Style Challenge with GlamSoup

What can YOU do with a basic black tee?

This was the style challenge that Jerrita from GlamSoup — a girly web magazine — threw my way. GlamSoup features DC-area bloggers on the site and I was very flattered when asked to be interviewed! Once I revealed my penny-pinching ways, GlamSoup decided to test my thriftiness and asked me to style a black tee using items from my closet.

You can read the full interview over at GlamSoup. Moral of this challenge? Always have a few basics on hand to serve as the base for any jazzy outfit.

Thanks Jerrita, for featuring Style Me Thrifty on your site!

[My outfit: Target tee, White House Black Market belt, JBrand jeans (c/o), Etienne Aigner heels, F21 short-sleeved cardi and earrings (old)].

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Winter Wedding Outfit

Reader Question: I’m attending a wedding this month in Chicago. What the heck does one wear to a winter wedding?!

Style Me Thrifty: Winter weddings can be romantic, cozy, and well, freezing cold. Here are a few easy tips keep in mind when putting together a winter-friendly outfit for a wedding.

• Pick a dress in a rich color like burgundy, eggplant, or peacock blue. These colors are great for cold months and look lovely with non-tanned skin.
• Stay warm in your cocktail dress by adding tights. I especially love textured tights – they add personality!
• When in doubt, a little black dress is a solid choice but spice it up with colorful heels or jewelry.
• Pack layers — a pashmina for when you’re indoors and peacoat and gloves for the trip home.
  

Sidenote: I’ve started using Polyvore, an interactive site that let’s you assemble outfits and links directly to the retailers that sell the items. I’m still learning the ropes (which is why some of you got an email saying the outfit was posted, oops!) but I think it’ll be fun. Let me know what you think.

Winter Wedding Outfit by stylemethrifty.

Dot tight
$8.99 – kohls.com

Forever21 fringe earrings
$4.76 – forever21.com

Forever21 bracelet set
$6.80 – forever21.com

eShakti – Dressed in Pink
$100 – eshakti.com

Kohl’s Sacred Heart Amano Platform High Heels
$60 – kohls.com

Most Likely to Wow Classmates at Your High School Reunion

Like a nervous bride, I almost got cold feet the week leading up to my 10 year high school reunion last year. Don’t get me wrong, I sincerely loved high school — football games, pep rallies, boys!

But did I really need to awkwardly relive it a whole 10 years later? I seriously contemplated becoming a runaway alumni.

But I had made a pact with my 3 best friends to attend this shindig. So in my best former cheerleader voice, I gave myself a little pep talk. It went something like this:

Get it together, Maddy. Be happy about your big girl job. Go to this reunion and knock people’s socks off with a really smokin’ outfit.

In case you’re also feeling a little jittery about what to wear to your own reunion this fall, I thought I’d share some ideas. The goal? Be yourself and don’t overdo it!

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Location: Casual Bar
You want to look sophisticated and hot… but also approachable. A great pair of fitted skinny black pants set the stage. Add a rich, colorful top and fun accessory.

All items from The Limited: Cameo Pendant Necklace ($34.90), Ruffled Tiers Top ($39.90); Exact Stretch Skinny Pant ($69.90), Faux-patent Peep-toe Heels ($89).

Location: Wine Bar or Brewery
Once of my fav outfits for fall weather is a comfy dress with jazzy tights and flat boots. I think this outfit works for so many occasions, including a reunion. This outfit is put-together but doesn’t give the impression that you tried really hard, which is key!

Latico Carlie Sheen Clutch/Wristlet ($65 from Endless); Aldo Folse Wedge Boot ($90 from Aldo); Cloudburst Stripe Dress ($39 from Lulus); Apt. 9 Diagonal Plaid Tights ($9 on sale from Kohl’s).

Location: Hotel or Banquet Hall
Now is your chance to go a bit fancier. Think ‘fall wedding’ when selecting an outfit. Don’t show too much skin. You want to look classy not trashy!

Beaded French Wire Earrings ($4.80 at Forever21); Instant Glam Ring ($5.80 at Forever 21); Lucy Love Farrah Purple Dress ($73 from Lulus); Chinese Laundry Honey Bun Bootie ($69.95).

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Here’s what I wore to my “casual bar” reunion (2nd from left). Top is from Nordstrom and I paired it with dark jeggings from New York & Company.

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