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OUTFIT FORMULAS!

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Before we get to the post today, I have something I want to say to y’all.
 ALL OF YOUR SWEET AND SUPPORTIVE COMMENTS ON MONDAY’S POST ABOUT MY NEW GROWN UP BLOGGER PICTURES WERE SO APPRECIATED!!!
I was truly blown away by your kind words. I read every single one of the comments and felt so grateful to have so many cheerleaders out there, many of whom I have never even met!
So here’s my take away from all of your comments:
Y’all are going to stick with me no matter if I do real pictures….. or selfies….. or a mix….
and I gotta say, that feels great!
I promise that future posts will be a good mix of both!
Thank y’all for being awesome!

ON TO THE POST!
So on Monday, I mixed black, brown, and white.  

GASP.
#iknow
#sobrave
I loved the outfit (you can see it HERE).
And that outfit got me to thinking.
Not only did I love the black, brown, and white together…
I also realllllllly loved the white jeans paired with the denim jacket.
The combo was fresh and easy to wear.
To refresh your memory, here’s what the two looked like together:

SOURCES:
MUST HAVE denim jacket HERE and fully stocked
Madewell v-neck tee HERE (only $19.50!) / earrings sold out 🙁
pendant necklace HERE / MK leather wrap watch HERE / bracelet HERE
my LOFT sunglasses HERE / skinny brown belt HERE / Target jeans HERE/
wedges HERE (not many sizes left) / criss cross version of wedge HERE
Barrington bag HERE (PTMTSAVE10 for 10% Off your Barrington order!)


Now, before we get on with the post and the whole idea of “OUTFIT FORMULAS”, let’s take a minute to talk about these white jeans.  The jeans I’m wearing above are from Target…and I LOVE  and  highly recommend them….but I received several e-mails from you ladies saying that Target pants just don’t work on you.  
Lucky for y’all, one of my favorite readers (Hi Ashley!) e-mailed me on Monday morning to let me know that THESE are her favorite white jeans.  They are from Nordstrom, so I thought y’all might want to know about them!
Click HERE.

So after I received her e-mail mid-morning on Monday, I added her jeans to the post.  And then I  received several questions about the jeans (which I didn’t know the answer to), so I e-mailed Ashley!
These were her answers:
They have real back pockets but fake front pockets, which is odd but doesn’t bother me much. 
Very stretchy and very comfy. Seriously most comfortable white jeans I own!
I’m 5″6. Once I put on I’ll let you know where they fall on me, but they aren’t Capri at all. 
Hope this helps! You must get them! 
Just FYI….my Target jeans don’t have real front pockets either.  And yes, it feels weird at first…but that means that the pocket liners don’t show through the jeans (since there aren’t any)!  
It’s genius really!
And here Ashley is in the jeans looking all sorts of DARLING.
Thank you Ashley!!!!!
Click HERE for the jeans.
(You can find her cute top HERE!  It’s sheer in places, so you will have to wear a cami under it! And you can find her leopard wedges HERE. )



Okay…back to the OUTFIT FORMULA idea.
So….in my head…I loved the combination of the above elements (white jeans with a denim jacket) so much that I started thinking about how the two together were the beginning of an
 OUTFIT FORMULA.
#drinkwhenisayoutfitformula
#you’llbesloshedbytheendofthepostforsure
In the Fall, an OUTFIT FORMULA would be leggings, a tunic, tall boots, and either a scarf or pendant necklace.  You could switch out the color tunic, the type of boots, the scarves and necklaces for a ton of different outfits….but you would be following the same formula all of the time!
Get it?
In spring and summer, one example of an OUTFIT FORMULA could be the white jeans and the denim jacket.  I could switch lots of different tees, jewelry, shoes in and out….

but the two main components (the jeans and jacket) would remain the same.
OUTFIT FORMULAS make dressing on any given morning STUPID easy.
And I’m a big fan of stupid easy.


So my OUTFIT FORMULA on Monday included  the following:
white jeans + denim jacket + tee + flats + a necklace
This time I wore my new graphic tee from Anthro!
Marseille tee HERE / skinny brown belt HERE / Target jeans HERE/
earrings HERE / necklace HERE (15% OFF entire purchase with the code ptmtspring15) / 
similar pointy toe leopard flats HERE (only $49.95 and great reviews!)
I THINK IT’S SO FUN!
The outfit would be cute even without the necklace.  BUT WITH THE NECKLACE?
WELL.
Now THAT’S an outfit!
 Let’s talk about my tee for a minute.  Is $48 expensive for a tee?  Yes, yes it is.
But I bought it anyway.
And I’m glad I did! 
tee HERE / necklace HERE
I met some friends on the square on Wednesday for lunch, 
and I snapped a pic outside so you could see the real colors of the outfit!
 And in case you are interested in my Barrington bag HERE, remember to use the code PTMTSAVE10 for 10% Off your entire Barrington order!
similar pointy toe leopard flats HERE
If you want to add a graphic tee to your closet, I’ve got some options for you!
 a) surf baseball tee HERE  / b)  jeans t-shirt top knot tee HERE / c) radiate love graphic tee HERE /
d)  on the road again HERE / e) Marseille tee HERE/ f-h) anthropologie graphic tees HERE

So I mentioned that I met friends for lunch.
Not just any friends.  Friends who bring me jewelry!  🙂
The friends just happen to be the 2 Amys, the owners of my favorite online jewelry boutique, Accessory Concierge.

Now, I didn’t know the girls when I started talking about their boutique, but now I do and I consider them friends!  And they are awesome!
Cute, sweet, and lots of fun!
They handed me a bag full of jewelry, and told me to pick what I liked.
What?
OKAY!
#let’sdolunchmoreoftengirls

I sorted through the bag and picked the things that spoke to me.

And here’s the deal.
SEVERAL things spoke to me.
First they said “take me home.”
And then they said “buy some colorful tanks to go with me.”
And who am I to argue with talking necklaces?
So I ran by Target on my way home, and got three of THESE babies.
Lots of fun and happy colors to choose from!  AND they are on sale!
And look how great they look with the necklaces!
All of the different outfit possibilities with these combos could make your head spin!

So I bought the 3 Target tanks pictured above to mix and match with all of my new necklaces!
AND I JUST SUB IN DIFFERENT COLOR TANKS AND DIFFERENT NECKLACES TO COMPLETE MY OUTFIT FORMULAS!
left necklace:  seaside tassel necklace c/o HERE 
middle necklace: rainbow wood bead tassel necklace c/o HERE 
right necklace:seed bead necklace c/o HERE (tassels come in every in color, so know this before you order because you can’t specify!)
REMEMBER:  the code ptmtspring15 will get you 15% OFF your entire purchase!
 skinny brown belt HERE / Target jeans HERE/
MUST HAVE denim jacket HERE and fully stocked / similar pointy toe leopard flats HERE
Click HERE for the awesome tanks (they are my favorite long and lean tanks that I’ve talked about before from Target)!
For size reference, I’m wearing a small!
I bought my tanks in store, and I didn’t see the colors named…and it’s hard to match the colors up online (there are 23 choices!), but I’ll do my best.
From left to right…
I’m wearing the stadium red (I think it’s stadium red, but it actually looks more coral than red), the laguna teal (or maybe it’s the aquarium)  , and the countryside pink (although it looks white online).
THEY ARE 3 FOR $24 RIGHT NOW, SO STOCK UP! 🙂
(FYI, the selection at my Target was very small.  Sizes and colors were both picked over.)

In addition to the jewelry, I also picked out a gauzy scarf that is super light and airy and made for spring and summer.
Here’s another outfit formula for ya: tee or tank + flats + scarf + jeans
Click HERE for the scarf.
Click HERE for the white drusy drop earrings (gorgeous in person!).
my white jeans HERE , or Ashley’s favorite white jeans HERE / nude flats HERE

And Girls.  Did you notice my bracelet in the above picture?
CHECK. THIS. OUT.
Are you dying over the A.C. leather wrap and beaded bracelet?  Because I am.
#dead
And I felt compelled to throw together a Splurge vs. Steal graphic!
splurge bracelets HERE / steal bracelet HERE
And just in case you wanted a closer look….
The beads are gorgeous (varying colors and sizes within the bracelet), and the leather is real leather.
Yes, please.
rock around cushion cut bracelet HERE / amazonite leather wrap bracelet HERE

AND REMEMBER EVERYBODY….
The following code will get you 15% OFF your entire Accessory Concierge order:
ptmtspring15
The code will be good for 48 hours, so if you try to order Friday morning, it will already be gone.
Click HERE to shop the entire site!

And this is random…
but with all of the colorful necklaces…it got me thinking that another basic for the start of a different OUTFIT FORMULA is colored jeans.
And look what popped up on the Nordstrom site.
 A pair of pretty mint colored jeans…AND THEY ARE VIGOSS!  Boom.
Click HERE.
Also great with a denim jacket and colorful tassel necklaces.



Oh wait…another outfit formula: sundress + sandals + colorful necklace.
Talk about an easy formula to follow!
And I just happened to get a sundress in the mail yesterday.
Sadly, it was 1 (maybe 2) sizes too big, but you get the idea of how the same necklaces featured above look with a sundress.   
Click HERE for the dress.
I love how easy and breezy it looks on the model. 🙂
I’m wearing the size 6 (says it’s a US size 2-4), but I just ordered the size 4  (says it’s a US size 0-2) hoping it will be better.  I LOVE THIS DRESS AND WANT IT TO WORK, there was just way too much material for me (it was very baggy in the back if that makes sense).
I see myself wearing this casually with flip flops and also dressing it up with wedges.  Depending on the occasion, I might also add my denim jacket to the formula!
necklace 1 HERE / necklace 2 HERE / necklace 3 HERE / necklace 4 HERE
(And I’m wearing THESE flip flops that Chris’s cousin’s wife gave me last time we were visiting them.  Thanks Moni!)

Whew!
That’s all for today girls!
So…what do you do now?!?
First, consider adding colorful tassel necklaces to your closet!
I’m telling you, they are fun and vibrant, and you will be wearing them ALL the time to help you spruce up basic outfits.  Mine are going to be on serious repeat, so get familiar with them.  😉  They have the ability to elevate a normal outfit to something special, and I love that!
Then, shop your closet and see what things you already own that can be the basis for some OUTFIT FORMULAS of your own!
Here’s one more formula for you before you go to get the ball rolling:
tee + cut offs + tassel necklace + flip flops

See you back here on Friday for Friday Favorites!!!!
xoxo, 
Sheaffer 🙂


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Comments

  1. Mix and Match Mama says

    You know me, I'm all about a good formula! And listen, I always knew red was your color…but seriously, you in that red dress…I totally love it! You should wear it every single day :).

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  2. Erika Slaughter says

    Girl!!! You look amazing!!! In that tank last year, we both would have had o be lying down flat on our backs in a pic. Hahahahaha!! Seriously! Look so good!

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  3. Andrea (127things) says

    I love the formulas!!!! And your pics that your is and did- gorgeous!!!!! So so pretty! I am so inspired to get a pair of white jeans but so afraid of my kids ruining them (toddler hands) or looking weird in them. I'm going to order some to try though!!!

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  4. Jenny says

    The Nordstrom reviews for the white jeans say that they run small. Ashley, do you agree? I'm trying to figure out what size I would need.

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  5. Lisa B says

    Great post! Love the "formula". About the Target tanks…are they Merona or Mossimo? You link to Merona but it looks like might be the other. Either way, whats the color you have on with the AC scarf? LOVE that combo. Thanks for the inspiration. xo

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    • Sheaffer says

      Hey Lisa!
      My tanks are Mossimo! Off to fix the link now!!!!!!!!!! Thanks!!! And the tanks don't say a color on them, but it's a pale pink. As always with Target, I had trouble finding the correct ones on the site (obviously). 🙂
      xoxo,
      Sheaffer 🙂

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    • Sheaffer says

      Oh wait Lisa!!!!! I found the right ones! They are the long and lean Merona tanks and there are LOTS of colors available! I've updated the post (right above the pic of me in all of the tanks) to include the correct link AND the color choices. Thanks! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂

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  7. Jersey Love says

    You are too cute. I love that dress. I need to get some more necklaces to mix into my wardrobe. And thanks again for the heads up on the 10% off at Barrington! I read your Monday post ON MONDAY and TOTALLY missed it!! 🙂 ~Tiffany

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  8. Kathryn says

    You look adorable! I seriously need to get tank ready like you and Erika already are! I love a good outfit formula too! And seriously…could Ashley been anymore precious? Y'all are rocking the white jeans!

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  9. thedomesticlady.com says

    Those tassel necklaces are to die for. I ordered the green seaside. LOVE it. I can't wear metal around my neck b/c it gives me hives (TMI much?) so I love a non-metal option for necklaces.

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  12. April Parrish says

    A good pair of white jeans is hard to find. I don't like spending too much on them because they are WHITE and I always seem to get something on them that won't come out….LOL!!! Loved Ashley and her outfit…especially those leopard wedges- I want them!!!
    Loved you in the dress…looks great!
    Have a blessed day!

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  13. Heather H says

    I have followed your blog for over two years now and girl this is the best you have ever looked!! The white jeans/tank/scarf…you are killing it sister!!

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    • Sheaffer says

      HEATHER!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      Seriously, THANK YOU for the super nice compliment…..AND for reading for over 2 years! I appreciate you!
      xoxo,
      Sheaffer 🙂

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  15. midwestmom says

    I love each and every one of these outfits! And of course now I want white jeans. But toooo big for white jeans. (Size 14) you look great BTW and way to be dedicated in your losing weight. I lost 35 lbs last yr and have kept it off. But I need to lose another 35 lbs and just can't get dedicated again.

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  16. Angie says

    I think I fell even more in love with you today. Talking necklaces, seriously. I talk to any piece of clothing that enters a fitting room with me and if you listen closely it will respond 🙂 Most people think I'm crazy, but ya gotta listen to the clothing!! You have me convinced that I need some white jeans, guess how I know lunch hour will be spent today 🙂

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  17. Nerd Girl says

    Love those necklaces! Love them. And they contain no wood which means my fickle skin won't break out with them. Thank you for sharing. And since I'm stopping by Target to finish my kiddo's Easter basket it's only right that I pick up a few of those tanks for myself. Right? Right 🙂

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  20. Amy Kleis says

    My fav is you in the pink, white, cognac with that adorable adorable scarf….it does not look that good online as it does when you put it on with that outfit!! Super adorable! Although….you're super adorable in just about everything you have on….happy hump day!

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  21. Jenny says

    Such great ideas!!! Thank you thank you! I just started following your blog about 6 months ago and have found so many great outfit inspirations from you! What size did you purchase in the Anthro tee?

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  22. Brandi Tooker says

    You look amazing! Love your blog and love your spunk! I just bought some white jeans and I can't wait to wear them! Hope I look as cute as you! 🙂

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  23. Anonymous says

    How do you moms of littles wear white jeans without having handprints all over your legs and butt, haha?

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  24. Lisa B says

    Thank you! I'm headed to Target now. For the tanks and white jeans. And I should have said this before but you look AMAZING! Thanks again. xo

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  25. Kim Kauffman says

    Tassel necklaces are my love language. There might new a new beaded stella one coming out next week that has my name written all over it. 🙂

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  27. dresselfamily.blogspot.com says

    You look amazing girl!!!!!!
    like seriously… and after this I'm going on my treadmill!!!..
    I'm curvy size 11 and I think I would be arrested if I worn white jeans lol. but they look adorbs on you!
    I have a few of those tanks and I'm a DR and they are soo low on me.. I wonder if I should size down??

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  28. Whitney says

    I am a outfit formula queen!! I work as a therapist at the VA hospital and everyday I wear a different color of my favorite scrubs and a different color of my favorite gap body wicking V neck tee (I have about 15 colors) plus some sort of sporty zip jump jacket- I always wonder if the people I work with talk about how I wear the same thing everyday but different colors!! Haha

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  29. Whitney @ Work it Mommy says

    Im so glad you put a name to my dressing game- outfit formulas!!! Genius! Pretty sure I got down jeans+ graphic tee+ cardigan+flats down pat 😉

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  31. Leigh says

    You are so stinkin adorable in those photos that's it's killing me! Jewelry and shoes speak to me. I can hear them. Don't think I'm crazy, but I feel like they call my name and ask me to please give them a good home. I am in love with that seed bead tassel necklace; I just wish you could pick the tassel color! Maybe little fairies will make that happen for me!

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  32. Anonymous says

    "Who am I to argue with talking necklaces??" HaHAAAA!!! It never fails-you say something every post that makes me chuckle. 🙂
    You look AWESOME in the pic with white jeans/pale pink tank top/scarf!!! So pretty! You had no weight to loose IMO, but whatever your doing to get in shape is working! You look so fit! That red sundress looks beautiful on you too!
    I think I need ne a tassel necklace or two! Cuuute!! Have great day!:)

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  33. Heather says

    Old navy…rockstar mid rise jeans…white…perfect and cheap! You can't see through them and they are super flattering. With the sale I paid 25 dollars

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  35. Michalina Peterson says

    I love Targets long and lean tanks, and I own several. They hold up very nicely, and I wear them a lot in the spring/summer. BTW: LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the necklaces! Off to do some online shopping for them in my Pj's. Thank you for the suggestions!!!

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  36. Chris T says

    Hi Loved this post-got to get me some white jeans=NOW! also Nordstrom has a skinny jean by NYDJ in many amazing colors-(I'd link it but it is ridiculously long) also want some pastel ones. now shopping for some beads at AC. Thanks Sheaffer ! You're sure fun!

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  37. Katelyn Sloan says

    Oh my gosh. You just look so cute in everything!! That last bright red dress is amazing. Thanks for all the colorful inspiration xo

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  38. Chrissy says

    You look great in everything in this post!! Didn't buy a tassel necklace last year but now you have me thinking about getting one! Love the tanks, white jeans, denim jacket with the beaded necklaces! Seriously so cute!

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  40. Anonymous says

    Love your posts and ideas! Have to say though, the chair leg in the red dress pics looks slightly out of place, lol!

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  41. Eileen says

    Hi there! I've tried to comment a few times, but my google account is acting up, so apologies if this comes through twice. I am a new follower and LOVE your posts!! I seem have missed out on the gene that makes a woman good at putting together colors and outfits 😉 I am SO HAPPY that I now have you to guide me! I absolutely love your suggestions, and have ordered a bunch of stuff already. Thank you for sharing your gift with us!

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  43. Rward says

    Looks like the scarf is sold out. Hope they restock them soon. Please let me know if you have seen one similar anywhere else.

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  45. Anonymous says

    I so want that denim jacket, and I see it's ON SALE thru 4/26 ($55.30 from $79).

    I'm just not sure where I would actually wear it. Esp since one of the looks I love on all you gals is the jean jacket with a dress – but I hardly ever wear dresses.

    So – I guess I'll wait.

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