With the rise of the internet and fashion blogging, today, many of us are more inspired by what we see on the pages of a blog than by fashion magazines. We are inspired by real girls, with real bodies, who look like us, and who create looks we can all emulate.

In this series, I’ve been interviewing some of my favorite fashion bloggers and finding inspiration in their styles. In case you missed them, see our past interviews with Maria of Lulu Letty, Elizabeth of Delightfully Tacky, and Georgina of Cupcake’s Clothes.

This week, our featured blogger is the stylish Tieka of Selective Potential.

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Tieka is a master at layering – she loves rocking belted cardigans and layering tops under dresses. Layering like Tieka does is also a great way to get some extra mileage from your wardrobe and wear seasonal pieces year-round.

4. Don’t forget your feet!

Tieka always completes an outfit with a great pair of shoes and often adds some fun socks or tights. So don’t forget your footwear and legwear – they can really transform an outfit.

5. Mix with neutrals.

Tieka uses lots of strong patterns and hues in her outfits, but always pares them down by mixing them with neutral colored pieces, like a tan pair of ballet flats or a black cardigan.

Outfit Inspired by Tieka

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I could definitely imagine Tieka wearing something like this for the spring. I started with a pretty floral dress, and chose a yellow cardigan to echo the yellow pattern on the dress. I also added the baby-pink socks to match the flowers on the dress. Then I chose neutral-toned shoes (sky-high platforms are Tieka’s fave – these are a dead-ringer for her Jeffrey Campbell’s but are actually by Jessica Simpson!) and a belt to add balance and shape to the look.

Your thoughts?

What do you think of Tieka’s style? Has she inspired you to get more from your wardrobe? Are you enjoying this series? Which bloggers would you like to see featured next? Let us know in the comments!!