Revamping Your Wardrobe: Tips for Adding Personality to Your Fashion Choices

I’ve always had a love for fashion, but I recently found myself in a bit of a rut. I was sticking to neutrals and playing it safe with my outfits. I realized that, as a style blogger, I was choosing clothes that were “easy” for others to recreate, instead of wearing what I really wanted to wear. I’ll always love neutrals, and they are SO NECESSARY for building a versatile wardrobe, but I needed to add some more fun to my wardrobe.

This year, I decided to make a change. I wanted to get my fun and personality back into my fashion choices. I started experimenting with different colors, textures, and accessories, and I’ve been loving the results.

One of my favorite ways to add some personality to my outfits is by playing with different colors. I used to shy away from bold hues, but now I’m all about a pop of color. Whether it’s a bright orange scarf or a fun-colored pair of pants (or pink hair!) I love how a bold color can instantly elevate an outfit.

Textures are another way I’ve been spicing up my wardrobe. I used to stick to plain cotton and denim, but now I’m all about mixing things up. I love the look of a chunky knit sweater with a pair of shorts, or a silky blouse paired with distressed jeans. I also love linen and wear it often in the warmer months.

Accessories have also been a game-changer for me. I used to think that accessories were just an afterthought, but now I realize that they can make or break an outfit. I’ve been having fun experimenting with different scarves, bags, and jewelry (but I’ll always love my dainty gold jewelry the most!)

Boots and vests are two of my new favorite accessories this season. I love how a pair of boots (ankle boots, tall boots, or cowboy boots) can make such a difference in an outfit depending on how you wear them, or how a vest can make a simple outfit look more interesting. I love wearing a knit vest over a dress or a plain tee or tank, and I recently ordered a cotton vest from Etsy that I’m excited to wear and style!

While it’s great to experiment with different colors, textures, and accessories, it’s also important to prioritize comfort. After all, if you’re not comfortable in your clothes, you won’t be able to fully enjoy your day. But just because you’re focusing on comfort doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style and personality. There are plenty of comfortable and stylish options out there, so it’s great to try things and find what works for you.

It’s so necessary to remember to have fun with your clothes. Fashion should be a form of self-expression, and it’s a great way to show off your personality. While neutrals will always be in style, it’s important to remember that fashion is personal and should reflect who you are. So don’t be afraid to experiment with different colors, textures, and accessories to find your own unique style!

Also, this doesn’t mean I won’t continue to create outfits that are easy to recreate— I really love doing that for myself and for you! But I will be adding some extra “personality” to some of my outfits here and there for my own happiness 🙂

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Lovely Jewelry to Give this Christmas (and a discount code!)

If you’ve been around for awhile, you know that GLDN is my favorite jewelry brand. I’ve owned multiple pieces from them for years & found them long before I began collaborating with them (I think through Pinterest!).

My husband has gifted me bracelets & necklaces from them for Christmas and Birthdays and I just love their dainty pieces. I wear a piece from them almost daily & I am so excited to collaborate with them again to show you some great pieces you can gift to someone special for the holidays!

Personally, I tend to stick to necklaces & earrings, but they carry rings & bracelets as well!

I love that most, if not all, of their pieces come in 14k gold fill, sterling silver, or solid gold. You can choose which look & price point works best for you. Another great feature they offer is that a lot of their pieces have an option to be customized (initials, dates, flowers, images, hammed or smooth, etc.) which makes them perfect for gift giving!

I’m sharing 4 pieces today— see the reel HERE!

I do have a discount code– use MARISSAWEARSANOUTFIT to get $10 off your order until the end of 2021.

There are two pieces in this picture, but I am going to focus on the earrings. They are the 14k gold filled hammered Sonia Cuff Hoops. They are a lovely & classic pair of hoops. I tend to love the hammered look for some texture, but you can get a smooth finish as well. They also come in sterling silver & a solid gold.

This necklace is the Lor Necklace in 14k gold fill. I got it personalized with an evergreen tree & a hammered texture. I love it for this time of year & throughout winter! Just a cute little festive piece!

This is just another view of the Sonia Cuff Hoops! So pretty & dainty.

This is the Friendship Beads Necklace in 14k gold fill. You can personalize the number of beads & chose 3 to represent my two boys & my husband.

This is the Tiny Gemstone Necklace in 14k gold fill, the color beads are Andalusite. This gemstone necklace comes in SO many beautiful gemstones & colors. I just really liked the color of this one & that’s why I chose it. 🙂

Again, until the end of the year you can use discount code MARISSAWEARSANOUTFIT for $10 off your order!

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What You Should Know Before Investing in a Pair of Blundstone Boots

Tips for buying Blundstone boots: (links to all boots mentioned are at the bottom of the post)

  1. Read a TON of reviews
    I read reviews on Blundstone’s site, on Amazon, on Backcountry, on Zappos. I wanted to get a feel for sizing & if people really felt these boots were worth it. The general consensus is they are. I also scoured instagram, Pinterest, & liketoknow.it for photos of people wearing them to see how they looked on different body types, sizes & with different outfits.
  2. Consider sizing up a half size for comfort
    If you choose to get a different boot instead of the 1306 (which have the chisel toe–i.e. a square toe), I have read that going up a 1/2 size gives you a bit more wiggle room as far as width.
  3. Consider which shaft height & ankle opening would look best on you
    I chose a mid-length shaft (& unfortunately they don’t give you this information, I just deducted it based on the look of all the different styles) because I wanted these to work with straight leg jeans, skinny jeans, leggings & dresses. There are different heights & different ankle openings (you can tell some ankle openings are wider than others) & I wanted a boot with a tighter ankle. I will say, these are tough to get on & off right now, but again, based on reviews they should loosen a bit with time.
  4. Decide on a color & material
    For me, the rustic brown nubuck leather was a no-brainer because my wardrobe consists of mostly brown, but also because this rustic brown looks great with black. There is another style (the 1351’s, linked below) that has the rustic brown color & the stretchy part is black, which I considered, but I decided this color was best for me.
    There seems to be a black version of almost every style of boot as well. They also have a bunch of styles that come in suede, nubuck, canvas, & I think they even have a vegan leather option now.

Hopefully those tips are helpful in your search for your perfect Blundstone boots!


Long story short, a few years ago I was looking at a pair of boots from Target & I was so close to clicking “buy” on them when I stopped and thought to myself– “with where I live (very wet, slushy, snowy in the winter) I’ll need to buy another pair of these in a few years!”.

This is when I decided to look for an alternative & longer lasting option. Enter–Blundstone boots!

My sister has been talking about buying a pair for a long time so I started researching them and asked my followers about them (everyone who had a pair had raving reviews for them!).

I did extensive searching & reading ALL the reviews of the different styles (and there are quite a few styles!) & I settled on the 1306 pair.

It’s considered a “dress boot” so the tread isn’t as thick as the other styles, but I wanted this pair because of the height of the shaft, the fact that it has a chisel toe, and the color. It’s very similar to their other popular styles (the 550 and 1351,) but I liked the coloring, toe, & style of these just a tad more than the other options. The pair I bought isn’t thermal (like this boot), but with thick socks on, I find them warm & very comfortable for winter.


SIZING: I kept my regular size because the website said these run a bit longer than other styles & the chisel toe gave me more wiggle room. I’m glad I did because they’re very comfy (even with thick socks on!) and feel great on.

Final conclusion: these boots were definitely an investment–I have never spent this much on a pair of shoes before. But, they are made of quality leather & will last a good, long time if they’re taken care of! I am hoping I’ll love them for a long time & that I will get a lifetime of use out of them!
I have treated mine with mink oil to condition the leather & I use a leather brush when they get dirty. The mink oil definitely darkened them but I don’t mind because I am taking good care of them.

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GLDN Jewelry

I mentioned in this post that GLDN jewelry is one of my favorite places to buy affordable jewelry & much to my surprise & delight, GLDN reached out to send me a few pieces of jewelry & a discount code for my followers. You can use MARISSAWEARSANOUTFIT5 at checkout to get $5 off your order!

I styled my pieces simply with a white baby-doll dress & mules. I love gold jewelry to dress up an otherwise simple outfit. Check out the photos & captions below for details on each piece I chose!

In this photo I am wearing the Blank Marama Necklace. I chose the gold filled & a hammered finish. A little bit further down you’ll be able to see a closer photo of the necklace.

I paired my necklace with the Kali Threader earrings in the gold color. They are super simple but add interest to any outfit!

You can see the Blank Marama Necklace up close in this photo–I love the hammered finish to give your look some texture! You can also spy the Kali Threader earrings in this photo.

The other necklace I chose was from GLDN’s new line, the Flora Collection. This is the Small Flower Link necklace & I had it personalized with a Snowdrop flower to symbolize my birth month. It is SO dainty & the perfect piece! It would make a great gift for your mom/sister/friend/aunt, etc.!

Thanks for reading & I know if you choose to order from GLDN you will LOVE their beautiful jewelry!🤍🤍

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