Pinspired: Fur love

Today's Pinspired post is a simple chic look that's really set off by using a hoodie under a fur vest. This simple trick makes the look much more accessible for an every day look. This epic fur vest can sometimes feel a little "too much" for a casual dinner, but this look is perfect for just that! Topping it all off with a fluffy bun and there you have it, a fun, simple, casual, pinspired look. 

xo

-A-

Photo c/o Pink Pistachio Style Blog

Get the look:

Sweater options: 

Honey Punch $76 // Glamorous Opposition $61.60 // FOREVER 21 $57.90 // Kiki $61.60

Hoodie:

SUNDRY $77 // FOREVER 21 $19.90 // Hard Tail $80 

http://www.pinkpistachio.com/sales-and-such/

Double Take

Remember this fur vest? If not, scroll down by one post! I wanted to show the diversity of this vest by putting together a totally different look with it. I love pairing funky items in a comfortable way. This vest works wonderfully with these boyfriend jeans. I still wanted to have the look be fancy, so these pointed toe Kate Spade heels do the trick! This simple look is just perfect for a night with the gals sipping some wine. 

How do you mix up the same item? 

xo

-A-

Stripes and fur and florals Oh My!

I went to the Toggery to pick up my $$ from selling a few items and alas I ended up spending more than I made. I found this exceptional fur vest, yes another one! This black beauty (pun?) was only $8!!! That my friends is the advantage to shopping resale! Paired with my $12 pair of Loft dress pants, I think I made out like a bandit. I wanted to pair the fur with lots of fun textures and prints, hence the floral and stripes. I like the simplicity of this look and that it still packs a punch in the style department! 

xo

-A-

Throwback Thursday!

Today's post is a little bit different. I'm throwing it way back to when I was featured on College Fashionista for this layered look back in my senior year of college (aww good times). I loved this outfit, because it was super chic and extremely warm, which obviously was necessary. It was almost exactly 3 years ago that this picture was taken by fashion guru Irene Wang. I realized that I have worn all these items many times since and they've shown up on the blog often! I get asked all the time how I can afford all these clothes. My answer is always that most of them are super old! I try and re-purpose some of my favorite items and keep them trendy in new and fun ways, because my clothes budget is truly abysmal. 

How do you 'recycle' outfits?

Click picture above for Purdue's College Fashionista Site

Fur vest options:

Calvin Klein

DKNY

Forever 21

Let's hibernate

Yup, it's official. I'm calling it quits for the season. I've packed up months worth of delicious food and I'm set to go till Spring. 

I'm sure you've gathered thus far that I am not a cold weather person. It must be that Florida born factor. Well, with that said, here's my fur vest. yet again. I love this piece to add style and warmth! I paired it with this season's biggest pattern craze, plaid! I'm obsessing over all of the amazing plaid blanket scaves, but due to my current budget status I'll have to stick with the items I already own. It's easy to replicate trends without breaking the bank! 

This look is super simple and comfortable, but has an element of drama! 

Stay warm out there! 

xo

-A-

Simply Safari

"Is that yet another fur vest she owns?" you wonder. Yes indeed, I figure in Indiana it's not the worst 

idea to have a couple faux fur items laying around. Although, if they're laying around I actually freak out when I step on them, thinking it's Penny! So instead it's nice to have some faux fur "hanging" around!

I like this one, because it's shorter, thus not quite as much of a statement piece as the other vest. That being said, the print is more fun and can work well with a neutral outfit like today's or mixing it with other prints! 

How do you rock the animal print? 

xo

-A-

Get the look: 

Friend or Faux?

I'm pulling out all the stops today with this F-A-B faux fur vest! I love pairing this vest with pretty much anything, but this striped midi dress just seemed perfect for the weather today. I love mixing and matching prints and textures. Horizontal stripes get a bad wrap, but I will say that I hesitate to wear this dress on it's own. If you have anything in your closet that doesn't feel stellar when it's on, it might just need the perfect accessory! This vest makes the tight stripes feel less 'revealing'. The nice thing about having a faux fur vest is that you will be 'pet' all the time! I've never worn this vest without being pet by at least one person. Nothing says style like "can I pet you?"

xo

-A-