p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} Hello HalfStackers! I hope you all are having a great week and have been enjoying those super warm temps here in Chicago! I know this weekend does not look as promising; however, we have to take the good with the...
How to Style: Tobi Collection
Hello Halfstackers! Today, I am sharing with you all how to style key pieces from online retailer, Tobi.com. This company has a variety of clothing choices from casual to going out styles and from jeans to dresses. Below, I am featuring tips on how to style their frayed hem romper. If you want to se...
How to Style: Ruffled Blouses
Happy Friday HalfStackers and Happy Cinco de Mayo! This weekend, let's all try incorporating the fun spirit of Cinco de Mayo into our ensembles by incorporating a ruffled blouse. Ruffles have been a major trend for the spring and will still be going strong into the summer. You can find these blouses...
How to Style: Summer Jumpsuits
These super warm temps are helping me break out some of my favorite spring and summer pieces lately. One piece that I buy several variations of not matter the season, is a jumpsuit. Jumpsuits are the most effortless, yet chic pieces to own and wear for almost any occasion, as they come in a variety ...
How to Style: Lace-up Clothing
Hello HalfStackers! Today, I am going to share with you some tips on how to style a trend that can be found in pretty much every store out there right now. This trend is lace-up detailing. The lace-up trend can be found in clothing from tops to dresses to jeans. I love this trend and think that it i...

How to Style: Sneakers with Skirts
Hello everyone! It is Easter weekend, so I want to share some tips on how you can style a major spring trend this weekend. That trend is none-other than sneakers paired with skirts and dresses. We are not talking about running shoes by any means, but, rather, fashion sneakers that are minimalis...
How to Style: Blush Clothing & Accessories
Hello HalfStackers! Finally this weekend we will be getting a taste of springtime weather, which is perfect for today's How to Style series. I am sharing with you tips on how you can style one of the hottest colors of the season-blush. Blush clothing from blouses to pants can be seen in almost ...
How to Style: Floral Pants
Happy Friday! While the weather in the Chicagoland area isn't looking all too promising this weekend, I can assure you that spring has sprung at least in the fashion world! To beat the dreary and rain filled weather we've been having, I am embracing one of spring's biggest trends-bold florals. Sure,...
How to Style: Paperbag Waist Pants
Hello all of you HalfStackers! I hope you all had a great week and are excited for this weekend! Even though the workweek is over, doesn't mean that you can't transition your 9-5 pieces into your weekend look. For example, dress pants don't have to be paired with just a collared blouse and blazer. I...
How to Style: St. Patrick's Day
Happy St. Patrick's Day! It's both Friday and St. Patrick's Day, so I expect everyone to have a great weekend and to have the perfect green outfit planned. Whether, you are going out, staying in, or a combination of both, be sure to have some fun with your look and incorporate something green into i...
How to Style: Vinyl Garments
It is finally Friday HalfStackers! A trend that I challenge you to try this weekend is vinyl. Yes, vinyl! This trend was seen all over the New York Fashion Week streets and can be just as wearable for every day. Whether it be a vinyl jacket, pants, or even a skirt, you are bound to turn some heads. ...
How to Style: Bell Sleeves
The trend that I'm loving for the spring is the updated blouse. Tops are getting some trendy cuts and details from off-the-shoulder styles to bell sleeves. Bell sleeves are both feminine and flirty, so I suggest incorporating this style into your spring wardrobe. These tops can seem intimi...
How to Style: Menswear Inspired
Hello HalfStackers! Today, I am sharing with you styling tips on how to merge feminine and masculine inspired clothing in order to create a chic and stylish look. Sometimes menswear inspired pieces like oxfords, stripe button ups, and track pants can be daunting to style. However, as long as you pai...
How to Style: Band T-shirt
Hello, all of you HalfStackers! I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day or has something exciting planned this weekend to celebrate the holiday! Today, I would like to share with you all another styling post and this one is featuring a weekend staple of mine- the band t-shirt. These tee...
How to Style: Simply Vera Vera Wang (Spring 2017)
Hello everyone! I am so eager for it to be Spring already, so I am going to share with you in this post how to style some spring piece from the Simply Vera Vera Wang Collection. There are some seriously gorgeous pieces in this line, so I highly recommend you check them out!1. Try a Top with Applique...
How to Style: Distressed Denim
Friday is finally here, everyone! I hope you all have something exciting planned for the weekend. One staple that is key for the weekend is denim; however, try branching out from the typical dark wash skinnies and go for a look that's right on trend. Opt for a pair of distressed denim, preferably in...
How to Style: Off-The-Shoulder Tops
Hello HalfStackers! For this week's styling post, I really wanted to share with you some tips on how to style one of 2017's top trends. The trend that I am referring to is off-the-shoulder tops. To be honest, I did not like this trend at first, but I decided to keep trying to find one that worked fo...
How to Style: Denim Jumpsuit
Happy Friday, everyone! As the weekend is right around the corner, I want to introduce you all to an update for your typical jeans and a tee weekend look. Instead of this tried and true combo, why not go for a denim jumpsuit? This look can be just as comfortable and casual as your go-to, but it will...
How to Style: Metallic Leather
Hello everyone! It is Friday and despite this dull weather we have been having in Chicago, you can still sparkle and shine the weekend away! Don't think that metallic pieces must be saved strictly for holidays. Instead of going for something with sequins, which can often read too nighttime, try opti...
How to Style: Sporty Chic
Hello all of you HalfStackers out there! It seems to be getting colder and colder here in the Chicagoland area. I am over the cold, but know it is going to last a bit. So, comfort and warmth are key in these frigid months, yet no one wants to sacrifice style. This scenario is where the athlesuire, o...
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