We've done it! We've made it through the week to arrive at another glorious Friday! This week, I'm centering looks around one shoe. It's got as many nicknames as ways to wear the shoe. The one, the only, Converse All-Stars aka Chucks aka Chuck Taylor's and the names go on and on. The story of the shoe is an interesting one too. So, Charles Taylor (aka Chuck Taylor) was famous basketball player who loved the shoe so much that he ended up joining Converse sales team. His efforts selling the shoe were so successful it became the most worn shoe in basketball. To thank him, in 1932 Converse added his name to the shoe and thus the "‘Chuck Taylor All Star’ was born" (source). For this week's Flat Lay Friday, I'm specifically centering looks around my white low top Chucks and a few ways to style them. They're very versatile, I'll likely do more than just this blog on pairing Chucks with outfits. For this look, I paired a blush tulle skirt (similar), black shirt and black moto jacket (similar here and here) and Chucks (exact shoe here). I love the juxtaposition of the "tough motorcycle chick" feel from the jacket with the "elegant, classic ballerina" feel from the tulle skirt (ballerina's are bad-ass BTW). Together they create a feminine, casually cool look with a hit of rocker. Plus, it's simple enough to throw it on and be out the door. The chucks really finish the look and tie it all together. While you could probably wear fun black booties with a motorcycle feel to dress it up, I just love how the Chucks work with it. I also like the white shoe to bring together the dark jacket and light skirt. For this look, I wanted to dress down this black and white blazer (similar style here and here). One of the purposes of me blogging is to use the items that I have in new ways. I've got a lot of blazers that I never wear. I played around with a few looks and settled on this one. I paired the blazer with a simple black and white stripe shirt for subtle pattern mixing (similar here). Up close the jacket has a chevron pattern (shown above). I wanted a pop of color to help relax the look, so I added a simple pink scarf (similar here). Then, adding distressed jeans (here) and Chucks to make the look even more relaxed and casual. This look could easily be changed by swapping out the scarf and blazer with some colorful options. I definitely see a lot of looks styled with blazers and Chucks in my future. For this look, I took a simple black long sleeve swing dress (similar here) and added a yellow, gray and white plaid scarf (similar style here) for a pop of color. Finish it off with my Chucks and a felt hat (similar here). I love swing dresses because they can be dressed up or down. They're also extremely comfortable. Overall, this casual look is easy, comfortable and fun. For colder days, you can add tights. Switch out the scarf for a solid colored scarf and add patterned tights. Or keep the scarf, and pattern mix with fun tights. The simplicity of the shoe and dress make it so easy to swap out a piece or two and totally change the entire look. Next up, I took my camouflage button down (similar here and here), white jeans (similar) and Chucks. I added a magenta and gold necklace (here) and a tortoise monogram necklace (here) to add some femininity to the look. I love how the pink necklace pops on the camo. Another very easy outfit to quickly put on and get out the door. Last but not least, I styled my chucks with skinny jeans (similar), a gray bow top (here) and a knit hat (similar style here). I felt like this outfit needed some color (sense a trend yet?) so I added a purple nail for a pop of color. The bow top is such an attention grabbing piece that I like pairing it with simple Chucks. It's pretty cold today, so I finished it all off with a puffy gray hat (which is sooo warm & soft).
This gray bow top is one of my all time favorites right now. It is absolutely adorable and a little bit over the top but still elegant (in my opinion). But I over do everything, so it is perfect and it matches my Tiffany & Co. bow earrings - shout out to the best hubby for getting them for me a few years back. There you have it! Chucks 5 ways. I love how each look has a different feel to it. From edgy to preppy, Chucks can do it all. Plus, they're comfortable! Can't beat that. I'd love to see how you style your Chucks! Shoot me an email at [email protected] or comment below with your favorite ways to style your Chucks. XOXO, Chelsea
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