Tie One On

I think it’s safe to say that this look is going to be a staple for me this summer. Since chambray shirts are always on constant rotation in my closet, it’s no wonder that I am loving the new sleeveless version hitting stores right now. And I’m particularly loving them when tied and worn over pretty summer dresses. A look that’s polished and sweet-but easy as one, two, three…

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Chambray Shirt: Kohl’s similar, similar, similar | Dress: LC by Lauren Conrad (order one size up-runs tiny in the ribcage) | Sunnies: Ray Ban | Cuffs: H&M (old) similar | Bag: Kate Spade similar | Wedges: Guess (old) similar

If you haven’t already, but sure to enter to the win the $50 JCrew giftcard brought to you by All Dolled Up and Groop Dealz.  And don’t forget to stop by Groop Dealz to check out all of their amazing daily deals.   They have so many cute things-you most definitely will not be disappointed!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

xx

Summer Brights

I love neon. Especially a nice, bright neon yellow. And while it isn’t the easiest shade to wear, yellow in general is my absolute favorite color, so I’m partial. Which is why, of course, I couldn’t resist this pretty top. And while I can’t recommend this hue for everyone, what I can recommend is a pretty, dressed-up tank back to ripped jeans and heels for a summer night out on the town…

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Neon Top: Vince Camuto | Ripped Jeans: American Eagle | Bracelets: Kate Spade, Juicy Couture, Stella & Dot | Necklace:  JCrew, JCrew | Sunnies: Ray Ban | Bag: Steve Madden (old), similar, similar | Pumps: Michael Kors

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!  Ours was unbelievably busy, but filled with some of my favorite things including friends, biking, marbles, vino, time with the littles, root beer floats, and long evenings spent enjoying our deck.  Oh how I love this time of year!

If you haven’t entered the JCrew gift card giveaway, click here to enter for your chance to win!

xx

JCrew Giveaway!!!!

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I am BEYOND excited to be teaming up with Groop Dealz today to bring you an amazing giveaway for a $50 gift card to (my favorite!!) JCrew!!  If you are a follower of this blog, then you know what a huge fan I am of JCrew and hopefully you are too!

But what you might not know about is a fantastic company called Groop Dealz.  They are an online retailer bringing you amazing daily deals on darling jewelry, accessories, clothing, and home decor.  And I promise you, one visit to their site and you will be hooked.  So be sure to enter the contest below and stop by the Groop Dealz online store to see what treasures they have available today!

Here’s how to enter:

MANDATORY:

1.  FOLLOW  Groop Dealz on Instagram

2.  FOLLOW All Dolled Up on Instagram

3.  LIKE Groop Dealz on Facebook

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5.  Leave a comment below with your FB and Insta user names so we can verify your entries

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

1.  Share this Giveaway on your FB, Twitter, or Instagram (be sure to tag me @alldolledupblog)

2.  Follow Groop Dealz on Twitter

3.  Follow All Dolled Up on Twitter

4.  Follow All Dolled Up by email (button on right nav)

Contest will run through midnight on Wednesday, June 26th and the winner will be selected at random and announced on Thursday, June 27th-so be sure and check back.

Good luck and happy, happy weekend!

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Stand Out

Every gal needs a statement pair (or two) of shoes in her closet. And if bags are your thing (like they happen to be mine), then a statement bag is a great investment piece as well. Because on those days when you don’t feel like putting much in effort, accessories are the best (not to mention easiest) way to dress up an otherwise simple outfit…

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Vest: H&M, similar, similar | Tank: H&M (old) | Skinnies: American Eagle | Necklace: Stella & Dot | Cuff: H&M (old), similar | Sunnies: Ray Ban | Bag: Michael Kors | Pumps:  Steve Maddensimilar, similar

If you are shopping for your first pair of statement shoes, or looking to add another pair to your collection, I highly recommend a good leopard print shoe.  While they are still the perfect stand out piece in an outfit, leopard also works as a neutral and goes back to just about anything!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Lunch Date

I love lunch dates. Whether it be with friends, my hubby, or my sweet co-workers, there is always something fun about “grabbing” lunch. Particularly during the summer months when it’s the perfect time to nab a seat on a patio somewhere. And as the temperature heats up with the progression of summer, sun dresses and maxi’s will definitely be my go-to for these types of outings. But for now, I am loving light colored, distressed denim back to a fun top, and over-sized bag. Oh, and as always, a cute (and comfy) pair shoes…

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Shirt: Express | Jeans: American Eagle | Necklaces:  Tiffany, My Personal Collection of Charms, Kenneth Cole (old) | Bracelets: Stella & Dot, Tiffany | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunnies: Guess | Bag: Kate Spade, similar |  Cognac Pumps: Aldo (old)

Hope you are all having a wonderful week.  Thanks for stopping by!!

xx

Cold Shoulder

I LOVE the one shoulder trend-in fact it’s always one of my favorites every time it comes around. And while it’s not quite as relevant this year as it has been the past two, I still feel like it’s a trend that’s applicable for the season. And lucky for me, because one of my favorite summertime looks is a one-shoulder tee-shirt back to a fun, flirty skirt…

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One Shoulder Top: Charlotte Russe (old) similar, similar | Skirt: JCrew, similar | Necklaces: Keti Sorely, JCrew | Braclets: Aldo, Stella & Dot | Watch: Michael Kors | Belt: Down East Outfitters (old) | Sunnies: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Sandals: Chinese Laundry Love Me (old) similar, similar, craving these

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  I feel like mine went by in the blink of an eye-but of course weekends tend to do that, don’t they?

Thank you for stopping by!

xx

Where The Green Grass Grows

Not only did J and I purchase a house two years ago that needed a complete gut job and remodel on the inside, but it also needed a total overhaul of the outside as well. And after countless projects and a lot of hard work (we have done the majority of it ourselves), we are literally one project away from completion-both inside and out. And since one of my favorite things about warmer weather is fresh-cut grass (both the smell and the color), I can’t tell you how excited I am to spend countless evenings on the back deck enjoying ours this summer. And I am guessing this also might just be the explanation as to why I am so enamored with my grass-green tote right now…

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Jean Jacket: Else Denim (old), similar | Striped Dress: Forever21, (loving this one) | Belt: American Eagle (old) |  Necklace: GroopDealz (similar) |  Watch: Michael Kors | Sunnies: Gap | Bag: Kate Spade, similar

I am on the road again this week for work-which marks two weeks in a row.  And while I love my job, I can’t even begin to describe how much I am looking forward to getting home tomorrow night, and spending a nice relaxing weekend lounging in our finished backyard.

Hope you are all having a wonderful week.  Thank you for stopping by!

xx