Lace & Denim

Happy Monday ladies!

I woke up this morning, with a thunderstorm looming outside my window.  Since today is not pretty, I decided to post my outfit from Friday night.  My sister, roommate, & myself went to Brown Lantern, in Live Oak, and enjoyed a nice dinner together.  This restaurant has the best popcorn shrimp, fried mushrooms, potato skins, & well ... everything they serve is delicious! So if you are ever passing the Live Oak, Florida exit on 1-10,  you should definitely make a pit stop and eat there!

Okay, enough about food.  Let's talk about my outfit.      

Wearing denim on denim, sometimes can be difficult.  Since my shorts are a dark wash denim, I threw on my denim jacket and the contrasting washes complemented each other.  The other reason I wanted to wear my denim jacket was to make my outfit more casual for the evening dinner date.  

I wanted a close up of my off-white lace shirt.  I found this shirt at Banana Republic during the Christmas holidays for extremely cheap.  It has slowly but surely become one of my favorite pieces of clothing in my closet.  The necklace is from Target.  I found it in my Momma's collection of beautiful necklaces so I had to wear it for the night.

My Outfit:

Jean Jacket: Gap Outlet

Lace Shirt: Banana Republic

Shorts: Loft

Necklace: Borrowed from my Momma

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Hope your Monday is better than my rainy Monday in Tallahassee!!

Lindsey B.

Summer Stripes

Hello ladies!

The drive to my hometown is extremely short from Tallahassee and since I am queen of comfort, I wanted to make sure I stayed in that comfort zone. 

I found this dress cleaning out my closet a couple of weeks ago, so for a drive home, this was a perfect opportunity to wear it.  The dress didn't come with a belt however, the reason I belted it is to make my waist look smaller.  I decided to add the pink/blue striped scarf because it looked like a fun addition to my outfit!  

For my hair style, I decided on doing a sock bun!  For a quick tutorial, head to this link, and it so easy to do!

My Outfit:

Dress: Old Navy

Scarf: Gap

Shoes: Bakers

Belt: Loft

Sunglasses: Loft

Lindsey B. 

LBD + Blazer

Happy Friday ladies! 

During my busy day of packing, cleaning, & laundry yesterday, I managed to put together a comfy yet casual outfit for work.  

I am a large fan of my LBD (little black dress).  I found it at Goodwill for $7 bucks and it is from Ann Taylor.  I have worn it underneath a blouse & I wore it for one of my best friends, Mary - Hannah's bachelorette party.  Thrift shopping can be a great success or a waste of time.  Usually when I thrift shop, I like to have an open mind and plenty of time to waste.  It is crazy at what you can find at thrift stores.       

I thought about wearing my bright blue necklace with this outfit but I chose my orange necklace because I liked the bohemian vibe of my outfit.    

My Outfit:

Blazer: Loft, last season

Necklace: Forever 21

Dress: Ann Taylor, found at Goodwill

Shoes: Payless Shoes

How do you spice up your LBD?

Lindsey B. 

Coral Pants

When spring classes were still in session, I wore this outfit to class!  With work and blogging other outfits, I guess this outfit slipped my mind to post! 

I love colored pants, just ask any of my friends!  If I have the choice, I would wear them every day.  I found these broken-in straight pants from Gap.  They fit like a glove and they can easily be dressed up or down.  

You will find that I pair these pants with many different types of tops.  But for this particular day, I wanted to wear a casual white blouse with a pop of blue in my necklace!  This way it keeps the outfit very casual for my mile-long walk on campus to class.

My outfit:

Broken in Straight Pants - Gap

Blouse - Loft

Necklace - Gifted from my momma

Shoes - Payless Shoes

What do you ladies think of colored pants?

Lindsey B. 

Chambray Love

Happy Friday, again, ladies!!

Today, I sported a Loft dress with a chambray top.  I initially was going to wear the Loft dress by it self, I scored it on final sale for $14.88.  However, it was a tad tight around my behind area.  So I just added my favorite Chambray top around it with a belt and viola ..  A complete outfit!

 I wanted to wear my pearls with this dress, so to add a little extra spark I paired my bird necklace with it!  

 Layering clothes can be quite difficult at times however, you have to remember your outfit needs to remain one.  You want the pieces to complete each other not throw your entire outfit off.  This might be my favorite outfit so far on my blog!  It was extremely comfortable and I got a lot of great comments on it from work!

 What do ya'll think my favorite outfit has been so far on my blog? 

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: Black and Blue

With this week being the last week of regular classes, my days have been quite crazy.  I had class then work today so I had to throw my hair up and get ready for my day!  Of course, I picked today to do laundry so the only thing I had to wear were dresses.  

I decided on an Ann Taylor dress that I found from Goodwill.  Yes, you read that correctly.. I said Goodwill.  Making trips to Goodwill are an extreme high for me because I never know what I am  going to find!  

Outfit:

Dress: Ann Taylor from Goodwill

Blouse: Loft 

Shoes: Payless Shoes 

Earrings: Forever 21

This is definitely a new look for me but everyone at work approved of it, so I am guessing I did alright for taking a chance!

Have you ever taken a risky chance on an outfit? If so, let me know what it was!

Lindsey B. 

Daily Outfit Post: Spring Games

Spring football games are a big tease to girls who live for college football Saturday's! This past Saturday was FSU's Garnet and Gold Spring Game and was filled with too much fun.  I got to tailgate with some of my favorite friends & I got to see a little preview of what our team will look like for next season, which will definitely be in the top 10 rankings :)

The way this outfit turned out sort of surprised me.  I got ready for the football festivities in about 5 minutes because I had to work earlier that morning.  I wanted something lightweight to wear as my top because it gets pretty hot in the stadium when you sit in the sun!  I have had the tan vest for the past year and I haven't worn it too much.  However, after wearing it on Saturday it might get some more wear!

Outfit:

Tan Vest: Old Navy

Tank Top: Loft

Always Skinny Jeans: Gap

Sandals: Bakers

Shades:.. my awesome roommate let me borrow hers!

GO NOLES! .. oh the garnet team won!

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.

Opening Day!

Guess what ladies..

It's Opening Day for the Atlanta Braves!

As a three month old girl, my parents took me there for my first vacation! Ever since then, I have loved going to sporting events, especially baseball games.  Singing take my out to the ball park, hearing the cracks of the baseball bats, & seeing cute guys in baseball pants; what more can you ask for?!

Dressing for baseball games are simple: You need the color scheme for the baseball team you are going to visit.  Then I would check the weather to see how that is going to factor into the game.  

For Braves game, I would suggest wearing a pair of denim shorts, a dressy top, sandals, & cute jewelry.  Games usually get hot from sitting out in the sun so you don't want to get to dressed up to only feel miserable.  For a Braves game, I would suggest a white top with denim jean shorts.  I would also bring a red or navy colored light weight cardigan and then a pair of red wedges or sandals!  

If you are more of a t-shirt girl to baseball games then try a Braves T-shirt then pair them with a white shorts.  I would also bring some top of cardigan just in case of the weather.  

Here are a few pictures of me at past Braves Baseball Games!

One of my best friends, Mary-Hannah, is an extremely large Atlanta Braves fan! She once was able to tell you every player, their position, & batting average.  When we went to Atlanta, we went to two games, for the first one I wore gray shorts & a Braves T-Shirt.  Then for our second game, I want to dress up.  I decided on a denim dress that is comfortable!  They were both paired with my favorite pair of tan sandals from Bakers!

  

Play Ball!!! Don't forget to tune into the Braves game at 7:35 tonight when they take on the Milwaukee Brewers!

Go BRAVES!!

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