Whether it is a leather skirt, a killer pair of heels, or maybe a fur coat, every girl has at least one item in her closet that has major ‘wow’ factor. {Sorry Kyle—I have all 3 of those…} As Christmas quickly approaches and we’re all finalizing our New Year’s Even plans, it’s inevitable that we’ll be scrambling—or will that just be me!?—for something unique and eye-catching to wear. While we tend to save those statement pieces for the big nights & events of the year, I’ve recently been saying ‘buhhh-bye’ to all fashion rules and attempting to step-up my weekday wardrobe with bolder choices and more unexpected elegance. Like Oscar Wilde said, “you can never be overdressed or overeducated” and I totally take that to heart. So enter THIS cropped, embroidered, swoon-worthy blazer ($72) that is absolutely perfect for bringing life to any day.
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This week I have the privilege of teaming up with Be Yourself, a local Omaha (and Lincoln!) clothing boutique that I dare you to walk into and not want to purchase at least 50% of their inventory! Founded in 2005 by sisters Jennie O'Dell and Kim Vasey, Be Yourself's mission and ultimate goal is to make every woman feel beautiful in their own skin. If that isn't a message you can get behind, I don't know what is!? In an effort to promote self-esteem, Be Yourself doesn't use traditional sizing methods like we're all use to but instead utilizes a color-dot system that allows you to focus on how you 'fit & feel' in your clothes and not what 'size' is on the tag. With their shop carrying everything from basics to cocktail dresses to outwear, shoes, jewelry, accessories and pretty much any and everything a girl could need or want. For all you lovely ladies who aren't within an arm's reach of one of their 2 Nebraska boutiques, worry not; Be Yourself is currently working on launching their online shop {coming soon!} but in the meantime, you can shop their Instagram and they will ship to wherever you are located! :)
Sometimes you find a piece of clothing that you absolutely love and need in every color and this appropriately named 'Softly' sweater is the perfect example of that for me. Unfortunately my budget doesn't allow for me to own it in the 5+ colors it comes in, Macy's Friends & Family Sale has made adding it in the taupe color justifiable. ;-) The slightly baggy fit and softness allow for you to easily layer under OR over it. With our temperatures going from 25* one day to 60* the next and then back to 30*, sweaters like these are on constant repeat for me. Once again, Free People nailed it in the knits department. I've been eyeing this, this, and this from Macy's FP selection and really tempted to spend some of my birthday money on them.
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Kristin Kruse27 year old wife, daughter, sister, friend. Fashion, travel & fitness enthusiast. Lover of sunrises, iced coconut milk lattes, road trips, and the Midwest. Archives
January 2016
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