Winter Pastels

I am loving the pastel trend this winter.  To me, there is just something so soft and beautiful about wearing colors like lilac during the crisp, white, winter months.  And not only are pastels an unexpected (and fun!) choice right now, but they are a nice transition from the bold holiday colors of red and green (not that you can’t still wear those colors now too!!)…

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 Lilac Top: JCrew (sold out online-check in store), similar, JCrew Factory version| Faux Fur Vest: Macy’s (sold out), LOVE this one, similar | Skinnies: 7 for all mankind | Necklace: Raven + Lily | Rings: Suz Somersall | Sunnies: Ray-Ban | Bag: Coach (sold out), similar, obsessed with this one | Pumps: INC (SO sparkly and comfy-I’m obsessed!)

Can you believe the holiday season has come and gone and it’s January again already?  To be honest, I’m kind of nursing the post holiday blues.  And the fact that it’s Monday certainly doesn’t help matters, does it?

But regardless, cheers to the new year and all of the new adventures it holds!  And don’t forget to CLICK HERE to enter for your chance to win a $50 gift card to Bohme Boutique!  Winner will be announced on Friday!

A Look Back

Happy New Year, sweet friends!  I love the anticipation and possibility that a new year brings, but I also love reflecting on another year’s end.  The good times, the bad, the lessons learned, the hurts, the joy, the laughter, the adventure, and even the fashion.  And so today, to give 2014 a proper send off on the blog, I wanted to share my favorite look from each month over the course of the last year!  Enjoy!!!

January 2014 (original post here)

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February 2014 (original post here)

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March 2014 (original post here)

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April 2014 (original post here)

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May 2014 (original post here)

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June 2014 (original post here)

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July 2014 (original post here)

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August 2014 (original post here)

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September 2014 (original post here)

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October 2014 (original post here)

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November 2014 (original post here)

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December 2014 (original post here)

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I hope you all enjoyed this look back at 2014 with me!  Happy, happy new year to you and your families and thank you again, from the bottom of my heart, for your support over the last year.  I appreciate you all SO much!

And don’t forget to CLICK HERE to enter for your chance to win a $50 gift card to Bohme Boutique!!!

Happy weekend!!!!

Sequins for NYE

There is no better time to wear your favorite sequin number than tonight.  NYE is the quintessential day of the year for anything that sparkles!  And while I normally gravitate towards black for my NYE festivities, when Bohme Boutique sent me this gorgeous blush sequin dress, I knew it would be the perfect thing to wear to say goodbye to 2014 and hello to 2015!

And to kick off your NYE celebration, be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post to enter for your chance to win a $50 gift card to Bohme!!!  Happy New Year’s, dolls!!!!

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Coat: Forever21 (old), LOVE this one, and this onesimilar, similar | Dress: Bohme (also comes in black) | Necklaces: JCrew, Stella & Dot | Ring: Stella & Dot | Clutch: Nine West (old), similar (on sale for under $15!) | Sunnies: Karen Walker | Pumps: INC (most comfy pumps ever!!!)

And now for the fun part, click on the Rafflecopter link below for your chance to win a $50 gift card from Bohme!  Winner will be announced next Friday, January 9th!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

I also wanted to wish you and your families a very happy New Year.  THANK YOU so much for your support and for making 3014 SUCH a special year for me.  I appreciate each and every single one of your more than you know!

Dolled Up

I love getting dolled up.  And the holiday season presents exactly that opportunity.  But living in a state with a cold winter climate, sometimes I feel like I don’t have any coats or jackets that look or feel all that glamorous.  So for quite a while, I have been on the hunt for a great (and affordable) faux fur animal print coat-and I am happy to report that I have finally found one (AND that it costs less than $65)!!! Not only is it super cozy (it reminds me of my favorite faux fur throw), but  I love the vintage feel of it, and the idea of pairing it back to great heels and a dress for a NYE party, or wearing it with boots, skinny black pants, and a silk top (like I did for a friend’s casual wedding reception over the weekend)…

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Faux Fur Coat: Forever21 (under $65!!!), similar, similar, similar (all options are under $100!) | Silk Tee: Express (like I always say, BEST layering tees ever!) | Skinnies: JCrew | Ring: Kendra Scott | Necklace: JCrew | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunnies: Karen Walker | Clutch: Hobo International (loving the silver version!) | Boots: TJMaxx, LOVE these

On another note, can you BELIEVE tomorrow is NYE and that yet another year has come and gone?  As cliche as it might sound, I just can’t believe 2014 is already just about over. BUT I always look forward to all of the possibilities that a new year brings. Kind of exciting, don’t you think?

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!  Thank you so much for stopping by!!!!

P.S. CONGRATS to Mary Happymommy!  You are the LUCKY WINNER of the Fiberlash 3D Mascara giveaway!  Be on the lookout for an email from me or Kim with the details!!!  You are going to LOVE this stuff!!!!

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

You guys!  I have been dying to share these photos with you since the day we got them back from LC Photography.  J and I send out a Christmas card every year, and this year I wanted to do a Christmas inspired shoot up in our beloved mountains of Utah. We had never done anything holiday themed before so it was a pretty fun project to work on.  Plus, it’s always a bonus to be photographed by the incredibly talented duo that makes up LC Photography AND get some photos with my handsome hubby (who is always such a good sport and incredibly supportive of all of my creative endeavors)!

And so, from our family to yours, Merry, Merry, Christmas….

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My Outfit:  Glitter Top: Express | Tulle Skirt: Space46Boutique | Christmas Crown: Miss Stevie Marie | Pumps: BCBG via DSW (under $50 and really comfy!)

J’s Outfit: Buttondown: JCrew | Tie: BarIII | Suit Pants: BarIII | Watch: Michael Kors | Shoes: Allen Edmonds

And because it’s Christmas, LC Photography and I wanted to extend a 20% off discount on their photography services if you book a shoot with them before the end of January!  Just mention this blog post and they will hook you up!  And trust me, if you are in Utah, you NEED to work with these girls-they are amazing!

Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!!!

Last Minute Holiday Online Shopping Guide!!!

Every year I say I am going to get my Christmas shopping done early, and every year (despite my best efforts), I still always seem to be scrambling to finish up everyone on my list at the last minute.  And so, if you are anything like me, today I wanted to show you not only the comfy (and cozy!) outfit I wore to do the majority of my Christmas shopping last weekend, but also share with you some amazing sales happening now with guaranteed shipping (most free!) by Christmas!!! But you’ll have to hurry, because today is the LAST day at most of these places to get your goodies in time for the holidays!!!!

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Coat: Kenneth Cole via TJMaxx, same coat in black here (and on MAJOR sale!!!) | Flannel: JCrew (sold out online, check in store!), love this one | Skinnies: 7 for all mankind | Sunnies: Karen Walker | Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Boots: Vince Camuto (old), loving these (under $100!) and these

And now for the fun part-a complete list of stores still offering guaranteed holiday delivery!!!!  GOOD LUCK and happy shopping!! Oh, and don’t forget to enter the giveaway for the incredible Younique 3D Fiberlash Mascara here!!!

MACY’S: One Day Sale today!  Save over 50% on tons of great brands and products!  Order by Monday, 12/22 for guaranteed Christmas delivery!

ShopBop: Free 3 day shipping

Tory Burch: Free Holiday Shipping-order by 12/21

Anthropologie: Order today and get your shipping upgraded to Holiday Guaranteed delivery for $10

JCrew:  Order by tomorrow for $5 guaranteed holiday delivery; PLUS 40% off sweaters, gifts, and sale items, and 30% off everything else sitewide!!!

Madewell:  Order by tomorrow for free shipping in time for Christmas, or by 12/23 for $10 overnight shipping; PLUS 30% off your ENTIRE purchase!

Gap:  Order by 12/20 (today!) for guaranteed holiday delivery, PLUS take 40% off your entire purchase

Piperlime: Order by 12/20 (today!) for guaranteed holiday delivery, and take 30% off your entire order;  (It’s the perfect time to get my favorite Leopard Clare Vivier clutch which hardly ever goes on sale!)

Old Navy: Order by 12/20 (today!) for guaranteed holiday shipping, plus take 25% off your purchase with code: PRANCER

LOFT: Order by 12/21 for guaranteed holiday shipping, plus take 40% off your purchase!

Nordstrom: Offering free Christmas Eve delivery through the weekend!

West Elm: Order by 12/22 for guaranteed holiday delivery, plus take an extra 20% off all clearance

Pottery Barn Kids: Order by 9am PT on 12/22 for guaranteed holiday delivery, plus take 20% off ONE item

Pottery Barn: Order by 9am PT on 12/22 for guaranteed holiday delivery

C. Wonder: Order by 12/22 for Overnight guaranteed holiday shipping, PLUS take 50% off your entire purchase!!!!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Thank you so much for stopping by!!!

December Rain

We have had an unusually warm and dry winter here in the SLC thus far.  So when the rain and sleet started coming down this past weekend, I was actually a little thrilled because I am hoping for a white Christmas (duh!), but also a little bummed because rain and blog photos usually don’t mix.  But we managed to take cover and get these shots done.  And guess what?  I’m rocking green again (in a little different shade than Monday’s post) for the holiday season!  This outfit is an easy one to put together and perfect for a holiday party-especially when paired back a red lip!

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Jacket: Nordstrom (BEST ever AND it’s under $100!) | V-Neck Silk Tee: Express (and my very FAVORITE layering tee-great alone, or under jackets or sweaters-trust me, you need this one!) | Skinnies: 7 for all mankind | Clutch: Michael Kors | Necklace: Stella & Dot, also LOVE this one | Bracelets: House of Harlow via Rocks Box, Stella & Dot, JCrew | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunnies: Karen Walker | Sparkle Heels: INC via Macy’s (SO comfy and super sparkly!!)

Thank you all SO much for stopping by!  And don’t forget to enter win a set of Younique 3D mascara here.  You can also check out Monday’s post where I’m dishing on my experience with fake eyelashes and why I am adore Younique mascara!!!

Happy hump day!

Green for the Holidays (and a REALLY amazing giveaway!!)

Happy Monday, lovelies!  Today I wanted to share with you another outfit idea for the holiday season.  I love red and always tend to gravitate towards it this time of year, but I am here to tell you that green is a fantastic alternative if you are looking to change up your holiday ensembles a bit.  I never thought I would wear this skirt outside of the summer months, but paired back to black and leopard, it feels totally appropriate and perfectly festive for the holiday season!  In fact, I’m thinking of wearing this exact outfit to an even I have this week!!  But I want to know, would you all dare to wear neon green (tulle!) during the winter months???

And be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post for a giveaway you don’t want to miss!!!

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Jacket: Blank NYC (best jacket EVER. Also comes in pink, nude, and gray AND it’s under $100!) | Tank: JCrew | Skirt: The Girl That Loves (best tulle skirts-incredibly comfy!), also loving this color and this color, also love this version (under $40!) | Necklace: JCrew | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunnies: Ray-Ban | Clutch: Clare Vivier | Leopard Pumps: Nordstrom (sold out), similar, similar

And now for the giveaway…

If you have followed my blog for a while, then you might remember that I used to wear eyelash extensions.  But after having worn them for several months, I developed a severe allergic reaction to the glue.  And the end result (besides being totally traumatized by the whole ordeal)? Pretty much all of my eyelashes fell out.  And it. was. awful.  Fortunately for me, it was right around this time that I discovered Younique 3D Fiberlash Mascara.  And let me tell you-this stuff is awesome!  I am so hooked on it.  Far less expensive and time consuming than eyelash extensions, you can control the intensity, and you can wear it with or without your current mascara.  People ask me all of the time if I wear eyelash extensions-I am telling you, this stuff is a miracle in two convenient little tubes!

And today (because it’s your lucky day!), I am teaming up with my friend Kim Rosen to give away a set of Younique 3D Fiberlash mascara to one lucky reader (click on the rafflecopter link below)!!!  Winner will be announced Tuesday, December 23rd.

 a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck and happy Monday!!!!!!

Downtown

I am all about army green surplus jackets and they always seem to reign supreme in my closet this time of year. But truth be told, this camel color jacket has been my absolute favorite this season! It’s such a refreshing alternative to the ever popular olive-green jacket, and the gold hardware makes it feel extra special.  It really is the perfect piece to throw on with jeans for all of those weekend errands and last-minute Christmas shopping!!

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Jacket: Tommy Hilfiger via Macy’s (sold out online, but check in store!), LOVE this version for winter, similar, similar | Sweater: Banana Republic | Silk Tunic: Express (40% off! this top is perfect for layering on wearing on it’s low-a must have!!) | Ponte Pants: JCrew (on sale for 50% 0ff!!!) | Necklaces: Gigglosophy, House of Harlow | Sunnies: Karen Walker (less expensive version) | Bag: Michael Kors | Booties: Steven by Steve Madden via DSW

Wishing you all a FABULOUS weekend!!

The Holiday Season

I love this time of year.  And one of my favorite parts?  The holiday parties!  And fortunately, this season, J and I have plenty to attend-the first of which is this weekend!  So when I saw this skirt in the Nordstrom Savvy department a couple of weeks ago, I knew it was the perfect holiday party piece to add to my closet!  And I’m especially loving it back to a plaid shirt with a pop of red-helps to make it slightly less dressy and perfect for any type of holiday occaision!

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Shirt: Polo Denim & Supply (also LOVE this and this) | Skirt: ASTR via Nordstrom (under $65!!!) | Bracelets: Juicy Couture (old), Stella & Dot, Anne Klein | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunnies: House of Harlow | Pumps: BCBG via DSW (super comfy AND under $50!!) | Wreath: Thai Pan Trading Co., loving this one and this one

Hope you are all having a great week!!!

Cheers to the holiday season!!!!