In todays video and in all photos I’m wearing the newest necklace added to my shop, shopjuliamarie.com, the CHUNKY NAME NECKLACE. It has a chunky Gourmette Chain close to the same width as the nameplate making it a great statement piece. It is absolutely my favorite of the moment! It comes in both gold or silver and you can have it made in any chain length between 14″ and 20″. Mine is on a 16″ chain which is the most popular length.
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MY #1 SHOPPING RULE: THE RULE OF 5
A RULE I CREATED TO BE MORE INTENTIONAL WITH MY PURCHASES TO HELP STRETCH MY SHOPPING BUDGET TO IT’S MAXIMUM CAPACITY
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!
Just enter your email below for your FREE Rule of 5 guide to get started on your best wardrobe yet!
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 A SLIP DRESS
Slip dresses are not only on trend right now but they’re easy and comfortable to wear and style. I know a lot of us are spending more time at home this season and a slip dress is perfect to wear around the home as well.
Personally, I prefer all casual everything and a slip dress is no exception. Flat sandals or sneakers is always my go-to but if you’re more of a dressy lady and love your heels this is absolutely a style that is perfect for your favorite stiletto’s.
The most popular lengths for slip dresses are right at the knee/slightly below or a midi length. Midi Length is always a favorite length for me, something about it is “sexy” (I never use that word haha), chic and fashion forward. Because of my height and sexy cankles 😉 it’s not always the most flattering length for me so I tend to go for body skimming silhouettes.
FEATURE DRESS
SIMILAR OPTIONS HERE, HERE & HERE
LOOK ONE
SIMILAR HANDBAG: My handbag was purchased last Summer from Amazon, it is a designer dupe so they sell very fast and/or the listings are taken down. I was unable to find the exact bag I have but found a similar Hermes inspired PVC bag and linked it for you. I searched Clear PVC handbag and have the Large size if you are able to locate this bag. Mine does have a crossbody strap and it’s the perfect length for me, I’m 5’4″.
SNEAKERS: These were my F/W 2019/2020 white sneakers. I wore these 5 days a week this past season and love them for leather leggings and oversized sweaters, they’re great to pair with dresses too. The run TTS.
LOOK TWO
SUNGLASS CHAIN: I was inspired by a pair of Chanel sunglasses I saw in Nordstrom then Emily Ann Gemma had a similar look and said she got her chain from Forever 21. I thought to self, “Self, Amazon has to have them”. So I went to Amazon and here we are. This $6 accessory makes a fun subtle yet statement.
CLUTCH: A Summer 2020 purchase, the quality of this MCM clutch is amazing and completely elevates a simple look.
SANDALS: If you preordered these you know they were a pain to get, since then they’re fully in stock and ready to be shipped. They come in a few color options. The shoe itself is okay quality, they’re not leather so they won’t “break-in” like a leather shoe. However, the stud detailing is the best quality I’ve seen on a sandal thus far besides the actual Valentino Rockstud, the studs are absolutely where they put the money in on this shoe so that made them worth it to me. The width of the shoe is on the narrower side, I think I have average width feet and they are snug but maybe I have average-wide feet, who knows?!
LOOK THREE
HAT: I have a child size head therefore have the hardest time finding a hat that fits my bean head and this one does! I think this hat is for small to medium size heads but I’m not a head expert and don’t actually know anything about head sizes and what’s average or not.
SIMILAR JACKET: The only denim jacket I own, mostly because I don’t wear jackets. This was purchased 15 years ago, it’s Ralph Lauren.
SANDALS: If you preordered these you know they were a pain to get, since then they’re fully in stock and ready to be shipped. They come in a few color options. The shoe itself is okay quality, they’re not leather so they won’t “break-in” like a leather shoe. However, the stud detailing is the best quality I’ve seen on a sandal thus far besides the actual Valentino Rockstud, the studs are absolutely where they put the money in on this shoe so that made them worth it to me. The width of the shoe is on the narrower side, I think I have average width feet and they are snug but maybe I have average-wide feet, who knows?!
LOOK FOUR
SIMILAR VEST: An oldie but a goodie, this was purchased 10 years ago from the Matthew Williamson for Macy’s collab.
SIMILAR HANDBAG: My handbag was purchased last Summer from Amazon, it is a designer dupe so they sell very fast and/or the listings are taken down. I was unable to find the exact bag I have but found a similar Hermes inspired PVC bag and linked it for you. I searched Clear PVC handbag and have the Large size if you are able to locate this bag. Mine does have a crossbody strap and it’s the perfect length for me, I’m 5’4″.
SANDALS: If you preordered these you know they were a pain to get, since then they’re fully in stock and ready to be shipped. They come in a few color options. The shoe itself is okay quality, they’re not leather so they won’t “break-in” like a leather shoe. However, the stud detailing is the best quality I’ve seen on a sandal thus far besides the actual Valentino Rockstud, the studs are absolutely where they put the money in on this shoe so that made them worth it to me. The width of the shoe is on the narrower side, I think I have average width feet and they are snug but maybe I have average-wide feet, who knows?!
LOOK FIVE
SHIRT: This was a quarantine purchase. This style sells out fast but does get restocked occasionally. I’m not a t-shirt wearer but I had to have this one. It’s super soft and great quality, it’s perfect to throw on with biker shorts or sweats. I wear it with high waist jeans tied up for a sassy look.
SNEAKERS: These were purchases as my S/S 2020 white sneaker. The past few white sneakers I bought had a stronger classic silhouette so I wanted to go with a running sneaker silhouette to switch things up. I have the sneaker in a hot pink too that have become my gym sneakers, both are very comfortable and run TTS.
STYLED PHOTOS
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