Style It Less » Style-It-Less-Looks http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless How to Look Stylish on a Budget - Dress for Less Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:55:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Look For Less : School Meeting Outfit http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/look-for-less-school-meeting-outfit/ http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/look-for-less-school-meeting-outfit/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:00:12 +0000 Dexie Wharton http://www.styleitless.com/look-for-less-school-meeting-outfit/ Post from: Style It Less

]]> My husband and I had a meeting with our 5th grader’s Teacher and Guidance Councilor yesterday and here’s the Look For Less I came up with for a School Meeting outfit :) .

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multicolored ruffled tiered top, $10

OLD Navy cuffed jeans, $14.99

unlisted bow peep-toe pumps, $10

Accessories : charm bracelet (n/a), twisted drop hoop earrings ($2.99), sterling watch (n/a)

Celebrities like Kate Holmes, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba has been seen around town cuffing their jeans so I thought I’d do it too. It reminds of the fashion trend when I was still in college which I actually liked around that time. Apparently, I still do. Besides, I was cuffing the jeans before the celebs caught up with the “cuffed jeans” trend, heh.

The floral printed heels may look a little funky with an already patterned tiered top but I like it. The concept looks better in person. By the way, I put on a faux leather jacket to keep me warm.

(Images : Dexie Jane Wharton / Style It Less)

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]]> http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/look-for-less-school-meeting-outfit/feed/ 0 Mothers Do Wear Chuck Taylor’s http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/mothers-do-wear-chuck-taylors/ http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/mothers-do-wear-chuck-taylors/#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:18:54 +0000 Dexie Wharton http://www.styleitless.com/mothers-do-wear-chuck-taylors/ Post from: Style It Less

]]> Let me explain the title first. The day after I cropped and put a collage together from the pictures of me wearing the Black Sabbath Hi Top Chuck Taylor (3rd picture), I checked the entries from the  Converse “The Doors” Sneakers giveaway and a comment from Joni made me smile.  Apparently her daughter told her that Mom’s don’t wear Chuck’s. She couldn’t be more wrong :) .

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I’m a Mom of 2, a 10 yr old boy and 2yr old girl. Look at the pictures above, I’m wearing Chuck’s :) . I also have a pair of the black hi-top Black Sabbath Converse sneakers (5th picture). I’m still pining over a pink pair, and the low top white “The Doors”. AND, I would definitely love to get a pair from the Pink Floyd collection as soon as it’s out. I don’t mean to put Joni and her daughter on the spot but Yes, Mother DO wear Chucks. It’s the only canvas sneakers I wear as a matter of fact. I’m not a sneakers (only when working out) kind of girl but I’d rock a Converse Chuck Taylor, anytime :) .

Click “read more” for my outfit’s breakdown….

  • Only 9 Graphic smocked top, $3 (on sale form TJMaxx)
  • Levi’s Low Rise Flair Jeans, *can’t remember how much
  • Hi Top Black Sabbath All Star Converse Chuck Taylor, $49.99
  • white Circle cut out chain necklace, $3.99
  • Sterling silver bangles, $3.99
  • Sterling silver hoop earrings
  • Sterling silver watch

I would’ve loved it to showcase the Hi Top Black Sabbath All Star Converse Chuck Taylor by wearing skinny jeans or a straight leg jeans that’s cuffed at the hem but I didn’t want to change pants and we were about to leave so maybe next time :) .

I do need to visit my hair stylist to get my bangs trimmed and layer the ends of my hair again. I’ll do that soon. I want longer layers this time around so I’m trying to grow my hair longer even more.

Don’t forget to check out my Hi Top Green Converse “The Doors” All Star Chuck Taylor giveaway. Good Luck!

(Images : Dexie Jane Wharton / Style It Less)

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]]> http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/mothers-do-wear-chuck-taylors/feed/ 1 Under $50 Look : LBD & 2-Toned Heels http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/under-50-look-lbd-2-toned-heels/ http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/under-50-look-lbd-2-toned-heels/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:46:18 +0000 Dexie Wharton http://www.styleitless.com/under-50-look-lbd-2-toned-heels/ Post from: Style It Less

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New Year’s Eve was actually my birthday as well. And for my birthday dress I wore a v-neck black dress with flutter sleeves, black tights, and 2-Toned strappy platform heels. The v-neck is actually made of lace with 3 tiny buttons. I took this quick shot with my NikonD40. My son was using the tripod with Hub’s Sony point and shoot digicam for his animated movie so I had to use the box of huge screen TV that’s sitting in the hallway. Hence my head not making it into the shot, haha. I didn’t have time to adjust the lens and everything. We had to leave for my birthday dinner. Oh well, I hope you get the right idea of my New Year’s Eve and birthday outfit.

V-Neck black dress with flutter sleeves, $12.99 (on sale from CATO)

black tights, $3.99 (Wal-Mart)

2-Toned strappy platform heels, $9.95 (Payless)

tennis bracelet, last year’s birthday gift

diamond studs earrings, gift (*not seen in the picture)

How about you, what did you wear on New Year’s Eve?

(Image : Dexie Jane Wharton / Style It Less)

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]]> http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/under-50-look-lbd-2-toned-heels/feed/ 0 Under $100 Look : Faux Leather Jacket, Red Jumper, Jeans and Boots http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/under-100-look-faux-leather-jacket-red-jumper-jeans-and-boots/ http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/under-100-look-faux-leather-jacket-red-jumper-jeans-and-boots/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:40:09 +0000 Dexie Wharton http://www.styleitless.com/under-100-look-faux-leather-jacket-red-jumper-jeans-and-boots/ Post from: Style It Less

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This was my Under $100 Look when I went out to finish my Christmas shopping. I’m officially done, how about you? I thought my red jumper looked appropriately festive :) .

black faux leather jacket, $12 from Goody’s

red belted jumper, $9.99

Old Navy jeans, $24.99

Wild Diva Black Boots, $15

MUDD red wide band watch, $8.99

CATO sterling silver bangles, $3.99

I love my faux leather jacket. It’s light and it’s just right to warm me up from the North Carolina winter weather. Not to mention it was on sale for $12 :)

(Image : DJW/Style It Less)

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]]> http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/under-100-look-faux-leather-jacket-red-jumper-jeans-and-boots/feed/ 2 Under $100 Look : Cropped Cardigan Casual Look With Boots http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/under-100-look-cropped-cardigan-casual-look-with-boots/ http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/under-100-look-cropped-cardigan-casual-look-with-boots/#comments Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:28:22 +0000 Dexie Wharton http://www.styleitless.com/under-100-look-cropped-cardigan-casual-look-with-boots/ Post from: Style It Less

]]> Here’s an Under $100 casual outfit for the Fall/Winter days where the snow doesn’t appear in the vicinity of your driveway. Or even farther :) . Places like LA, SD, and where I live, NC for example. I see celebs wearing tank tops and flip flops in Cali at this time of year. In my side, it’s cold but not cold enough to warrant a thick coat. So an outfit like this would make sense more.

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Gray sequin bow cardigan, $24.80

Basic Racerback Tank top, $6.80

Soda Shoes Black Flat Knee-High boots, $27.99

Skinny Jeans, $22.80

Jeweled Cross Necklace, $4.80

Tuck jeans inside the boots. Overall total of this cute casual outfit is $87.19. Fantastic! What’s good about is that you can wear each items with different looks too. The flat knee-high boots would look great with a dress or a skirt. The cropped cardigan is a nice cover-up for a strapless dress. Skinny Jeans are sexy with either boots or heels. Happy styling everyone.

(Images : Forever21, Cutesy Shoes)

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]]> http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/under-100-look-cropped-cardigan-casual-look-with-boots/feed/ 2 Under $50 Look : Ruffled Tiered Top, Jeans and Flats http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/under-50-look-ruffled-tiered-top-jeans-and-flats/ http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/under-50-look-ruffled-tiered-top-jeans-and-flats/#comments Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:06:00 +0000 Dexie Wharton http://www.styleitless.com/under-50-look-ruffled-tiered-top-jeans-and-flats/ Post from: Style It Less

]]> under$100look-ruffled-tiered-top-jeans-flats I wore my ruffled tiered top this past Thanksgiving. We had our own intimate dinner at our house where I cooked everything by the way. Even if we were just in our house, that doesn’t stop me (or the family) from looking nice for the Holidays. Interestingly enough, I was going to wear the top 2 days before Thanksgiving when I had to go to Wal-Mart to pick up other stuff for the dinner. My husband looked at me that day and said, "Baby, that top is too pretty for Wal-Mart".  So I changed into a basic blue drawstring top instead. I figured the ruffled tiered top would fit the special occasion of Thanksgiving :) .

Enjoy my Under $50 Thanksgiving Day look

  • Multi-colored ruffled tiered top, $9.99
  • L.E.I Jeans, $19.99
  • Payless Burgundy Flats, $16.99
  • Gold Hoop earrings, gift

I didn’t wear any other jewelry, not even my wedding rings because like I said, I was cooking that day.

So, what did you guys wear for Thanksgiving? Care to share?

(Image : DJW/Style It Less)

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]]> http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/under-50-look-ruffled-tiered-top-jeans-and-flats/feed/ 2 Under $55 Fall Look : Purple and Layers http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/under-55-fall-look-purple-and-layers/ http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/under-55-fall-look-purple-and-layers/#comments Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:03:22 +0000 Dexie Wharton http://www.styleitless.com/under-55-fall-look-purple-and-layers/ Post from: Style It Less

]]> fall-fashion-purple-layers Fall Fashion means layers. Typically, it means trying to be warm but it’s not that cold here in NC. A little breeze but not bad.

Which is why I put together this Fall Ensemble yesterday. I looked good, didn’t I? ;) LOL.

JW Purple Cropped Faux-Wrap Waist-Tie Lace Blouse, $9.99

Black Tank Top, $3

Wide-Leg Jeans, $25

Mossimo 2-tone Wedge, $12.99

Claire’s purple bangle, $2.50

Sterling silver watch, N/A (gift)

D&G Sunnies, N/A (gift)

Fall Fashion rocks. I’m sure you already know that :) .

(Image © Dexie Jane Wharton / Style It Less)

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]]> http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/under-55-fall-look-purple-and-layers/feed/ 1 Early Fall Idea : Abstract Floral Dress & Boots http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/early-fall-idea-abstract-floral-dress-boots/ http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/early-fall-idea-abstract-floral-dress-boots/#comments Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:30:52 +0000 Dexie Wharton http://www.styleitless.com/early-fall-idea-abstract-floral-dress-boots/ Post from: Style It Less

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Dress & boots, my favorite combination for Fall fashion. Here’s an idea that I like and would probably wear this year. Add a cropped blazer or a trench coat once it starts getting really cold or for Winter.

Abstract floral dress, $22.80

Knee-high-boots, $24.99

(Images : Forever21, UrbanOG)

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]]> http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/early-fall-idea-abstract-floral-dress-boots/feed/ 0 Under $100 Look : Watercolor Floral Top & Trouser http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/under-100-look-watercolor-floral-top-trouser/ http://www.splendicity.com/styleitless/under-100-look-watercolor-floral-top-trouser/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:25:48 +0000 Dexie Wharton http://www.styleitless.com/under-100-look-watercolor-floral-top-trouser/ Post from: Style It Less

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Inspired by the tiny bit of shade of purple from the watercolor floral top, I came out with this Early Fall outfit. It’s not that cold yet so we can still get away with no cover-up. But once it finally cools down, feel free to wear a cardigan or a croped blazer over it. For now, enjoy the breeze and the purple pumps. *Rowr*.

Satin Watercolor Floral Top, $17.80

Wide-Leg Pants, $22.80

Purple round-toe pumps, $20.99

Purple Clutch, $14.80

Stretchy Multi-Bead Bracelet, $4.80

(Images : Forever21, UrbanOG)

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I’ve been eyeing this green blazer and green clutch for a while. I knew I wanted to do something with them together in one of our Under $100 Looks. So here it is…

Built-in bra lace cami, $9.99

Olive Green 3-button canvas jacket, $27.80

Wide Leg Jean Trouser, $27.80

Flip clutch, $12.80

Gathered Peep-toe pump, $25.80

(Images : Forever21)

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