LookBook: Spring Maxi

Hey Loves,

This past week I was scrolling through pinterest looking at women's fashion, as it's one of the only things I look for while scrolling. Eitherway I saw a post about 50 spring fashion look ideas. Naturally I started scrolling, and came across a look that incorporated a maxi dress. The article suggested taking a leather jacket and pairing it with a maxi dress to make it appropriate for spring. I took this idea and made it my own here on Min Wage. 

I own quiet a few maxi dresses, I love them because I don't have to worry about anything making an appearance that I would rather it didn't. If you know what I mean. Plus unlike skirts, maxi dresses or dresses in general really don't require much thought. No trying to make a shirt and skirt match business.

However following the advice of the pinterest post ( you can read it Here ), I paired this white lace maxi from Maurices with my leather moto inspired jacket from Express. And before you freakout about Express prices, I actually bought this jacket while the seasons were changing so it was on sale and cost me $80. A little pricey for us here, but it was originally $150 so i'm calling it a deal. 

The dress however only cost me $45, which i've had this dress for two years, so the cost per wear price has gone down! 

( Orginal price: $45, Worn: 10 times, 45 divided by 10 = $4.50 is now what the dress cost!)

Math is so much more fun, when applied to shopping.

And of course I paired my black knee high boots with the dress, to match my jacket and make the outfit ready for cold Minnesota springs. ( currently snowing).  

What do you guys think? Would you rock a Maxi dress in spring? 

Let me know in the comments.

Outfit:

Maxi Dress- Maurices

Jacket- Express

Boots- Famous Footwear (Carlos by Carlos Sanatana)

Necklace- Deb shops

>>>Stephanie

LookBook: Blue with Envy

Hey loves,
It's another thursday here at MinWage and I have a new lookbook for you! Once again this weeks outfit was inspired by a work outfit. I find that I am always dressing up for work, and so I always get my inspiration from those outfits.

This week I posted a picture of me wearing this dress on instagram ( thestephfunny) and lots of people were in love with the dress. So I thought I would share it with you guys! What I love about this dress is that it's in the season's "it" color and it has a flower and lace pattern. Also the dress is a skater style so it cinches in at the waist and then flairs out. This style is the most flattering on every body type!

For coverage because it's still a little chilly out, I added the grey boyfriend cardigan. I love this cardigan because it has panels that have open stitching and it allows air to flow through them, so I find that it is the perfect spring sweater.  I wore boots because I enjoy the rough look of boots with a really girly dress. Also the boots were the prefect grey to match the sweater. To add to the blue I accented with my blue watch and a thin turquoise bracelet. 

On a side note, I feel like this shoot looks like a Marc Jacobs/ American Appeal ad, no?

Don't forget to search this outfit on Trendabl!

Outfit:

Dress- Francesca's (here)

Cardigan- Garage

Boots- Call it Spring

Watch- Target

Bracelet- American Eagle

>> Stephanie

Red is for Valentines

Hey Lovelies!

So Valentine's day is here. Time to whip out all the pink, white and red clothes you buried since last valentines day. Now whether your celebrating single's awareness day or valentines, we all want to look good. 

Now coming from the state of Minnesota, some may say your crazy for wearing a dress in the winter time. However as soon as the weather is above zero, clothing usually reserved for the summer begins to make an appearance.  I've made this red peplum sheer long sleeved dress appropriate for the winter conditions by adding a flux fur pleather bomber jacket, and brown combat boots lined with flux fur.

The jacket and boots with the addition of my favorite union jack beanie hat gives this outfit a cute hipster style. The necklace balances out the look keeping it girly/sexy and comfortable/wearable for day and night. It is important for my Valentine's inspired outfit to be comfortable. I spend all day valentine's day out and about and do lots of walking. And in Minnesota winters, heels are just not practical.

I like this outfit not only for it versatility but also because it shows off my curves while still being appropriate for daytime. What do you guys wear on Valentine's day? Do you get into the spirit? Let me know in the comments below. Post a picture of your outfits on instagram/twitter/tumblr with the tag #minwagefashionvday

Dress- Posh Love

Bomber Jacket- Target

Necklace- Charming Charlie's

Union Jack Beanie- Hot Topic

Combat boots- Payless Shoes

>>Stephanie