Everyday Style - Make it Interesting

Shirt: Everlane

Vest: DIY

Jeans: Target

Shoes: Old Navy

Shirt: Thrifted (Delias)

Pants: TJ Maxx

Legwarmers: The Chic Orchid

Sweatshirt: DIY

Jacket: Eddie Bauer

Jeans: Lucky Brand

Shoes: Converse

Lipstick: NYX Indie Flick

Sweater: Target

Pants: Levi

Boots: Thrifted (Minnetonka)

Earrings: ONE little BELT

This week's edition of Everyday Style is all about making an outfit interesting. I own a lot of basics, but I typically mix them up in an unusual way, or I make them interesting by adding one unexpected piece. Sometimes that unexpected element is a very trendy item, and sometimes it's a just piece with more character or personality. In each of the outfits above, there is an element that pulls the outfit together and adds some character - the floral jeans, the legwarmers, the red lip/graphic sweatshirt, and the fringed moccasins. 

So buy your basics, but if you see a printed scarf or a crazy pair of shoes that you immediately love, buy them! You need a handful of items that are just 'you' that you can pair with more neutral clothing. You don't need a closet full of trends or quirky pieces, just a few to mix in with your stripes and solids and blue jeans. 

What are your favorite character pieces in your wardrobe? Do you think about this when you get dressed too?