One of the most important things to remember about style & fashion is to make it your own. Experiment with styles and be you. Just because you own a article of clothing that bursts of sequins, it doesn't mean you can only wear it for a formal & dressy occasion. In fact, the best outfits have a mix of dressy and casual elements. It adds variety and interest...and of course, FUN! Somewhere in our minds we get stuck on certain ideas and purposes. Here's a reminder that there are no rules! So let us mix and match to our hearts content.
I took a minimalist approach with this look, simple neutral color pallet, minimal jewelry and clean lines. I had grabbed this sequin dress for $15 and was dying for a chance to wear it. For going out to dinner, it's a little much...a little too glam and fancy. An easy fix is to throw on some layers and mix it with some casual pieces to tone down the dressy sparkle. I layered on a high-low twist top from Necessary Clothing. I simply love this oversize piece, it can go with anything. The over-the-knee boots and hat add another casual stylish element. It says "trendy" and tones down the glam of the dress. WIN! To top everything off, my fitted and clean line Zara coat really pulls the look together. Polished!

Hat: ASOS  ///  Necklace: Aldo Accessories  ///  Dress: Nordstrom Rack  ///  High-low Twist Top: Necessary Clothing  // Over-the-Knee Boots: Necessary Clothing  /// Coat: Zara

Ok ok, so generally we like to think sparkly clothing as dressy items...but that's so limiting, isn't it?! Tis a shame because every day can be a party. Let's start mixing it up! Pairing this glam sequin skirt,  { hello thigh high slit! ; ) } with this oversized tee is an instant Spring and Summer favorite for me. Mixing party wear and casual wear creates such an interesting look! The skirt dresses up the top and the top dresses down the skirt...it all balances out. Perfect for a dinner out or running around town. Don't forget to pair this look with cute heels! I love the color blocking on these...nude, tan and a gold heel!

Hat: JCrew  ///  Pastel Necklace: get it here  ///  Oversized Tee: Gabes  ///  Wrapped Cuff: get it here
Sequin Skirt: NastyGal  ///  Color block heels: Qupid Shoes

Have any old sweaters that are just taking up drawer space? This cardigan was a little too plain for me, the style isn't anything special so I decided it was time for it to go...NO wait!...it was time for me to get creative and turn it into a trending look. Glam it up!
I've been waiting to do a patterned piece with sequins for a while. So glad I chose this. It's such an easy DIY with fabulous results!

You'll need:
Sequin Ribbon (as seen above)
Felt circles (you can buy them precut or cut your own circles)
Fabric Glue

Simply glue the sequin strand down while winding it around the felt circle. I starting from the center, made sure the sequins slightly overlapped so it covered the entire felt.
Once you have as many sequin dots as you'd like, you can start figuring placement on your sweater. I played a bit with this, trying to get the dots a good spacing from one another. Then either glue them down with the fabric glue or sew them on. I decided to glue mine.
I love the results! So glam!

I'm saying hello to 2013 in a casual but GLAM sparkly outfit. There's nothing wrong with a texture overload...I mixed velvet, faux fur, metallic, sequins and of course, spikes.
These high waisted velvet jewel-tone leggings are an amazing deal...ebay! I also got a great deal on the vest, couldn't pass it up...I love oversized layering pieces. Nude pumps are from Aldo and the arm party is a mix of Express and AC | Design. Necklace is also AC | Design. As for the sparkly gemmed up hair, those are rhinestone stickers from the scrapbooking section at the craft store. They're pretty easy to take out too since they just use double sided tape.

I'm finally jumping on this trend. I'm not a fan of collared shirts but with a little extra fun from embellishment...sequins, studs and spikes...how can I say no?!
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