Outfit Crush: Plaid Midi Skirt

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Even though I don't wear skirts that often, I know a cute look when I see it. I'm currently crushing on this look by Folake Kuye Huntoon from Style Pantry. If you don't already know about Folake, she shares her looks of the day as well as tips on where to buy bargain pieces. Most of her outfits usually include high heels but it can easily be recreated with a pair of flats or lower heeled shoes or boots. I would most likely wear a pair of ankle boots or oxfords with this look. The exact skirt she's wearing is sold out but I did find one similar to it for less than $25.

plaid midi skirt by whoisthatgirlmo 

Forever 21 sweat shirt 

Plaid pencil skirt  

Dorothy Perkins gold chain

Nine west shoes 

Topshop wingtip shoes

Zara leather boots 

What do you guys think about Folake's style and this look in particular? Would you wear it? Make sure you check out the website and follow her on instagram for some style inspiration!

Plaid and Leather

This week's Style Me Friday inspiration is plaid. I wore plaid  here on Sunday and kept it casual. I also wore plaid with a blazer I made and style it with a grunge look. Today I decided to continue with the plaid and leather look.

Have a great weekend and make sure to check out the other ladies plaid looks!

Outfit Details:

shirt Thrifted | vest H&M | jeans Ross | shoes Nine West

Linking up with: Style Elixir | Simple Easy Style | Fashionista Next Door 

DIY: Leather Pocket

First up on the leather accents DIY project list is the leather pocket. I thought I'd start off easy. Both leather and plaid are currently big trends so I thought it would be cool to combine them together.  Supplies: Shirt faux leather fabric scissors seam ripper clips sewing gauge chalk pattern paper or wax free paper if you don't have a teflon, walking or glide sewing foot. sewing machine (denim needle)

• Remove the original pocket from the shirt using the seam ripper.
• Iron flat the original pocket and place on top of leather fabric. Pin or clip in place. (Pins may leave holes so hair clips, bobby pins or paper clips will work)
• Using the chalk trace around the pocket onto the leather piece. Cut along the marked line.
• Use the sewing gauge to measure the seams you will create when you fold down around the pocket. Use the clips to hold in place.
• Adjust the thread tension looser to about a 4 and adjust the stitch length longer to about a 3.
• Place the pattern paper over the pocket and sew as you normally would. Sew the top part of the pocket. I originally marked my lines with the chalk but it was hard to see once the paper was added. I guess a trip to the craft store for a teflon foot is coming. The next leather projects should go smoother.
• Remove the paper from the pocket. Gently scratch off any pieces that wasn't removed.
• Place the pocket on the correct area of the shirt and clip paper on top. Sew the pocket onto the shirt. Remove the paper.

What do you guys think about plaid and leather together?
Outfit Details: shirt Old Navy Men's | jeans Levis | shoes Converse | watch Target

Linking up with: Not Dead Yet Style | Style Record | Funday Monday | Monday Bloom | Monday Mingle | My Style Monday | My Thrifty Chic

Mid-Week OOTD - Preppy

This past week has been very busy for me and I'm not sure why when I really don't have much of a life. WEIRD. I can't even recall what I've been up to but apparently I didn't have time for my blog. I told myself that I will definitely post my weekly Wednesday outfits no matter what because once a week is better than none. I do have some DIY projects coming so look out for that.

I decided to go a little preppy today. Here's what I wore.