I wanted to thank all of you who were a part of fun on Saturday with the trunk show! There is nothing more girly and awesomely fun than dressing up my friends. Thank you for allowing me to do what I love!

But don’t be mistaken here, y’all! The fun’s not over yet! The show doesn’t officially close until Friday at Midnight so you still have a couple days of styling posts left, not to mention chances to enter in the GIVEAWAY! Don’t miss this opportunity to win a $25 Noonday Gift Card! (In fact, I wish I could enter…)

For today’s styling post, I have my lovely friend, Connie, a full time mom and a fantastic photographer. Connie sent me a photo of her in her outfit of choice to survive the hot Arizona days: a tank and skirt.

Especially during the summer, this is a go-to for me as well! I was so excited when Connie sent me this outfit, because I already had a million styling ideas swirling through my head! I mean, you know how excited I get about shopping from your closet! It brings me so much joy to inspire people to take what they already have and where it in a whole new way. So Connie, I hope this inspires you…

For the first look, I thought I would simply accessorize what she had. This would be absolutely perfect for running errands, heading to the park with the kids, or even on the job at a shoot. 

1. Necklace: Bethie Rope layered with / 2. Sparkling Necklace in Sea Green  3. Bag: Leather Tote / 4. Shoe: Cents of Style / 5. Bracelet: Tangled
6. Earrings: Cow Horn Hoops, Small

Isn’t it amazing how just a couple accessories can completely change a look? For the necklaces, I am absolutely in love with layering simple pieces. The Bethie Rope in particular is on my wish list this year and definitely one of the must-have pieces from the Noonday Collection! It can be worn so many ways making it probably THE most versatile piece in the line.

The leather on the bag I thought was simple and classy, but not overly dressy. I think it could be paired with almost anything in your closet. Tarah just raves about this bag and I can see why!

Also…these cow horn hoops, y’all! I can’t resist saying a bit about these. They are so beautiful in person. And what makes them so completely unique is that every one varies in color a bit, depending on what part of the horn they are cut from. For blondes, I would completely recommend the darker ones, and for brunettes the lighter ones in order for them to truly “pop” against your hair color.

Now I’ve been friends with Connie for more than six years now and she’s come to me a time or two asking what on earth can I swear for a night out that I won’t sweat my butt off in? Okay, so maybe not in those words. She’s a little more eloquent than that! 😉 But I can completely understand her concern. So I was designing this look with that concern in mind:

1. Earrings: Dreamcatcher / 2. Hat: Target / 3. Shoes: Kohl’s / 4. Bracelet: Arabian Nights 5. Tunic: Grace & Lace / 6. Necklace: Pagoda

I love how a little lace over her already amazing outfit completely transforms the look, don’t you? Pairing it with some wedge heels will dress up your look (while making your calves look amazing, right?) and this wide-brimmed hat is just the perfect addition for transitioning into Fall fashion.

And as far as accessories go, I am pairing this with what are probably some of my most favorite pieces in the Fall Collection!!! The Pagoda necklace brings a little Gatsby-esque feel to the look. What could be more elegant than that?

Alright…so I know I normally stop at two looks. But I couldn’t resist adding one more for Connie’s chic look. Tarah and I just love the idea of adding a glamorous bib necklace to this outfit for a complete transformation with just one piece!

Necklace: Frosted Bib 

The Frosted Bib necklace adds that stunning glimmer to an otherwise basic outfit. The blue gems pull from the chambray in Connie’s skirt and just instantly dress the whole thing up for a last minute date night or girl’s night!

Connie….thank you so much for letting me play virtual dress up with your outfit! I hope you feel a little inspired to try something new with an old favorite.

So what about you, ladies? Do you feel inspired? What pieces here are screaming your name?