Juxtaposition

Hello! This is an outfit from the Monday before last. Exams really threw off my blogging schedule last week! I had just enough time to fit in a quick photo shoot during a study break but not enough time to write up a post so I bring this look to you today.

 

My look relied heavily on juxtaposition. Basically, juxtaposition is placing (or in this case, styling) two items (in this case, styles) next to each other in order to create interest through contrast. For this look, I combined sweet and edgy elements. I played up the sweet vibe with a vintage, fairytale-esque dress and cutesy lace socks. The sweetness/innocence of the look was contrasted with edgier elements such as my faux leather jacket, faux leather jacket and studded belt.

 

I finished the look up with swoon-worthy leopard print boots and classic sunglasses. I rarely leave my house without a pair of my Giant Vintage sunglasses!

 

Dress: Vintage

Faux leather jacket: Marshall's (similar)

Lace socks: JCP

Leopard print boots: Target

Faux leather backpack: Urban Outfitters

Studded belt: Aeropostale

Classic sunglasses: c/o Giant Vintage 

Layering Ideas

Layering Option 1 by toriraddayyahoocom featuring a leopard coat

 

Layering Option #1: Skater style dress+ denim button down+ knit sweater+ leopard print coat+ sweater tights+ lacy socks+ Chelsea-style booties. Lots and lots of layering preside in this option! Want to wear a sleeveless dress in the winter but cold weather prevents you from wearing it? Don't let the weather stop you anymore! Layer a denim button down, knit sweater and leopard print coat over it and a pair of lacy socks and sweater tights under it. Chelsea style boots and a statement necklace only add more "chic" to the look.

 

Layering Option 2 by toriraddayyahoocom featuring high waisted skinny jeans

 

Black skinny jeans+ patterned tank+ denim jacket+ white cape coat+ lace up booties+ fringe bag. Boho babes, this option is for you! Transition a patterned/tribal tank into winter apparel by layering it with a denim jacket and coat. A fringe bag adds an extra dose of bohemian to the your look.  

 

 

Layering Option 3 by toriraddayyahoocom featuring oversized sweaters

 

Olive colored jumpsuit+ quirky sweater+ leather jacket+ spiked coat+ spiked heeled boots. This option is for my edgier readers out there. I love jumpsuits and am currently lusting over an olive-colored one from Urban Outfitters. They are so easy to layer. Throw on a sweater and leather jacket over a jumpsuit and you have an instantly stylish look. Amp up the edginess of the look with spiked accessories.