{ Dare To Wear } Busted Knees + Creamsicle Kicks

New week, new way to wear the Dare To Wear item. This outfit is so my style — a little casual, a touch of retro glam, and a splash of edge thanks to the ripped knees I’m wearing on repeat. Scroll on for spring outfit pics and style tips.

{ Style Tips }

1. Wear what makes you happy. Not sure if it matches? Just try it. These shoes can seem tough to wear, but they don’t have to be. When you’re a kid you wear things that make you feel happy, don’t stop doing that, ever.

2. Brooch it. I absolutely love a sparkly brooch on a jacket. It’s an easy way to instantly add a little glam to whatever you’re wearing and makes your coat feel that much more special.

3. Jean jackets aren’t just outerwear. It’s part of the outfit and a go-to topper for spring & summer.

{ Merona Jean Jacket (similar) | High Heels High Hopes Tee (similar) | Topshop Moto Pants | Giles & Brother Cuff | Lucky Brand Peacock Cuff (old) | Converse All Stars  }

{ DARE TO WEAR } a blog series dedicated to “dare to wear” the same thing three weeks in a row. If you’re gonna buy it, you better be able to wear it at least three ways, right? Each month a new item is featured and will be styled three ways over three weeks. Photos by Audrey Gallagher.