I 100% full heartedly believe that your closet is what you make of it. Fashion is one thing, but personal style is another – something that’s completely up to you and your creativity. One of my favorite things has been mixing and matching items and bringing the unexpected into what I wear daily. Sometimes it works, and hey – sometimes it doesn’t. But pairing unexpected items together is a great way to bring new life to a wardrobe and branch out a little in the creative department. Here’s a few ideas for how I’ve brought unexpected items together in the past!
1. Stripes and plaid – my husband’s eyes nearly crossed when I walked out the door wearing this. But I’m still convinced it works. My reasoning lies in the gray socks paired with the gray sweater. Just go with it. 
2. A vintage grandma button up that you otherwise wouldn’t be caught dead in … can actually be made to look kind of chic when paired with all black!
3. Duck boots. One of my favorite shoes in the whole world. They’re a surprisingly versatile staple for the winter months! Get yours at a local Goodwill near you!
4. Pearls and jeans. Two classics in their own right. Possibly EVEN better paired together?
5. Color block your heart out. This look is not for everyone – but the technique is definitely an unexpected way to bring a real punch to your look.
6. Wear ridiculously bright colored tights. It might help to pair it with neutrals. Or you could use it with one of your color-blocked looks!
7. Find your husband’s old abandoned sweater in the back of his closet, belt it and call yourself cozy.
8. Embrace your inner 90’s and make that “ugly holiday sweater” work for you. If you can do that my friend – you are master Jedi of your own closet.
So anybody got any wild ideas of how to bring something unexpected in your own day-to-day wear? Spill!!
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P.S. Baby is here! Meet our little Everett Stone 🙂
Jessica Anderson says
I love the brown boots!!! Where did you get them???
Jessica Anderson says
ohh and that baby is SOOOOO sweet..I know everyone says it, but soak in every day….my boy,age seven, just looked like that yesterday,it seems….
Laura says
Great fashion advice and such a sweet baby! Congratulations!!!
Nicolette says
Ok, these looks are all so CUTE!!! You have inspired me to step out of my comfort zone and to reach deep into the shadowed depths of my closet! Congrats on sweet Everett:)
Mindy says
congratularions!!
Kate C says
Congrats! And thank you for giving me courage to tackle my closet in a new way. I can do it….
Jane T says
Beautiful little baby!!!
Gina A. says
you give us all courage to wear what we want and make it work for us!
Shelley says
Oh baby Everett. {Pinch. Pinch.} He is so so sweet Sydney. COngratulations on becoming on mommy. –And I LOVE this post. So many great ideas. Thanks for being part of our team Sydney. We love ya.
Dantzel says
Great ideas!! I’ll have to try the ‘husband’s sweater’ idea!!
Kristiane says
Really liked this post. Inspired me to look back over all of your old posts. Very fun! Congrats on your beautiful baby!
P.S….. Who takes all the photos of you???
Callie says
I just wanted to say that I think you are STUNNING in every outfit,photo,and style I have ever seen you in.
Casey Johnson says
What a darling baby! YEAH!!!! I hope you and baby are doing really well!!!
Jane says
Absolutely stylish!!!! baby = PRECIOUS! 🙂
Marie says
Adorable baby! And even for a woman my age (63) I still like to dress stylish yet not like a teen. Some of your ideas will even work for me.
Karen says
You are like my daughter, no matter what you wear, you look cute as heck! 🙂 Little baby is adorable! I’ve been following your pregnancy. Congratulations!!
– Karen
Jodie says
I love the jeans & pearls idea!
Annie says
LOVE this post and all the great ideas Sydney always has. Thanks for the guest posts!