Casual Chic

What does casual chic mean? Smart and sophisticated; elegant, but not overdone. You can easily integrate this style into your wardrobe by:

Adding Layers
Whether it’s tossing a sweater over a simple dress or layering until you sweat in style, layers complement any silhouette and give your outfit something extra.

Mixing Skinny Jeans with Heels
Add some height to your outfit by pairing heels with skinny jeans. If your heels are more formal, wear a peplum shirt on top.

Adding Accessories
Statement earrings, an arm full of bracelets and layered necklaces are all accessories that don’t overpower an outfit but make it stand out a bit more.

Grunge

In the 1980s, grunge was a subgenre of punk that included bands such as Green River, The Melvins and Soundgarden. Eventually, Grunge was used to describe a fashion style, which consists of torn and faded jeans, oversized clothing items and ratty t-shirts. This style is usually laid-back and creates a nonchalant aura. To incorporate this style into your own wardrobe, choose darker colors such as dark greens, burnt oranges and reds, browns and navy blues. In addition, wear oversized flannels, button-downs or sweaters. To complete your grunge outfit, wear creepers, platform oxfords or studded flatform sneakers.

Fall Fashion Essentials

Flannels: Perfect for this weird, in-between weather. Flannel button-downs are the easiest trick in a lazy girl’s arsenal.
$ H&M, Forever 21, American Eagle
$$ Urban Outfitters, Tilly’s
$$$ J.Crew, Nordstrom, Gilt

Platform oxfords: Oxfords are stylish, sturdy for the fall weather and give any outfit flare.
$ Target, Macy’s
$$ Y.R.U., T.U.K.
$$$ Dr. Martens, NastyGal

Cardigans: Add a cardigan to your outfit to keep warm in the chilly fall weather.
$ Old Navy, Forever 21
$$ Urban Outfitters, American Apparel
$$$ TopShop, Hautelook

Women’s Accessories

Why spend money on accessories you can make? Do it yourself!

DIY Friendship Bracelet

Materials:
Different colors of embroidery thread
Scissors
Safety pin/tape
Stable surface

Directions:
1. Choose several strands of embroidery thread in a variety of colors.
2. Measure and cut the strands so they are slightly longer than the distance from your fingertip to your shoulder.
3. Tie the tips of the strands in a knot and use a safety pin or tape to secure them to a stable surface.
4. Divide the strands into three strands.
5. Make a few short braids in the bracelet before you begin making the pattern.
6. Knot the thread on the far left around the thread immediately to its right.
7. Knot the thread that was on the far left around the remaining threads from left to right.
8. Continue knotting the thread on the far left around the remaining threads from left to right.
9. Keep knotting until the bracelet is long enough for your wrist.

Fashion Don’ts

DON’T wear something you don’t feel comfortable wearing. Confidence is the key to looking great.
DON’T wear neon-bright colored clothes, crop tops or short shorts.
DON’T mix patterns (i.e. striped top with floral pants).