My First Outfit

So, I'm very excited to post to you my first outfit! This look is one of my favorites.  I wore a cream colored cardigan, paired with  a red ruffled tank top, black skinny jeans and black boots. At the bottom of the post I will tell you where I bought them. 

Okay, so the reason behind why I wore these things.
 Fist I will start with the jeans. I believe a pair of black jeans should be in every woman's closest. Not only are they slimming due to the black color, but they can be dressed up or down, which I'm all for versatile outfits. These jeans are ridiculously comfortable too. They feel like denim jeans, have a little bit of stretch, but always retain their shape! (At least for me they do) Also, it is a well known fact with my friends and family, I have no butt.  But when I wear these jeans, MAN do I have a FANTASTIC back side. Also, don't be afraid to buy skinny jeans. For awhile there I didn't think they would work for me,  I do love them! I even have to buy the super skinny because I have really narrow ankles! But skinny's are great. They are easy to wear boots with and I think just a fun staple to have in the wardrobe. Give it a try!

Next comes my lace ruffled top in red. I LOVE the color red. It is super flattering on my skin tone, and again, depending on the cut of the shirt it can be dressed up or down. This particular shirt has a simple, but cute razor back, so I could wear it without the cardigan, but for now I do and I will tell you why.. but when I talk about the cardigan.  What I like about this top is it has a bold yet feminine touch. The lace and shirt are super soft. Also, the ruffles help to camouflage those hard to hide places, while not adding bulk to my shape.  BUT LISTEN TO ME CLOSELY ON THIS NEXT PART!! I love lace, and I love ruffled shirts, but this is the ONLY, I repeat, ONLY ruffled shirt I own. Do not be fooled by people and style magazines when they say ruffle tops are super flattering for curvier women. THIS IS FALSE!! The RIGHT ruffled shirt can be flattering. Case in point-the one I'm wearing. But, in order to find this shirt, I tried on several different ones. From silk, to cotton, from non-lace to lace. This one worked for me. So, ladies, just because someone says ruffles are flattering, don't buy it, unless you try it on. AND if it makes you look like a box, you feel like a box, or if it doesn't make you look FABULOUS!!! DON'T BUY IT!!

I  shop by that statement. If I don't love it, if I sit there debating over it, I'm never going to wear it. Don't be pulled in by your best friend, your mom, or even your boyfriend when they tell you it looks good. If you don't feel awesome when wearing it, you will regret it.

Okay, sorry, I got a little off tangent. Back to the cream cardigan. This cardigan, is a nice soft neutral cream color, short sleeve and a soft cotton. It is very light and does not button up. It gathers nicely in front and down next to my hips as you can see. The way it sits on me and accents my shirt make me appear a little leaner than I really am.It emphasizes my hidden hourglass figure ;) What is great about this cardigan, is I can pair it will different colors, and several different belt looks. (Which those looks will come later)

So, that is what I wore, my hair was nothing special; just crazy curly. But now I will list where I bought the stuff. WARNING: I buy A LOT of my clothes at RUE 21.

Ruffled Lace Shirt Red: Walmart $10
Cream Cardigan: Rue 21   $3
Black Jeans: Rue 21  $12 (They were part of Rue 21's buy a pair of jeans get one half off)
Black Slouchy Boots: Payless Shoes  GIFT