I love October but it’s seriously like everyone crams all their events into this month. Okay that may be a bit of an overstatement but with the combo of work + kids + life, it seems like there haven’t been many free days on the calendar. Not complaining because nine times out of ten it’s stuff I really want to do or see but it doesn’t make much time for laundry or lounging (one of which is my favorite activity). It does also keep me away from shopping so at least that helps with my October goal. #nonewthings

In the spirit of mixing it up with what I already have (and avoiding another all black outfit … love ’em so much), I turned to a top almost as versatile but a lot more fun than a basic black blouse. I scored this particular top at Dress & Dwell (Amanda the owner was wearing it and I immediately copied her) but you can find similar options all over the place. I wear this one with work pants and skirts as much as I do with jeans and the silky fabric means I can wear it year round. Seriously, go get one. You won’t regret it.

Everything in this outfit is remixed from my closet with the exception of this fab necklace which I scored when one of my friends hosted a jewelry party (it was last month so I am in the clear). I love it because each layer is it’s own necklace so you can mix-and-match as you please. And on top of that, one side is simple gold and the other is pave so you can flip and flop it based on what you’re feeling.

Leopard Blouse: Dress & Dwell (old but this one is spot on – pun intended); Jeans: c/o James Jeans (seen here); Heels: Sole Society (old); Bag: c/o Sole Society (seen here and here); Gold Multi-Chain Layered Necklace: Stella & Dot; Spike Bracelet: Stella & Dot; Feather Bracelet: CC Skye from RocksBox (sign up here and receive a $25 credit)

Photos by Whitney Neal.

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