Dressing Down a Blouse

Something I've been striving to do over the past year is to make my wardrobe more grown-up. When faced with the decision between two pieces, I try to ask myself, "Is something a teenager would likely buy?" and try to stay away from things that could be found in the closet of a high schooler. Note: This rule does not apply to what any of the Pretty Little Liars cast would wear as they dress beyond their years. In fact, I can see a little Spencer in this outfit.

Sometimes I look at the new blouses in my closet and want to wear them, but don't want to "dress up". I find the addition of denim, inexpensive jewelry  and a hat can take things down a notch and make blouses look much less stuffy.

Details

Blouse: Forever 21 (San Francisco)

Hat: Smart Set (Halifax)

Jeans: Guess by Marciano (Vancouver)

Boots: Steve Madden (Toronto)

Bag: Coach (Edmonton)

Necklace: Forever 21 (South Portland)

Bracelets: Gifts, Forever 21, Suzy Shier

How do you dress down blouses?

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Hair Today... Gone Tomorrow

August is a month where I might as well start every outfit post as "sorry... my hair looks like I don't own a brush...."

Details:

Shirt: H&M (Toronto)

Shorts: Gap Factory Store (Halifax)

Shoes: Target (Plainville, Mass)

Necklace: A/X Armani Exchange (NYC)

Watch Guess (Vancouver)

Sunnies: American Eagle (Halifax)

The good news is.... I'll have less hair to deal with when Friday rolls around. I think I'll say goodbye to at least three inches.

I'm really liking Ashley Benson's hair right now.



Source

I'll be sure to blog my new style sometime next week!

Whose hair are you coveting right now?

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Pretty Little Liars Style: Spencer

Of all the Pretty Little Liars, Spencer has the most preppy style. She grew up playing tennis at the country club and her style reflects this (think blouses, riding boots, and blazers).

The stylists from Pretty Little Liars say Spencer's outfits are often from Gap, Ralph Lauren, Club Monaco, J Crew, Theory, and Donna Karen.

 http://shopyourtv.tumblr.com/ is a fun website that tells you where you can find clothes from your favorite TV shows. Spencer's maxi dress from this week's episode is made by Dolce Vita. Such a beautiful color!

 This is a photo of Troian Bellisario off-set.

When I wear a hat, I don't wear bold earrings, thinking they would compete with each other. Troian is owning this look though! Seriously stunning. Big earrings with a hat is now on my "to wear" list.

Mixed neutrals are one of my favorite things to wear. This outfit has grey, black, tan, and brown living in perfect harmony.

I hope you enjoy my Style Spotlights. They're fun to create!

Has anyone else been watching Justin Bieber's TV special? I would love to cradle rob see him in concert someday.

XOXO
Glitterary Girl