Statement Heels of 2016

I love some statement heels. If there is one thing that can make an outfit besides a good coat, it’s the shoes.  I made this post to showcase some of the coolest statement heels I’ve found this year (I especially love #4!). Enjoy! – Lo

 

Statement Heels by laurebrenn featuring real leather boots

Jimmy Choo black suede shoes, $505 / Jil Sander suede oxford, $800 / Opening Ceremony real leather boots / GUESS lace up pumps / Casadei strappy shoes, $340 / Sergio Rossi pointed toe shoes / Gianvito rossi shoes, $720 / Kendall + Kylie pointed toe pumps, $140 / Dune pointy toe pumps / Steve Madden ankle strap shoes / Alexander Wang high heel pumps, $555

Year-Round Capsule Wardrobe

I’m trying to create a wardrobe for when I start working in the corporate world this summer, so I developed a neutral capsule wardrobe inspired by Olivia Pope from Scandal. Most of these pieces are pretty expensive so I’m using them mainly for inspiration rather than as a shopping list. What do you think? – Lo

 

Year-Round Capsule Wardrobe by laurebrenn featuring gray pumps

TIBI draped blouse / Uniqlo collar blouse, $32 / Slim fit shirt, $300 / MANGO plus size top / Turtle neck top / Collar blouse / Jaeger merino wool sweater, $255 / Theory short sleeve shirt / Cotton blouse, $33 / MM6 Maison Margiela grey top, $205 / Anine Bing top, $530 / Vince short sleeve t shirt, $93 / MaxMara silk top, $295 / WithChic sleeveless blouse, $15 / Marni cashmere coat, $1,455 / Acne Studios wool coat / Rochas coat / Theory jacket / Equipment evening jacket, $400 / White House Black Market slim pants / Diane Von Furstenberg blue pants / DKNY slim pants, $90 / Beige pants, $155 / STELLA McCARTNEY pants / Knit skirt / Roland Mouret midi pencil skirt / RED Valentino grey skirt / Flat shoes, $100 / Franco Sarto suede ankle boots / Tory Burch flat shoes, $235 / Rupert Sanderson slouch boots / Suede pumps / Gianvito Rossi gray pumps, $670 / Pointy-toe ankle boots / Flat shoes / Steve madden pumps / Dorothy Perkins pointed toe pumps, $48 / MANGO long strap purse, $51 / Kenneth Cole Reaction tote bag

Strappy Summer Sandal Inspiration

I love a good summer sandal, and these inspirations below are perfect for this year! Most of them are affordable and many are perfect for all kinds of events and various outfits. Let me know what you think of them below -L

 

Strappy Summer Sandal Inspiration by laurebrenn featuring flat shoes

Steve Madden thong sandals / G by Guess gladiator sandals / Tory Burch leather sandals / Flat sandals / Dorothy Perkins blue shoes, $24 / Laidback London brown sandals / Ancient Greek Sandals gold sandals, $160 / Qupid flat shoes / Miu Miu patent leather shoes, $690 / Flat sandals, $41

Summer Outfit Inspiration Featuring Neutral Accessories

Neutral colors are making a comeback this year. So I’ve pulled together some fun neutral accessories and paired them with a basic skirt and t shirt combo to make a fun statement outfit for the spring or summer. Let me know what you think about my choices in the comments below! – L

 

Summer Outfits by laurenbrennan featuring crossbody handbags

White crop top / LE3NO long skirt / Lace up boots / Chloé crossbody handbag / Black Rivet hat / Steve Madden clear glasses / Graphic Image tech accessory / Fringe Fancy Velvet Choker BROWN

Festival Style: Crop Tops and Shorts

Festival Season is here! In a previous post I showed you some cute crop tops that I found and now I’m styling them for you! Below are eighteen different ways you can style six different crop tops and three pairs of shorts for the perfect festival style! Let me know what you think of my choices – both the accessories and the clothes! – L 

 

Festival Style: Crop Tops and Shorts by laurenbrennan featuring black high waisted shorts

Jonathan Simkhai brown tank top / Lace Beads lace shirt, $80 / Muscle tank / Glamorous silver top, $57 / Blue top / Print shirt / T By Alexander Wang cut off shorts / Levi’s black high waisted shorts / Distressed shorts / Valentino leather flat, $1,060 / Visconti & du Réau leopard sandals / Cocobelle gold shoes / Steve Madden lace up ankle boots / Chunky-heel boots / High heel booties / Billabong beaded sandals / Bamboo combat boots / Forever 21 vegan shoes / Aéropostale aeropostale shoes / Military boots / Mirrored glasses / Rag bone wool hat / Quay sunglasses, $36 / Rock glasses / Steampunk sunglasses / Dorothy Perkins hat / Heart glasses / Charlotte Russe black floppy hat / Beanie cap / Beanie cap / Forever 21 tortoise shell sunglasses

Spring Casual Outfit

Some days you just want to be casual. This outfit is perfect for those casual kind of days. Simple shorts, a black sweatshirt and some cute sandals are perfect for those chill days when you don’t want to put too much effort into it.

This outfit works well for going to class, or for a casual shopping on the weekend with your friends.

Enjoy! -L 

 

#4 by laurenbrennan featuring American Eagle Outfitters

Warehouse black sweatshirt, $15 / American Eagle Outfitters shorts / Steve Madden platform shoes / Mix No 6 brown bag

Boots, Booties, and more Boots

Now I don’t know about you, but I LOVE a good pair of boots. They are so versatile, easily managed and look good on anyone!

I’ve picked out some of my favorite styles of boots I would love to have and wear, from black combat books to a favorite pair of brown riding boots with some other interesting colors found in the mix as well.

Some of the boots I’ve featured here are fairly affordable for college students -others are not- and I encourage you all to look at the boots below and find a good pair your think you’ll love!

Tell me what you think of my choices in the comments below! -L

 

Boots Booties and more Boots by laurenbrennan featuring heeled ankle boots

Genuine leather boots / Gianvito Rossi suede ankle booties, $920 / Gianvito Rossi heeled ankle boots, $845 / Tory Burch equestrian riding boots / Timberland wedge heel shoes / Timberland water proof shoes / Dr. Martens yellow boots / Dr. Martens lace-up ankle booties / Dr. Martens green boots / Steve Madden lace up bootie / SWEET MANGO heeled ankle boots / Suede thigh high boots, $51 / Topshop black leather booties, $105 / Dr. Martens black lace up boots / Chunky boots / Warehouse zipper cowboy boots, $43 / Qupid thick heel boots / Lace up heel booties / Snake print shoes, $36 / Combat boots / Black bootie

Chillax: Outfits for Relaxing

Whether you’re chilling out in your room watching Netflix, or heading to class on a cold morning and you haven’t had enough coffee yet, look to these four outfits for inspiration! I’ve including some ideas for hair (notice the Selena Gomez hairstyle anyone?) and some ideas for hats as well.

Each outfit can pretty much be mixed and matched with everything else on the page below, and all of the items below are under 250 USD.

My personal favorites are the Mickey Mouse sweatshirt and the Netflix and Chill sweatshirt.

What do you think of these outfits? -L 

Chillax by laurenbrennan featuring a crochet shirt

 

Private Party jersey sweater, $115 / Crochet shirt / Fleece top / Fleece top / Rick Owens Lilies legging, $160 / WearAll stretch legging, $10 / Elastic pants / Black trousers / Converse leather high top, $53 / Steve Madden brown ankle booties / UGG Australia mini boots, $170 / NIKE light weight running shoes, $145 / Converse trainers / UGG Australia slipon shoes / Adidas laced shoes / Talbots baseball caps hat / Phase 3 black beanie hat

 

Winter Sets: Casual and Warm

This winter, as most of the North East is covered in at least a few inches of snow, ice, and cold weather blues. Look your best going to class, walking to your favorite coffee shop, and hanging out with friends. Most of the items listed are under 100 USD. See if you can spot the outfits below with some Star Wars Accessories! 

 

Winter Sets by laurenbrennan featuring drop earrings

Tee and Cake black sweatshirt / Urban Outfitters cotton shirt, $52 / Pink shirt / The Elder Statesman layered top, $1,970 / Nicole Miller bomber jacket / WithChic red coat, $50 / Zara grey coat / Khaki coat / Columbia long coat / Frame Denim jeans, $87 / Madewell destroyed jeans, $40 / High rise jeans / Oasis black jeans, $36 / J Brand destroyed jeans, $71 / Aerosoles knee boots / Nine West red booties / Sam Edelman lace up booties, $120 / Dr. Martens boots / Steve Madden ankle boots / Pendants necklace / Kate Spade pendants necklace, $58 / Topshop watch bracelet, $50 / Spiral jewelry / Stainless steel ring / Drop earrings, $57 / Chicnova Fashion gold plated jewelry / Stud earrings / Stefanie Sheehan Jewelry sterling silver stud earrings / Kate Spade pendants necklace