B's Favorite Things: It's a Cinch!

Belts are a waist's best friend.  If you are slim and straight, you can use a belt to create curves.  If you are curvy, you can use the belt to show the smallest part of your body.  Either way, you will look amazing!

Here are a few of my favorites right now!  ~B

The Basic Beauty

Double Chevron Belt - Apt. 9 for Kohls $19.60 (available in sizes S-XL)
 How to wear:  Try this staple with a pair of cute army green shorts during the summer or to hold up a sharp (my grandma uses that word a lot) pair of work pants.

The Sweet Sash

Leather Bow Belt - Ann Taylor Loft $34.50 (available in sizes XS-L)

How to wear:  Wear this adorable belt with a sweater dress, tights and matching boots.  It will kick up the cute factor.  Also throw it on over a blazer for a more personalized look.

The Perfect Pair

Pyramid Patent Belt Set - Apt. 9 for Kohls $13 (
available in sizes XS-L)
How to wear:  You can wear them as a pair or alone.  Wear one or both of these belts over a pencil skirt and sweater at the office.  

The Wild Card

ASOS Peplum Waist Belt - ASOS $16.02 (available in sizes XS-L)

Where to wear:  This amazing belt will make anything you own an instant peplum!  Kind of genius.  This is a little black dress enhancement waiting to happen!

The Splurge

Scout Leather Belt - Michael Kors $65 (yes that is camo, only for Michael will I wear camo)
 How to wear: My favorite way to wear this belt would be with a pair of boyfriend jeans and some killer heeled booties.  If you want to go out on a fashion limb, pair with a floral print shirt for a feminine/hard mix!

Work Wardrobe: Fall for Blue

I really like this color combo (sorry the picture is so dull).  I took a long sweater and cinched it a the waist with a belt to bring it all in.  I also added a multi-chain brass necklace for a little embellishment.  ~B

Navy Pencil Skirt - The Limited
Powder Blue Sweater - Walmart (one of my favorite finds there!)
Rust Top - Daisy Fuentes for Kohls
Orange and Rust Wedges - Bakers (back in my college days, but still love them!)
Brass Necklace - Forever 21
Interchangeable Black/Brown Belt - Apt. 9 for Kohls

Fall Trends: Leopard is the New Neutral

No I am not drinking and I have not gone crazy (any crazier than before).  Leopard print is an awesome neutral and you should buy it.  

The key is to use it in moderation, and use it wisely.  If I could have three leopard wishes they would be a pair of flat leopard print shoes, a leopard print clutch, and a leopard print belt.  But single file please, only wear one of these items at a time!

Get your grrrr on.

Leopard Print Ailee Flat - $140 Michael by Michael Kors

Okay and a cheaper version...Leopard Print Oxford - $24.99 at Charlotte Russe

Leopard Print Haircalf Clutch - $29.94 (40% off) The Limited
Leopard Print Narrow Belt - $6.95 at H&M

If you are feeling feisty try these...

Leopard Ruched Sheath Dress - $45.00 Jennifer Lopez for Kohls

Leopard Slipper Pumps - $41.99 LC Lauren Conrad for Kohls

Pair the leopard with one of these !

Work Wardrobe: All Buttoned Up

It is funny how a bright white button-up can automatically give your outfit a professional feel.  Even if it involves sequins!

White button-up blouse with silver sequin detail: Kohls (on clearance)

Purple pencil skirt with ruffle detail on back:  JC Penney (clearance again!)

Silver skinny belt: Kohls

Throw on a pair of black heels or a even a fun bright color to play with the color of the skirt.

~B