Trend alert: Are you knotting your tops?

I keep seeing street style bloggers showcasing people knotting their tops and was wondering if everyone else is doing it...I'm LOVING this styling technique and have done it a few times...I say it's a year round styling not just summer as you can see below. I prefer using button downs, but, you can also use a classic T to give more shape to the look.

From Gap Mag

via Man Repeller's instagram

EverybodyisUgly.com

What I Wore

You can buy tops that have a knot already established.  Styles to try here, here, here and here.

Cupcakes & Cashmere

Moi testing out the trend.  I also love it with high waisted jeans, short, skirts, etc.

L.L. Bean Signature Contest I've entered for blogger, What I wore

I've honestly only thought of L.L. Bean for their totes and maybe a classic khaki, but that's about it.  So, I was surprised when I checked out the brand for a contest that blogger from What I Wore was hosting and I'm pleasantly surprised.

L.L. Bean Signature Surprise by Fashionalities featuring tote handbags

Boots
$179 - llbean.com

Tote handbag
$225 - llbean.com

Sunglasses
llbean.com

Be Inspired! Blogger goes above and beyond: What I Wore, plus book giveaway

Jessica Quirk of What I Wore has taken off from her personal style blog to working with brands like the LOFT and TIMEX sharing how she incorporates the brands items into her look to now writing her first book!  And shes done all of this by sharing what she wears on her personal blog and showing how easy it is to use clothes from everywhere (thrift stores to designer). 

I'm entering to win this book through the bloggers site here.  I will hopefully win the book (which I would buy anyway:) and possibly a personal sketch from Jessica Quirk.  You can still enter today.  Contest ends tomorrow!  Good luck!

Don't Miss Out on the LOFT's Friends & Family Event!

They already have great deals on their items, but now it gets even BETTER!:)  Plus, if you are a LUCKY REWARDS member, which I am:)  You get 4% cash back on top of the already great deal!  Don't miss out!  Start shopping now!  Here are a few things I am eyeballing:)  Plus, be inspired by the LOFT blog at LIVE LOVE LOFT...right now they are highlighting guest blogger, WHAT I WORE's take on LOFT clothes.  Also, check out the looks we love on the LOFT page to get more inspirational looks to put together with the items you love at the LOFT!  So many cute ideas!  I LOVE what they did with a basic tote here---be inspired!
There are so many pieces of jewelry...I can't do all of the ones I LOVE...so, check them out now!  It's worth it!

I NEED this Embellished Fabric Bracelet!! $34

Aqua Stone Dangle Bib Necklace $44

Print One-Shoulder Dress (perfection for the baby bump with style!:) $98

Fern Print Maxi Dress $98

Sequin Cardi $59