Simple Elegance

As a busy mom of 2 there are days when I feel accomplished if I can get out of the house having put a brush through my hair and without a stain on my shirt. We have all, at one point in time, felt the stress and pinch of being in a rush trying to get out the door yet still want to look presentable to the world.

Well we can all calm down, take a deep breath and without much effort or time make ourselves look fabulous every day no matter the circumstance.  Let’s coin our own phrase and call it simple elegance.
Step 1: Find everyday pieces or styles that you have and throw them on.
Step 2: Take a look at some other pieces or things that you may own but only dig them out for a special occasion.
Step 3: Add them together and viola, you look like you actually had an extra 30 minutes to read the latest Vogue magazine and put some time and thought into your look before you had to race out of the house.

Example 1: Have you ever had zero time to blow out and style your hair; or despite your best effort you were just having a bad hair day? No problem, throw your hair in a simple messy bun but add that elegance with a pop of red lipstick – 5 minutes.

Example 2: On the run, throw on a pair of your favorite jeans; pair it with a staple - the simple white t-shirt. Quick go into your jewelry box and pull out that elegant necklace that you wore once to a holiday party. Throw it on, out the door – again 5 minutes.

 

 

 

Boyfriend Jeans - Gap

Shirt - Old Navy

Coat - Old Navy

Shoes - Nine West

Necklace - Love it Local - Reckless Necklace. Local artist, Blynn Nelson is the owner and designer of these fabulous pieces. They can be purchased at The Gallery Store at The Memorial Art Gallery, Arenas Florist or at local events and festivals.

 

…C