3 Ways to Style a Shacket

Any shacket lovers out there? I’m a little late to the bandwagon, but better late than never! It took me so long that my dad actually beat me to it 🤣

I recently got this French terry shirt jacket from Red Dress for Christmas that I’ve been wearing all throughout winter, and most certainly will be wearing it again all throughout next fall and winter. They’ve sold out super fast in every size but there is still one left in a large, and there’s also a very similar one that Red Dress just released! Not only is it great for the colder seasons but also perfect for transitioning into springtime weather! Since shackets (just a cooler way to say “shirt jacket” 😁) are super trendy in the fashion world at the moment, I thought I would share a few of my three favorite ways to style mine.

Aside from this post, I also shared a fun reel on Instagram with music on how to style this particular shacket as well!

Faux Leather chic

When I first got this shacket and thinking about how I was going to style it, faux leather leggings was the first thing that popped in my head! I’ve had this pair for over three years, but I definitely live in them pretty much every single winter season. I love pairing these pieces with this knit crop top (another oldie but goodie from Knot Sisters!), along with this gold chain link necklace from Altar’d State and gold multi-hoop earrings from Francesca’s for a touch of spunk. I also got this pair of white boots by Marc Fisher for Christmas, and they match PERFECTLY with this whole look! They certainly were made to pair with the shacket!

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90s Meets Present Day

Everything about this look definitely gives me 90s vibes. The cropped mock neck top from Francesca’s, mom jeans from American Eagle, chunky black howler boots from Steve Madden, gold chunky hoop earrings from REVOLVE (which I like to call my Princess Jasmine earrings 🥰), hair jaw clips from Amazon and an oversized jacket, of course (or shacket in this case!). I was actually inspired by one of the outfits that Tyra Banks’s character wore in an episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. I love this outfit idea because it’s so timeless and fits into the trends that are currently relevant. Some things from the past just never go out of style!

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Dressin’ Up

I just recently ordered this sweatshirt dress from Red Dress and it fit even better than I was anticipating! I’m just eagerly waiting till it gets warmer outside so I can wear it more often lol. However, pairing it with the shacket makes a casual but dressy look for a fun winter outfit, especially with black high-knee boots and gold jewelry. This is a great outfit to wear to Sunday church service! I also think this outfit will be perfect to wear in the fall with a floppy hat, but I don’t want to think to far ahead because I want to enjoy spring and summer first 😂

The dress is actually only $18 right now and having its final sale, so make sure to snag it while you can if you really want it!

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What are y’all’s thoughts on the shacket trend? Yay or nay? Comment below and share!

7 Fashion Necessities for Winter

Hello, loves! I hope y’all are having a blessed and restful week so far, as well as staying warm out there in the cold!

It’s been practically a whole month of winter already, and there’s only four more months to go till it starts warming up outside again 😅 Y’all who’ve been following me for quite some time are very aware of the fact that winter is not my favorite season, as I’ve mentioned in several other blog posts lol. I think because I’ve lived in the Midwest pretty much all of my life, I’m not a fan of the long, crappy winters we tend to get out here. Though I love how enchanting and beautiful the snowfall looks, especially around Christmastime, I’d be more than happy to fast forward to springtime if it was an option!

For how long I’ve been living in Ohio for, you’d think I would be prepared for every winter that comes … well, that’s hardly ever the case! After soaking up the sunshine and warm weather we get here in in the spring, summer and fall, I instantly regret not soaking up enough of it and feeling miserable in the bitterly cold outdoors. Thankfully though, with my love for fashion, I have a list of wardrobe necessities that help me to brave the chillier weather before nicer weather does come along (and also add some style to all the extra layers!). Here’s 7 of my must-have fashion items for winter:

1.) A beanie

I’ve been obsessed with beanies for the longest time. Not only do they keep your ears warm and safe from frostbite, but they are also great for bad hair days or if you haven’t washed your hair in four days 🤣 I have countless of these hats, but my current favorite one is the black knit one (the one I’m wearing in the pictures above) from Anthropologie with an attachable pom pom on top. The best part is that the inside of it is EXTREMELY soft and cozy! I highly recommend checking Anthropologie’s beanies out, y’all!

2.) Gloves

I know this is listed as the second one on her, I do think gloves are probably the #1 essential fashion item for winter. If I don’t put any gloves on in 20 degree or lower temperature, my hands get so dry and red. I found these faux leather gloves from Amazon that I’ve had for over a year now and they’re one of the best purchases I’ve ever made. They’re so chic and the inside is very fuzzy and soft thanks to the cashmere wool material, so it keeps my hands twice as warm!

3.) A wubby pullover or jacket

Hear me out, ladies … you can’t go wrong with a good wubby! Take it from me, I actually have two! One jacket and one pullover. I love them both and wear them all the time in the fall and winter! Not together obviously, unless it’s extremely cold out and you can somehow manage to wear them both at the same time 🤣

4.) Earmuffs

For the longest time, I’ve loved how cute and cozy earmuffs are. I think the little girl Karen from Frosty the Snowman made me fall in love with them in the first place, growing up and watching that movie every Christmas! I got the white and black flannel earmuffs that I’m wearing in some of the pictures above from Francesca’s, which keep my ears warm and are also super fashionable and go with every outfit! They unfortunately are sold out now, but there are still so many cute earmuffs out there that you can easily find, like these ones from Anthropologie which are on sale!

5.) A long, thick coat

Honestly, I don’t think I need to have an explanation for this. I think a long, thick coat should be on everybody’s list of must-have fashion items for winter. It’s just common sense! I will say my favorite coat in my wardrobe right now is a double breasted long one in black by Sam Edelman, which my mom got for this past Christmas. I absolutely love it, it keeps me very warm and it’s SO chic! (PS it looks super cute with the faux leather gloves 😉)

6.) A thick blanket scarf

I will admit I don’t wear scarves very often, but I do love them and consider them an essential in my winter wardrobe. When I am in the mood for a scarf, I always go for the thick blanket ones. They keep me warm and cozy, and I love how cute they look and the different ways they can be styled! If you want to find some really good blanket scarves, check out these ones from Anthropologie that’s also on sale for a really good deal!

7.) Waterproof boots

With the snow on the ground getting slushy and later on melting, waterproof boots are definitely a wintertime necessity! I think I got my red rubber Hunter red boots back in high school and they’re still in really good shape. Hunter is one of the best brands when it comes to this time of year!

BONUS: A face mask 😷

However long this pandemic may continue for, a face mask will be essential. On the bright side, it keeps the face a little warmer!

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What are y’all’s must-have fashion items for winter? Comment below and share!

And of course since I was visiting my parents last weekend, I had to get at least one pic with little Flynn, our new pup! He was pretty dirty from running around though, so the photo session didn’t last very long 😂

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