Blazers in the Summertime

Happy Friday ladies!! 

For the past week, Tallahassee has been HOT.  The weather on Monday hit around 92 degrees and it has only cooled down a couple of degrees throughout the week.  So instead of dressing in a tee shirt to work (like I always do), I decided to dress up my black tank with an old blazer I found in my closet.   

The blazer is perfect for this weather since it is 100% Linen, however I had a problem with the wrinkles.  The iron and I had a pretty hard battle but I think I conquered all the wrinkles in the blazer. 

I paired this lightweight blazer with my favorite pair of cropped pants from Loft.  Cropped pants have never been a necessity of mine but ever since I tried the Curvy fit, I have fallen in love with them!     

 

I found this cute bird necklace from Target yesterday, when I went in for a new planner.. I came out with a new necklace & earrings plus the planner.  But anyways, that is a whole different story.  The earrings & necklace were in a pack together for only $4.99, so if you are in love with this, I would definitely go pick it up!  It's definitely a steal.  

My Outfit:

Blazer: Loft, 1 year ago

Tank: Target

Cropped Pants: Loft

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Necklace: Target 

What is the latest steal that you have found?  Let me know, so I can check it out!  I hope everyone has a lovely Friday!

Lindsey B.

Blue Hues

Good morning ladies!

Yesterday was a day for the books!  I got to clean my kitchen, read all my favorite blogs & had a busy day at work.  As I was looking through my closet trying to get ready, I realized that I own a lot of blue clothes!  I love wearing the color blue solely because it brings out the blue in my eyes.

I am wearing one of my favorite Scoop Neck Tees from Loft.  These shirts are staple items that are easy to dress up or dress down.  While going through my closet yesterday, I found these white pair of jeans that I found at TJ Max last year.  When I tried them on they fit perfectly so I had to wear them.  I paired a gold wedge with this outfit, just to make my outfit a little dressier for work.

My Outfit:

Shirt: Loft, Scoop Neck Tees

Jeans: TJ Maxx, Lucky Brand

Belt: Gap

Shoes: Target

Necklace: Borrowed from my awesome momma

Lindsey B.

Daily Outfit Post: Polka Dots Galore

Happy Sunday ladies!

So far today has been quite eventful.  I keep learning new things at work, got to chit chat with my roomie before she went home for the summer, & I got to chat with my sister while we were both watching the basketball playoff games!  

Today's outfit was inspired by comfort.  On Sundays, I like to wear an outfit that I could curl up on the couch and nap in.  This outfit has definitely been it and I plan on napping shortly!

I have a large obsession with pearls.  If I can choose, I want to wear my pearls with every single outfit.  They definitely hold some awesome memories from the past 5 years.   

My entire outfit is from Loft.  The maroon colored scoop neck tee has to be my favorite tee shirt of all times.  I plan on purchasing every single color because they are the perfect staple item!  

Where does your favorite staple item come from? 

Lindsey B. 

Daily Outfit Post: Printed Pants

This past Friday, was a celebration since finals week was complete.  I had to work all day but that did not stop me from dressing on the wild side.

Printed pants are definitely a way to spice up a Friday at work.  I have always had a fear of wearing printed pants since I have a larger tush/thighs area.  After trying on these pants at Loft, I fell in love with them.  A girl at work actually told me that they made my legs look slimmer so that definitely calmed my fears!

Most people would pair these crazy pants with a neutral colored top but not me.  I wanted this outfit to stand out and let people take notice!  I think I might have pushed it a little with this necklace but I had to wear it, it's too pretty to not wear.

Are there any trends that you are afraid to try?  If so, let me know!

Lindsey B

Daily Outfit Post: Orange Giraffe Prints

Happy Friday the 13th ladies!

Today was an extremely awesome day for me, even though it was "suppose" to be unlucky!  I found the perfect outfit while looking through my closet this morning.  Whenever I went home last weekend to visit my family, my mom wanted to get rid of some of her older dresses, so of course I scooped them up! I took 3 good dresses that will definitely get their wear.  

My favorite dress is the one I decided to wear today to work! It got so many compliments so I knew I had put together an awesome outfit, which is always good to hear!

My Outfit:

Giraffe Print Dress: Loft, couple of years old

Denim Jacket: Gap Outlet

Belt: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Target

This outfit has 3 of my favorite all time pieces: Denim Jacket, Belt, & Shoes.  These three pieces can be worn many different ways so as a reader you might be seeing them a good bit in posts!  I don't know if you would still be able to find them in stores because I have had all three of these pieces for about 3 years now.  

Do you have any favorite pieces that you tend to wear multiple times?  If so, let me know!

Lindsey B.

Daily Outfit Post: leopard print & green pants

Hey ya'll!

This morning was difficult to figure out what to put on from my closet!  I had class & work so I wanted to wear clothes that were comfortable to walk across campus in but yet dressy enough for work!  I decided to go with my green pants & a leopard print top.  It was definitely a fun outfit to wear to work, I got plenty of compliments on it because of the green pants that made the entire outfit pop!  Finding pieces of clothing that make your entire outfit pop, are fun because they are easy to wear with multiple outfits!

My Outfit:
Modern Straight Green Pants from Loft
Black V-Neck T shirt from Gap
Leopard print Cardigan from Banana Republic
Nude Heels from Target















Do you have any pieces of merchandise that you wear that make your outfit POP? If so, let me know

Lindsey B.

Inspirational Ladies: Reese Witherspoon

As I mentioned in my Style Q & A, I have a major girl crush on Reese Witherspoon! Since watching Sweet Home Alabama as an 11 year old, I have fallen for her, her style, & her values.  She is an amazing woman, mom, & actress.  Plus, she is from the South! 


Here are some of my favorite styles she has worn and why she is one of my inspirations.  

This girl can wear a striped t-shirt & jeans with a pony tail and still look fierce!

(via ELLE)

Black tee & jeans. My kind of style!

(via Just Jared)

A very natural look on the red carpet.  

Golden Globes 

And the main reason she is my favorite.  She played June Carter, a woman after my own heart. 

(via google)

I will leave you with this quote from Reese, 

"Many people worry so much about managing their careers, but rarely spend half that much energy managing their LIVES. I want to make my life, not just my job, the best it can be. The rest will work itself out."  

Let me know how everyone likes these posts! Later on in the month, I plan on styling a few outfits based on Reese's past outfits.  

Lindsey B. 

Daily Outfit Post: Work Attire

Since I work at Loft, I am required to dress up and look the part of a Loft employee.  This is not a problem for me since I enjoy dressing up so much! On the days I work I will try to capture my attires to show everyone how to dress cute & professional but still be comfortable.  I am usually on my feet for 7 - 8 hours a day when I work, so I tend to wear flats.

Outfit: 

My black dress is from Loft and is currently on sale in stores & online.  It comes in a blue color.

My cardigan is from Old Navy, I have had this cardigan for the past couple of years and I always keep it every year because it makes my eyes even bluer!

My necklace is from Forever 21 and was only $8.00! It was definitely a steal.  I couldn't find the exact necklace of mine online but it is quite similar! 

My shoes are from Payless Shoes.  This has been my best investment in the past couple of months.  They were only $16 and are perfect for ladies who work in retail! They even come in black!

You can always follow me at these sites:

my twitter, my pinterest, & my tumblr  

Lindsey B. 

Inside & Outside my closet.

Since this blog is all about fashion, outfit posts, & everything in between, I decided to give you a view inside my closet! 

This is the view of my closet.  All of my clothes are color coordinated.  However, I need to organize them by season! I have a lot of long - sleeve shirts mixed in with my spring attire!

This is where I usually keep my sweaters.  I don't like to hang my sweaters because it stretches them out.  I purchased this piece of furniture from Target and it is perfect to put sweaters on, keep my DVDs organized, and other storage bins.  

On the back of my closet door, I have my scarves, belts, & necklaces.  I have had this back of the door fixture since I moved to college and it has yet to disappoint! Since I am in a rush most of the time, throwing my scarves and belts on this fixture keeps must of my accessories organized and looking neat!

Now that you have seen the inside of my closet, let me see how you organize your closet! Send me your link to your blog and I will definitely give it a view!

You can always follow me at these sites:

my twitter, my pinterest, & my tumblr  

Lindsey B.

Wonderful Wednesday Trends: Bright Day Dresses

Spring 2012 is filled of different fashion trends for all the ladies to follow!

My favorite trend that I plan on embracing is the Bright Day Dresses.  A Wrap, Shift, Strapless, Sheath, A-Line, Empire, & Shirtdress all cater to each different type of lady.  Accessories for bright dresses are a breeze.  They should be paired with nude high heels or even flats.  Then let a simple necklace lay on top of your colorful dress.  Since spring is full of wild colors so why not your closet be also?

Curvy Ladies

For curvier ladies, I would look for a Wrap or Sheath dress.  These dresses will show off that waistline of yours.  

Short Ladies

For shorter ladies, the Shirtdress or Empire style dress will be your saving grace.  You will want these dresses because they will fit your petite figure perfectly.

Boyish Ladies

The dresses that will fit you will be the Shirtdress or Wrap Dress since they add curves.  You should invest in a belt for these dresses!

Full/Small Bust Ladies

The ladies who were blessed with a full bust, you should dresses that have open necklines and nipped-in waists.  These dresses are going to be Shirtdresses and Wrap style dress.  And if you were blessed not as much (smaller bust), you should try the A-line or Shift style dress.  These styles show off your trim silhouette.  

Tummy Problem Ladies

If you have troubles with your tummy area, look for dresses that do not accent the waistline and look for monochromatic dresses.  The dresses that are going to help you the most are Shift and Empire style dresses.

My top 3 Bright Day Dresses
1. H & M $29.95 - This dress is perfect for short or boyish figure ladies!

2.  Zara $79.90 - This dress will fit short figure ladies & those with a small bust!

3. J. Crew $79.50 - Curvy figured ladies have found their match with this dress!

The great thing about all 3 of these dresses is putting your entire outfit together will be a breeze.  Just pair them with nude heels or flats.  Then belt them with a fun printed belt to show off your waistline.

Now off you go to find the perfect Bright Day Dress!

You can always follow me at these sites:

my twitter, my pinterest, & my tumblr  

Lindsey B.

welcome to southern manner!

For my first post at Southern Manner I wanted to give my readers a preview of what to expect from this blog.  I have tendencies to organize almost everything I am involved in, so this blog won't be any different.  

This blog will hold a variety of topics that will help the every day girl find their way in the world of fashion.  

The topics of this blog will include: tips on styling clothes, current trends & how to wear them, daily outfit posts inspired from the web, past & current fashion icons, and random posts of favorite music, pins, laughable jokes, and sport news.  

I am excited to start this blog and see it grow.  I love helping people find clothes that make them feel great about themselves and I like it even better when it is at a great price!  I hope I have set the bar high for this blog and I hope my readers will hold me to this bar.

 

If you want to get to know me more you can find me at:

my twitter, my pinterest, & my tumblr  

--Lindsey B