I consider myself a noob when it comes to styling. There are so many ways to put together outfits and style them that I would never think of, so I definitely browse a bit online when I get a chance and try to see how I can make styles I like out there my own. Here are a few I saw this morning that surprised me with how cute they were for casual dress. Wherever you see short shorts, I’m thinking denim skirt….What do you guys think?

A seersucker dress with an eyelet lace hem looks hot under a navy cardigan with rosette embellishment. A rugged leather belt adds a cool tomboy edge.

It’s all in the details; a distressed denim jacket with a vintage style brooch, an embroidered skirt and a thick twisted leather belt are the perfect unexpected touches when worn with a classic plaid shirt.

Sporty meets girlie in a red nylon jacket, applique embellished tee and distressed denim shorts. A braided leather belt completes the look.

Classic style comes together with a striped skirt, embellished tank and a preppy extra long cardigan.

Lace adds sexy embellishment to a little tank under a classic checked shirt. Cuffed denim shorts are the ideal rugged contrast against a varsity cardigan, for an effortlessly preppy look.

Layer a navy cardigan with this season’s hottest floral detailing over a classic tank. Brighten it all up with a red plaid skirt.

Dark jeggings are soft and comfortable with a classic plaid shirt. A sexy tank with rosette accents adds beautiful texture.

Get an updated collegiate look in a striped cardigan with pretty rosette detailing layered over a classic tank. Raw edged shorts with logo applique gives this style the perfect vintage-prep look.

Borrow from the boys in a rugged military inspired button-down layered over a pure white dress. Add definition to your waist with a patterned leather belt.

Laces adds embellishment to a little tank under a classic checked shirt. Cuffed denim shorts are the ideal rugged contrast against a varsity cardigan, for an effortlessly preppy look.

Layer up with a fitted lace tank under a plaid shirt and varsity cardigan. Dark denim shorts show off a little leg.