Style Showcase: Kate

Today's Style Showcase is all about Kate. She blogs over at The Student's Wife. This girl is just as sweet as she is gorgeous. I can't wait for you to meet her! She says, "I am a wife and a mom to a very active two year old. I love clothes but because my husband is in school full time, I do not have very much extra spending money. I have found that just because you don't have a lot of money to spend on clothes doesn't mean you have to look frumpy! I find great deals for my husband, myself and son and love to share them with readers! I also work for an airline and I love to travel!! I fly quite a bit and enjoy seeing new places. In between my job, traveling and husband being in school is real life... my life with my favorite little guy!"

Her outfits- 

Outfit 2- My outfit in this picture fits my style perfectly. I love to wear black and always figure you can't go wrong when wearing it! I bought this cardigan and belt at forever 21 and shoes at Ross. My skirt is my favorite part of this outfit though.. I actually found it at my parents house in their dress up box! It was my mom's from over 20 years ago! I tried it on and it fit perfectly.. isn't it crazy how clothes come back in style?

Her Personal Style- I describe my style as simple. Since having a baby I quickly learned that any jewelry I wear becomes a toy for him. So for me.. less is more! I love to be comfortable but still feel stylish. I usually like to dress up a casual outfit by pairing it with cute wedges and/or some cute jewelry.

Her favorite product- If i could only go with wearing one piece of makeup ever again, it would be mascara! A little bit of mascara can go such a long way. My favorite kind is made by Maybelline. The specific name is called Maybelline Volume Express!

Her style inspiration- My inspiration comes when I find something cute.. for instance... I will go to a store and when I find something that fits my style, my mind instantly starts thinking about what I already have in my closet to dress it up or pair it with!

Her beauty secret {love this}- You ready for this?? Drumroll please.... just be yourself! Wear clothes you are comfortable in, put some make up on and wear a smile! Nothing is more beautiful than when you feel confident in yourself! It will stand out more than anything else!

Thanks for sharing your darling and creative style, Kate!

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Style Showcase: Nikki

Today I'm so excited to introduce Nikki! She is such a pretty girl with a flair for style. She writes a fashion blog with a plethora of cute outfits over at Fashion on the Fly. Nikki says, "I'm kinda a hobby hog in the fact I love to do pretty much everything, and when I mean everything I mean everything. Snowboarding, wake boarding, mountain biking, road biking, photography, decorating my house, playing volleyball, traveling, boating, rock climbing, and blah blah blah on and on and on...I love everything! I currently am a registered nurse in an ICU in a hospital that just got named as one of the best hospitals in the country(way to go team!) I love my job and feel so lucky to have it!" Now that we've gotten to know her, let's learn about Nikki's style!

Her outfits-

 Shirt-Urban Wear. Belt-Forever 21. Skirt-Gap. Shoes-Michael Kors. Bracelet- Juicy Couture.

Outfit 2-

Pants-Target. Shirt-Lucky. Jacket-Free People. Shoes-Forever Young Shoes. Watch-Marc by Marc Jacobs, Sunnies-Rayban.

Her Personal Style- I think my personal style has come a LONG way! I've learned, grown, and experimented a lot with clothes and different types of styles. On one day I could dress completely girly while the next day I could dress totally motorcycle chick. It all just depends on how I feel that day. I'm all about comfort and making that comfort stylish. One great thing I've learned about personal style is it's all personal and if it makes you happy, wear it!

Her Go-to Outfit- My go-to outfit right now(other than scrubs)  has to be anything colorful pants or skirts paired with my chambray shirt. I swear I want to wear that shirt everyday, it's so simple to pair with anything and everything. As far as shoes my flats are really loving my feet right now, or should I say my feet are really loving my flats. Pair all those with my Michael Kors watch...to me fast, simple, and elegant outfit right there!

Her Shopping Secret- When I go shopping I always go with an open-mind and grab everything that I hate on the hanger to try on in the dressing room. This makes me actually see how these things look on and then most of the time gives me tons of new ideas for outfits.

Her Beauty Advice- Well the whole beauty topic is one that I'm lacking experience in, but I do know that purchasing the Birchbox was one of the greatest things I've every done! If you don't know what that is check it out, you'll love it!

Her Style Inspiration- Most of my style inspiration comes from my husband and all of my fellow bloggers! Honestly looking at everyone's blogs has really helped me see how my own clothes can be styled in a new way. So thanks for all your inspiration!

Style Showcase: Doranda

Today's Style Showcase is all about Doranda! She blogs over at Watch Out for the Woestmans. Doranda is a stay at home mom to three darling kids that keep her pretty busy. She says, "I like ice cream, symphony bars, and getting my hair highlighted. I also love photography, fashion and my family. In my spare time I like to take pictures and blog (ok, and watch Netflix)."

Her outfits- This was my most recent outfit post and one of my favorites. It just shouts spring!

 

Collared Shirt- Dear. Cardigan-Target. Necklace and Skirt- I made them. Shoes and purse-From my sister.

Outfit 2- I feel like this is one of my more sophisticated looks. Something I would wear to my imaginary corporate job. 

Shirt-Ross. Skirt- I made it. Shoes-Forever 21.

Her Personal Style- My style is fun, comfy and at the moment bright. I barely ever spend more than $20 on a piece, unless it is shoes, and I make a lot of my own skirts. Sewing is new for me but now that I know how I really like it. It is nice to be able to make the things I can't find in the stores.

Her go-to outfit- Honestly I have to say it is my torn up jean capri's and a t-shirt with my fake toms. Nothing exciting or fashion forward but it is fast, comfy and easy.

Her fashion outlook- So it isn't much of a secret but it doesn't seem to be widespread at the moment. Modesty is important. I really believe that I can feel good about myself and still dress modestly. It can be hard in the fashion world but it doesn't need to be. I set standards for myself and that is not something I am going to compromise for the latest fashion.

Her must-have beauty products- Definitely my teasing brush. And if I can ad another it would be Mary Kay mineral powder foundation. My skin is way below perfect and I have a hard time leaving the house without a little bit of foundation on. 

Her Style Inspiration- I love Clothed Much.

Thanks for sharing your accessible and sophisticated style today, Doranda! 

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