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Howdy Fringe. + Thursday Fashion Files Link Up

Today on the blog I thought I would have some fun with fringe. It’s been everywhere lately!

Check out some tips on wearing high-waist skirts and then join the link up below! I’m co-hosting the Thursday Fashion Files with Jill and Carrie. We’d love to have you join us!

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Style tip: Anyone can wear a high waist skirt. Just tailor your skirt shape to your body shape.

  • If you have great curves, choose a high-waisted skirt that is more form-fitting, like this one.
  • For those on the shorter or more petite side, make sure the length hits above the knee (similar to mine) so that it keeps your proportions in line to make you look as tall as possible.
  • Ladies with less curves, choose a high-waist skirt that has an A-line shape that flares out a bit and will highlight your waistline.

Have more style questions? Tweet me @theblockishaute with hashtag #styleschool and I’ll be sure to answer!

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Outfit details:
Top: J. Crew Chambray Shirt, Factory version here | T-shirt: J. Crew | Skirt: H&M (old), similar | Boots: Joseph Altuzarra x Target, similar | Clutch: Urban Originals

 

Welcome to Thursday Fashion Files!

Welcome to Thursday Fashion Files with Jill at Doused in Pink and Carrie at Curly Crafty Mom! We are excited to have you here and would love to have you link up one of your latest outfits with us.

We are always looking for Co-Hosts for Thursday Fashion Files. If you haven’t signed up to Co-Host, but are interested, sign up by clicking HERE. We now have a Thursday Fashion Files Pinterest board (thanks to Jill for setting it up!). We will be pinning our top two picks each week along with our own outfits for that week. Be sure to click HERE to join our new Pinterest board!
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Guest Co-Host:
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Cymone (that’s me!!) from The Block is Haute is our co-host this week. Cymone is a fashion lover, coffee addict and mascara collector who has lived and traveled all over the world. Be sure to stop by and say hello to Cymone!
 
 
Now let’s get linking!

 


 

Transition to Fall.

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Happy first day of fall! According to the calendar, September 23rd marks the first day of fall — but tell that to our Texas weather. The forecast is mid-nineties all week. I have noticed a change in the morning and evening temps so, we’re getting there.

PS. – How is it already September 22nd??

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Since I can’t quite wear my booties and scarves (I really want to though!) I’ve decided to talk about transitioning to your fall wardrobe. You can’t quite rock the sweaters but tank tops aren’t enough for the cooler mornings. For me, the transition is all about layering. You want to find the balance in your wardrobe when heading into the fall season. It’s a pretty fun time to explore your closet. It’s the only time of year where you can easily pull together summer gear and fall staples which means the options are endless!

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Layers are the key to maximizing your closet in the early fall months.

Throw a cardigan on over a summer dress or pair lightweight sweaters with shorts for weekend wear.

Always think about your proportions – only one aspect of your outfit will be on the heavy side. For example a fun bootie with shorts and a long sleeve tee or maybe your favorite summer dress worn with that chunky sweater you’ve been dying to start wearing again.

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The great thing about layers is that you can remove and add as needed. Gives your wardrobe much more flexibility.

Just the other day, I came up with a cute new outfit using these ideas. I wore a cropped sweater with a midi skirt that I normally wear with a short sleeve tee. I received lots of compliments and created a new outfit by wearing something from the fall side of my closet.

(Just kidding. There isn’t warm vs. cold in my closet….just organized by color!)

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dress: LOFT (similar, similar, and here) | sandals: Gentle Souls | chambray shirt: J. Crew (get a few)

Here’s to an exciting fall!
I’ve been thinking about my goals I set in the beginning of the year. I’ve accomplished a lot but I still have work to do! Finish strong!

xoxo,
cymone.

Linking up with: Classy Yet Trendy, Pink Sole

[Photos by the lovely Dusty Rose Darling Photography]

Mint to be.

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Lately, I’ve been doing a little soul-searching to find out exactly what my purpose is. Trying to figure out what is meant to be for me.

While I don’t have the answer yet, the journey of discovery has been an interesting process. Life is about finding your passion and pursuing that joy that keeps you waking up each morning.

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I do enjoy my career in the corporate retail world but God has been nudging me to go deeper, to find what it is that makes me the most happy. Part of that included putting 100% into this blog. The inspiration and idea for this blog came to me five years ago when I was still in college…and I hate admitting that because it took until only a few months ago to really put all of my effort into it. But I love the late nights and extra work. Writing and sharing my life & style is really an expression of the person I’m growing to be.

The other part is thinking about going to law school. I’m not necessarily looking to make a career change and become a lawyer but law school has been something on the back of my mind for a while now. I’ve even found notes on considering law school in random notebooks of mine from prior years. To me, those notes are telling me that I should take a shot at it and see what my path may be. Pray for me as I start studying to take the LSAT (law school entrance exam) in the fall.  (Also: ANY tips and insight are most welcome!)

To share this is definitely a big deal for me. I didn’t even tell my closest friends about my first pass at the LSAT until right before I took the test. There is so much beauty in growing as a person and I thank God for each and every day that I get another chance to do so. Through the blogging process and studying for this intense test I’m learning more about myself with each step I take.

As I cultivate this community at The Block is Haute, I hope that this will be a safe place where we can all share our journeys in this walk of life.

Now onto some style!

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I’ll share a style secret with you. Colored shorts make dressing so much easier. I love pulling out these J. Crew Chino shorts and pairing with a neutral top + accessories and heading out the door. These shorts and my cutoffs get the most rotation during the summer months. I think I buy a pair every time I hit up J. Crew (which is often). It’s just so easy yet an instant pop of color which you know I live for.

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It makes people think you spent a lot of time figuring out what to wear when all it required was choosing the bright shorts!

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soul searching - mint to be

Outfit details:

J. Crew Chambray Shirt — also here and similar here
J. Crew Chino Shorts — other colors and lengths
Urban Outfitters Eyelet Top — similar here and here and love this one
Kate Spade Handbag (outlet find) — similar here & another cute one
Gentle Soul Gladiator sandals (that I found at Nordstrom Rack for a penny. no joke!) — similar here, here, and here
Bauble Bar Dog Tag Necklace

What about you? Are you searching for your passion & on your daily journey of growing?
Please share, I’d love to hear your story!

-c.

 

Linking up with: Lena B Actually — Style Elixir — Two Thirty Five Designs — The Closet by Christie — Pink Sole — More Pieces of Me — On the Daily Express

Necessary Neon Floral.

Yes! I’m so happy that it is finally the weekend. This week was a rough one. There were some good things mixed in with some not so good, but now that it’s Saturday, I can exhale and recharge. And although the weather doesn’t show it, I can feel that the summer season is right around the corner. Who has interesting plans for Memorial Day Weekend?!

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When I shop, I buy pieces that mean something to me. Most every item in my closet tells a story. For instance, the pair of outlet store floral platform heels that I initially felt lukewarm about. I bought them on sale, only because they were on sale, and I get the most compliments whenever I wear them. Or the story of my H&M designer collaboration dresses that I just HAD to have – and have yet to wear…I mean you can’t really pass up Lanvin & Margiela right? (I promise they will get their shine soon!) One of my favorite stories is about a pair of patent yellow sandals I bought at a sample sale and a former boss of mine fell in love with them. She playfully joked more than once that I should give them to her since we wore the same size. I never knew how to respond…I mean when your boss wants your shoes, what do you even say to that?

And the list could go on. (A story about my $20 hot pink thrift store coat comes to mind.) For the most part, I try to shop with a purpose. When your clothes become more than apparel, more than something you just put on, you have gained memories that transcend the clothes. It’s about the stories and feelings that you can take with you for longer than you may have the actual garments.

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This J.Crew floral skirt is no different from the clothing and accessories above. This is a story about patience. I think I stalked this skirt for at least 6 months. Okay, maybe it wasn’t 6…but it had to be at least 4. I think I saw it first in store and fell in love. While it was everything I could want in a skirt – scuba, floral, neon, and ruffle (in a good way) – paying over a hundred bucks for one item was not in my budget. Never one to miss a sale, I kept my eye on this skirt. Browsed J.Crew’s website on the regular to see if the skirt was within my price range. After a while, I gave up hope….but then I ran into a girl at work wearing a dress in the same material and print. She mentioned she got it on sale and I immediately got excited that the skirt would soon be within my grasp. It initially was only half off, but I held out and ended up purchasing the skirt for about a third of the original price. Waiting sometimes (most times) doesn’t work out, but this was meant to be. I ordered the skirt online, it fit perfectly and the rest is history.

Thinking about how long I waited for this skirt makes my heart smile every time I think about it. If you have any heart-warming clothes stories, please share. I’d love to know!

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tee: J. Crew | skirt: J. Crew | handbag: Chanel | sandals: Dolce Vita (as seen here)

 

Sunday Clutch. & Happy Mother’s Day!

sunday clutch 1.Man oh man, has it been a week. From birthday celebrations and cinco de mayo shenanigans, to learning pains in a new position at work and crazy thunderstorms, to ending with me getting sick as the cherry on top. So yes, I’m writing this post cuddled up on my couch catching up on Scandal while drinking copious amounts of orange juice as I try to feel better.

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We are still getting a lot of rain here in Dallas but when the sun is out, its gorgeous. Lots of people were out and about enjoying the sunshine. This is one of my go-to warm weather outfit combinations. Colored shorts, interesting tank top, wedges, and a fun clutch.

This version includes the classic J. Crew chino shorts. I add a pair or two to my collection every spring/summer season. I love finding them on sale at the J. Crew Factory outlet locations as well (the website is having a crazy sale right now…go!). The colors offered and easy fit make these my summer favorites. My Vince tank is old but I still love to wear it. I layer a simple plain tank top underneath as a solid background. While it is a sweater, the open knit makes it not too hot to wear in the summer. My oversized neon clutch purse is a great pop-of-color accessory. It’s big and makes a statement. I love adding it to an outfit with a monochromatic feel or even with all black. Even if you are not a big fan of color, mixing it in with a bright accessory will help jazz up your look.

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Today is Mother’s Day! So Happy Mom’s Day to all of you mamas and soon-to-be-mothers out there! One of my college friends announced that she is expecting which makes the day all the more special. Tell your mom (or any mom’s you know) you love her and hug her tight if you can!

 

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