Everyday Style - Style Challenge for November

Everyday Style Thursday is going to be a bit different this month. I've decided to try something new and do an Instagram Style Challenge. What is a Style Challenge, you may ask? Everyday you are given a style prompt, and you style your outfit for that day around the style prompt. It helps the creative styling juices flow and can get you out of a styling rut. There were a couple of different IG users hosting challenges for November, but I decided that the Challenge from Dean Street Society fit in with my existing style pretty well.

So on Thursdays during the month of November, I'm going to be posting my looks from the previous week based on these style prompts. This week is going to be a short one because I didn't get in on it until the 3rd. You can also follow along with me on my Instagram!

Sailor Stripes:

Top: Target Women's Boatneck 3/4 Tee

Pants: JustFab Pefect Jegging Knit in Burgundy

Boots: JustFab Landry

Scarf: Walmart Knit Infinity Scarf

White Night:

Cardigan: ModCloth Charter School Cardigan in Dots

Top: H&M Lace Trimmed Tank Top

Jeans: JustFab Signature Skinny Solid in Dark Medium

Boots: JustFab Acheline

Necklace: Walmart

Once Upon a Necklace:

Cardigan: C.Wonder

Top: LOFT Shoulder Button Boatneck Tee

Jeans: JustFab Signature Skinny Solid in Dark Medium

Boots: JustFab Acheline

Necklace: Zulily 

Menswear Maiden:

Jacket: Maurice's

Tee: Target Crew Long Sleeve Boyfriend Tee

Jeans: HauteLook (Seven7)

Shoes: Cato Fashions Suede Knotted Flat

Scarf: Versona Accessories 

So far it's been fun trying to come up with something to go with the style prompt, even if it's something small like a necklace or a cardigan. Again, you can follow along day by day on my Instagram (or through the hashtag #StyleMeNovember) or you can just wait until Thursday to see the whole week! Let me know if you want to do the challenge too (it's never too late) and I'll follow you on instagram!

Happy Shopping!

Everyday Style - Military Styling

Top: Old Navy Women's Perfect Crew Neck Tee

Vest: Old Navy Canvas Utility Vest (no longer available, similar, similar)

Pants: H&M Slim Fit Pants

Shoes: ShoeDazzle (no longer available, similar, similar)

You can take the girl out of the military but you can't take the military out of the girl. Military styling is huge this fall which pleases me greatly. I'm absolutely obsessed with the color olive right now. I've already collected this vest from Old Navy (thanks to my sister for the birthday present!), a cargo jacket, a cardigan, and I'm on the hunt for some pants and a scarf. 

I bought the shoes last year on super clearance at ShoeDazzle. I really debated buying them because at the time I thought, "I wear camo 5 days a week. Why wear it on my off days?" But I'm SO glad I did. Not only are they some of the most comfortable flats I own, but camo is big this fall, and I find myself missing the camo now that I don't wear it daily. It's a win/win. 

One tip for styling the typically bulkier jackets and vests that are big right now: The rest of your outfit should be form fitting to counter balance and maintain that femininity. It may be common knowledge to most, but some of us are slow learners. 

Hopefully you can find some good military pieces for this fall if you don't already have them in your closet. 

Happy Shopping!