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. 

 

Those Summer Nights: Outfit Ideas for a Summer Night Out

Danny and Sandy sang about the splendor of summer nights in “Grease” and they definitely weren’t wrong.  Summer nights hold some of our favorite memories and best experiences.  The weather is just right and the night seems to be forever young.  With all the possibilities a summer night brings, we all want to look and feel our best.  We’ve put together some looks that we love for some of the many summer night outs.

Outdoor concerts at night are some of our favorite events in the summer.  For a concert, we love the idea of wearing an outfit that’s easy and breezy so you can dance around without feeling too constricted.  We love these girly pleated shorts paired with this slouchy sweater.  Throw on some simple accessories like this feather necklace and some strappy sandals, and you’ll look cool and effortless.

A warm summer night is the perfect time for a barbeque.  Try a breezy maxi dress in a bright color to look cute without feeling overdressed.  This bright cobalt blue dress has a really pretty crocheted back that gives it that bohemian vibe.  It’s super comfortable and perfect to hang out in with friends or family.  Pair with some simple drop earrings and sandals to complete the look.

Girl’s night out is a staple for every summer.  Tribal prints are huge right now and perfect for summer.  This gorgeous tribal print tube top is super versatile and can be dressed up or dressed down.  Pair it with a black body con skirt, a black satchel, and some cool cut-out wedges to dress it up while still keeping it the focal point of the look.

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