the style guide — The Life She Wanders

It has been quite some time since I shared an outfit post styling one item multiple ways. The moment I purchased this pleated midi skirt from H&M, I knew it was time to bring those posts back! As I’ve said before, finding multiple ways to wear a single item in my wardrobe has become one of my favorite things. It truly has cut down on the amount of clothes I buy and it’s sort of a fun game to shop your wardrobe to style something in different ways. This pleated midi skirt checked all of the boxes!

Leopard Sweater Styled with Denim 3 Ways

Leopard print is going no where fast and in case you haven’t noticed from my Instagram feed, I’m just slightly obsessed with it! It comes in so many styles and prints so no two pieces are the same. I think leopard print is the new neutral and I love how versatile it is from the office to date night, weekend errands or picking apples on a crisp fall day. Today I’m sharing the most cozy leopard print sweater styling it with denim 3 ways.

A Classic Shirt Dress Styled 3 Ways

The moment I saw this shirt dress I knew that I had to have it. The beautiful burgundy color sold me, and I love the classic style with a touch of vintage flare. I originally shared this in my Target Haul Vol. 2 and it has been a go-to piece since. This shirt dress can easily go from the office to date night so the styling options are endless. I might sound like a broken record but finding multiple ways to wear and style something in my wardrobe is my new favorite thing!

4 Tips for Wearing Animal Print at the Office

The animal print trend is going no where fast and I am totally here for it! To me, it is such a versatile print, almost a neutral, but it can easily go from classy to trashy. With the trend continuing to grow and grow, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to style such a bold print in a professional manner for the office. Today, I’m sharing 4 easy tips that you can use for styling animal print for the office in a chic and trendy, yet professional way.

the style guide, fashion, fall fashion, workwearStepfanie McCaffreySeptember 10, 2019animal print, leopard print, snakeskin, workwear, the style guide, wear to workComment

Cozy Cardigan Styled 4 Ways

A cozy cardigan and fall go together like peanut butter and jelly. It’s a great layering piece and easily helps transition your wardrobe from summer to fall. I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect neutral cardigan for quite some time now and finally found this cozy layering cardigan at Target. I shared it in my Target Haul: Fall Fashion Finds post a couple of weeks back and it’s been a staple since!

Leopard Print Cami Styled 4 Ways

Leopard print is such a huge trend that keeps growing and growing…and I am totally here for it! It can be a muted basic or an eye-catching statement piece, but its everywhere. I shared this leopard print cami in the Target Haul: Fall Fashion Finds post last week and I love it so much that I wanted to share it styled multiple ways.

the style guide, fashion, fall fashionStepfanie McCaffreyAugust 28, 2019the style guide, leopard cami, leopard print, fall fashionComment

Target Haul: Fall Fashion Finds

If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you know my love for Target. The other day I went in to get toothpaste and quickly got sucked in to the “Target effect.” You know, going to Target for one thing and leaving with 9823492384923 things you didn’t intend to get. I stumbled into the clothing section aka fall fashion land…and didn’t hate it one bit! They have so many great quality pieces right now that are incredibly versatile to take you from the office to date night to weekend errands and beyond.

The Most Versatile White Blouse Styled 5 Ways

Last week I shared a post showing a floral midi dress styled 4 ways and y’all seemed to love it! So I’m bringing this style of post back showing this Elbow Sleeve V-Neck White Blouse from Target styled 5 ways. It is such a versatile piece - from the office to brunch to weekend errands - and has continually been a go-to piece in my wardrobe. I love the sleeve detail with the slight pouf and the textured pattern on the blouse gives it a bit more style.

Floral Midi Dress Styled 4 Ways

I’ve always loved dressing up, whether it’s for work or a fancy event. I have an entire clothing rack JUST for dresses and my collection keeps growing and growing. One thing I’ve been focusing on lately is finding pieces that can be styled multiple ways for multiple seasons. Getting the most out of my minimal wardrobe is key and I enjoy the fun [and challenge] of finding new ways to wear something.