Beverly Center “Show Us Your Style” Challenge #BeverlyCenterStyle
I’m super excited to share this outfit with you today! I was asked by the Beverly Center to put together a fall look for their #ShowUsYourStyle fashion event. A group of Los Angeles bloggers were given $250 gift card to shop at the Beverly Center for an outfit to highlight some fall trends. This is the first time I’ve participated in a fashion challenge so it was really exciting – and also hard! It was kind of overwhelming to go into a huge mall and pick out an entire outfit. When I go shopping I usually pick up one or two items that I feel are missing from my closet – I don’t usually go shopping for a full outfit from head to toe!
I picked out this faux leather jacket first. I feel like a good leather jacket it a key piece that everyone needs for fall and I didn’t have one in my closet! So I decided to build my look around the jacket. Leather and even faux leather jackets are a little pricier so a lot of my $250 budget went towards this jacket. But I think it’s worth it!
I also loved these joggers from H&M. Chic sportswear is a major trend for fall. I’ve been seeing joggers everywhere! I thought the texture of this pair added more interest to my monochromatic outfit. I also thought this embellished tee would be the perfect way to add a little more glam to a casual outfit. You’ll be seeing a lot of embellished sweaters this fall as well. I added nude heels, mirrored sunnies and Forever 21 silver ring to complete my look.
My goal was to add basic items (the leather jacket and nude heels) to balance out the trendier items (the joggers and embellished tee) so that my outfit didn’t feel too over-the-top trendy.
We were allowed to use two of our own pieces to add to the look so I took the straps off my Madewell bag to turn it into a clutch and added my silver Stella and Dot bangle to go with the Forever 21 ring.
I found all of these items at the Beverly Center! Here’s the breakdown of my outfit:
Jacket: Guess via Macy’s – $108
Tee: H&M – $17.95
Pants: H&M – $24.95
Shoes: INC International Concepts via Macy’s – $69.50
Sunnies: H&M – $5.95
Ring: Forever 21 – $1.80
Clutch: Madewell (my own)
Bracelet: Stella and Dot (my own)
Total cost plus tax = $248.69!
My goal was to get as much as I could with the $250. Unfortunately, none of these items were on sale when I bought them but I was under a time limit so I couldn’t wait. But during the Labor Day weekend most of these items were on sale so it’s possible to get this whole outfit for even less!
This is a fashion challenge which means my look is being entered into a contest and will be judged by three top LA Bloggers for a chance to win a $1,000 Beverly Center shopping spree. How crazy is that?! And the great news is YOU can also be entered to win a shopping spree by voting on my look (or someone else’s) on The Beverly Center Facebook page! I’d also love for you to come to the event on Thursday, September 18th to hear the results of the challenge and party with me! There will be food, drinks, photo booths and fun! I’d love to see you there!
I don’t think the Facebook voting is up yet but when it is I’d really appreciate your vote. I’ve never participated in something like this and of course it would be amazing to win. Thanks!
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I LOVE this look on you! The casual track pants with that embellished top and leather jacket are amazing. You did such a great job on this challenge!
how fun!! what a great challenge. fab look you created! good luck!! =D
xo,
nancy
Love this! I've been wanting a cool pair of "sweatpants" to wear but I can never find a good one….
You did such a great job with this challenge!
http://www.closet-fashionista.com/
I love this fall look! The grey on grey tones are awesome.
xo, Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
What a cool challenge, you look stunning!
Your style rocks! I don't know how you couldn't win. Good luck, girl! (Also, can I borrow that jacket sometime? ;))
Your look has to be my favorite yet for this challenge. I love a good dressed up sweatpant!
xx Cara
http://www.carascliche.com
I love this combo. Perfection!
xo, Megan Ann
those pants are so cute and comfy!
you look so fabulous, had no idea you lived in LA, I was there all last week 🙂
C's Evolution of Style
Way to get so close to $250 🙂 It's like the Price is Right! I love everything about this look–from the jacket (especially the jacket) to the shoes. The pumps and joggers are perfect together. Those pants are fab! The length and cut are terrific. Glad you got to participate is such a fun event.
What a fun challenge and you did great with your budget for a perfect fall look. I wish I could come cheer you on but with work – there's no way I can make it out there. Good luck!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
You are absolutely rocking these joggers! Love them on you. 🙂
-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com
Oh my gosh – what a fun challenge! I think you executed it perfectly. Your look hits all the fall trends and still looks classic and polished. I will vote for you, and so wish I could join you at the party!
Chic on the Cheap
I'm pumped that track pants are in for fall. Such a comfortable, yet cute look!
Congrats on your callenge and those pants look so comfy!
Xo Miss Erin
See what I have to say at :
http://www.misserinsays.com
these pants, omg! i've been looking for the perfect hybrid of sweat pant and dress pant
mon | http://www.monsemble.ca
Great look! Are those pants hard to take off? Lol… they look really comfortable!
Brooke
onprairiehill.blogspot.com
This is such a fabulous look and for such an amazing price! What a great experience (and challenge!) You picked the perfect fall transitional look!
Anna
alilyloveaffair.com
Love that top! This is such a perfect look for fall, for sure! xo
I totally agree about having a leather jacket, faux or not, is a Fall staple. I got one last year for my birthday that I practically lived in last year. Good luck with the contest!
Cheers,
Alyson
This is hands down my favorite look of yours! And has me wanting some fall weather!
xo Adri
http://www.adrilately.blogspot.com
You look wonderful, that outfit is so great!
So cute! Love this look. The top is fabulous, and I love those pants! I must go to my H&M soon!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
I love this outfit that you put together!! I was looking at those pants in H&M today, and I wish I got them!
xo,
Angela
Yay!!! This is so exciting and love what you out together for fall! Congrats on being part of this challenge. I just voted for you. Good luck!
What an amazing challenge, you look absolutely STUNNING! voting for you!
I'm all for embellished tops plus your black leather is gorgeous. I like your joggers, I've a similar pair that I've been living in! You look great!
I just saw these joggers. They looks so great. Now I may need to run back and but some!
http://Www.theurbanumbrella.com
Gorgeous! Those joggers look amazing on you. I don't think I have ever seen someone make them look so chic!
http://www.amemoryofus.com
i love love these pants on you! they look so ochic!!
xo,
Sandy
http://www.sandyalamode.com/
This is hands down my favorite look of yours! And has me wanting some fall weather!
xo Adri
http://www.adrilately.blogspot.com
So cute! Love this look. The top is fabulous, and I love those pants! I must go to my H&M soon!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
What an amazing challenge, you look absolutely STUNNING! voting for you!
I totally agree about having a leather jacket, faux or not, is a Fall staple. I got one last year for my birthday that I practically lived in last year. Good luck with the contest!
Cheers,
Alyson
I just saw these joggers. They looks so great. Now I may need to run back and but some!
http://Www.theurbanumbrella.com
i love love these pants on you! they look so ochic!!
xo,
Sandy
http://www.sandyalamode.com/
Gorgeous! Those joggers look amazing on you. I don't think I have ever seen someone make them look so chic!
http://www.amemoryofus.com
You look wonderful, that outfit is so great!
I love this outfit that you put together!! I was looking at those pants in H&M today, and I wish I got them!
xo,
Angela
Yay!!! This is so exciting and love what you out together for fall! Congrats on being part of this challenge. I just voted for you. Good luck!
I'm all for embellished tops plus your black leather is gorgeous. I like your joggers, I've a similar pair that I've been living in! You look great!
Love that top! This is such a perfect look for fall, for sure! xo
Great look! Are those pants hard to take off? Lol… they look really comfortable!
Brooke
onprairiehill.blogspot.com
This is such a fabulous look and for such an amazing price! What a great experience (and challenge!) You picked the perfect fall transitional look!
Anna
alilyloveaffair.com
these pants, omg! i've been looking for the perfect hybrid of sweat pant and dress pant
mon | http://www.monsemble.ca
I'm pumped that track pants are in for fall. Such a comfortable, yet cute look!
Congrats on your callenge and those pants look so comfy!
Xo Miss Erin
See what I have to say at :
http://www.misserinsays.com
Oh my gosh – what a fun challenge! I think you executed it perfectly. Your look hits all the fall trends and still looks classic and polished. I will vote for you, and so wish I could join you at the party!
Chic on the Cheap
You are absolutely rocking these joggers! Love them on you. 🙂
-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com
Your look has to be my favorite yet for this challenge. I love a good dressed up sweatpant!
xx Cara
http://www.carascliche.com
I love this combo. Perfection!
xo, Megan Ann
you look so fabulous, had no idea you lived in LA, I was there all last week 🙂
C's Evolution of Style
those pants are so cute and comfy!
I love this fall look! The grey on grey tones are awesome.
xo, Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
Your style rocks! I don't know how you couldn't win. Good luck, girl! (Also, can I borrow that jacket sometime? ;))
What a cool challenge, you look stunning!
how fun!! what a great challenge. fab look you created! good luck!! =D
xo,
nancy
Love this! I've been wanting a cool pair of "sweatpants" to wear but I can never find a good one….
You did such a great job with this challenge!
http://www.closet-fashionista.com/
Way to get so close to $250 🙂 It's like the Price is Right! I love everything about this look–from the jacket (especially the jacket) to the shoes. The pumps and joggers are perfect together. Those pants are fab! The length and cut are terrific. Glad you got to participate is such a fun event.
What a fun challenge and you did great with your budget for a perfect fall look. I wish I could come cheer you on but with work – there's no way I can make it out there. Good luck!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
I LOVE this look on you! The casual track pants with that embellished top and leather jacket are amazing. You did such a great job on this challenge!