Midi Skirt Inspiration

In a recent swap on BISTM, I traded Johanna a polka dot top for her blue midi skirt and I am very happy with the outcome. I have been relying on midi skirts quite a bit this summer because the length is appropriate for the office but still keeps me cool when I venture out into the heat for a lunch break. I couldn't pass up this skirt because it's my absolute favorite color blue (see bridesmaid dresses) and I loved the button details down the front.

I am always looking for style inspiration so I collected a few of my favorite ways that fellow bloggers wore their blue midi's in order to create a look that was all my own.

merch maven // cotton and curls // what i wore

(i spy a 4-legged photo bomber....)

Top: Target // Skirt: Forever 21 (similar) // Bag: Fashion Q // Bracelets: Target // Necklace: Target // Sunnies: Old Navy

What do you think of the midi style? 

Swap Not Shop

Whenever we ("need") a new shirt for an event or because we're tired of looking at our own wardrobes, Lisa and I text each other with, "time for a new swap?" It is so much more cost-effective to borrow a new piece of clothing from your best girlfriend or sister rather than rushing out to the mall to purchase an item you may only wear once. We also both swap quite a bit with other users on bistm which is fun a way to meet new people and update your clothes in the process.

To wear our love for swapping on our sleeve (or chest, in this case) we created another graphic T and HiCustom was perfect for customization and pricing. I loved wearing the T with jeans on a cool summer day and I know Lisa can't wait for it to show up in her swap bag ;)

Jacket: J. Crew (similar) // T: HiCustom // Jeans: LOFT // Shoes: Old Navy // Purse: Persun // Glasses: Target

And then I swapped my jean jacket for the warmth of this cute 4-legged friend...

Do you ever swap clothes with someone close to you? 

Blogger Style Inspiration: Sincerely Jules

As business owners and fashion bloggers in world full of creativity, we are influenced by others every single day. An endless Instagram feed of current trends and timeless style invade our mind, sometimes so rapidly that it's hard to process a single image. With that said, I think it's important to slow down and take the time to give credit to those photos that impact us so much, that we aspire to turn adoration into imitation. 

For as long as I have been following Sincerely Jules, I have been a fan of her effortless style. She always manages to find the perfect mix of looking laid back yet 100% pulled together. 

Here's a few examples of why she is my latest #WCW:

And my favorite part about this lovely ladies' style? Mixing...

There is something I absolutely love about mixing a chic look on top with a casual look on bottom and Jules is a great example of making this look effortless. She is often wearing a dress with sneakers or leather pants with retro Nike’s (my favorite pair here). 

As much as I love a good night out in heels, I already stand tall at 5’9” and usually end up taking them off within hours to walk barefoot anyway, so I can’t help but gravitate towards a style that allows you to be comfortable and polished at the same time.

Who are your fashion blogger inspirations?

Shop the Chic & Sneak look:

Style Remix: Peter Pilotto for Target

As big fans of print mixing, the Peter Pilotto for Target collection has been on our radar quite a bit this past month and we're not the only ones. Take a look at some other beautiful ladies rocking this unique top (on sale for $25 now!) 

1. Sisters Marie

2. Call Me J

3. City Chick

4. The Fashion Scoop

5. Iconic Lifestyle

6. Fashion Bomb Daily

Who do you think wore it best?

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Blogger Style: Maxi Dresses

Anyone who knows me knows I love maxi dresses. They are a staple in my wardrobe, but not everyone feels the way I do. There are, however, many ladies that share my love them and wear them well to boot! Here are a few of my favorite maxi dress styled looks:

Gal Meets Glam

Rosie Glow

LP Fashion Philosophy

Fancy Treehouse

Amy Flying a Kite

Drowning Equilibriums

What do you think? Loving maxi dresses or not your cup of tea?

#Lisa

Blogger Style: Yellow Blouse

Check out these 8 bloggers and how they style yellow blouses. I'm very inspired! After seeing these photos, I think having a yellow blouse is a must! Viva Luxury, The Grey Matter Files Haute & Rebellious, Chloe Ting Steffy's pros and cons, Sincerely Jules Time Enough for Drums, Night Lights

What do you guys think? Do you own a yellow blouse already? Do you want one now? ;) 

#Lisa