Top: c/o Olive Lane Shop (I’m wearing a large and it’s the perfect loose fitting tee) | Shorts: DIY from these jeans | Blush Bag: c/o Sole Society | Leopard Sneakers (the best shoe ever invented) | Sunglasses: gold green ray ban aviators | Watch: c/o Kiss Me Mint, similar here or here | Necklace: local boutique, similar here | Bracelets: Kohls | Lipstick: Maybelline Vivids Vibrant Tangerine
Let me introduce you to my mom-iform. Five days out of the week you’ll find me wearing a basic graphic tee — any of the ones from Olive Lane Shop work splendidly — a bold lip, a top knot or some type of braid, and last but not least, my mom shorts. Those are essential. It’s the perfect outfit because I can easily chase my kids in the dry Utah heat, yet I still feel put together. The outfit is nothing special — it’s a tee shirt and jeans. But if you add just a few extra things it all of a sudden feels different. It feels like an outfit with purpose.
Here are my top 5 ways to spice up a regular tee shirt and jeans.
1) Do something with your hair. We all know that after a few hours of running around with the kids, or sitting in meetings, whatever it is you do with your days, your hair goes flat. It’s just inevitable. If you pull your hair up into a top knot, you’ve got volume all day. If you braid your hair back, or add an accent twist into your bangs, you’ve now spiced up your look and added a bit more interest. Who cares what you’re wearing when your hair is pretty right?! Sometimes the styles that take the least amount of time can make the biggest difference.
2) Wear shoes you love. Whether it’s these bold sandals, or something more like my Leopard Sneakers — LOVE YOUR SHOES. Through your shoes you can not only add pops of color and texture but you can pull pattern and interest into a seemingly plain outfit.
3) Statement Necklaces. Statement necklaces add glitz and glam to plain outfits. They also pull colors and patterns together and they are undoubtedly my favorite accessory to wear with a regular tee shirt and jeans. ‘Nough said.
4) A bold lip. This one needs no explanation. WEAR A BOLD LIP ALREADY!!!
5) Wear a bag. Just like statement necklaces and shoes, bags pull in color and help coordinate patterns. If your outfit is too neutral and plain, add a pop of color through your bag.
What outfit do you find yourself wearing most? Are you more casual, or do you like to get all dressed up?!
I was always told the best thing you can wear is a smile. :o)
Love the outfit! Great job.