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

LookBook: Goodbye Snow Hello Boho.

Hey loves,
Happy Thursday! So this week I went for a look that was more casual.

The snow is finally melting here in Minnesota and so we can start to put away some of our layers and add some color into our looks! Because I was in the spring spirit I styled this boho inspired look. I took my white H&M tunic and belted it to accentuate my waist and added color around my neckline with my mint colored necklace from charming charlie's.

For bottoms I wore a pair of jeggings from target. I added a pair of tan sweater leg warmers and put my brown boots over top. I picked these boots because the brown matched perfectly with my belt. I styled my hair with a middle part and two braids wrapped around my head to add to the over all look.

What is your go to spring style?

Outfit:

Tunic- H&M

Necklace- Charming Charlie's 

Belt- Maurices

Jeggings- Target

Legwarmers- Fashion Bug

Boots- Famous Footwear (Carlos Santana) 

>> Stephanie

February favorites!

Hey loves,

So because February is over on Saturday I thought I would list off all the things I have been loving this month. (No pun intended.) A few items you have seen before and others are new! 

The first item on my list is the Naked 3 eye shadow Palette.

Now I know in the world of beauty and fashion this is not new anymore but I am loving the eye shadow palette so much!

My go to colors in this palette are limit and nooner. I have hazel eyes and I love how both "limit" and "nooner" bring out the green in my eyes when I wear them. Plus I think they are great day time colors. However, I would definitely argue that the Naked 3 palette rates highest in color wearability. 

The next item is also a beauty related item. I find that I have been curling my hair more than I have in my entire life recently, as pageant appearance call for such things. For that reason I had to go out and buy a heat protecting spray. I was lucky to find this Tresemme one on clearance at target! ( Just the way we like things here at Minwage). 

I really enjoy this product because it's a heat protectent and a hairspray in one. This is awesome for me because I have long thick hair so I need something that will make my curls last. I have used this five times and everytime my curls are lasting throughout the day! So this product has been a life saver for me in many ways.

In February I have been painting my nails almost every other week, these are just a few of the colors that I have done this month. 

From left to right

As gold as it gets- Essie

Muchi, Muchi- Essie

Set in stone- Essie

Butter please- Essie

Stroke of brilliance- Essie 

Here are the two recent nails I've had in the last week. 

Okay now we're done with beauty products. On to the fashion. The first two things that I have are statement necklaces I recently got at Charming Charlie's.

I may also be a little late on this trend but I have been getting into statement necklaces. I love the first necklace because the mint color is really in for spring this season! And the best way try new trends is to try them in accessories. Also the first necklace comes with matching earrings, and that was totally worth it for me! 

The second necklace I love because of the triangular design. I am also really enjoying the white and gold look for spring as well. I think it's very classy.

This item is one that you have seen before. This is my Union Jack Beanie that I got from Hot Topic. I love this hat, because in Minnesota and you have to have some warm head gear if you have to walk outside to get to class. Which I do. I also have really gotten into the british culture and love wearing this hat and showing my love for the United Kingdom. I usually curl my hair and then put the hat on over the curls, and it makes my hair look like it has more volume than when it's just straight. 

The last thing that I have been loving this month are my madden girl black and gold velvet heels. I wore these heels in my last lookbook. I got these heels for a christmas present and I was in love with them from the moment I saw them. They are perfect for pageant appearances that I have to make, because the heel isn't the tallest, and they are easy to walk in, and comfort is nice to have when your at an event for a couple of hours!

I know that most of my favorites are more accessories, than clothing items, however in the winter I love to jazz up my outfits with these items as the plain sweater and jeans look can get old. So I love being able to add colors, anywhere I can!

Let me know what you love this past February!

>> 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