3 Ways to Wear: Neutral Monochrome

Sweater- Gap (recent in store, similar here), Skirt- J.Crew Factory (40% off EVERYTHING), Boots- Calvin Klein, Necklace- Chloe + Isabel, Bracelet- Chloe + Isabel

Sweater- J.Crew Factory (40% off EVERYTHING), Shirt- JCPenney (on sale, 15% off with code FALLAIR), Skirt- Piperlime, Heels- Forever 21 (similar), Necklace- Baublebar, Link Bracelet- similar, Rhinestone Bracelet- similar

Sweater- Marshall's (similar), Blouse- Forever 21 (similar), Jeans- c/o Aeropostale, Boots- LC Lauren Conrad (on sale $46), Earrings- Dorothy Perkins (love these)

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Work Wear: Monochrome-Print Mix

Top- Old Navy, Skirt- J.Crew Factory, Heels- Zara (similar), Watch- Fossil, Necklace- Forever 21 (similar)

I'm so ready to wear fall colors like navy, mustard, burgundy, and purple, so I decided to try out a navy monochrome look for work. I'm really loving the monochrome trend and can't wait to see what other colors I can pull off. When I bought this top and skirt, I didn't have the other in mind, but they really do make the perfect match. I love the subtle polka dot print of this skirt and that it has a little bit of shine to it! It's definitely a piece you can wear to the office and then dress up at night.

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Work Wear: All Blue

 Top- Limited (similar), Pants- Forever 21 (similar), Heels- Zara, Necklace- Francesca's, Bracelet- c/o Southern Charm Apparel

Photography: Envision Images

Happy 4th! I will be spending my day at the pool and grilling out! Let's just pretend my lipstick is red here, that way this post will fit the theme of the day :) This blue monochrome look is one of my favorites! I absolutely love the print on these pants, and how perfect that I had a cobalt top that matched the color exactly. A good rule of thumb if the monochrome trend scares you is to make sure one of your pieces has a print to it. Here, the white floral print on my pants breaks up the color a bit so I don't look like Veruca Salt from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

I wore my Southern Charm Apparel acrylic monogram bracelet with this look to carry some more white throughout my outfit. This little bracelet is so cute and comes in tons of different colors. You can also choose between a silver or gold chain. Southern Charm Apparel has a great selection of new monogrammed items, including key chains, a floppy beach hat, and even rings! Since monogrammed everything is so on trend right now, be sure to check out their site!

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<3 Katie

Monochrome

Blouse- Forever 21, Jeans- Charlotte Russe, Heels- Zara, Bag- Francesca's, Necklace- Glam Grab (similar), Sunglasses- Forever 21

Blouse- Zara (similar), Jeans- Zara (similar), Wedges- Banana Republic (similar), Necklace- Forever 21 (similar)

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<3 Katie