Hi First name / friend!
 
Okay, WOW!!! We officially made it to ONE FULL YEAR of Style It Like a Staple! đŸ„č Twelve whole months of finding new ways to style the pieces already hanging in our closets—and hopefully learning to love our wardrobes a little more along the way.
 
If you’ve been here since the very beginning, just know how much I appreciate you being along for this little adventure. Seriously, a whole YEAR?! I feel like we need to do something fun to celebrate, don’t we?? I have absolutely no idea what that looks like yet
but we should. 😂😂
 
And if you’re new here—WELCOME! The whole idea behind Style It Like a Staple is pretty simple: we’re making the most out of our wardrobes. We’re wearing the clothes we love, finding new ways to style them, and making sure the pieces taking up space in our closets are actually earning their keep.
 
And this month, we’re switching things up a little because our “staple” isn’t exactly basic. In fact, she’s quite the opposite. 👀
 
So let’s get into it, shall we?!
 
 
style it like a
STAPLE
 
One thing about me? I love getting the most out of my wardrobe. This monthly segment is all about showing you how to make your closet work harder by styling one key piece in fresh, unexpected ways. Whether it’s something you already own or something new you’ve been eyeing, my goal is to help you see it through a new lens — and fall in love with it all over again.
 
Because when you learn to style something like a staple, it becomes more than just a one-time wear. It turns into a go-to. A favorite. A piece that makes getting dressed easier (and way more fun).
 
This Month’s Styling Tip: the statement piece!
 
Okay—be honest with yourself. I KNOW somewhere in that closet of yours, you’ve got a statement piece collecting dust. Maybe you bought it because you absolutely loved it, but somewhere along the way you decided it was too LOUD, too bold, or just a little too much for everyday wear. So to the back of the closet it went, waiting for that elusive “special occasion.”
But here’s the thing: what’s the point of owning something you love if you’re always waiting for the perfect excuse to wear it? And trust me, when that special occasion finally rolls around, there’s a good chance those same thoughts will creep back in. 
 
Is this too extra? Am I going to stand out? Should I just wear something safer?
 
Hear me out: LOUD doesn’t necessarily mean center of attention. A statement piece can actually be incredibly wearable when you style it with intention. The trick isn’t toning down the piece you fell in love with—it’s building an outfit around it that makes the boldness feel purposeful, effortless, and FUN.
 
So as you read through this month’s outfits, I want you to start thinking about that piece hiding in the back of your own closet. The skirt you “never have anywhere to wear.” The jacket that feels like a little too much. The boots you’re saving for something special.
Pull. It. Out.
 
Because we’re done waiting for an occasion to wear the clothes we love. The goal isn’t to save our statement pieces—it’s to make them staples.
 
BIRTHDAY CAKE MILKSHAKE
 
 
INGREDIENTS
  • 4–5 scoops Umpqua Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
  • About Âœ cup milk
  • 2–3 Golden Oreo cookies (regular Golden Oreos—not Birthday Cake!)
  • Betty Crocker Rainbow Chip Frosting
  • Whipped cream
  • Rainbow sprinkles
  • Crushed Golden Oreos, for topping
Note:
This is basically birthday cake in milkshake form—thick, creamy, loaded with vanilla cake flavor, and obviously covered in sprinkles. The secret is the Golden Oreos! They give it that perfect cake-and-frosting flavor without actually needing any cake. And lining the glass with rainbow chip frosting? Non-negotiable. 😂
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Spread a generous layer of Rainbow Chip Frosting around the inside of your glass. You can keep it around the rim or swipe it down the sides so you get little bites of frosting as you drink.
  2. Add the vanilla bean ice cream, milk, and 2–3 Golden Oreos to a blender.
  3. Blend until thick and creamy. If you want it thinner, add another splash of milk.
  4. Pour into your frosting-lined glass.
  5. Top with plenty of whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles, and crushed Golden Oreos.
  6. Add an extra Golden Oreo on top for good measure and serve immediately!
 
your top six picks
FROM LAST MONTH
 
SMALL
BUSINESS
SHOUTOUT!
 
House of Caswell is truly one of those small businesses that makes you stop and appreciate just how special clothing can be. Have you ever heard of wearable art? Because that’s exactly what Kaylie creates.
 
Every piece is thoughtfully designed with intention, and there’s a story woven into each one. You know how I’m always talking about finding those heirloom pieces for your wardrobe—the things that feel special enough to keep forever and maybe even pass down someday? House of Caswell embodies that idea so beautifully. These aren’t pieces designed to be worn for one season and forgotten. They’re pieces of art meant to be loved, lived in, and eventually passed down to the next generation.
 
The second I saw the Bethany Skort, I knew it had to be this month’s Style It Like a Staple piece. It has that rare combination of being incredibly unique while still being something you can build an entire wardrobe of outfits around.
 
And one of my favorite details about House of Caswell? Each piece is produced in extremely limited quantities as a numbered edition and comes with its own Certificate of Authenticity. There are only so many of each design in existence, which makes owning one feel even more special. This isn’t something you’re going to see hanging in everyone else’s closet—and that’s exactly the point.
 
House of Caswell is slow fashion, wearable art, and future heirloom all wrapped into one. And I think Kaylie is creating the kind of clothing we’ll still be talking about years from now.
 
UNTIL NEXT MONTH!
xo, Hollyann
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