casual dressing.

You know those days where you are running late and have no time to put together an outfit?  You want to look pulled together and comfortable all at once?  Well, on those days, this is just the outfit I would reach for.  A comfy and stylish maxi dress topped with a faux leather jacket.  Easy peasy when you are trying to fly out the door.

{dress}

jeans.

Last night I went to a little holiday party and wore a sequins dress over skinny jeans.  My friend nearly gasped when she saw me saying "Wait, you own a pair of jeans?"  Ha!  The truth is I barely every wear jeans these days.  Instead I always opt for a long maxi skirt or my winter season fave of layering up pieces over a pair of faux leather leggings.  It's so funny to think about how my style has evolved.  When I was in college I dressed like such a tomboy.  Always wearing jeans and t-shirts...always!  I had to borrow dresses from my roommates when I went on dates.  I guess I'd have to say that my style is forever evolving and changing.  Hey I might just shock everyone and incorporate more jeans into my current wardrobe.

{faux fur}, {trench}, {hat}

layering.

While in Chicago, my outfits were all about layering.  I pretty much wore a version of this outfit every day we were there.  I started with a little dress or tunic over a pair of leggings.  Then I added a thick sweater and a jacket.  I topped it all off by layering on a scarf and a warm hat.  These little boots (from old navy of all places) were the perfect shoe for running around.  I'll definitely be applying this layering technique throughout the winter!

{leggings}, {dress}

{sweater}, {jacket}

{scarf}, {hat}, {boots}

faux tattoos.

My latest obsession is tattly.  They seriously have the most stylish temporary tattoos that I have ever seen.  I may or may not have spent the last few weekends addictively putting them on.  I mean, can you blame me?  How amazing are they?  My personal faves are be happy & the arrows.

{my instagram, @modernsequins}

simple sparkle.

I created a look similar to these a few weeks ago and really wish I would have snapped a photo.  Oh well, guess that just means I will have to sport it again soon.  I love mixing something super sparkly (like a sequin skirt or dress) with something super casual (a simple white tee or a fitted sweatshirt).  So cute, right?

{white sweater}, {black booties} photo by {Laura Novak}, {gold skirt}