Happy New Year, sweet friends!!! We spent the holiday weekend at the lake, enjoying some final days of quiet family time before we all transition back to our busy, and somewhat, separate lives tomorrow. I love every second of the break, and always feel a little sad when the kids go back to school. But I have to admit, I'm ready to get back to a more structured schedule...and normal bedtimes!
Today we're resuming the look back at 2016, with my favorite style posts of the year. Fashion has been a big part of this blog from the very beginning...in fact, I had an {Outfit Inspiration} post in my first week of blogging...but I beg you not to go back and look at it! Let's just say I've learned a little in the last almost-seven years!
I'm equally passionate about design and fashion, but the number of style posts have grown over the years as my interests evolve, and time restraints grew. Let's face it, it's a lot easier, and cheaper, to get dressed, than to make over an entire room several times a week!
More new style series have popped up over the years as I prefer my fashion posts to be helpful, as well as inspirational. Along with Faves Under $50, these were some of my favorites...
Time with Mr. SP is always fun, and I love any chance I can get him on the blog...so our Date Night Style posts are some of favorites. See more of them here.
Lace Dress (similar) | Similar Shoes | Leopard Clutch (similar)
Sunglasses | Similar Earrings | Ring
I rarely post just a single outfit, since I love showing ways to stretch your wardrobe...starting with *Plum Booties | Two Ways.* (Click the post title to see the additional styling options for each.)
Ruffle Sweater | Similar Non-Distressed Jeans | Wedge Bootie in 'Beet Suede'
Monogrammed Bag | Sunglasses | Hoop Earrings | Watch | Bracelet
*Puffer Vest | Two Ways*
Swing Dress (longer option) | Plaid Scarf | Quilted Vest | Booties
Sunglasses | Hoop Earrings | Bag | Watch
*Bootcut Jeans | Two Ways*
Camisole Tank (available in 12 colors!) | Bootcut Jeans | Necklace | Similar Leopard Pumps
Similar Leather Jacket | Clutch | Sunglasses | Watch | Link Bracelet | Earrings
*Midi Skirt | Two Ways*
Top | Skirt | Pearl Cluster Necklace | Similar Bag
Patent Pumps | Sunglasses | Watch | Bracelet | Ring
*Now & Later | Peep Toe Booties*
Cowlneck Dress (crewneck version for $20) | Leopard Clutch | Peep-Toe Booties (similar)
Moto Jacket | Earrings | Watch | Bracelet | Link Bracelet
Sometimes I take the same base outfit, and style it several ways, like *One Cardi | Four Ways.*
*Winter Uniform | Three Ways*
Favorite Peacoat | Turtleneck Tunic | Favorite Leggings
Watch | Boots | Plaid Scarf (similar) | Bag (similar) | Sunglasses
*Skinny Jeans | Three Ways*
Similar Navy Blazer | Plaid Shirt (similar) | Pearls | Sunglasses
Bag (similar) | Sweater | Jeans | Leopard Heels
*Pink Utility Jacket | Three Ways*
Jacket (similar in green & navy) | Striped Tee (similar) | Sunglasses
White Jeans (fave non-distressed white jeans) | Floral Rainboots
Monogrammed Tote in 'Lipstick Cabana Stripe'
*Espadrilles | Three Ways*
Racerback Romper | Espadrilles | Jean Jacket | Sunglasses
Pendant Necklace | Striped Watch
*White Skirt | Three Ways*
Off-the-Shoulder Top (long sleeve version here) | White Skirt (similar) | Red Crossbody Bag
Espadrilles (also here) | Straw Hat | Sunglasses | Watch
I had lots of requests for work wear styles, so I added more Work It and Work to Weekend posts.
*Three Ways to Wear Black & White to Work*
Halter Tank (similar) | Pleated Faux Leather Skirt (similar in lighter material)
Patent Sandals | Leopard Clutch | Sunglasses | Watch | Bracelet
*Work to Weekend | Pencil Skirt*
Lace Top | Pencil Skirt (also in petite) | Color-Blocked Clutch | Ring
Watch | Bracelet | Sunglasses
*Work to Weekend | Striped Skirt*
Floral Blouse (on sale!) | Striped Skirt | Red Crossbody Bag | Two-Toned Sandals
*Work to Weekend | Blush Pink & White*
Similar White Dress (love this one on sale, too!) | Blush Bag | Nude Wedges
*Work to Weekend | Plaid Shirt*
It's hard to believe, but I just published my 37th Sugarplum Style post...a round-up of my everyday outfits I share on Facebook and Instagram using #SugarplumStyle.
V-Neck Sweater Top | Puffer Vest | Jeans | Rainboots | Monogrammed Bag
No item in my closet is off-limits when it comes to styling outfits for just about any occasion, so creating the Five Ways posts are my favorites. I love sharing new ideas for stretching your wardrobe, and apparently 2016 was all about the closet staple, basic white!
*Five Ways | White Jeans in Winter*
Camel Peacoat | Leopard Scarf | White Jeans
Booties | Plaid Bag | Sunglasses
*Five Ways | White Jacket*
Palm Leaf Romper (similar) | Similar White Jacket | Hat | Necklace
Sunglasses | Striped Bag | Bag Charm | Sandals (similar)
*Five Ways | White Tee*
Favorite Tee | Pleated-Back Knit Blazer (on sale!) | Mid-Rise Bootcut Jeans
Leopard Heels | Color-Block Clutch (also love this one for only $25!) | Sunglasses | Necklace
*Five Ways | White Jeans After Labor Day*
Military Jacket | Striped Tee (crewneck version) | White Jeans | Booties | Sunglasses
Similar Bag | Watch | Bracelet | Link Bracelet | Plaid Scarf (love this one, too!) | Ring
*Five Ways | Winter Neutrals*
And as if five ways weren't enough, how about 30 days of Fall Outfits?!
And finally, Dressing Room Diaries posts have been favorites around here for awhile...especially now that Mr. SP and my Mama Sugarplum are involved!
Jeweled Cat Ear Beanie | Fur Trapper Hat | Striped Poncho | Fringe Kimono
The goal isn't to have more clothes, but to create more options with the items you do have! And when you do shop, to add items that stretch your wardrobe even further! Do you enjoy the various style series? Which are your favorites? Anything you'd like to see more of in 2017?