Bella B How To’s: Easy Back-to-School Outfit Formulas

 

The final bell has rung and the back-to-school season is officially here.  It’s time for endless library visits, coffee runs, and late nights. But, a new school year also brings new starts, new opportunities, and new first impressions.  We always plan our favorite outfits for the first week of school, but once that week is over…we’re back to square one.  We’ve put together some easy and cute back-to-school outfit formulas that you can follow for those days when you just don’t know what to wear.  Most of these items will probably already be in your wardrobe so you can just throw them on and run out the door!

Product Information: Cardigan

We love this formula because it’s the perfect mix of girly and tomboy.  Pairing your favorite dress with a slouchy cardigan and more masculine accessories like a watch and some combat boots will give the dress a tougher, cooler edge to it. You can also play with textures and patterns.  Pair a patterned dress with a plain cardigan or a plain dress with a textured cardigan, like the crocheted one we’ve featured. Try this look with your hair down or half up half down to play on the girly side of it.  We also love this outfit with a fresh faced make up look: rosy cheeks and a simple eye.

Product Information: Hoodie, Leggings

This formula is perfect for those days when you wake up just a little too late and have to get ready at lightning speed or those days when you just can’t be bothered to change out of your comfy clothes.  Throw on your favorite pair of leggings, your most comfy tee, and your warmest hoodie.  Don’t fuss with laces or shoes with straps.  Just slip your feet in some moccasins and you’re set!  Throw your hair in a messy bun or a ponytail and apply a quick layer of mascara and you’ll be ready in no time!

This formula is great for those cooler days where you wanna stay warm, but still look girly and feminine.  Throw on your favorite pretty blouse and skinny jean combo but throw on some tall riding boots and a cozy scarf to stay warm.  We love the idea of pairing a patterned blouse with a simple scarf and bag to let the blouse be the statement piece.  You can wear your hair up in a messy bun for a laid back vibe or down for a more polished look.  This outfit is also the perfect opportunity to break out those fall lipsticks, like a berry or a wine shade, since it’s a little bit more dressy. 

 

Bella B How To’s: Transitioning Your Summer Jeans to Fall

It’s that time of year again…it’s time to say a sad goodbye to summer and hello to autumn.  We know, we know…it hurts to say goodbye.  But, you can still rock some of your summer wardrobe in the fall to help transition your way into the season of Thanksgiving, pumpkin spice lattes, and falling leaves.   Just by adding some simple pieces that you probably already have in your wardrobe, your summery pastel and patterned jeans will look fall ready!

We adore these dusty pastel pink jeans.  In the summer, they were perfect to wear with a blousey top and some sandals for a casual, romantic look.  But, for the fall, we love this look paired with a slouchy long sleeve t-shirt and your favorite cozy scarf.  Throw on some flats and some sparkley bangles for a look that’s still feminine and casual, but with a bit more warmth.  This look would be perfect for going to class or going out for coffee.

Product Information: Sweater

Patterned jeans have been a huge trend recently.  These black and white polka dot jeans were perfect to dress up in the summer with a slinky black tank and some fun heels.  And no matter what the “rules” say, you can still wear white after Labor Day.  Just pair these jeans with a comfy, oversized navy sweater and some black accessories like this simple cross body bag and these cool skull studded flats.  This would be a perfect look for a shopping day out or a lunch date with some friends.

Product Information: Sweater

Mint is always such a huge trend in the summer.  Your mint jeans were perfect paired with your favorite t-shirt and some cute white sneaks in the summer.  For fall, we love mint jeans paired with a cream sweater, some taupe boots, and a super cozy, aztec patterned scarf.  The maroon clutch with gold accents spices up the look a bit without taking away any of the attention.  This look is great for a movie night or a casual dinner date out.

Fun fact about these summer jeans: They’re only $7.50 at our store!  Come and get them while we still have them in stock! 

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Shoes, A Girl’s Best Friend!

Marilyn Monroe said, “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.” Well ladies, lucky for you, Bella B has 151 styles of shoes, and will be getting more in stock very soon!

We recently have started getting in some Fall and Winer boots that are absolutely adorable!

Also happening right now is our Summer clearance shoe sale. Our summer shoes are an additional 50 percent off an already reduced price!