In todays video I’m wearing the Best Selling classic, Carrie Name Necklace from my shop, shopjulimarie.com. It has been the #1 popular piece the past 5 years. I have 3 of them in different sizes and chain lengths. Lately (and shown here) I’m wearing the Classic Carrie Name Necklace in gold on a 14″ Chain.
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THE RULE OF 5
WHO ELSE HAS BOUGHT A NEW TOP BECAUSE YOU “LOVED IT SO MUCH” THEN MONTHS LATER IT STILL HASN’T BEEN WORN?
We’ve all been there! There has been a time in our life we’ve walked in our closet looking for something to wear only to be reminded of the items we purchased but still haven’t worn, tags still attached and all.
When we make impulse purchases we end up with a closet of one offs that we only have one other item to wear with it, if even that.
When we make impulse purchases we end up with a closet full of clothes yet still have NOTHING to wear. WHY are we like this?!
In 2013, after losing 20lbs, purging 90% of my closet and only having a clothing budget of $150 a month I was in desperate need of a high functioning wardrobe. That is when, why and how I created my #1 shopping rule, The Rule of 5.
I knew in order to still buy quality pieces I loved I was going to have to get creative (and disciplined) and that’s exactly what I did. Every single purchase I made for the following year was well thought out and 100% intentional. I had no room for impulse purchases, the function of my wardrobe couldn’t afford it.
I bet you don’t like throwing your money away, do you?
We all deserve to hit our financial goals (and best wardrobes) and a great starting point is to become more intentional with what we spend our money on.
I want you to be great in everything you do so I wrote a 24 page book to fully share The Rule of 5 with you. There’s even worksheets for you to brainstorm your goal wardrobe!
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If you need more help building your wardrobe my e-book, Build Your Dream Wardrobe on a Budget is a great tool. The 12 steps I take when planning and shopping for my wardrobes each season is covered in detail with examples for you.These are the steps I take to ensure each purchase is intentional, it’s also the strategy I used to budget to purchase my first Louis Vuitton handbag. In fact, The Rule of 5 is one of the 12 steps in the e-book.
5 WAYS TO WEAR SPANX LEATHER LEGGINGS THIS FALL
PSL’s are officially in Starbucks which means it’s FALL even if we are still seeing 90 degree temps. Last winter I kept reaching for Spanx Leather Leggings and oversized sweatshirts and sweaters the only problem was I didn’t own the Spanx leather leggings. It was the end of winter so I decided to wait until this year to buy them, they were at the top of my Fall/Winter fashion purchase list. I snagged them up for 40% off during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.
Being that these leggings are so popular I did a poll on IG Stories and almost everyone voted YES they want to see the Spanx Leather Leggings styled 5 ways. So, here we are!
As I write this I think it may be a good idea to style these leggings 5 ways again for Winter. Let me know if you’d like to see that below???
SIMILAR HAT | SWEATSHIRT | LEGGINGS | SHOES
This is 100% how I’ll be wearing these leggings the most this Fall/Winter. I’ll switch out the crewneck sweatshirt for a hooded one and my shoes for sneakers or mini UGG boots but I forsee myself living in this combo, at least when it comes to errands.
TOP (old from SheIn) | LEGGINGS | SHOES
I will never wear this IRL because this is too much for Target and Starbucks but if you are a lady who loves a social hour this look is for you! You don’t need this exact top (obvs) but look for a top with some structure that also covers (the majority) of your lady bits. The structure of this peplum top is what makes this fun, sassy and chic! If you were to throw a loose tunic top on it ages the look a bit and gives sassy teacher. If sassy teacher is your vibe please disregard. Personally, I think tunics with leggings shows that you didn’t make an effort to get dressed. Once again, if that’s your vibe DO YOU!
SWEATER | LEGGINGS | SIMILAR SHOES
Disclaimer if you didn’t watch the video: I DO NOT recommend wearing a sweater that hits at the hip with leggings BUT all my sweaters are still in storage so I improvised with one I just purchased that was readily available. For this look I recommend wearing an oversized sweater with some length to it so that your lady bits are covered for the most part.
This will be my 2nd go-to look with these leggings this season but with sneakers or boots. I’m really into all black right now so I can see me pairing it with a black sweater or my over sized gray funnel neck sweater. If you’ve been here a while you know the one 😉
HAT ($3 at Wal-Mart | SIMILAR SWEATSHIRT | LEGGINGS | SNEAKERS
Because I am feeling myself I disregarded ALL my own rules about leggings not being pants because honeyyyyy your girl was stopping traffic when she wore this out last week (men and women). When ya got it, ya got it! lol I’m sorry I just look far too good in this combo to follow my own rule.
What makes this more pulled together and flattering than a regular fitted sweatshirt is the top has the fitted ribbed band at the waist accentuating the smallest part of the waist and the upper body of the sweatshirt is fuller creating the illusion of a smaller waist, giving a “snatched” look. This was a $20 purchase from Zara last year, if they have them again this year I’ll buy a few more that’s how much I love and wear this top.
Last look! Another casual look that we have sassed up with a trendy sweatshirt and classic sneakers. If you didn’t watch the video, my #1 tip when shopping for oversized sweatshirts you want to wear with leggings is shop the MEN’S department. Both this top and the first one are men’s. This top is a men’s small and still covers any potential camel toe. Men’s tops are made longer because men are typically taller than women so if you’re on the shorter side and even if you’re not a men’s top is going to give you the length you’re looking for.
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