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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How to Love Your Chambray Shirt

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I was recently asked what to wear with a Chambray shirt. My answer. . . everything! This piece is incredibly versatile; Just take a look at style bloggers across the country. You can outfit this shirt with:

White jeans and a colorful headband.

Dressed up with a ballerina skirt.

Layered underneath a striped sweater.

Sequins! Chambray and sparkle creates the perfect fancy:casual ratio, plus chambray and sequins really rolls off the tongue. : )

Denim on denim. I love that Rachel added a neon belt to break up the monochrome of the rest of the outfit.

Pants with a pop of color and neutral accessories.

Printed skirt and statement necklace.
Chambray- Forever 21. Skirt-Gap. Shoes- Dillard's. Necklace-Blossom.