How-To Dress Stately | Kate Spade Chambray Bow Blouse

December 2, 2015December 2, 2015 Abby Hathorn1 Comment

I am 100% of a sucker for stately clothes–especially pieces that can be worn year-round. So, when I got this AH-MAZING Kate Spade chambray bow blouse for my birthday last week, I 100% jumped for joy! Oh, y’all–I was happier than a 14 year old girl with front row tickets for a Justin Bieber concert *wink*

At first, I was a little skeptical about the bow being so close to my face because usually things that close make my face look fat/round; however, I tossed my hair up + put on some glitzy earrings and TAH DAHHH….fabulousness! The texture of this lovely chambray top is soft and not scratchy, and surprisingly, it pairs effortlessly with lots of different things in my closet! From jeans and clogs to party skirts and vintage-inspired oxfords, this Kate Spade chambray bow top has become one of my stately wardrobe staples in less than a week’s time!

*fangirl scream* I love this Kate Spade blouse SO SO SOOOOO much, and I am pretty sure I could wear it everyday, everywhere, and with anything, BUT instead, I will just do a VIP Three Ways to Wear later *wink*

Now, without further ado, take a look at the photos, outfit details, and a VIP fashion tip below!

VIP Fashion Tip For Styling Stately Pieces

When styling stately pieces for the office or brunch with friends, it is important to remember to play down the other elements of your outfit. Doing this will help you create a chic ensemble that will have everyone looking twice wink For accessories, go minimalistic. If you want to add a little sparkle, keep it simple like with the glitzy studs I am wearing in today’s outfit.

Blouse: Kate Spade

Skirt: Express

Tights: Target

Shoes: Johnston & Murphy

Earrings: Mark by Avon

Bracelet: Blue Willow Bracelets (shop here)

Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

5 Days of Denim: Fun Friday

October 18, 2013 Abby Hathorn4 Comments

Hello, my fabulouses! Today is the last day of the 5 Days of Denim series, and it is all about having fun! Polka dots, pig-tails, and denim…how much more fun can you get?!

I think that success is having fun.

–Bruno Mars

Button-Down: J.Crew, The Outlet Shops of Grand River

Tee: Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville, PA

Denim: Chip & Pepper, Belk

Heels: Nine West, DSW

Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

30 Day J.Crew Challenge: Office Wear Never Looked So Good

September 9, 2013 Abby Hathorn5 Comments

Hello, my fabulouses! How can you change the mood of a work-day outfit from blah to fabulous? By simply mixing patterns! Combine the J.Crew chambray dot top with the floral pencil skirt for a super happy outfit to brighten up any office. Ah…going to work has never looked so good!

Shirt: J.Crew Factory, The Outlet Shops of Grand River

(get the look here)

Skirt: J.Crew Factory, The Outlet Shops of Grand River

(get the look here)

Heels: Korks, Belk

(get a similar look here)

Ring and Bracelet: Sparkle Cat Studio by Stephanie Grantham

(get the looks here)

Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

30 Day J.Crew Challenge: The Perfect Road Trip Outfit

September 7, 2013 Abby HathornLeave a comment

Hello, my fabulouses! Welcome back to the VIP blog for the NUMBER SEVEN J.Crew Challenge outfit! Phew…we have made the first week of September lovely with J. Crew Factory outfit posts. Oh, I cannot wait to share even more, but before I let the cat out of the bag about what is to come tomorrow…let’s see what today’s Perfect Road Trip Outfit is all about! Come on! It is time to get fabulous!