Find of the Day: The Mesh Ruffle Top ($17)

I'm a huge fan of mesh, and although I own a lot of clothes with pops of the fabric, never in my life did I think I was ever going to wear an entire piece made of it.  When I saw this piece online at ASOS, I immediately added it to my cart...only to leave it there unpurchased.  To be honest, I've always thought it was a skimpy and somewhat scandalous material so I wasn't sure I'd feel 100% comfortable wearing it.  Well, as you can see, I decided to take the plunge.  I mean, it was on sale for $17, plus I could always return it if I wasn't feeling it.

Needless to say, I'm beyond pumped that I decided to step outside my comfort zone.  I seriously fell in love with the top the second I tried it on!  The piece has a relaxed fit with an asymmetric ruffle hem, and it's ridonkulously cute.  For those of you wondering, I'm wearing a US 4, and it fits me perfectly.

I paired the top with a lacy bralette and high-waisted skinnies to keep things modest and threw on a moto jacket on top for extra warmth.  To finish things off, I carried my Chanel boy and slipped on my favorite animal print heels!

Shop my look: 

Jacket:  Boohoo (similar) || Top:  ASOS ($17) || Jeans:  Aeropostale (similar) || Bag:  Chanel (look for less) || Bralette:  Gentle Fawn (similar)

Photos shot by the fabulous Sung Shin.

4 Statement Necklaces You NEED in Your Life

It's no secret that I'm a HUGE fan of statement jewelry.  I mean, I talk about fabulous accessories on the daily, but I have yet to share my essentials all in one place SO I thought I'd feature 4 favorites for you guys today on SS.  The following necklaces are all available online at JWholesale for ridiculously low prices, and no, I was NOT paid to write this post so I'm making zero $$$.  Anywho, without further ado, let's tackle no. 1:

The Round Pendant Choker ($8.40)

If this necklace looks familiar, it's because it totally should.  I've worn it on SS several times already in both silver AND gold! The piece oozes steeze and elevates any and every ensemble.  I recommend purchasing it in both colors because of its cool versatility.  To see the full outfit post, click here.

The Fringe Necklace ($12)

I can't get over how cute this piece is.  If you're looking to elevate your style game for date night or a fun night out with friends, purchase this STAT.  It looks great with plunging + boat necklines and turtlenecks, and it's perfect for those of you looking to instantly glam up your OOTN!  To see more from this post, click here.

The Craft Bib Necklace ($12)

Hands down, my favorite by far!  I haven't found anything quite like it, and I just can't get enough of the design. Up your texture game tenfold with this gorgeous piece.  I seriously can't recommend it enough!  It looks WAY more expensive than it actually is and could easily pass as a designer item. Like the round choker mentioned above, this works for both casual and dressy settings!  To see more from this post, click here.

The Crystal Boho Bib Necklace ($15.60)

This stunning statement piece is a do on so many different levels.  It sparkles like nobody's business and steps up your everyday style game tenfold.  Wear it on top of a comfy knit + skinny jeans for a killer casual ensemble that slays.
Andddd that's it for today!  What do you guys think of these necklaces? Do you have a personal favorite?  Oh, and before I forget, I have to tell you guys about JWholesale's store policy real quick. You have to purchase a minimum of $50 to shop there.  I know that seems steep, but you have NO idea how much stuffs you can get there for that amount, and they have a gi-GAN-tic selection available so you'll be able to fulfill that minimum easily.  Let me know if you have any questions, and remember to check back DAILY - I've decided to blog 7 days a week so there will be new content EVERY day.

Cozying Up This Winter

It's time for another remix, everyone!  Last week, I dressed this fabulous cardigan up and shot it at Tysons Galleria with the wonderful Katelyn Mariko.  I definitely wear polished outfits to work, but I like to keep things rather casual when I'm off.  I used to rock sweatshirts and hoodies a lot in college, but I go for more sophisticated options now.  A cozy cardigan is equally comfortable yet a million times more stylish!

For today's OOTD, I re-featured many of my old favorites.  I wore magical skinny jeans from Stitch Fix and paired them with a simple tank.  Then, I threw on an oversized cardigan for warmth and went with animal print pumps for a splash of print.  

Other fabulous cardigans (all under $75):

Tank:  Chaser || Jeans:  Stitch Fix || Cardigan:  Gentle Fawn (also available in gray) || Shoes:  Off 5th

Photos shot by the amazingly talented Jared Wolfe.