outfit kind of reminds me of this one from last fall, because they have the same formula; black & white vest, skinny jeans, black boots, and a simple tee. For north Florida weather, this is the perfect outfit for this time of year. It'll be chilly in the morning but, even if it's not in the forecast, it can warm up a lot by the end of the day. So a vest is kind of the perfect solution! And you cannot go wrong with a classic black & white color combo. The spiky fringe necklace mimics the chevron tweed pattern in the vest, creating a cohesive look.

Outfit Details

Cynthia Rowley for Marshalls Tee / Vest from Jane.com last year / Zara Skinny Jeans / Sperry Topsider Booties (similar) 

Premier Designs Jewelry: On Pointe necklace, Make A Scene bracelet, Tres Chic hoop earrings

--Caroline

Fall Formula

This vest is quickly becoming a staple in my fall wardrobe. I wore nearly the same outfit a few weeks ago for turning in my first project of the semester, although it looks better here actually styled with accessories, with my hair done, and a full night of sleep prior to wearing! This is an easy and comfortable way to look stylish in minutes; the formula is quite simple. Basic tee, comfy flowy pants, and a topper like a vest or sweater to add layers; then you are good to go! If you have time, add your favorite pieces of jewelry and a little lipgloss. :)

Outfit Details

White Plum Basic Tee / Kenar Vest (similar) / Old Navy Pants (similar) / Soft Style Flats

Premier Designs Jewelry: Avery necklace, Indulgence earrings, Pompeii bracelets, In Vogue watch

--Caroline

So Much Love

I. Love. This. Vest. I have been lusting after military vests for some time now, and when I was home I snatched this one up for a fantastic price at Marshall's. Have I ever told y'all that I. Love. Marshall's? Because I do, a lot. 

As if that wasn't enough love for one blog post, I'm also totally obsessed with the On Pointe necklace I'm featuring here from the new Premier Designs fall line! The pointy strand is removable, giving you the option of several different looks all in one. I can guarantee you that this outfit combo (or some variation) will become a staple this fall, because I love the combo of the marled knit sweater with the edgy necklace and on-trend-vest. Here I've paired them with shorts for a great transitional outfit as the weather starts to change here in Florida.

Outfit Details

Chaps Sweater (similar) / Kenar Vest (similar) / J. Crew Factory Shorts / Audrey Brooke Flats

Premier Designs Jewelry: On Pointe necklace; bracelet

--Caroline

Black & White

Vest (originally c/o Groopdealz but similar here, here, and white tweed version here)

old GAP tee / iT! Jeans (similar) / Justin Cowboy Boots

Happy Monday! I hope you all enjoyed any time off you had over the weekend, and were able to spend time with family and friends. I'm so glad I was able to go home! In fact, the outfit I'm sharing today is actually what I wore on the plane home last week. My mom snapped a picture just before we headed to Target. As you can see, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree when it comes to many trips to Target every week!

But now back to my outfit... I recently scored this designer-inspired vest on Groopdealz, and was so happy it came in the mail in time for my Thanksgiving trip! It ended up being the perfect companion to the Colorado weather this time of year, and a stylish one at that. The stylish design of it is exacerbated by the clever use of pattern mixing, something I've definitely been fond of recently. And I would't dare travel out west without my cowboy boots! I actually like wearing them when I travel, because they are pretty simple to get on and off, they keep my feet warm but not hot like riding boots do, and they are just fun!

What do you wear when you travel? Where did you find yourself this weekend for the holiday?

--Caroline