Trend Report: Matching Pieces

Rushing in the morning to find an outfit has been a struggle for ages. I spent most of my mornings before school racing around my house trying to find clothes that matched. Now, there's a way to avoid that, while still looking crazy in style: two-piece sets!

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If you follow us on Facebook, you know we've been crushing on matching pieces lately. They first came onto our radar last summer, but this summer they're back and in full swing. Celebrities like Rihanna and Beyonce can be seen wearing this trend, and there's tons of different styles available. Crop tops and high waisted shorts, halter tops and skirts, tank tops and pants, and basically any variation of those combinations.

As you can see, matching pieces are very popular in the celebrity world. Lily Collins shows us how boho-chic matching pieces can be; her white, quasi-plaid ensemble looks like she's ready for the beach! Katy Perry's rocking her purple and yellow printed set at the Kid's Choice Awards. Her tight pencil skirt oozes sexy. Kim Kardashian looks amazing and professional in her set.  She demonstrates that matching pieces can be worn on business occasions. And, finally, America's Sweetheart, Taylor Swift, is rocking a casual, girly matching set that anyone could wear!

If you love matching pieces as much as we do, you need to get one ASAP! Here's a list of some of the cutest two-piece sets out there:

Which celebrity look do you like best? Are you gonna get your own set? If so, make sure you post a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #sensiblestylista so we can see!

Written by Zoe Luiz

Pump Me Up Playlist

It's time for my July Workout Playlist!  I hope you guys enjoy my tunes.  I've been doing T25 on the reg, but I've been supplementing with runs.  I need to start doing intervals STAT - HIIT always burns the most calories. Anywho, what are you guys listening to lately? Are any of y'all doing new programs? How do you guys stay in shape?

The Floral Dress

Le sigh.  There's nothing I love more than a gorgeous floral dress!  In this freakin' heat, dresses and skirts are a godsend.  I guess that doesn't really mean much to you guys though because I'm ALWAYS about dresses and skirts, ha.  It's just SO easy to look fashionable at work while wearing a printed dress.  This beautiful piece makes a bold statement all own its own - that's why I went easy on the jewelry.  I didn't want to look like a disco ball at the office, ha.  It all depends on your work vibe though.  Be smart with your judgement.  If you work in the fashion world, it's obviously ok for you to sport mad bling + cray prints, but if you're an investment banker at Wallstreet... you may need to save it for the weekend.

  

Since I don't have a dress link for you guys, I took the liberty of creating a widget for your viewing pleasure.  Here are a few of my fave floral dresses:

Like I said, I kept things pretty tame today.  I accessorized with my new pearl earrings courtesy of The Peach Box.  Available for $34 HERE, these studs are beyond chic!  Smaller front-feature pearls are set within an 18K gold-plated design that slip into larger pearl backings, but you can wear these however you want obviously!

I matched my heels + tote, too!  A big everyday bag is a must.  I swear, I'm like an Asian Mary Poppins.  You need something? I can pretty much guarantee I have it in my bag, ha.  Whatever. That's why I have BIG shoulder muscles, ha.  Again, since I don't have a bag link for you guys, here are other faves of mine!  Don't you just love how helpful I am, hardy har har!

Earrings:  c/o The Peach Box