The Fashionista Next Door: Double Denim, Chunky Heels & Socks

Monday night, the fiance and I headed over to the neighbors house for a little Monday Night Football! It was a last minute affair, so I tried to put together something casual, cute, and fun...but most importantly quick! I saw this as an opportunity to try a trend that I love, but had not tried myself (at least since the 90's) -- Denim on denim, and while we're going down matchy matchy street, I decided to do a little polka dot on polka dot, too.

I realize that I've got a LOT of trends going on here, but it was fun and playful and that is the look I was going for...

Trend #1: Denim on Denim
I think this is one that is pretty debated in the fashion world. I'm sure some of you are thinking there is NO WAY you'd ever be caught wearing what is essentially a denim suit! What is this 1993? Well, I love denim primary because it is comfortable... never too dressy... and easy! So needless to say, I was willing to give it a try and I actually didn't mind it. I think the key to pulling this trend off and dodging the denim suit bullet is to play with different shades and textures. Here, I've paired a heavy jean in a darker wash, with a very light weight (almost chambray) denim shirt in a medium wash.. If I had a light wash chambray shirt, I would have been even happier, but the point is it is clear that the two denim pieces are NOT intended to match or be a set. They are complementary, but not a suit.

Trend #2 Chunky Heels
This trend also conjures up memories of the 90's. Hello Alicia Silverstone in Clueless! Unlike denim on denim, the chunky heel trend has been embraced by most. Whether it be on a cute Mary Jane like these lovelies inspired by Miu Miu, a gorgeous lady like "Beauty Pump" a la Louis Vuitton....

Retails $2,580 on LV's website

...or perhaps you'd prefer a chunky heeled boot a la Alexander Wang's "Black Tasha Bandage Heel" boots... (LUST!!!)

Retails for $824 on Oak.com

I don't know about you, but I'll take one of each, please!! Lol! Not that I'd want to trade in my stilettos but there are a ton of SUPER CUTE chunky heels out there this season, too! If you're skeptical about chunky heels, I'd say to just get out there and try a few on next time you're shoe shopping. I think you'll be surprised at how cute they are once you get them on. Fabrice saw me putting them on and his thought was "those shoes are just so big" but I think he ended up liking them once they were on my feet, and let me tell you, every lady in the MNF party agreed! I was getting compliments on the shoes as soon as I walked in the door...

Trend #3 Socks + Heels
This was another trend that I really loved, but was initially scared to try and you know what the most intimidating part was...figuring out what kind of socks to wear! Lol! Finally, I just said forget it, and I tried it with my Sam Edelman lace-ups, pairing them with a pair of regular blue trouser socks. You guys may remember the look here. Ever since then, I've been fearlessly rocking the socks + heels look with everything from dresses & skirts to cuffed trousers & shorts. I've stopped putting too much thought into it. This time, I threw on a basic pair of black ankle socks (the kind that come in a 6 pack from Target...yeah, those!) and viola! Ready to go!

I was browsing Fashionably Black (one of my fave blogs, btw) and one of the Stylista's they featured mentioned that this was a trend she just COULD NOT pull off. Well, as with any trend, you have to stay true to yourself, but overall I think this is a trend that anyone can have fun with. As I browse magazines and blogs, I think the socks + heels looks that seem the easiest to pull off are monochromatic pairings of socks and heels.

So, now that I am looking at these pictures, I am realizing that the socks + cropped jeans + tunic is making me look a little short since they cut my foot off at the ankle! LOL. Oh well....I am only 5'4" after all...I should know better than to put together combos like this...not so flattering, but eh...still cute, in my opinion!

Have you tried rocking denim on denim?

Are you into chunky heels?

Would you rock socks + heels?

Thanks for stopping by!!!