Hi there! Macca here, a stay-at-home mother of two young boys (18m apart), wife to my football coach high school sweetheart, child of God, and fashion lover. As I was writing this column, I could not help but feel excited to share my love for fashion. Since I was young, I have always been interested in style. Dressing up and creating cute outfits was my jam and still is!
My family is new to California and we are loving it. The sunshine is killer (in a good way) and Walnut Creek is my new “happy place”. Since moving to the Bay Area, I started a style blog (maccarose.com) as an outlet for all things fashion. I also use Instagram as a platform for my website (@maccarose_). Unsure of where that venture would lead me, I am bursting with excitement that it has led me here, to this moment, sharing my passion with you! Never in a million years did I think I would be sharing my ideas with others through the pages of a magazine. I am so thankful!
With that, let us dive in. I thought I would start out with what I like to call “clothing insurance.” One way to make sure any item is a good purchase is to have in mind three or more ways to style it. For example, let’s consider ways to wear a linen pair of pants. Linen is the perfect lightweight material for those hot summer days. They are seriously versatile—worn casually for daywear, or easily dressed up for a luncheon or night out on the town.
First look: This is for daywear. Super casual, comfortable, and easy going. Pair your linen pants with 
sandals or tennis shoes, a solid or printed top, and/or lightweight scarf, and finish it off with a denim jacket. Balance is key. If the pants are loose and flowy, the top should have some structure. It is attractive to the eye when there is a balance. If the pants are high waisted and the top is loose don’t be afraid to add a knot to the shirt for a little visual interest, as I did here. Adding a third piece, such as a denim jacket or scarf, furthers the dimension of your look, creating awesome visual interest.
Second look: This look is perfect for most occasions. Great for a weekend brunch, a casual yet sophisticated dinner date, hanging out with friends/family, or just because. I like this one the most because it is appropriate for so many occasions. Pair the linen pants with wedges or heeled sandals. The height on the shoe adds so much versatility. A wedge or sandal isn’t super dressy, however the height means something. It allows the look to be casual if need be, but leans toward the dressier side; all making it super versatile. A certain sort of effort is 
implied when you pair wedges or heels to an outfit. Again, pair with a solid or printed top. Something with structure. A fitted tank or crochet top. Crochet is always fun with linen. The texture of a crochet top balances out the flat linen fabric.
Third look: Let’s get dressy! A strappy heel is the way to go for dressing up linen pants. Whether you like height and want four inch heels or prefer a kitten heel, the pants will take on a whole new look with a sassy leopard print, bold hue, or nude heel. This time, make the top a dressy fabric, like silk. A silk tank tucked in and a bold necklace or statement earrings will completely transform your linen pants. If you are really getting into it, add a bold lip for the perfect pop. Lipstick is my favorite way to pull a look together and in this case bold really does make a statement for dressier occasions. Finally, wear a wrap as your outerwear. Wraps instantly add sophistication.
For another way to style your linen pants, head over to maccarose.com. There you’ll see how I share how to transition look #3 to a more sophisticated outfit with a quick switch of two pieces. Can you guess which ones?
Extra fun additions:
With any of these outfits, the finishing touch is what makes the outfit come together. Statement earrings, a necklace, bold lipstick, or scarf is a great way to add dimension and visual interest to any look.
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Macca lives in Walnut Creek with her husband, two boys, and dog. She is a stay-at-home mom with a 
love for all things chic and stylish. Macca is always on the go with her energetic little ones, regularly posting on her blog about fashion, and during football season cheering on her husband an assistant football coach and the UC, Berkeley. Go Bears! She welcomes you to visit her website, maccarose.com and Instagram page @maccarose_ where she shares her passion for styling.
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