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Mixing Textures: Leather, Velvet & Lace

When you find the perfect velvet + lace slip dress on sale at Zara, and find these kickass boots on sale too – well, that’s a great day.  I hit the end of winter Zara sale pretttttty hard a few weeks ago and am stoked about my finds! Lately, as Cath and I have been trying to keep things interesting here on TCP, I’ve been really into stepping out of the box and trying new looks that I may not feel 100% comfortable with.  This mixed textures look was one definitely of them!

When I was building an outfit from the slip dress, I was playing it safe with a cardigan when Cath said “why don’t you try the leather jacket with it?” and voila! She was right (per usual) and the look was instantly turned from blah to badass, IMHO. During these transitional is-it-spring-yet days, it’s important to come up with layered looks so you can be ready to take on whatever the day might bring! It was 78 here yesterday, and it’s 60 today – so seriously, we need to be prepared! This is not a drill, folks.

If you’re looking to create some fun mixed textured looks, I’ve rounded up some fun slip dress + outerwear pieces for you to mix and match as you please! Urban Outfitters + ASOS have great selection right now at seriously affordable prices!

SLIP DRESSES


OUTERWEAR


aaaaand, combat boots for good measure 


photos: Bekah Imagery

16 Comments on Mixing Textures: Leather, Velvet & Lace

  1. Julie Thomas
    February 23, 2018 at 10:11 pm (7 years ago)

    LOVE this look on you!!!

    Reply
  2. Avanj
    February 26, 2018 at 2:30 pm (7 years ago)

    Such a cute look!!

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  3. Anna English
    February 26, 2018 at 2:38 pm (7 years ago)

    These textures blend together really well!

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  4. lydia
    February 26, 2018 at 3:24 pm (7 years ago)

    Okay, so so obsessed with this whole look! You are killing it girl. We have been loving Zara and stepping outside of our comfort zone with our clothes. It’s honestly been so much fun. Thanks for sharing this fab outfit.

    xo, Lydia

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    • mm
      thecrystalpress@gmail.com
      February 26, 2018 at 5:51 pm (7 years ago)

      Thanks soooo much Lydia!!! It’s so much more fun to be creative!!

      Reply
  5. Madeline
    February 26, 2018 at 8:26 pm (7 years ago)

    Such a great look! The boots are amazing!

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  6. Jenn Loyd Life + Style
    February 27, 2018 at 4:22 am (7 years ago)

    Those boots are so cool!!! I love the green of the velvet dress!

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  7. Stephani
    February 27, 2018 at 4:31 am (7 years ago)

    Such an edgy chic look! I love it! Mixing textures are my jam love putting together different ones give the look some complexity!

    Xo, Steph

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  8. Kileen
    February 27, 2018 at 7:12 am (7 years ago)

    I am totally loving this look!! I would have to agree, the velvet and leather are a perfect combo!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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    • mm
      thecrystalpress@gmail.com
      March 7, 2018 at 6:39 pm (7 years ago)

      Right?! loving the combo these days!

      Reply
  9. Laura Leigh
    February 27, 2018 at 12:52 pm (7 years ago)

    These photos are so much fun! And you are totally rocking this look.

    xo Laura Leigh
    http://www.louellareese.com

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    • mm
      thecrystalpress@gmail.com
      March 7, 2018 at 6:39 pm (7 years ago)

      Thanks Laura Leigh!! Trying to get better about stepping out of the fashion box every once and a while!

      Reply
  10. Jasmine Vargas
    February 27, 2018 at 2:16 pm (7 years ago)

    Girl you rockin’ this outfit. Love how chic it is.

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    • mm
      thecrystalpress@gmail.com
      March 7, 2018 at 6:38 pm (7 years ago)

      Thanks Jasmine! It was a favorite for sure.

      Reply
    • mm
      thecrystalpress@gmail.com
      March 7, 2018 at 6:38 pm (7 years ago)

      Thanks so much girl! Who knew I liked green until now?!

      Reply

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