Sew Cute

Old Navy sweater | Ralph Lauren Polo shirt | J Crew necklace 

As many of you may know, I am obsessed with layering. Almost every look I wear in the fall or winter I incorporate some type of layering. Sometimes it can be hard to figure out what pieces are good to layer. So, I created a go-to guide of how I like to layer pieces. 

Those are my 3 go-to layered looks! What are your favorite ways to layer? Let me know in the comments! 

XOXO 

Miranda 

Accessories of the day! Check out this photo and my other pictures on my Instagram! 

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Where it's from: 

Shirt: Ralph Lauren Polo 

Leggings: Aerie 

Necklace: C Wonder 

Bracelets: Nordstrom & Alex and Ani 

Socks: Aerie 

Boots: Ecco (Nordstrom) 

Let me know in the comments! 

XOXO 

Miranda 

First things first..... I cut my hair! I cut about 5 1/2- 6 inches off so it is kind of a drastic change. I feel kind of like a 20's flapper mixed with Taylor Swift with my new hair-do. So, I'm basically obsessed! Do you like short hair or long hair? Let me know in the comments! 

But here is my Thanksgiving day look........

Thanksgiving calls for a festive outfit. When I think of Thanksgiving I think of my favorite foods from the famous meal, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes. So, for my outfit I took inspiration from the two foods with a cranberry colored dress and a creme colored cardigan. 

For my outfit I wanted to be comfortable and be able to eat a lot! The key to a great Thanksgiving look is being able to hide your food baby. So, I chose an adorable baby doll style dress. I love this dress because of the extra tulle skirt. It creates a fun and festive look perfect for any holiday party! 

Overtop my dress I wore my favorite winter sweater. This cardigan is basically a sweater which is perfect for a long evening of food. This sweater also has great small details like a zipper closure and side pockets. I always stash my phone in these small pockets which is super handy. 

For my jewelry I wore my go-to necklace of the moment my tassel monogram necklace from Marley Lilly. I am OBSESSED with this piece! Its simple compared to most of my pieces so I love throwing it on with statement earrings. I wore these great black and crystal earrings from Baublebar to complete the look. 

For my shoes I wore these awesome maroon heels. The heel is super chunky and it has a high platform which makes them surprisingly comfortable. I bought these a while back for only $9! What a steal! 

Where it's from: 

Dress: Local boutique in Iowa 

Sweater: Nordstrom 

Necklace: Marley Lilly 

Shoes: Forever 21 

Tights: Aerie 

Earrings: Baublebar 

Bracelets: Alex and Ani, Armed and Readi, and Lilly and Laura

Watch: Henri Bendel 

For my arm party I went a little crazy! Without the problem of having to write and type constantly I stacked up my bracelets for this look. I am loving a new purchase from Armed and Readi recently. It's a marbled beaded bracelet with an adorable creme tassel detail. Then I wore my favorite Alex and Ani bangles (as usual) as well as an adorable Lilly and Laura bracelet. 

For a cold fall day I decided to bust out my favorite J Crew pants. This pant is called the Skimmer pant and I am in love! I have a few prints and they are great to dress up or down. They are a more mature piece but I like how they have bold and fun prints. I paired my printed pants with a classic blue oxford. An unexpected color combination I would say but it turned out great! 

For an extra pop of color I added a few neon accessories. This included a pair of statement earrings, a bold belt, and a fun silicon Marc by Marc Jacobs bracelet. Then for shoes I kept things simple with a camel colored bootie. These booties are super comfortable and I can last all day in them. Surprisingly I got them from Target for only around $9 a few seasons ago! 

My arm candy of the day. I can't go a day without my Alex and Ani bracelets. My go-to ones currently are my Pi Beta Phi bangle and my daughter bangle. Also, my Henri Bendel watch is my favorite of the moment. 

Where it's from: 

Shirt: Ralph Lauren Polo 

Pants: J Crew 

Earrings: J Crew 

Shoes: Target 

Belt: American Eagle 

Bracelets: Marc by Marc Jacobs & Alex and Ani 

Watch: Henri Bendel 

If you couldn't tell I love colorful accessories! They add so much to an outfit. What are your favorite kind of accessories? Let me know in the comments! 

XOXO 

Miranda 

Surprise surprise, another plaid scarf. I know my obsession is becoming ridiculous but I can't help it! I recently purchased this scarf from Target last week and I am in love! This scarf is a little more oversized and basically is a blanket scarf. Blanket scarves are a huge trend this season but I didn't feel like spending that much money on one. At around $16 this one was a steal! To add this scarf has a lot of different colors so it goes with a wide variety of outfits. 

I paired my plaid scarf with a simple black long sleeve and a pair of textured shorts. To prevent from freezing I also wore a pair of bright red tights. Every time I wear these tights I can't help but feel like Blair Waldorf. Surprisingly I wear them quite a bit during the fall and winter season. For accessories I wore my new Sperry Topsider watch which is a current favorite. It features a navy and green band which matches a lot of what I wear. 

To finish the look I slipped on my Tory Burch black flats and wore a skinny gold metallic belt. Also, I threw on some pearl studs and my favorite Alex and Ani bracelets. This outfit is a personal favorite of the moment. I love how all of these components came together to create a fun, preppy, and feminine look. 

What I wore: 

Shirt: Nordstrom 

Shorts: Topshop 

Belt: Aerie 

Scarf: Target 

Tights: Target 

Shoes: Tory Burch 

Watch: Sperry Topsider 

Glasses: Tory Burch 

Bracelets: Nordstrom & Alex and Ani

XOXO 

Miranda 

Recently, I have been super into wearing plaid scarfs. Constantly I find myself reaching for both of mine! During Thanksgiving break shopping I intend on finding a few more because they are literally perfection! 

For this outfit I paired my red plaid scarf with a fun red scalloped dress. I bought this dress in the summer but now I am transitioning it into fall with a pair of printed tights. The slight houndstooth print in these tights adds an extra pop of pattern to the look. To layer the dress I wore a simple denim button down underneath. It added an extra layer so I didn't freeze in class! To complete the look I wore a crystal statement necklace from J Crew because what else completes an outfit like a J Crew statement necklace? For shoes I stuck with my classic pair of black ballet flats. 

I am loving this layered look! The combination of the scarf, dress, and denim button down creates a cozy fall look. This look is super easy to re-create and makes a great casual fall look. Simply find a sleeveless dress from your summer wardrobe and layer it with a button down of some sort underneath. Pair it with a necklace and or scarf to complete the look! And of course don't forget a pair of cool tights. 

Where it's from: 

Dress: TJMaxx 

Layered shirt: Lucky Brand

Tights: Aerie 

Shoes: Tory Burch 

Scarf: Macy's 

Necklace: J Crew 

Bracelets: Nordstrom & Alex and Ani

I love this scallop detail on this dress! Scallops are the perfect preppy touch to any garment. 

XOXO 

Miranda 

If you haven't noticed I am officially obsessed with plaid! My typical outerwear look recently has been my Brooks Brothers jacket along with a plaid scarf. The current go-to scarf is this red one that I picked up from Macy's last year. It goes perfectly with my coat and with basically everything I wear. 

For my outfit I layered a fun nautical sweater with a striped collared shirt. Layering is one of my favorite hobbies in the fall. I love the idea of wearing a sweater with a collared shirt peeking out. It's for sure my go-to look for the colder months. Also, you can't forget a statement necklace! So I wore another favorite of mine a pearl statement necklace from J Crew. I know nautical pieces are generally for the summer but I can't help myself, I wear nautical pieces all year round. There is nothing better than an anchor in my opinion. 

To dress down this look I wore jeans and a pair of Sperry Topsiders. I love these Sperry's because basically no one has them and they are partnered with J Crew. So essentially my two favorite things combined into one fabulous shoe. 

This outfit was perfect for a day of class then running errands. Here is me downtown Ames in front of a disco ball Cy. How perfect? Iowa State combined with sparkle. It doesn't get much better. On our errands we decided to stop by a cupcake shop called Cupcake Emporium. They make fabulous cupcakes and were even featured on Cupcake Wars. Cupcake Wars is my new obsession as well. It's on Netflix people be sure to go watch it. 

For my arm candy of the day I paired my favorite bangles (the usual) with an anchor bracelet that I received as a gift! Even my friend contribute to my nautical addiction. Then of course I wore my classic gold Michael Kors watch. 

Leaves and Sperry's are the perfect combination in my opinion. What is your favorite fall shoe? Let me know in the comments! 

XOXO 

Miranda 

Wearing colored tights is a great way to spice up your fall wardrobe. It's getting chilly but that doesn't mean you can't rock a cute dress in the fall and winter months. For this look I featured a teal color pair of fishnet style tights. These tights have a super unique pattern which adds a lot of texture and interest to the look. 

I paired these funky tights with a coffee color dress from American Eagle. This dress is seriously the comfiest thing ever. Its stretchy which makes it comfortable to wear all day. Then I also wore my dark brown tall boots with a long chain necklace. The necklace has one strand of turquoise beads which ties in the color of my tights

The back of this dress is super cute! Its open without being to revealing and you don't have to wear sticky boobs! (Which I find to be always good) 

Where it's from: 

Dress: American Eagle 

Necklace: American Eagle 

Tights: Nordstrom 

Boots: Michael Kors 

Bracelets: Henri Bendel & Alex and Ani 

XOXO 

Miranda 

Fall Fashion: Vests 

Vests are one of my must haves during the fall. They are perfect to layer on days that are chilly but aren't cold enough for a heavy jacket. For this look I paired a light vest with a button down shirt and a tapestry inspired skirt. I love how all the colors came together to create a rich fall color palette. This look is perfect for going to class on a nice fall day. Personally, I think wearing skirts is easier then throwing on a pair of sweats and a sweatshirt. Also, they are just as comfy! 

I paired this look with my favorite pair of fall boots at the moment. They are in between a bootie and a tall boot so they go with skirts, dresses, and pants. Then I wore one of my favorite J Crew statement necklaces to complete the look. 

This vest from Old Navy is a great dupe for the famous J Crew vests. They are around $30 and are a great piece to have in your fall wardrobe! I got mine on sale later in the year so be on the look out for a deal! 

Where it's from: 

Shirt: Ralph Lauren Polo 

Skirt: Topshop 

Vest: Old Navy 

Boots: Michael Kors 

Necklace: J Crew 

Watch: Henri Bendel 

Bracelets: Alex and Ani & Nordstrom

London Fashion week is underway so here are some of my favorite highlights so far! 

My boy Harry Styles working it at the Burberry show in London. He's looking dapper as always.