BEAUTY MUST-HAVES

Sunday Blues – Crop Top and Sneakers

Today I’m experimenting with a casual vibe and am wearing (gasp!) sneakers! I only wear heels because i’m insecure about my large calves, but I’m heading to brunch, the farmer’s market and a mini-golf outing for my birthday, so today’s look requires comfy pieces that also make me feel stylish and feminine. So I went for it!

WHAT I WORE:

WHY I WORE IT:

  • I paired the navy and white striped top with the navy and white checkered shoes because I love mixing patterns when they are in the same color palette (I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again!)
  • Since I don’t love my stomach, but I do love the crop top trend, I chose a high-waisted pencil skirt to pair with the short shirt. It added visual length – especially needed with such a boxy top – and provided coverage on one of my least favorite body parts
  • The blue of the skirt was an obvious choice to match the navy of the top and the shoes, and the blue belt is not super visible but I chose it to add just a little bit of polish to the outfit.
  • I don’t always wear large earrings, but I chose them today because they went with the color palette and also added to the playful nature of the look.
  • The silver cuff was my birthday gift from my #bestboyfriendever (he insisted I give him a shout out!) and went with the silver beads on the earrings.
  • And finally, red lipstick and the red ring added the finishing touches.

Belt and earring close-up photo credit: Joni Kat Anderson

HOW TO WEAR IT YOURSELF: