My Top Ten Outfits of 2011…

With 2011 coming to an end, I thought that it would only be appropriate that I share my top ten outfits from the past year. So exciting, I know! I’ve been photographing my outfits (on an almost daily basis) for about three years now. It’s so fun to look back and see how my style has evolved. I’m able to see which outfits work…and which ones don’t. Not only has documenting my outfits aided me in the style department, but it has also helped me make better decisions when it comes to makeup. Seriously though! If you don’t currently photograph your outfits, then I strongly recommend it…

For my top ten outfits, I chose ones that I haven’t featured on this blog before. If I devoted an entire blog post to an outfit before, then I obviously liked it lots. That being said, why not choose new ones! Although it was really hard to narrow down all of the outfits that I wore in the past year to a mere ten, I did the best I could!

Without further ado, here they are (in no particular order)!

1.

Cardigan from Delia’s, top from Express, scarf by Pins and Needles (Urban Outfitters), skirt from Urban Outfitters, ring from Forever 21, flats from Aldo

This is my favorite scarf! I love the color palette which consists of magenta, orange, light blue and tan. It matches nearly everything (jeans, skirts, my Delia’s cardigan, etc.) and never fails to add panache to my ensembles.

2.

Cardigan from Abercrombie and Fitch, shirt from J.Crew, shorts from Hollister, necklace from Ann Taylor, belt from Hollister, tights from Kohl’s, shoes by Bandolino

This outfit is from w-a-y back in February (when I was working on an art project – hence the large canvas in the background!). When I first bought my leopard print tights, I wasn’t sure how I was going to wear them. I mean, let’s face it, leopard print tights can either look really chic or super tacky. Based on this outfit, however, I think they ended up looking really cute!

3.
Cardigan from Anthropologie, top from Express, skirt by Xhilaration (Target), belt from Kohl’s, tights (N/A), shoes from Aldo

It’s no secret that I love my cardigans! (This one covered with westies happens to be one of my favorites.) Another thing that I love about this ensemble is its black and white color palette. Add in lace and ruffles and you have a flawless ensemble!

4.

Cardigan from Gap, top from American Eagle, black jeans from Madewell, scarf (N/A), belt from Hollister, watch from Target, shoes by Tahari

It’s no secret that I love my cardigans! (This one covered with westies happens to be one of my favorites.) Another thing that I love about this ensemble is its black and white color palette. Add in lace and ruffles and you have a flawless ensemble!

5.

Jacket from Express, top by XOXO (Macy’s), pants from Madewell, necklace from Ann Taylor, ring from Forever 21, boots by Miz Mooz

Let me start by saying, I love this jacket. Not only is it super festive and perfect for the holiday season, but it looks great with black jeans. I added a sparkly necklace and a white ruffled top to make it all the more glitzy!

6.

Blazer from Eloise (boutique downtown Charlottesville), skirt from Urban Outfitters, scarf (N/A), tights from Kohl’s, shoes by Nine West

I was spot-on in color coordinating this ensemble! My pink scarf matched my pink suede shoes almost perfectly.

7.

Sweater from Lacoste, top from Express, skirt from Mango, tights from Palmers (Vienna), necklace (N/A), shoes by Bloch

Another one of my favorite cardigans lands in the top ten! This cardigan by Lacoste is so incredibly soft, warm and cozy, that I’ve made it a goal to buy more of the preppy brand’s sweaters. Because I’m all about mixing and matching prints, I wore my geometric patterned cardigan with my subtle leopard printed skirt. To add a pop of color, I donned a pair of purple tights!

8. Jacket by American Rag (Macy’s), cardigan from Madewell, top by Eryn Brinie, skirt from Express, tights from Steffl (department store in Vienna), handbag by Coach, socks from J.Crew, boots by Nine West

These tights from Vienna are so crazy…and that’s why I knew I had to have them! Although I have pictures of me without the coat on, I don’t think the outfit looks nearly as good. With this ensemble, I feel like you’d either like it or hate it. I liked it…a lot! I had fun wearing it, and that’s all that matters!

9.

Cardigan from Gap, vest by Burning Torch (Eloise), jeans by J Brand, necklace by Simply Vera Vera Wang (Kohl’s), shoes by Tahari

I found this knit sweater/vest in the $20 bin (such a steal!) at my favorite boutique, Eloise. I’m so in love with its subdued color palette and think that it looked fab with my taupe cardigan. And, I can’t forget the edgy and cool necklace that I had on!

10.

Cardigan from Peek & Cloppenburg, top from Anthropologie, skirt from Club Monaco, necklace from Dillards, sandals by Boutique 9 (Bloomingdales)

I’m not sure why I like this outfit so much…but I do! It’s definitely matchy-matchy, but I don’t think that’s a bad thing! One thing that I learned from seeing this photo was that I should never wear flats with maxi or mid-length skirts. Since I don’t have super long legs (I wish I did!), I plan on wearing heeled shoes in the future. Speaking of the future, I foresee my navy blue crinkled skirt being incorporated into many outfits in 2012.

Happy New Year! Here’s to another year of fashionable outfits!