Button-Ups for Women! (Fall Essential # 2)

Okay ladies..for this post we are giving you fall essential 2...button-ups! ((In case you forgot or missed out on fall essential 1, click here)) Button-Ups are great for the fall and are really versatile, meaning they can be dressed up or down. They can also be layered over and under items and come in all different prints, colors, materials, and styles. With that being said...let's get into today's post!

Okay so look one comes from Megan Fox. In the picture to the left, Megan did a magazine photoshoot in a pretty casual outfit involving a button up. She is seen in a Purple/Pink Plaid Button Up with a black/cream graphic tee layered underneath. She paired the tops with a pair of black denim shorts. For accessories she did a bangle, ring, and layered some necklaces.We can't see the shoes, but it would look good with a number of different things like Ked type shoes or lace-up boots.This is a pretty casual outfit that can be replicated with ease and you can even make it your own by switching up a few things. 

To get a look similar to Megan's while still making it your own... you can do this Red/Cream Plaid Boyfriend Shirt. Leave the shirt open and layer this Plain Yellow V-Neck Tee underneath. For bottoms you can do this pair of Denim Black Skinny Jeans and cuff them like Kim's. For shoes you can do these to keep it casual and accessorize it with just a pair of large hoops. We also suggest that if you want to keep with the shorts look, to do something like these ones..and then put some colored tights underneath. To keep you cozy when those cool fall breezes come through.
This look is quite simple to create, and the pieces incorporated with it can go with many different outfits as well. Giving you many more outfit ideas!

The next look comes from, blog fave! Rihanna! Now this button-up differs from the first because it's a lighter fabric as well as it does not have the bold plaid print on it. We would suggest this type of button-up if you were going out with a few friends (depending on how you dressed it up) or just to run a few errands in. Since we are discussing Fall Essentials, we're going to give you a few tips to recreating this outfit that will be fall appropriate.


Starting out with a top like this one, you could easily tuck it into a light washed denim similar to Rihanna's and cuff them at the bottom. A look that would be highly acceptable for the fall. Just because the shirt is light enough to not be too heavy yet provide warmth..and the cuffed jeans allows you to show a little leg, but not too much. Shoe wise we suggest going with a pair of oxfords or even a version of ked's. Don't forget about a thin belt to go in those belt loops!
Dressing this outfit up wouldn't take more then just a change of shoes** and adding more accessories, such as: these layered pearls or layered chain necklaces and some extra bangles. Also adding the red lip would take this look from day to night. 


Finally we have Kourtney K. showing us that mom's can be cute too, in a jean button up. Our all time favorite button-up. It is soooo versatile! Here we have Kourtney in a very casual look..something that the majority of us college students can easily recreate. Simply because when going to class we want to be cute, but not over-dressed and this is one outfit that will not let you down! 
She is seen here with a jean shirt, with a deep-vneck,..some leggings and some super cute fringe boots. She brought some color into her outfit by adding her bright orange purse, however the purse is not necessary. 
Now to recreate this look, we suggest that you of course start out with a jean shirt. You may get it a size bigger depending on if you are wanting more of a loose flowing, casual look. Underneath that you can do any solid colored v-neck..you may even do like a simple graphic tee just to add a little extra to your outfit. Throw on some black leggings..or if you want to jazz it up a little some printed leggings.
Sidenote: If you're going to do the printed leggings we suggest that you do a solid tee versus a graphic, just because it may be too much on the eyes. So as always: Keep it simple! To finish it off throw on some boots, over your leggings and you're ready to go. 
As stated previously this look does not have to include the purse..however to bring in some color else where how about a colored lip? or colored accessory of some sort? Either way when wearing simplistic looks with neutrals..try and add some color in there somewhere to give the look that "WOW" factor!


Dressing this look up would be very simple...
Keep the clothing portions the same, but change a few things
1. Button the a few of the buttons @ the bottom..leaving about 3 or 4 remaining at the top. 
2. Take a slim belt and place it high up on the waist, drawing the shirt and your waist (visually) in.
3. Instead of a flat boot, throw on a heeled boot. 
4. For color you can have a colored clutch or a red lip would be perfect with this look.
5. With longer hair; slick it back and put it in a high bun..basically anything that will keep the hair out of your face.


All of these button ups would be able to be swapped out and used with any of the other outfits mentioned. It is just a matter of accessories and mainly ideas...The easiest for the fall would be the last look. Throwing on some leggings, a tee, and a button-up takes max 5 mins, so we would say that this could be your go-to outfit for fall. Because it is certainly ours!
We hope that our first post back was of interest! Remember in all of your outfits..if you're not sure what to do try just go simple, you can NEVER go wrong. 
Thanks for ALL the LOVE&SUPPORT, be sure to comment and stay tuned this for the upcoming posts!

-VintageMahogani.

**Although these boots are pretty pricey, they are well worth it. You'll not only get to wear them with this fab outfit..but many many more! Plus they're really cute, and can transition into the warmer weather!

Look for Less: Glam/Celeb

Okay ladies, we all know that we feel our finest when we are dressed up and on point from head to toe. It seems as though celebrities are on point the majority of the time that we see them and always look so glammed up and wear the most expensive items. Today we are going to show you a few glamorous looks from celebrities like stars from the Basketball Wives, Beyonce, and Kourtney Kardashian. Then we will tell you how to get similar looks to show you that you don't have to spend a lot of money to look like you did!

Look Number 1 comes from none other than Jennifer, from the show Basketball Wives. Somehow she always looks glammed up and we know she spends a lot on her clothing and shoes, but we're going to tell you how to get a look similar to hers for less.

     As seen to the left, Jenn has on a blue, sort of off-the-shoulder dress with ruching. She kept is simple for accessories a pair of long, gold earrings, a bangle, and clutch. For shoes, she just did a pair of taupe pumps. She kept it on the simple, sleek side with her hair as well.

     To get a similar look to Jenn's start out with this Red Ruched Strapless Dress and pair it with these something similar to these Smoke Leopard Heels. As far as accessories, keep it simple like Jenn did and try a pair of these Gold Tiered Diamond Earrings and just this Gold and Black Bangle Set . For hair keep it sleek and simple and do something like she did. 

     When you keep your hair simple, try to do a smokey eye with this outfit and somewhat of a nude-lip, especially since the dress is red. This will give it somewhat of an expensive look because you're keeping it sleek which makes one instantly think of glamour.

     You don't want to overshadow your outfit or cheapen it by doing too much with your hair and/or makeup. So like we suggest, keep it simple. This look can be great for a dinner date, a night out on the town with the girls, and/or a special occasion event.

  

     Look number 2 of course, comes from Beyonce, the queen of fabulousness! As seen to the right, Bey is seen wearing a white, puff shoulder blazer, with a plain white tee, and jeggings (jean like leggings). For shoes, she put on some sequined, silver peep toe heels. As far as accessories, she just did a pair of large silver hoops and pulled her hair back in a ponytail. The outfit may not sound glamorous, but Beyonce definitely made it glamorous and look expensive which we know it is. (Only Bey! Lol)

     To get a look similar to Beyonce's start out with a plain tee, like this Orange Basic Heathered V-Neck Tee since it's a summertime color. For a blazer, try this White Linen Blend Jacket and for bottoms you can do a pair of dark denim jeans like this pair of Fab Skinny Black Jeans . For shoes, stand out amongst the rest with a pair of printed shoes like these Cheetah Print Oxfords to do something different besides heels.

     As far as accessories, keep it simple with a pair of hoops like these --->> Textured Hoop Earrings. For your hair you can keep it simple like Bey did and do a sleek ponytail or wear it down with a few curls in it, since the outfit is rather simple. Don't over-do it with your makeup, try eyeliner and mascara and do a bold lip color in a that looks best for your skin tone.

     Last but not least, look 3 comes from blog favorite Kourtney Kardashian! We can honestly say, she is amongst few celebrities with great fashion sense that makes you want every outfit she has on. Kourtney is seen to the left wearing grey and taupe printed shorts, a cream puff-sleeve blouse tucked in, and taupe sandal wedges. For accessories, she did a rather chunky necklace but wore simple studs or none at all and did a simple gold bangle. The sunglasses made the outfit look more "exclusive".

     To get a similar glamorous shorts look, start with this pair of Light Olive Linen Blend Shorts. Since the bottoms aren't printed, you could do something similar to this Brown/Black Tribal Printed Tank. For accessories, try the same gold hoops in Beyonce's tip above a simple gold bangle like so ----> Wild Safari Bangle. As far as shoes, try this pair of Black Multi-Strap High Heel Sandals to tie the look together.

     If you did want to do a chunky necklace, try this Ombre Racerback Tank and pair it with this Coral/Gold Faceted Collar Necklace. If want to do earrings keep it simple pair of studs and do a pair of cream pumps/heels like so ---> Khaki/Beige Wedges!

     Her hairstyle is a great summertime hairstyle and it look like she kept her make-up simple as well. Great daytime look that can be worn for a party at night as well!

    Your demeanor can also determine if you look as if everything you own is expensive. Make sure you wear your hair simple if you're make-up and outfit are rather busy or vice-versa, but don't over-do it. We hope that we gave you some helpful insight on how to look glamorous with spending a lot of money. So now you can go out and buy some items and rock them confidently and glamorously!