Layering Pieces

Wednesday Color: Camel and Neutrals

Posted in $25 - $50, $50 - $75, Forever 21, Fred Flare, Layering Pieces, Layers, Livi's Favorite's, Old Navy, Plus Size, Tops, Urban Outfitters on September 1st, 2010 by Livi – 2 Comments

Camel is so in for fall.

From Left to Right:

Cardigan, Lace Dress, Trousers, Top, Pants, Top, Scarf, Faux Fur Vest, Top, Top, Maxi Dress, Tote, Bootie

Housekeeping

Posted in $25 - $50, $50 - $75, Dresses, Layering Pieces, Plus Size, Sale items, Skirts, Tops, Under $25 on September 1st, 2010 by Livi – Be the first to comment

Just wanted to give you guys the heads up on a couple of things:

Sephora is having a sale on their starter kits for Bare Escentuals – Wet Seal has a sale going on:  check out this military jacket, faux leather jacket, cap sleeve wrap, denim capris, rosette top - Ralph Lauren has great tops on sale: here, here, here, here and hereOverstock.com is having an inventory close out sale: anne klein suit, belted dress, plus size lace dress, draped cardigan

Also, thank you for all the fun emails!   I am working on answering all of your questions as fast as I can.   Keep those emails coming!  Send them to: livi@sensiblystyled.com

Ciao Ciao.  Happy Shopping!

image: not around photoshop right now so this is what you get: me being shocked by such great sales!

vintage, circa 2005

Friday Finds: Shimmer in the Desert

Posted in American Apparel, Anthropologie, Banana Republic, Fred Flare, Layering Pieces, Mod Cloth, Old Navy, Plus Size on August 26th, 2010 by Livi – Be the first to comment

most of all, she loved the pants.

don’t you?  i also love when i find things on sale around the web.

pants, skirt, gray blazer, studded tee, green jacket, two finger ring, scarf, belt, cardigan

Fall Finds For Plus Size

Posted in Faith 21, Lane Bryant, Layering Pieces, Plus Size, Shop By Type on August 24th, 2010 by Livi – Be the first to comment

UPDATE: there is a 50% off sale going on right now at Torrid!

There are a lot of fun fall pieces out there ready to be worn and plus size is no exception!!!  Here are some of my favorite finds:

I always love the metallic like I found in the headband and striped tee.  Of course, we have a beautiful plaid for fall (my favorite part: it’s long!!)

It may be wrong to wear white after labor day but that military style jacket is also available in black.

Faith 21 provides us with that beautiful floral and black dress that would be perfect with a set of leggings and flats. (look for a shoe post coming soon!)

and my favorite: the yellow and grey cardi – yes i own it! -

red and blue plaid, metallic headband, military jacket, grey and yellow cardigan,

black and floral dress, metallic striped tee

p.s. Fashion Bug is having an 80% off sale!!!

What to wear: Great outfits to wear for a picnic!

Posted in Anthropologie, Etsy shop, Faith 21, Forever 21, Gap, Jcrew, Jeans, Layering Pieces, Old Navy, Outfit, Plus Size, Target, Tops, b&lu on May 18th, 2010 by Natalie – 6 Comments

Alright ladies! Today we had Livi guest post what she thought would be a great outfit to wear to a picnic! Check out Livi’s blog for some more awesomeness!

Top (Plus size), Pants (Plus size), Vest (Plus size), Shoes, Necklace, Headband, Scarf, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet, Nail Polish, Lipstick, Sunscreen!

This outfit would be perfect for a picnic in a city park or a country meadow.  I prefer jeans to skirts and thats easier to picnic in anyway!
The vest is perfect to cover up and slim.  I’m all about the layering, its so convenient to pull something out of your purse when it gets cold or put something back in.
The key to this outfit is the accessories: they can be a symphony of organization if done right.  Go Big or Go Home I say. If its a little much for you, pick and choose.
Don’t be scared by the two finger ring either, they’re all the rage right now.  My good friend just sent me this ring and I keep it on a chain.  It can be worn either way.
My friends will all be surprised that I chose such small earrings but with so much going on, they would be the perfect thing.  And of course, above all, a scarf.
If I had to pick one accessory to take with me for the rest of my life it would be a scarf.  Its possibilities are endless and it can be removed if needed.  The model on target.com is totally wearing it wrong, (I would wrap it in a v shape bandanna style around my neck.)  The red of this scarf would look perfect against the dark denim and stripes.
Don’t forget your lipstick:   Sephora Brand Lip Attitude.  I live by it.
And since you’re not wearing a hat, don’t forget the sunscreen!!!  I like Bare Escentuals sun screen powder that can go right over face makeup.

Have fun! -Livi

Top, Jeans, Bracelet, Headband, Shoes.

Hey ladies! I don’t know about you, but I am super excited to have some fun picnics this summer! I am a plain jane when it comes to clothes, I’ve decided. But here’s my outfit! Enjoy! -Natalie


I love picnics, and my little ones are getting to the perfect age for picnics. One of the reasons why I love picnics is that I love picnic quilts! I love quilts of all types and although I don’t think I’m super-skilled enough or prolific enough to call myself a “quilter”, I’m someone who quilts and marvels at handmade treasures. Did you know that on ebay there are hundreds of finished quilt tops just waiting to be purchased and made into a perfect summer picnic quilt? I’m talking handsewn here people! Check it out, search any combination of the words: quilt top, vintage, antique, handsewn, etc. and find yourself a treasure.
-Emily
top, pants, sandals, necklace (I love this etsy shop!)
quilts (top, middle, bottom)

Friday Finds:

Posted in Jeans, Layering Pieces, Plus Size, Tops on April 23rd, 2010 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

Clockwise from top Left: Sweater, Top, Dress-plus size, Sweater, Cropped pants, Shorts

p.s. click through DownEast’s ad on the side bar to get $15 off your purchase of 3 swim items!

Elle ‘Ruffled Open-Front Cardigan’

Posted in Kohls, Layering Pieces, Sale items, Tops on April 1st, 2010 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

This sweater is REALLY lovely. I need to go to Kohl’s to check it out!

At Kohl’s on sale for $32.99

Another great spring look!

Posted in $25 - $50, Gap, Kohls, Layering Pieces, Old Navy, Outfit, Shorts, Target, Tops, Under $25 on March 30th, 2010 by Natalie – 1 Comment

Another great outfit from Jessica!!! Total cost: $101.99

Top, Sweater, Shorts, Sandals

More for summer!

Posted in $25 - $50, Anne Taylor, Anthropologie, Layering Pieces, Old Navy, Outfit, Shorts, Tops, Under $25 on March 24th, 2010 by Natalie – 1 Comment

This is the last of the outfits that Jessica has sent in :( so if any of you out there want to email me outfits, I would love to post them! Also, there have been a lot of comments asking where all the outfits are from. All the links are posted at the bottom of each post! Happy Shopping!

Top, Jacket, Shorts, Shoes

Great Spring Look!

Posted in $100+, $75 - $100, Banana Republic, Dresses, Layering Pieces, Old Navy, Outfit, Tops, Under $25 on March 17th, 2010 by Natalie – 1 Comment

My friend Jessica just sent me the links to the clothes in this outfit! And I LOVE them! Jessica should really be the one running this blog because she seriously dresses super cute all the time. Me on the other hand… I’m all talk :) Thanks for the outfit Jess! (She sent me more outfits that you will be seeing throughout this week and next)

Gathered Cowl Dress at Banana Republic for $98.00 (coupon code to get 25% off BRSAVE25  – ends today!)

Cropped Cardigan at Old Navy for $19.50

Rumer peep-toe high heel huarache at Banana Republic for $120.00

ModCloth ‘Sunny Side Up Hoodie’

Posted in $25 - $50, Layering Pieces, Mod Cloth, Tops on March 4th, 2010 by Natalie – 1 Comment

I think this hoodie is cute, do you?

At ModCloth for $47.99

Old Navy ‘Envelope-Neck Jersey Dress’

Posted in Dresses, Layering Pieces, Old Navy, Under $25 on February 17th, 2010 by Natalie – 1 Comment

Is it just me or does this look like a perfect swimsuit cover up? Yes, I know… it’s pretty covering for the beach, but I get burned so easily, I tend to lean towards being more covered if I’m not in the pool anyways.

At Old Navy on sale for $10.00! 35 inches long

Hapari ‘White Shore Crop Top’

Posted in Hapari, Layering Pieces, Tops, Under $25 on February 16th, 2010 by Natalie – 1 Comment

Hapari sells these half shirts that are great for layering under a low cut shirt or dress, without the added bulk! Thanks for the great find Jessica!

At Hapari for $15.00

Gap ‘Contrast Trim Cardigan’

Posted in $25 - $50, Gap, Layering Pieces, Tops on February 12th, 2010 by Natalie – 2 Comments

I think I’m in love. This is the type of cardigan that I would wear everyday… seriously.

At Gap for $49.50

Old Navy ‘Rain Jacket in a Packet’

Posted in Layering Pieces, Old Navy, Under $25 on January 29th, 2010 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

This jacket is super cute! It was sent in by our reader Suzanne, thanks!

At Old Navy for $19.50.

Forever 21 ‘Rosen Cropped Cardigan’

Posted in Forever 21, Layering Pieces, Tops, Under $25 on January 20th, 2010 by Ashley – Be the first to comment

Forever 21 rose cardiganAnother cardigan. This one costs a little bit more but I think it’s worth it. This pretty pattern would look so stinkin cute with a pink  ruffly tank underneath! I love it!

At Forever 21 for $19.90.

Forever 21 ‘Kalynn Knit Cardigan’

Posted in Forever 21, Layering Pieces, Tops, Under $25 on January 20th, 2010 by Ashley – 1 Comment

Forever 21 Cardigan

It’s nice to own a few cardigan’s to layer over tank tops and t-shirts. I love this royal blue color and holy cow it is only…

$8.90 at forever 21! That is a steal!

Anthropologie ‘City Garden Cardigan’

Posted in $75 - $100, Anthropologie, Layering Pieces, Tops on January 18th, 2010 by Natalie – 1 Comment

Picture 20Cute, cute, cute! Thanks for the link Jessica!

At Anthropologie for $88.00

Charlotte Russe ‘Ruched Sleeve Cardigan’

Posted in Charlotte Russe, Layering Pieces, Tops, Under $25 on December 15th, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

Picture 41Love the sleeves on this cardigan! And I also love the color charcoal… I know… boring. :)

Ruched Sleeve Cardigan at Charlotte Russe for $24.99

J.Crew ‘The Trentino Cabin Cardigan’

Posted in $75 - $100, Jcrew, Layering Pieces, Natalie's Favorites, Sale items, Tops on December 14th, 2009 by Natalie – 2 Comments

Picture 38Although I normally wouldn’t spend this much on a sweater, this sweater would be a classic piece for me, and I would totally get my money’s worth! This is the type of sweater that I would wear with everything. Totally my style! (Just imagine it paired with skinny jeans and some cute flats… yum…)

At J.Crew on sale for $79.99

I ‘Heart’ Ronson ‘Bouclé Jacket’

Posted in $50 - $75, JCPenney, Layering Pieces, Tops on December 4th, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

Picture 17This jacket looks super warm, and considering it was 6 degrees here yesterday… super warm is what I need!

At JCPenney on sale for $59.99.

Thanks for the link Jessica!

Victoria’s Secret ‘The Soft and Sexy Wrap’

Posted in $25 - $50, Layering Pieces, Tops, Victoria's Secret on December 2nd, 2009 by Natalie – 2 Comments

Picture 2Love this! And it can be worn in so many different ways! Thanks Jackie for sending in the link, what a great find!

On sale at Victoria’s Secret for $39.00

Urban Outfitters ‘Kimchi Blue Burnout Side Tie Cardigan’

Posted in $25 - $50, Layering Pieces, Tops, Urban Outfitters on December 1st, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

Screen shot 2009-12-01 at 7.33.46 AMThis cardigan is so cute! It would look awesome over a dress or camisole!

At Urban Outfitters for $38.00

Urban Outfitters ‘Silence & Noise Marled Cocoon Cardigan’

Posted in $25 - $50, Layering Pieces, Tops, Urban Outfitters on December 1st, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

Screen shot 2009-12-01 at 7.30.01 AMAnother great find from Jessica! Pretty sure that belt is perfect for this sweater!

At Urban Outfitters for $48.00

Urban Outfitters ‘BDG Belted Cardigan’

Posted in $25 - $50, Layering Pieces, Tops, Urban Outfitters on December 1st, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

Screen shot 2009-12-01 at 7.25.08 AMMy friend Jessica sent me the link to this sweater, isn’t is SO cute! And it looks so cozy! Thanks Jess!

At Urban Outfitters for $48.00.

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Elaine’s Thanksgiving Outfit!

Posted in Charlotte Russe, Dresses, Forever 21, Kohls, Layering Pieces, Old Navy, Outfit on November 24th, 2009 by Natalie – 7 Comments

elaineoutfit
If Elaine from Clothed Much could choose anything to wear on Thanksgiving… this is what it would be! Thanks Elaine for putting this outfit together!

Old Navy Trench
Old Navy dress in blue
Forever 21 cardigan
Forever 21 belt
Forever 21 tights
Charlotte Russe knee-high socks
Forever 21 knit hat
Kohl’s leather gloves
Old Navy bag
Brown boots

Holiday dress…

Posted in Charlotte Russe, Dresses, Layering Pieces, Nordstrom, Outfit on November 18th, 2009 by Natalie – 2 Comments

holidayattire

I have two holiday parties this season that I need an outfit for.  Semi-formal/holiday attire is expected at both. I would love your ideas on how to put together a festive look with out breaking the bank. (Under $100 would be preferable.) If I’m spending the money, I would really like to invest in some pieces I can use at other events too. You know, stretch the dollar and all that.  Can’t wait to see what you come up with.

Thanks!
Rachel

Hi Rachel!

I think the best way to make your dollar stretch is to find a dress that can be accessorized in several ways. What’s better than a black dress? Also, because these parties you are going to are semi-formal, rather than wear a sweater or jacket, I think it would be fun to wear a wrap… I picked out a couple that I LOVE (a little spendy, but gives you an idea of what to look for). I think the purple one would be great to wear for some added color, but posted both because really, they would both look amazing, and it shows a couple different ways they can be worn. Another fun way to add color is by doing a patterned shoe, but as cute as patterned shoes are, they are hard to wear more than once without people noticing. So, for holiday parties, unless you want to invest in a couple pairs of pumps… I would go with a solid. Have fun! And I’m sure whatever you wear will look amazing!

Love, Natalie

Satin Sheath Dress $68.90, 38 inches long

Flannel Ruffle Scarf $70.00

Gray Ruffle Wrap $78.00

Ruffle Peep Toe Platforms $29.99

Teardrop Earrings $4.00

P.S. I am going to try to post holiday outfits tomorrow and Friday as well, so stay tuned! And I would love to post any ideas you might have… so email me some outfits ladies!

To wear or not to wear!?

Posted in $25 - $50, $75 - $100, Charlotte Russe, Dresses, Layering Pieces, Outfit, Tops, Under $25 on November 11th, 2009 by Natalie – 6 Comments

crazyoutfit

Pretty much on a daily basis we get emails about tights/leggings and how to wear them. Can they be worn with open toed shoes, how can I pull them off with boots, how do I know what to wear with my colored tights, and pretty much, what are the rules to wearing them? So I put this outfit together with open toed shoes, and colored/textured tights. Would you wear it? (More to come on how to wear colored tights/leggings! And thanks to Emily E. for the link to this dress!)

Would you wear this outfit?

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Grecian Green Dress at Modcloth for $89.99

Tiered Colorblock Platforms at Charlotte Russe for $26.99

Lace Cardigan at Charlotte Russe for $26.99

Three Looks In One Tights at Charlotte Russe for $9.99

Round Bead Bracelet at Charlotte Russe for $4.00

What to wear to the bosses house!

Posted in $25 - $50, $50 - $75, Calvin Klein, Gap, Jeans, Layering Pieces, Old Navy, Tops, Under $25 on October 31st, 2009 by Natalie – 2 Comments

PLEASE HELP!

First off, I love your blog.  I am so happy to have finally found some like-minded women when it comes to being fashionable yet appropriate.  My husband says I dress like a frumpy housewife – which I am, by the way!  I am a 33yo mom to 5 little ones.  I barely have time to get THEM dressed and off to wherever they need to go, let alone worry about dressing myself!  I recently completed my first triathlon (and in the training process lost nearly 50 pounds and dropped from a size 14/16 to an 8/10!!). I am on the taller side (5ft 7in), but still with some mommy belly (hey, 5 pregnancies in 6 years will do that to you) and larger thighs/hips (mostly genetics, but also from biking).  Husband just came home from work and said we have a dinner with the boss coming up!  YIKES!!!  I have no clue what to wear.  This dinner will be with a bunch of new physicians and their spouses at the Department Chairman’s house.  It is probably business casual dress.  What do I wear?  Thanks for your help!

~GWN

dinneratbosses

GWN, congratulations on your first triathlon and getting in shape! I love hearing success stories like yours! I have put together a very casual outfit however, I stayed away from blue jeans to help it not be too casual. The boots I put in the outfit (for this outfit) would be worn under the jeans, however, they would look super cute paired over some skinny jeans! I love the blouse and the pop of color it will give this outfit. Have fun shopping for your new figure and I’m sure you will look amazing!

Women’s Sateen Roll-Sleeve Camp Shirt at Old Navy for $24.50

Funnel Neck Cardigan at Gap for $69.50

Trouser Dark Wash Jeans at Calvin Klein on sale for $44.75

Wanted Launch Boots at Piperlime for $80.00

Old Navy ‘Roll Up Wrap Sweater’ Plus size

Posted in $25 - $50, Layering Pieces, Old Navy, Plus Size, Tops on October 30th, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

Picture 20If this isn’t the cutest sweater I’ve ever seen… I don’t know what is! I need to find it in my size!

At Old Navy for $39.50

Gap ‘Chunky Hooded Sweater’

Posted in $75 - $100, Gap, Layering Pieces, Tops on October 30th, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

Picture 18Doesn’t this sweater look so comfy and cozy?

At Gap for $78.00

p.s. we got over a foot of snow between Wednesday and Thursday here in Denver… hence all the wintry posts!

Aeropostale ‘Thick Stripe Full-Zip Hoodie’

Posted in Aeropostale, Layering Pieces, Sale items, Under $25 on October 29th, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

Picture 17I LOVE hoodies! And this one is super cute! (usually at Aeropostale you can’t find anything without their logo, or name on it… and this one looks free of that junk… wahoo!)

At Aeropostale on sale for $14.99

Aeropostale ‘Jersey Knit Feeder Stripe Scarf’

Posted in Aeropostale, Layering Pieces, Sale items, Under $25 on October 29th, 2009 by Natalie – 1 Comment

Picture 16This scarf is super cute!

At Aeropostale on sale for $4.99

Fossil ‘Kennedy Sweater’

Posted in $50 - $75, Fossil, Layering Pieces, Tops on October 28th, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

Screen shot 2009-10-28 at 12.56.46 PMLove this sweater! Same print as the skirt below but in blue… so cute. (And look how freaking awesome her hair is too!)

At Fossil for $64.00

Forever 21 ‘Renee Hooded Sweater Cardigan’

Posted in Forever 21, Layering Pieces, Tops, Under $25 on October 27th, 2009 by Natalie – Be the first to comment

forevCute sweater for fall through winter!

At Forever 21 for $19.80