The Classics + Link-up & Giveaway

Hello to Monday, again! Hope you had a lovely weekend. In my part of Texas we enjoyed a tiny cool front and were able to turn off the A/C for a little while and open the windows. Glorious weather! It may not last but I’m ever so grateful for even a little reprieve from the heat.

What’s up today is a classic piece or pieces. I’m actually posting this theme with Whitney and Casey and I hope you’ll stop by and see what they are featuring for their classic piece(s). I chose dark wash skinny jeans and a white blouse. These are pieces from my September Capsule as well. I’m excited to have these pieces in my capsule because they are basic and classics. I know there is always a debate about “what you have to have in your wardrobe” and then the other side “don’t listen to that junk”. I think both opinions are absolutes and it seems that taking a middle of the road approach might be a little wiser.

Let me clarify what I mean by that statement. Personally, I don’t think anyone can go wrong with some dark wash jeans and a white blouse. Both pieces can work with other pieces in your wardrobe to create multiple looks. For quite awhile I avoided both of these pieces. I never worn skinny jeans because I didn’t like how they looked on me. I didn’t realize that a dark wash jean was more chic than other washes either. Guess what? I got over it! I learned to embrace those things and now actually love them. I also have boot cut and trousers because I’m a fairly equal opportunity girl when it comes it jeans.

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For another really long time I avoided button down blouses. Why? I really don’t know but I just did! Now, I’ve learned to embrace them too. I like different types of material for different looks but I see the value of a good white blouse. Taking the steps to add these pieces to my wardrobe has given me a vast array of looks to remix with these pieces being the basic building blocks.

For this look I chose pearls, a snakeskin belt and black heels but I could easily have used leopard print in some form. A scarf or another type of necklace could easily replace the pearls. Flats, heels, booties, boots would all change this look while still utilizing the same basic pieces. See what I mean? Lots of wear with just a couple of pieces as the basis.

Do I think you should have these type of pieces in your closet? It’s up to you but I think it’s hard to go wrong with them. Basic classic pieces will take you a long way in looking put together but not overworked. That is the look I am currently working on mastering - ease, put togehter, polished and not overworked.

And since it’s Monday, it’s time for our link-up. Thanks to everyone who joined in last week. Whitney, Casey and I enjoyed reading your posts and searching for our favorite looks. Can’t wait to see what you lovely ladies link up this week.

Each week we choose a favorite…check out Casey & Whitney’s blogs to see if it’s you! My favorite this week is Fonda from Savvy Southern Chic. Fonda featured a classic look of black and white. Although basic, it was put together and polished. She actually did a whole week of black and white looks, which I recommend you stopping by to see. All of here looks were very stylish and chic.

Now let’s get linking! We like to keep things simple around here. Just link up your favorite posts-fashion, beauty, food, DIY, anything goes! Follow your hosts on social media, have fun and be inspired! Thanks for linking up! We have added a Pinterest board where we’ll be pinning looks and an Instagram hashtag. Feel free to add #lovelylittlealamode to your looks on Instagram that you link up with us.

Where I’m linking up.

And while you’re here be sure to enter the giveaway! Who doesn’t want a chance to win a $300 gift card to Nordstrom?

Happy Monday! A few of my blogger friends and I wanted to kick start your week by joining together to bring you an amazing giveaway - a $300 Nordstrom giftcard! Are you the one lucky reader? Simply enter via the Rafflecopter widget below!

Prize: $300 Nordstrom gift card

Hosts:
Shopping My Closet • The Fashionista Momma • Sequins & Strawberries • Penniless Socialite • Sweet Sauce Blog • The Closet By Christie • Stylish Muse • A Labour of Love • Rag Trends

Co-hosts:
High Latitude Style • Michelle’s Paige • Style Blueprint • Mom with Style • The Daily Lace • A Lovely Little Wardrobe • Middle of Somewhere • The New Mrs.

Giveaway open: Monday, September 14 at 12AM PST through Monday, September 21 at 11:59PM PST

Winner announced: Thursday, September 24

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