The Belted Beauty - Part One

After having tons of fun spotlighting a few of my favorite thrifted blazers in the "Beauty and the Blazer" Mini-Series, I knew I wanted to feature another item here on BeautyFash soon. My good friend Danita gave me the wonderful idea to make it all about belts!

Belts are a very important part of my wardrobe. Quite honestly, some days I have to stop myself from putting a belt on; I could easily wear one every single day.

I will make a thick belt work with almost anything, especially flowy pieces - like this wonderful leopard bed coat that I picked up at the thrift store a few months ago.

In the pictures above, the sides of the bed coat were pulled up and tucked under the sides of the belt.  Doing that created a cascading flow, allowing the front to hang a little longer.  ...and I absolutely love it!

I also just adore this vintage beauty tightly closed and belted.  Because I was running around the city on Saturday - having lunch and shopping with my 7 year-old, I chose to wear a modest heel.  This would probably look even better with a 4 inch heel, ditching the jeans and putting on leggings, or tights.  I can't wait to try that!

{Vintage Leopard Bed Coat / Source of Wisdom Skinny Jeans via Torrid / Faux Croc Stretch Belt ~ Newport News / Brown Tank ~ H&M / Bronze Pumps ~ Nine West}

I am also a huge fan of wearing cardigans and blazers with a skinnier belt.  I just think it looks veeeerrrry chic!  Corset belts are also fabulous, but I have to be careful as to WHERE I wear a corset belt, as sitting is not the most comfortable with it on, lol.  But I love the look. 

As with everything (in my opinion) thrift stores are great places to find one-of-a-kind belts or vintage scarves to be worn as belts, which I also love doing.  I will tie just about anything around my waist if needed.  Sometimes a good cinch in the middle is exactly what an outfit needs. :)

Weather you wear them in your pants, via the belt loops, or as an accessory over a sweater/cardigan/top or dress, are you a fan of "the belt"?  

xoxoxo, thanks for reading!  And stay tuned for Part Two. :)