Color Me Bad
Another weekend has come and gone, and with each passing weekend Fall is getting closer and closer….no! Every Monday I feel like I have this conversation with you all, or myself, on my severe anxiety on summer leaving us. Maybe it’s me being a Chicagoan, but I know what lies ahead and I’m not ready for it – we’ve already starting planning our 2016 vacations so that there is a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.
Speaking of Fall, today I’m sharing a fun 70’s inspired look with this Nasty Gal lace up blouse. 70’s inspired fashion was something we saw at New York Fashion week back in the Spring – we saw flares, fringe, the rebirth of the color currant. I dig the whole vibe and couldn’t wait to put together a few pieces to show homage to the 70’s in a mild way.
Pairing this lace up blouse with the perfect flares was a great way to gently ease into the trend without saying “Hi, I’m here”. A great way to test out a new trend is to incorporate a few pieces here and there to see if it’s something you want to incorporate into your personal style. I say you should always try something at least once to say you did – my favorite way of testing out a trend is to wear it while running errands. Try something new while heading to Target, the grocery store, etc – it’s the easiest way to test drive something without the insecurities.
Have a happy Monday all! Don’t forget to purchase your copy of the September issue of Redbook – check out the full post here.
Shop the LOOK:
Top: Nasty Gal | Denim: Seven for All Mankind (similar) | Booties: Vince Camuto c/o | Sunnies: & Other Stories | Bag: Zara (similar)
What an awesome top! I’m pretty obsessed with those jeans as well though.
I am so obsessed with your blog and your style!! Loving the lace-up blouse!
xx Bri
http://www.Neutral2Neon.com
Ok – you are looking SMOKIN’ hot in this outfit. I love that top (thought it was Free People until I read your post) and that clutch is AMAZING!!!
xx, Karen
Glam Karen
what a cool background! I love how it makes your bright white pop!! and that’s such a neat top. I’d love to wear it in a black version.
1. I love your hair color and cut!
2. Loving the top and how it laces up… it’s so different, a little revealing, but still classy!
3. Those booties are everything!
First off I’m obsessed with your hair!!
Secondly, love the flared denim!
and lastly, I love the booties!!
xo
http://www.styleiseverythingblog.com
This reminds me of the late 90s early 2000s lace up look! I loved it back then, and then looked back like “what the heck?!” lol. It is cool to see it coming back into style!
I CANNOT and could NEVER handle the cold in Chicago. I don’t even want to fly through Chicago in the fall and winter…forget it. Good on you for surviving! Love the bright & run outfit! xx
Those shoes…that clutch!! I love this look on you! Rock it, girl! <3
xoxo,
Amanda | http://www.TheChambrayBunny.com
Totally loving the vibe of this look! Those shoes are perfect!
http://www.amemoryofus.com
This 70s inspired look is so good! You look good in everything you wear, but this look is perfect on you. I’m really digging your flares. I bought a pair last year and finally got them hemmed so I can’t wait to style them for fall.
xo, Mae | Mae Amor
This is by far my favorite look of yours! Love, love, love it and that background is so cool!
xx,
Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com
You are rockin’ that top! Cute background too
And I’m from CLE Ohio and we have similar weather, so I know what you’re dreading! Being in the south makes me actually miss it though… don’t hold me to that when I move back though 
Seriously…everything about this look is on point & trending for Fall…you have it nailed down to a T! The denim and the fringe back are killer!
xo,
Brooke | KBStyled
Such an awesome outfit! Love the top and those jeans are so cool! I keep hoping that fall is around the corner!!!:) xo
McKenna
stylewaltz.com
See, that’s the difference between a Chicagoan and a Texan – I’m THRILLED summer is almost over lol. I love this look and the colorful background you chose is perfection!
UH, this wall is everything! It’s seriously fab…and so is your top and your jeans. I love that you styled such a simple but chic outfit and used this wall to make it pop!
LOVING this top on you, and the whole look too.