HATS OFF to Fall 2016

Over Thanksgiving break my sister and I went out and had a mini photo shoot to get some photos for an article I was doing for the daily and for some fun style posts on my blog. Morgan (my sister) did an amazing job with her new camera and I can't wait to share the photos throughout a couple of posts.

Not to long before my trip home, when I was shopping, I found a hat that I fell in love with. I have never been one to wear hats as a fashion statement but this hat may have changed me. I have been able to use this hat for tons of outfits but I especially like this one that I am going to share with you today.

First with the details! For this outfit I started with a long flowing lace detailed tank top which I got as a gift from my mom. I love the length of this top and how it is an easy but cute layering option. Since it was cool that day I paired it with my jean jacket (one of my closet staples). I love how versatile a jean jacket can be. See my article for the Iowa State Daily on this exact topic HERE.

For pants I chose my black jeans which I have found myself wearing a lot more recently. I bought these jeans interestingly enough for my job as a barista at Starbucks and I have been wearing them regularly ever since. I chose black jeans because I didn't want to mix blue denims by having my jean jacket and blue jeans. This is just a style preference I have so that I don't look like a walking denim ad!

Additionally, I added my brown oxford booties to add to the color palette and contrast the black jeans. I also recently got these booties and I have worn them A TON! Finally, I wore my new hat from Old Navy of course. Since this hat is in a neutral color it pairs well with so many pieces. I felt that it just gave this outfit a little extra something!

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This outfit is perfect because it can be worn in either fall or winter. So although I'm saying "Hats off to Fall 2016," this outfit will be making a reappearance throughout the winter season. I can't wait to continue experimenting with how I can include this hat into my style and now I will definitely be on the look-out for hats when I am shopping!

Much love,

Madison

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