trying a new fashion accessory: belts!

have you ever seen an outfit, piece of jewelry or other 

accessory and thought, 'i want to wear that!'? perhaps you're unsure

as to whether or not you can pull off the item. 

or maybe you worry it is too trendy, and thus not worth spending 

money on? regardless, your questions (and subsequent reluctance) 

may get the better of you, and you end up skipping 

that particular trend. this may sound a bit silly, but that

item for me? belts!

disclosure: embrazio graciously provided me with the belt featured

in this post. all opinions are my own!

after completing a thorough examination of my closet,

i realized i have one (or possibly two?) belt(s). the first came 

attached to a skirt i purchased several years ago. i bought the other belt

on clearance at a department store after realizing my pants were a bit

too stretchy. there's nothing worse than feeling as though

you're tugging at your pants all day long!

i have seen fellow bloggers and fashionistas pairing

belts with various styles of denim and over dresses, and i have been 

eager to do the same! i thought denim might be the safer route;

i put this outfit together and wore it to happy hour one day last week. 

my biggest complaint about belts? they don't ever fit properly!

 i have never owned a belt that fit well. they seemingly gap, add 

unwanted bulge, and can be downright uncomfortable. of course, that was 

before i tried this handmade, embrazio leather belt.

i am wearing the 'lato curved leather belt' in whiskey. 

the majority of belts are designed in a straight line, but this belt is 

cut with specific curves. each point of the belt contours to your body,

 making it feel great and fit perfectly! the belt is an inch-and-a-half wide, 

so make sure your belt loops are wide enough ;)

photos by karya schanilec photography

blouse: astr (similar here), jeans: joe's via nordstrom rack,

booties: urban outfitters, purse & rings: forever 21,

leather belt: c/o embrazio (exact here)

i love the classic cognac (or 'whiskey') color, style and 

versatility of the belt i am wearing - the gold buckle detail will pair

 well with shoes, purses and jewelry already in my closet.

embrazio has more intricate styles of belts here and here. 

i can't wait to wear my leather belt with other

tops and cropped blouses this spring and summer. do you 

enjoy wearing belts? how do you typically style them?

let me know in the comments below!

xoxo.