Trend We Love: Orange and Blue

Longhorn Fashions Teal Top, Burnt Orange Skinny Jeans, Orange and Turquoise Gem Stone Necklace, Orange and Teal Necklace

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Orange and blue

Burnt orange—they could not have picked a trickier school color to wear! Often times, it seems like the only colors that pair with orange are black and white. So if you’re looking for some inspiration, jump to the other side of the color wheel! Test drive a new color combo: orange and blue.

The possibilities are endless... orange with teal, orange with turquoise, orange and cobalt, orange and navy. Try out this look by pairing burnt orange skinny jeans with a teal blouse, or accessorize with oranges and blues for a more subtle look! 

Leopard print dress: wear it now and later

Every girl needs a leopard print dress. It’s basically a basic, on the same list as the LBD and white button down shirt. The relaxed fit of Longhorn Fashions’ Leopard Print Dress makes for an easy transition from day to night. And it’s so comfortable, who wouldn’t want to wear it all day?

With last minute shopping and holiday parties around the corner, this dress will quickly become your best friend. Dress it down with a chunky cardigan, ankle boots and statement earrings. Or pair it with a fun blazer, sparkly accessories and a pair of great pumps. Let the dress do the work, and get ready to field a bunch of compliments!

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Longhorn Fashions Leopard Dress, Bauble Bar Earrings, DKNY Faux Leather Lapel Blazer, Kotur clutch, JustFab Heels

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Holiday Party Attire

Guest Post By: Layne Victoria Lynch 

Christmas and New Year's Eve are right around the corner, and you know what that means: holiday parties! During those festive, joyful nights surrounded by mistletoe, glitter, and cocktails with coworkers and close friends, you might need a few fashion pieces to help you look your holiday best. Parties are the perfect occasion to put on those wardrobe pieces that are normally too festive to sport on a typical Friday night. Yup, I'm talking glitter heels, colorful tights, chunky statement necklaces, and jewel headbands; let your imagination run wild!

For those of you who are stumped on what to wear for your upcoming holiday gatherings, I've put together a list of twelve items that would work well at most any festive event. What's more, each of these items are under $60, so you won't burn a hole in your pocket trying to look beautiful and stylish.

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I love Kendra Scott's jewelry. Her collections are colorful, well-made, and versatile. These emerald studs would make any woman around you pea green with envy!

The 1920s is one of my favorite fashion decades of all time. I look at this headband and almost immediately picture Daisy from the Great Gatsby. It's a beautiful headband you can sport during the day and night. Headband: $52.40

Black and gold are two of my favorite color pairings. This Black and gold clutch is beautiful and would work at most any social gathering. It's also a great staple piece to have in the back of your closet as well. 

There is only one time of the year I wear red lipstick, and that's during the winter holidays. Not every woman feels comfortable rocking lips as red as the rose, but hey, it's Christmas; be fearless. MAC makes a beautiful shade called MAC Red.

With your red lips, you're going to need some red nails, right? Well, you can never go wrong with OPI. The nail polish line features an endless assortment of rogue and scarlet polishes, but my favorite has to be The Thrill of Brazil.

In addition to black and gold, another one of my favorite color pairings has to be black and blue. Like Longhorn Fashions, Shopruche.com is a great store that features great wardrobe investments. I think this black and blue dress would be a perfect, flirty dress to wear at most any holiday gathering. Black and Blue dress: $46.99

I see women wearing greens and reds all the time at holiday parties, but I never see anyone sporting white, which is an absolute shame! Longhorn Fashion's Winter White Dress is a beautiful, classic frock that will stand out amongst a sea of greens and reds. I also love how ethereal and romantic it is. Winter White Dress: $45

If you seek out clothes with subtle, classic details, then this blouse needs to be in your closet. It's such a beautiful top, and the back is so unique. This Bow Back Blouse would pair well with colorful pants or a pair of black tights and boots.

If you're wearing a sequin dress or stylish top, you don't want to sport a necklace that draws too much attention away from your outfit. The Texas Necklace from Longhorn Fashions is a great necklace to wear to holiday parties. People will take notice of the beautiful, classic gold necklace, and it won't pull too much attention away from your rockin' attire. Texas Necklace: $38

Let's face it: it's not a party unless someone is wearing a little black dress! The Little Black Dress from Longhorn Fashions finds a balance between classic and sexy. Top if off with a colorful blazer, leather jacket, or if you're feeling bold, let the dress speak for itself. 

I'm weary of glitter heels, simply because they have a tendency of looking tacky and cheap. That said, I love these oxford glitter heels from Francesca's Collections. They're something you can wear on a regular basis, but people will definitely take notice of them at parties. Oxford Glitter heels.

About the author:

An honors graduate of the School of Journalism at The University of Texas at Austin, Layne Victoria Lynch now works as a food writer in Austin and Houston. She also loves anything and everything fashion and is a frequent customer of Longhorn Fashions. You can read her writing on the Texas Monthly food blog, Eat My Words. 

DIY Burnt Orange Texas Wreath

(Level of Difficulty: Easy)

By Thuy

Spread the holiday cheer and show your Longhorn pride with this fun DIY wreath!

I had so much fun making the wreath that I decided to make another one! (photos: Thuy)

Step 1. Gather the supplies. You will need:

·         A plain green wreath

·         Decorative orange and white flowers

·         Texas ornaments

·         Orange or white ribbon

·         Craft wire or sturdy green twisty ties

Since I am decorating on a college budget, I took my time hunting for good prices. I found the wreath at Garden Ridge; the flowers and pine cones are from Michael’s; and the Texas ornaments are from Hobby Lobby.

Step 2. Arrange the flowers and ornaments to your liking, but remember to leave room for a bow at the top of the wreath! Try alternating the colors, shapes and sizes.

Step 3. When you are happy with your arrangement, secure the ornaments using their original strings or use craft wire/twisty ties. The flowers should stay in place if you just poke them through the wreath.

Step 4. Make the bow. This part is a little tricky, so I consulted with bow-making experts on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70gvnlixO04. Secure the bow with wire/twisty ties.

Step 5. Hang your wreath for all to see, or wrap it up and give it to Longhorn for Christmas! 

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White Top with Bow | Bow Back White Blouse
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White Gemstone Necklace - Longhorn Fashions
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Burnt Orange and Brown Gemstone Necklaces - Longhorn Fashions
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Orange and Burnt Orange Necklace - Longhorn Fashions
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Things I am Thankful For

The title of this post should actually be: “The People I’m Thankful For.” The people sitting around my family’s table, or the ones that I wish were here, they are the reason that we have a turkey and a table weighed down with delicious food. I love Thanksgiving more than any other holiday because it is a time to give thanks for all the people we’ve been blessed to have in our lives.  

I am also thankful for FOOTBALL!! Thank you, Texas Football for giving me a reason to wear burnt orange. Thank you for bringing my friends and fellow Longhorns together to cheer for our school. And thank you for entertaining my family while we sit in coma-like states after our Thanksgiving feast. Though we said our last “Goodbye to A&M” (in a very memorable fashion!), we are making room this year for new traditions when we welcome the TCU Horned Frogs to Austin.

Here’s to family, friends, food and football! Happy Thanksgiving!

Thuy

Thanksgiving décor on a college budget! 

Thanksgiving Outfit for What to Wear..Where!

Today I am linking up with Forever 29 for What to Wear Where, Thanksgiving edition!

Since I will be scrambling to get from the Turkey Trot to Thanksgiving lunch with Corey's family at noon, I may opt for something more laid back than the original outfit that I posted in my Thanksgiving Favorites blog. If the weather cools down, I am going to go with my favorite Burnt Orange Skinnies (they stretch, thank gooodness...no one needs tight fitting pants on Turkey Day), a loose fitting denim shirt, flats and light weight accessories (don't want to feel weighed down while trying to eat that third piece of pie!). You can click on each image below for more details on the specific item.

I am thinking that a leopard scarf or a printed cardigan will be a great way to add some fun prints to this chill outfit! I will probably wait and make a last minute decision on which one to wear once I check the weather. ::Secret: I am hoping for the Aztec Printed Cardigan because it is seriously so comfy, y'all.

The horns are playing TCU on Thursday, so of course I will be wearing my Gold Texas Necklace for good luck.

What are you wearing for Thanksgiving? Share your outfit today on www.4ever29blog.com or in the comment section below!

Thanksgiving Outfit for What to Wear..Where! by longhornfashion featuring yellow gold jewelry

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Texas Holiday Wish List

 ‘Tis the season for freshly baked sugar cookies, Christmas tunes on repeat, strands of twinkling lights, and... presents.

We have selected our favorite pieces from Longhorn Fashions that are perfect for gifting to all of your friends. Or perhaps you will save these for your own wish list!

There is something for everyone, whether your style is classic, glamorous, bohemian or casual chic. So start shopping or start dropping some major hints!

The best part is that all of these items are under $55, so Christmas shopping just became a lot more affordable! 

Featuring the Longhorn Fashions off-the-shoulder dress, long-sleeved beaded top, and open back top with embellished trim, short sleeve burnt orange top, Gold Texas Necklace, White Spade Earrings and Burnt Orange and Gold Earrings

Longhorn Fashions Peplum Top, Cowl Neck Sweater, Ivory Long Sleeve Shirt, Skater Dress, White Horse Bit Bracelet, Orange Bangle, White Enamel Bangle, Burnt Orange Leather Wrap Bracelet, Kate Spade Polka Dot Heels

Longhorn Fashions zig-zag maxi dress, cozy Aztec print sweater, burnt orange print top, crochet detail top, Zebra enamel bangle, turquoise necklace, Sam Edelman Leopard Booties

Featuring the Burnt Orange Sweatshirt, Classic Burnt Orange Top, Burnt Orange Skinny Jeans, Sweater Dress, Gray and Burnt Orange Scarf, Silver Texas Necklace, Gecko Bangle