There's something about an outfit that looks perfectly put together, especially if in reality all you did was use a few tricks up your sleeve. Having simple tips to pull from when you don't have much time or you just want to look a bit more chic can make getting dressed easier. 

Read on for four of my tips (plus a bonus tip!) to always looking put together!

Leveling Up your Wardrobe 101 (On A Budget)

If you've found yourself wondering if it's time for a style refresh but not sure how to do it on a budget, this is the post for you! It is entirely possible to do without spending a ton of money on new pieces- you can take things to the next level with what you already have in your closet as well as adding in a few extra things.

These are easy tips to help you get out of a style rut, spark your creativity, or just breathe new life into your wardrobe.

Here we go:

A Trick To Adding Color To A Neutral Look

A style goal of mine for 2020 was to level up my wardrobe a bit, and that means adding some pieces to it. I like to buy a little at a time when I need it- it helps keep the impulse shopping at bay- and I found a few new additions on a recent (virtual) ASOS run. 

Leveling Up Your Denim | Blogmas Day Ten

It seems that once again jeans are back in my regular rotation and elevating a jeans look has become my new goal. (one of them, anyway)

This Under $30 Dress Is A Winter Dream

Ever since I adopted the habit of more intentional shopping, I've found that when I do let myself browse I end up finding really quality pieces. (which is why I harp so much on intentional shopping- it works!)

Here's Exactly How To Be A Savvy Shopper

Let's face it, shopping can be a daunting task, especially if you don't have a game plan. Don't get me wrong, I love a good leisurely shopping trip, but it's nothing if you're not being a savvy shopper. Even if you're not an expert, it ~is~ possible to shop smartly. 

Pink + Red Is Having A Moment

Once upon a time, pairing certain colors was considered less than flattering. & pink and red was definitely one of those combinations.

Style Psychology | Showing Up For Yourself Through Style

As if I haven't harped into you enough about how presenting your best self through style changes everything outwardly, we're now talking about how it changes you inwardly. (is it just me or is that one of the weirdest words? I digress) 

What does showing up for yourself through your style mean? What does it look like?

This Outfit Formula Will Be My Fall Uniform

I've just gotten a new sweater as part of a haul, & I'm desperately clawing through my closet trying to find any bottoms that will do so I can take photos for a try-on haul. (link post) I grab a pair of jeans and voila.

My new favorite outfit formula is born.

Must Have Pleated Number

I've added yet another dress to the collection, this one a gorgeous pleated floral number I recently picked up from Target. 

My Favorite Way To Style Dress Shorts

If half of my summer (year round?) wardrobe consists of dresses, the other half consists of shorts. Mostly of the denim variety, but I do love a good dress short. 

Style Psychology | Why We Feel Obligated To Buy Outfits For Every Occasion

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Inspiration can strike at the weirdest times, as was the case when I got the inspiration for this post. It all started with a meme. 

Tips & Tricks For Fitting All Your Clothes Into A Carry On

I started traveling with only a carry on a few years ago, when I wanted to 'stick it to the man' & not pay for a checked bag. Plus, I have a crazy fear of my luggage getting lost (it happens too often, people!) so I'm determined. 

Though it may seem impossible, fitting everything into a carry on can be done, and trust me when I say you feel a sense of 'I can do anything!' once you get it down. 

These are the tricks I swear by: 

Styling Summer Dresses

Dresses are a major staple of my personal style. They're a piece I feel very Kaeleen (perhaps the most?) in, feminine & ready to take on whatever comes my way. It's a good thing too, because in the atrociously hot Texas summers it's about all I can bare to throw on! 

My Exact Formula For Planning & Putting Outfits Together

Putting outfits together can feel daunting if you don't have a plan. Trust me, I've been there. You open your closet, look around, and realize you have no idea what to wear. 

You plan for everything in life- why not what you wear? I always plan out what I'm going to wear the next day the night before, but if you want to be even more organized you can plan your week's outfits out on Sunday night. I need to start doing that!

My New Favorite Purchase

Since being more conscious of sustainable shopping, my purchases have been more intentional, (for the most part) only searching for things I could really use. 

Purchasing Pieces That Will Last

I actually covered this topic in last week's IG live, (if you don't know, I do lives every Sunday) but I wanted to cover it again because I think this is important. 

Your wardrobe should be founded on the basics & classics, and then trends if you want to do them. But the classics- the things that will last over & over- are what's most important. 

How To Style A Longline Blazer

Longline blazers are a flattering silhouette, but how are they worn? 

Can people under five foot pull them off? (I'm in this boat, if ya didn't know) 

How We Should Be Caring For Our Clothes (+ At Home Tools You Need)

I'll admit that up until a few months ago, I hadn't been caring for my clothes like I should have been. Sure, I washed them and did the occasional pill shave, but other than that there wasn't much done. 

How To Wear Slip On Sneakers

Perhaps the ~non-trend~ spring trend I'm most into at the moment is the slip on sneaker. I bought myself a pair a little over a month ago & I've been having fun styling them different ways.