For the warm September days where long pants are not an option, your denim skirt will become a life saver. Whether it’s an aline button up (as seen here), a maxi, or a distressed mini, they will all have the same affect. I chose the latter for today’s post.

Now that you’re a proud owner of a denim skirt, how do you dress it? One way to do it is to layer. Consider topping sleeveless outerwear over your fall hues. In this look, I layered a faux fur vest over a sheer cropped top. The top kept me cool, while the vest added a nice autumn touch.

Another way to rock a jean skirt right now is to pair it with a lightweight top. In the featured look I styled a distressed mini with a surplice sweater. The cross front top has fall vibes all over it, while the skirt kept me nice and cool. I polished off the ensemble with a choker (if you do not yet own one, hop to it!) and lace up sandals. Lace ups are great transitional item because they’re an alternative to a closed toe bootie. Happy Tuesday!

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Sweater (similar here and here) | Skirt c/o | Shoes | Scarf | Sunnies

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High-waisted shorts are a great versatile item to have on hand. You can wear them with crop tops or with your go-to blouses, and they pair nicely with jean jackets, blazers, and vests. Depending on the material or pattern, you can get away with wearing them during the day or night, with stockings or bare legs. In the featured outfit I styled this striped pair for daytime wear.

The options are endless when you are working with a fringe vest. You may recall this Valentine’s Day look. Think of a vest as the spring version of a blazer – it’ll add just enough pop to a basic ensemble. This boho version is fabulous, and the perfect topper for your high-waisted shorts. Choose a “neutral” and you’ll be pleasantly surprised how often you wear it. Burgundy is one of those in my book, as it matches with black or brown ensembles.

Lace-up shoes are all the talk and chances are high that you’ve noticed a pair or two on the shelves among your favorite retailers. To all of my high-heel loving short legged friends, if you are going to give in to a pair of flats, this is how to do it! These sexy little things add a nice kick to your casual weekend wear and a playful touch to your business attire. Stick to a nude hue – it will elongate the appearance of your legs.

Floppy hats are IN and the good news is that they are suitable for wear all year round. Whether you are wine tasting, jammin’ at an outdoor concert, or brunching with your gal pals, an attractive hat can go a long way. Not to mention they instantly take the tragedy out of a bad hair day! My color choices are: navy, camel, and black this season.

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When your closet begins to overflow, request a “Clean Out Kit” to your doorstep and begin packing away your once loved fashions. Send back the bag with the included prepaid shipping label, and begin earning cash for the pieces you are no longer wearing. Professional buyers set the asking price, similar to a high-end consignment shop, however you have one week to make adjustments as you please. When consumers shop your goods, use the money to purchase gently used styles for yourself on the thredUP storefront, or transfer the funds to your PayPal account. If items in your kit do not sell, reclaim your possessions or allow the hire-ups to donate your garments to a good cause. If this is not “cleaning out your closet made easy,” I do not know what is!

Over the weekend I took this pair of Alice and Olivia shorts for a test run. These babies are valued at over $150, and I scored them for just under $40 at thredUP. They were beautifully packaged and in excellent condition – it doesn’t get any sweeter than that! I styled them with the same white blouse from last week’s post “Denim Shorts and Flatform Sandals.” If you look closely, you’ll notice that the top looks completely different. That is what happens when you wear it the correct way the second time around! I forgot to affix the ruffle over my biceps in last week’s post…oops. Anyway, I polished off the look with a pair of lace-up gladiator wedges and a contrasting blue purse. After wearing out my cognac gladiators last summer, it seemed very fitting to welcome the spring with a new black pair.

My shopping experience was pretty stellar at thredUP. In addition to Alice and Olivia, other notable fashions include those by: Free People, Michael Kors, BCBG, Trina Turk, and Tibi. The next time your closet reaches maximum capacity, request a “Clean Out Kit” and save yourself the hassle. I plan to do so as early as next week, and will report back on the process. Happy Spring Cleaning, or should I say, Happy Spring Shopping?!

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Top | Shorts c/o thredUP | Shoes | Purse

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Stuart Weitzman’s Highstrung Lace-Up High Heel Boots have it all! Featuring a Victorian era design, these over the knee beauts will pair nicely with coated denim or mini dresses. If they’re anything like SW’s All Legs Boots, then they are suitable for all day wear. Purchase a pair here.

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Jeffrey Campbell’s Brielle Lace-Up Pumps in red are the perfect amount of steamy. A modern take on the classic pointy toe pump, these lookers will effortlessly dress up your boyfriend jeans ensemble. Also available in black and tan, there’s no good reason to resist a pair. Order them here.

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The New and Noteworthy Tan Lace-Up Heels are my favorite. Not only will they match with everything under the sun, but they’ll instantly add flair to your evening attire. Similar to a knee-high gladiator, these kicks feature a back zipper closure and adjustable laces. Stun the crowd with a high slit maxi and these racy things. Shop here.

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If you live in San Francisco, dressing in layers becomes routine. On the right side of the road it can be sunny and 70 degrees, while on the other, in the shade, it can be 55 degrees and windy! So before hitting the San Fran streets, I always pack a sweater or light jacket. When I came across this cotton candy colored floral metallic coat, there was no way I wasn’t ordering one for myself. Wear this piece buttoned up as a coat dress or pair it with separates. I didn’t want to compete with the awesome sheen finish, so I styled this gem with a solid light pink maxi length top and a white bandage skirt. To pull together the look, I threw on a bedazzled statement necklace and a pair of “vintage” (decade old) Gucci shades. Finally, I laced up my favorite pair of shooties to bring out the blue hues in the jacket. For under $50, you need a pair of these heels. They’re truly comfortable and the color is the perfect shade of powder blue.

There ain’t no such thing as a successful shoot without your Naked on the Run pallet!

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Coat, Top, Skirt, Shoes, Naked On The Run

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