All that Glitters

Boyfriend Blazer: Target

Bracelet: Banana Republic

Tank, Skirt, Necklace: Forever 21

Shoes: Stuart Weitzman

I've wanted a sequined skirt for ages now, and this past weekend, I found the perfect black one for only $15 from Forever 21. Score. I'm the type of person that needs to wear all the clothes that I buy within the week, so I knew Thanksgiving dinner was the occasion for the skirt to make its debut. I decided on a monochromatic approach and let the sequins do the talking. The only downside was stuffing myself with turkey, mashed potatoes, ham, and pumpkin pie whilst wearing this outfit. Not the most comfortable experience, but we all have to make our sacrifices. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

Glitter in the Air

I was reading one of my favorite blogs: Cupcakes and Cashmere and saw Emily wear a sequined skirt from J.Crew. I immediately went to the J.Crew website, and was disappointed that 1. It was sold out and 2. It cost $275. I found 3 alternatives at all different price points:

a. Sequin Mini Skirt from Express for $39.90

 b. Sequin Gold Skirt by Eight Sixty for $63

c. Luxe Sequined Miniskirt by LaROK for $158

The key to pulling off sequins in the daytime is to keep it simple. Keep the jewelry to a minimum, and wear neutral tops. Try a boyfriend blazer (clearly, my favorite staple) or a military jacket (if you're feeling adventurous) to balance out the shimmer.

Fall Must Have: Sequins

Fall is my favorite time of the year--the leggings, colored tights, suede booties, and cashmere sweaters galore! However, there is one more thing I would love to add to my fall wardrobe-sequined attire. They are kind of amazing; they add that something extra to an otherwise boring blazer or tee. Contrary to popular belief, sequins are not restricted to night time attire. A sequined top in a more neutral color such as beige or tan can easily be worn during the day. If you still feel that it's a bit much, then you can layer a cropped blazer to take away some of that shine. Just remember to keep the jewelry to an absolute minimum, as you don't want to look like a disco ball disaster!