Same Outfit.. but Three Different Ways!

I stumbled across two fashion blogger's outfits that had the same basic pieces: a green wool skirt, a navy & white striped top, and a yellow accent piece. These two different bloggers (completely unrelated) created pretty much the same outfit. So I thought... third time's a charm-- it's time for this outfit to make an appearance on Get Jessed Up!

Below are the three ways to work this ensemble-- again-- same basic pieces but with different stylish twists to match each unique personality.

{{BTW-- this first photo is from another one of my favorite fashion blogs, Cupcakes and Cashmere. Emily, the blogger, has FABULOUS taste, and I draw a lot of my outfit inspiration from her!}}

Via Cupcakes and Cashmere

For my outfit, I wore the green skirt shown in the blogger pics, a blue striped top, and then pulled elements from both inspiration outfits to create a final third look. From the first look: I wore a leopard print belt which I "knotted" in the middle. From the second look: I wore a yellow necklace and stacked bracelets. The second blogger also featured a brown knotted belt.. so I really think my outfit encompasses key elements from both photos!

I don't know why this photo makes the skirt look more blue, but it's actually the exact same
green skirt as both blogger inspiration photos!

So, would you take these pieces and style it in your own unique way? I'd love to see if you do :)

Make it our own:

Skirt: J. Crew $120 (in Veridian Green)

Top: Talbots Outlet

Belt: J. Crew (Similar) $39.50

Shoes: Missoni for Target

Thursday Trend: Recycling!

Happy Thursday!

One of the reasons I start this blog was to prove that you can re-use and recycle articles of clothing in your wardrobe to create new & unique outfits. You don't have to go out and buy all the latest & greatest-- there's a way to make it work with what you have. (Admittedly, I have a slight shopping shopping problem.. so I should probably listen to my own advice more often.. but you get the point!)

So for today's trend, it's all about recycling. Go green! (or in this case, yellow!)

Here's how to incorporate 1 sweater, 5 ways.

As you can see, all of those outfits are different, but the yellow cardigan is a constant throughout. What's great about this particular post is that a yellow cardigan doesn't necessarily scream "the go-to sweater." It's bright, and that often deters people from pairing it with their outfits. 

I hope this inspires you to try to incorporate an item of clothing into several different looks, whether it's a favorite dress, skirt, top... If you do, please take pictures of your "collection" and show me!

Yay for Friday eve :)