Last week my lovely sister-in-law Catherine wrote me an e-mail to tell me that she bought this dress recently, and she was wondering if I could help her accessorize it. Um, yes. Love to, yes. First of all, it's one awesome find of a dress. So flattering, such a great color, and such a steal. Second, I love taking one piece and showing how versatile it is. I put together four different looks, and even though each is labeled for a specific occasion, I think they're all very adaptable. Catherine said she didn't really have a budget in mind, so I let myself splurge a little bit (although all four looks came in under $200). Let me know what you think!

A romantic night out look:
1. Cropped Knit Cardigan, $13.80, Forever 21 (link)
2. Wrap shirt dress, on sale $17.99, Fashion Bug (link)
3. Clou Strand, $38, Anthropologie (link)
4. Dahlia bunches ring, $9.99, Ruche (link)
5. Xhilaration Sydney Mary Jane Pumps, $22.99, Target (link)
6. Merona Large Classic Clutch, $16.99, Target (link)

total: $119.76

A sunny church look:
1. Safari Jacket, on sale $24.99, Calvin Klein Jeans (link)
2. Wide-Eyed Daisy Ring, $7.99, ModCloth (link)
3. Windflower Necklace, $38, Anthropologie (link)
4. Merona Tote, $26.99, Target (link)
5. Wrap shirt dress, on sale $17.99, Fashion Bug (link)
6. Anna by Fabulaire, $24.99, Rack Room (link)

total: $140.95

A sassy work look (because Catherine's husband likes her sassy):
1. Doki Geki Ruched Sleeve Boyfriend Blazer, $48, Nordstrom (link)
2. Wrap shirt dress, on sale $17.99, Fashion Bug (link)
3. Circa 78 Knot Necklace, on sale $19.99, Urban Outfitters (link)
4. Herringbone hobo, on sale $34.99, Gap (link)
5. Mossimo Veanna Platform Pumps, $29.99, Target (link)
6. Brass paisley disc earrings, $6.99, Ruche (link)

total: $157.95

A fun lunch-with-friends look:
1. Petal Trim Cardigan, $26, Forever 21 (link)
2. Mossimo Black Hobo, $19.99, Target (link)
3. Mercury Headband, $38, Anthropologie (link)
4. Lora by Limelight, $29.99, Rack Room (link)
5. Wrap shirt dress, on sale $17.99, Fashion Bug (link)
6. Repurposed Fabric Necklace and Earring Set, $47, kangas @ Etsy (link)

total: $178.97

I love white t-shirts. *Love* them. They're easy, classic, and go with absolutely everything. This post is inspired by my love of white t-shirts. I created four fall outfits around a simple white scoopneck tee from Ann Taylor Loft. (Remember, these are fall outfits for North Carolina -- it doesn't get really cold here until January!) I love them all! I'm also working on getting the outfits I create to total under $100; I'm not quite there yet, as evidenced by the price tags in this post. Leave a comment and let me know what you think!


1. Ringspun cotton cardigan, on sale $19.99, J. Crew (link)
2. Fab Skinny Patent Belt, $2.50, Forever 21 (link)
3. Je Te'Aime Necklace, on sale $19.99, Urban Outfitters (link)
4. The summer skirt, on sale $19.99, Gap (link)
5. Essential Scoopneck Tee, on sale $6.99, Ann Taylor Loft (link)
6. Mossimo Valda Ruffle Flats, $24.99, Target (link)

total: $94.45


1. Lightweight knit scarf, on sale $14.99, Gap (link)
2. Essential Scoopneck Tee, on sale $6.99, Ann Taylor Loft (link)
3. English Beat Vest, on sale $24, Christa Taylor (link)
4. Mossimo Odell Ballet Flats, $12.99, Target (link)
5. Faded Blue Flare Jean, on sale $39.99, Calvin Klein Jeans (link)
6. Quilted Double Breasted Jacket, $34.99, Charlotte Russe (link)

total: $133.95


1. Turnlock Clutch, $7.49, Target (link)
2. Essential Scoopneck Tee, on sale $6.99, Ann Taylor Loft (link)
3. Textured Stitch Cardigan, on sale $39.99, Calvin Klein Jeans (link)
4. Beads and threads necklace set, $9.99, Ruche (link)
5. Xhilaration Stasya Mary Jane Pumps, $22.99, Target (link)
6. City-fit cotton Bistro pant, on sale $49.99, J. Crew (link)

total: $137.44


1. Fab Belted Jacket, $15.50, Forever 21 (link)
2. Short-sleeve cotton cardigan, on sale $39.99, J. Crew (link)
3. Essential Scoopneck Tee, on sale $6.99, Ann Taylor Loft (link)
4. Multi-Bead Necklace, on sale $29.99, Fossil (link)
5. Mysterious Message Skirt, on sale $39.95, Anthropologie (link)
6. Mossimo Vonnie Pumps, $29.99, Target (link)

total: $162.41