A Kick-Start To The Perfect Wardrobe

Creating and building a solid, versatile wardrobe can be difficult, especially with new trends coming out every season.To assist you in your shopping endeavors, Top Buttons has created a Closet Staples List to help get you started on what to include in your wardrobe.  Undershirt/Camisole

Undershirts and camisole's are a essential to every girl's wardrobe. They create a comfortable look and feel to your outfit. Wearing a properly fitted undershirt can take your outfit from an 8 to a 10. However, the quality of undershirts and camisole's do matter. Make sure your undershirt fits you properly-not too tight, but not too loose.

Neutral Cardigan

Cardigans can make a casual outfit classy and even professional. Plus, with winter right around the corner, they can keep you comfortable and warm. Having a neutral cardigan is extremely helpful because you can wear it with practically anything. Forever 21 currently has a great selection of trendy cardigans for an affordable price.

Ballet Flats

Ballet Flats are both stylish and practical. The variety of styles and colors that the fashion world provides can complete any type of outfit, whether it is casual, professional, a girls night out, or for school.

Fun, Patterned Pants

Patterned pants seem to be the newest and fastest growing trend. Owning a pair of these fun pants are a great way to spice up your wardrobe. They can work with just about any type of shirt, whether its tucked in, fitted, or flowing.

Black Tights

Black tights are the perfect item to wear underneath a skirt, dress, or even shorts. They are comfortable to wear, and can enhance your look immensely.

Denim Jacket

A denim jacket is a universal piece of clothing that every woman should own. They are an essential lightweight cover up that keeps you both warm and stylish at the same time.

Colorful Scarf

This is the perfect accessory to add to an outfit. Having a variety of colorful scarves in your closet is an absolute must-have.  A scarf is one of the best ways to personalize your attire and can be wrapped in multiple ways to instantly transform an outfit.

Everyday Versatile Dress

A simple, cute dress is important to have in your wardrobe because it can be casual, professional, or just fun. They create this classy, but trendy look that other pieces of clothing can't do.

Sandals

Even though winter is here, having a pair of cute sandals is a must have. Sandals are comfortable, long-lasting, and come in a variety of styles and colors that are always a great addition to your wardrobe.

Top Buttons tee

Of course, completing your closet staples wardrobe with a Top Buttons tee is definitely necessary. And you can purchase these fabulous tees today!

This is just a simple list to start off your closet. They are all affordable options that will kick-start your awesome new wardrobe.

Five Fall Fashion Finds $5 And Under

CottonOn has quickly become one of our favorite stores, because it offers current trends, a lot of versatility, AND it is super affordable. One of our favorite features on their website is the "Nothing Over $5" section.

We realize that their online store is constantly changing, so the images included in this article may no longer be available to purchase on their website, however we wanted you to see HOW CUTE and inexpensive their clothing options are.

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Here are 5 CURRENT fall fashion finds for $5 & under:

1. The "Coin Ring" -- For just $2, this ring could be YOURS! Its mix of gold and silver tones make this a multifaceted accessory.

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2. The "Mila Print Leggings" -- $5 is a SMALL PRICE to pay for such a BIG STATEMENT that these leggings make. Pair them with a long black shirt or dress.

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3. The "Crissy Cross Crop" - Stripes are a closet staple, so $5 is an amazing price to pay for something so essential to your wardrobe! Plus,  the cut of this shirt is super flattering. Because this is a crop though, be sure to wear an undershirt or high-waisted pants to cover the midriff!

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4. The "Destiny Strappy Woven Dress" - This dress has such a feminine pattern to it! It's the epitome of revealing less while also spending less at just $5.

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5. The "Divided Long Sleeve Top" - This is one of those shirts that would be perfect to pair with those patterned leggings that made it on this list. Another $5 steal with a studded-embellished pocket.

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There you have it ladies -- a concise list that will enhance and redefine your wardrobe on a budget! We hope you like these fashion picks! Comment below to let us know if this article inspired any purchases.

Easter Outfit Ideas for Any Budget

[blockquote]We all know that Spring is the time of the year to dress up in bright colors and floral prints, and what better day to do it than on Easter? [/blockquote] Easter is a holiday of celebration of Jesus' life and resurrection and one way we can express ourselves and rejoice is through the way that we dress. Aside from the obvious approach of having our wardrobe reflect our beliefs by dressing in modest attire, we can also intentionally dress in brights to celebrate the spirit behind Easter.

Top Buttons has compiled three Easter outfit ideas that fall in various price ranges and meet the aforementioned description of Spring fashion. We hope this inspires your outfit choice.

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All three of these looks are very in touch with the current fashion trends. The central focus of each outfit is of course the dress, while all the accessories shown are just ideas on how you can style it to fit your personality.

1. Look Number 1 - This whole outfit costs around $63, but chances are that you have a black handbag, a nude shoe, or a floral necklace to accompany the dress. If you don't, then these neutral items are worth investing in because of their versatility. The floral chiffon dress itself is only a $17 investment and can be accessorized with items you already have. To purchase these items: Dress | Necklace | Shoes | HandBag
2. Look Number 2 - This outfit is a little bit more expensive ringing in at $84, but it's still very classy. It features a floral knee-length body-con dress accompanied gold-toned accessories. The layered bracelets, the ankle-strap on the heels, and the glittered clutch are all eye-popping accents. To purchase these items: Dress | Bracelets | Shoes | HandBag
3. Look Number 3 - Outfit number three is centered around the sea-green A-line dress. The rose colored earrings accent the look nicely, especially with the coral purse and shoes. It adds a nice contrast. This outfit is on the higher-end of the price range, but similar pieces can be purchased elsewhere. To purchase these items: Dress | Earrings | Shoes | HandBag

For more outfit ideas, check out one of our previous posts called Thrifty Thursday: Three Church Outfits on a Budget.

Be encouraged this Easter season to spend quality time with your family and loved ones. Jesus died and rose again so live your life to the fullest!

The 2014 Oscars Best Dressed

The night of the 2014 Oscars this past Sunday night had celebrities walking down the red carpet in style as paparazzi took thousands of photos. With a rainy start to the eventing, celebrities arrived with umbrellas before walking the red carpet. The 86th Annual Awards ceremony was viewed by millions and we were anxious to see what the celebrities chose to wear for this important event. Celebrities dressed in top notch attire to potentially receive an award. We picked out gorgeous dresses we thought stood out at the awards ceremony. Cate Blanchett won the Best Actress Award with her role in Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine while wearing an elaborate Armani Prive gown. The dress was worn perfectly by Cate with her luminous skin tone and the light gold color of the dress.

Jennifer Lawrence defines best-dressed at the awards in this beautifully fitting strapless red dress made by Dior Haute Couture. After tripping just moments after exiting her limo, she quickly gets back on her feet looking adorable as usual. She exudes confidence and beauty in her choice of the floor length gown even after falling on the ground.

Another dress that we could not help but love was worn by Penelope Cruz. This faint pink Giambattista Valli gown flowed with her as she walked the red carpet with a beautiful choice of diamond accessories. We can safely say that these ladies looked amazing for this event.

Trendy Tuesday: LOVING Love 21

Normally we use this post every week to talk about a trend or style coming up for spring and summer, but today we're going to talk about a line of clothing that is beautiful and affordable- Love 21. This line comes from Forever 21, and is formally called "Love 21 Contemporary" and on top of just being the contemporary line, it's also better understood by the fashionistas who love F21 as the slightly "bigger" line. By this we mean, Love 21 clothing is a half-size larger than the Forever 21 equivalent. But whilst perusing the website, the things we noticed were that Love 21 clothing is just a touch more modest. Of course, like it's parent line it sells crop tops and bodycon dresses, but other items that it sells - dresses, for example - are longer and looser fitting. So today we'd like to spotlight some adorable pieces you can find at Forever 21 - just look for the Love 21 label!

DROP-WAIST DRESSES

We're loving this upcoming spring/summer trend that is shying away from the form-fitting, uber short and constricting dresses of the past and looking forward to looser dresses that focus on the cool shape and style of the dress, and often the print and texture of the fabric, rather than focusing on showing off body parts!

This floral drop-waist dress is fun, chic, past fingertip length (yay!), and only $24.80

This lace drop-waist dress combines loads of spring and summer trends all in one dress! Chic black & white, lace (always in style), and an affordable price - $29.80

LONGER LENGTHS

Sick of mini-skirts? Unlike a lot of teen oriented retailers, the Love 21 line carries skirts that aren't super short - but also aren't maxis!

This cute knee-length skirt keeps it classy with a fun print, and is priced at just $24.80

This button-down skirt is perfect for spring and summer, but makes a great transition piece as well! $27.80

KOOL KIMONOS

Another trend we're loving at Love 21? Sheer, breathable kimonos. Throw one over just about any outfit and you've just added come culture, class, and comfort to your outfit.

This fun and easy kimono combines a few things we love - art deco style and chevron stripes. This beauty can be found for $39.80

This sheer kimono has a fun print - and we love the way it's paired with faux leather pants and a simple tee! $19.80

Loving these trends? Try some of these as well: Contrast-Collared Button Downs, Stark Black & White, Holographic Accessories, Bomber Jackets, Fun Sweatshirts, and Smile-Worthy Shoes

A Western Winter Look on a Budget

Meet Alexis -- Top Button's Fashion Cents coordinator. She specializes in making fashion affordable for any budget and she's also known for bringing the most unconventional colors and patterns alive throughout any season.

Her floral denim jacket was purchased last winter at American Eagle with a gift card that she received for Christmas. Alexis only feels comfortable to splurge on one item when she gets to spend her gift cards, but even this jacket was on sale for $25.

Today she wears a cream lace Papaya dress that she purchased for only $6 at Goodwill. The inspiration of this whole outfit was centered around this dress.

The pink-ish tan tights were just $2 brand new from Goodwill, but were originally from Target.

Last, but certainly not least, are her genuine cowgirl boots purchased for just $3 at Salvation Army during their 50% off sale. Every season, Alexis  creates a "fashion must-have wish list" and a pair of cowgirl boots made the cut. When she spotted these shoes and they were the perfect fit, she felt like she was caught in the middle of a western Cinderella story.

The total cost of this outfit was just $36! 

(However, if you keep in mind that the jacket was purchased with a gift card, this outfit only cost Alexis $11 total!)

For more fashion features of great deals, celebrity looks for less, and thrift shop hauls, comment below with what you'd like to see Alexis post next.

Styling 101: Weekend Picks

The Summer of long days by the poolside and being school free are coming to an end. Although we are trading our swimwear & fashion forward days for uniforms [some of us business attire] we MUST not give up on our weekends. In other words ladies, we cannot forget that we still have the weekends to dress in remembrance of our carefree days.

So without further ado, we now deem every weekend a reTREAT! Here are two of our favorite -completely different- picks to get your weekend started!

First up is the infamous nautical themed look. We chose to play with the contrasting shades of blue, the lighter hue to brighten the look, and the darker blue to be the root color of the outfit. Add simple studs and fabulous sunnies to complete the head-to-toe style.

Blouse | Skirt | Tote | Flats | Sunnies | Studs 

 For the second look, we are taking it to the streets (or the mall, dinner, really wherever you like). The tank dress is casual, but the pop of yellow in the sandals and the matching crossbody adds pizzazz! Did we forget to mention this eye-catching China Glaze polish in Caribbean Temptation?!

Tank dress | Sandals | Crossbody | Polish 

Have a great weekend. Be sure to TREAT yourself!

-Jenna O.

What To Wear On Easter Sunday

Haven't found an outfit for Easter yet? No need to worry! We have got you covered. We have taken the time to scout out outfit inspiration to help get you on track. Whether you want to wear a dress or pants, we have some great options for you. If you have your heart set on wearing a dress, the six dresses pictured above are styles that are not only adorable but, right on trend. Pastels, lace, and florals are all perfect for Easter. Not only that, but they are perfect for Spring. They are dresses that can still be worn after next weekend. No wasted money here!

If dresses are just not your thing, floral pants are a great option. Pair them with a peplum top and a blazer and you are straight off the runway!

We hope you are charged with inspiration and ready to put an outfit together that fits your personality and unique style! Whether you find styles like this in your own closet, your friend's closet or the store down the road we are confident you will hit a home run with your Easter Sunday look!

Have a happy stylish Easter!

Rebekah

Links to dresses above, left to right.

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Links to pants outfit:

top| blazer| pants| shoes| purse| earrings| bracelets

Erin's Closet Remix

Meet Erin, a DIY enthusiast from Kansas City, Missouri. Erin wanted a new look without breaking the bank. I was happy to jump in and help put together an outfit made up of her own wardrobe along with a few new items.

While chatting with Erin about what kind of a look she wanted, she said that she loved her summer dresses and would love to find a way to wear them in the cooler months. With this in mind, I went through her closet and pulled a dress, leather jacket, tights and some fun wedges.

Her outfit needed some polish so we hit up our local H&M in search of some accessories where we found a statement necklace and a fun, unexpected purse. We completed the look with a couple trendy bracelets and a gold watch.

For Erin’s hair, we gave her some loose curls. For her make-up I kept it light and playful. I did a cat eye, pink cheeks, and a nude lip.

Erin looks great in her new look! She had all the right clothing, it was just a matter of pairing them correctly and adding the right accessories. Erin is excited to get her summer dresses out of storage and back on the hangers.

*Below are links to similar items worn above.

Dress  |  Jacket  | Tights  |  Shoes  | Purse

Article by: Rebekah Miura  Photography by: Reagan Miura