I Heart Pink

On December 20, 2013December 20, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I’ve noticed that I’ve been sharing quite a few outfits on the blog as of late that have a lot of red in them. ‘Tis the season, I suppose. But today I wanted to share with you a look that is still entirely appropriate for the season, even though the primary focus isn’t red. In my opinion, shades of frosty pinks and blues work just as well for the holiday season as any red ensemble…

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Happy, happy Friday to you all! Thank you so much for stopping by the blog. Enjoy your weekend!

Party Pants

On December 17, 2013December 16, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I have been on the hunt for a pair of sequin pants for quite a while now. And believe me, it was much more difficult than I could have ever anticipated. So I was absolutely thrilled when I found this fantastic black pair of sequin pants at Bebe for a steal of a price. In my opinion, they are the perfect holiday party attire. And while I am loving them back to plaid, I can’t wait to style them more ways this holiday season!

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I can’t believe Christmas Eve is one week from today. In fact, I am so excited, I can hardly stand it. the Christmas season is my absolute favorite time of the year.

Hope you are having a wonderful week and enjoying all of the excitement and anticipation of the season-I know I certainly am.

Thanks for stopping by!

Buffalo

On December 16, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas3 Comments

I love plaid. Like really love it. But of all of the cute plaids I’ve seen this season, a classic buffalo check plaid just might be my favorite. And so when I saw this scarf at Gap (for 40%!), I knew it was coming home with me. And hats! Oh my gosh. I LOVE hats! I mean really, how easy (and fun) is it to just throw on a super simple outfit and a few cute accessories to really an outfit take it up a notch!

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

RED Top, RED Cup

On December 11, 2013December 11, 2013 By all dolled upIn Giveaway, Outfit Ideas1 Comment

I am all about the color red this season. From shoes, to bold red lips, to fancy, festive tops-even my holiday decor is full of pops of red. To me, red is the most wonderful color this time of year. And so today, I bring to you a post complete with not only a red outfit, but also my favorite drink ware for entertaining this holiday season (make sure you scroll past the outfit pics for Red Cup Living details and an ah-mazing holiday deal you don’t want to miss!)…

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Red Blouse: The Limited (40% off!!) | Vest: Calvin Klein | Jeans: 7 for all mankind (20% off!) | Necklaces: Basil The Cat (perfect Christmas gift), Jeweliq (sold out), silver version, similar gold | Bracelets: Banana Republic (sold out online, check in store), JCrew, Stella & Dot | Bag: Michael Kors Selma | Pumps: Sole Society (cutest, most comfortable pumps ever)

Looking for a unique Christmas gift this year? Then be sure to stop by Red Cup Living to check out their great assortment of Solo Cup inspired glasses. Thanks to my college years and nostalgia for those good old red Solo Cups, I was thrilled when Red Cup Living contacted me to review their prodcut. Red Cup Living is is a line inspired by a husband and wife team comprised of re-usable (totally durable), BPA free, dishwasher safe, Solo Cup inspired drink ware. Can you say amazing? And not only are they practical, but their red color makes them perfect for the holiday season. My personal favorites from the line (which I will most definitely be using for entertaining this holiday season) are the wine glass, and the beer mug, but there are many, many more choices on the website. Talk about a perfect Christmas gift starting at just $6!

Be sure to visit Red Cup Living this season, and use code REDCUP15 for 15% off your entire order!!!! I mean really, how perfect are these festive red cups for your holiday table???

Hope you are having a fantastic week. Thank you SO MUCH for stopping by!!!

**this is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own**

Glam

On December 9, 2013December 8, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

I’ve learned a lot about my own personal style since I started on the journey of writing this blog. I’ve learned that I like pants and jeans. A lot. I only like to wear dresses and skirts in the warm summer months. I hate tights. But I really like button down shirts. I love jewelry and accessories, but even though I own a lot of fun costume jewelry (and good jewelry too), I find that I tend to gravitate towards the same pieces on a daily basis. And while I probably dress up a little more than most of my friends, I would still define my style as casual. I’ve learned that glam isn’t necessarily a go-to look for me, but it is definitely one that I enjoy every now and again-especially when I feel like changing things up during the winter months. And I have found that perhaps the easiest, no-fuss way to achieve a glam look (while still maintaining a casual vibe), is pairing a faux (of course!) fur vest, a pair of over-the-knee boots, some chic gold jewelry, and a bold red lip back to a simple sweater and favorite pair of jeans. A glam look that even the most casual of us gals can easily achieve…

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Sweater: Express, similar | Vest: Forever21 (sold out), similar, similar | Jeans: 7 For All Mankind | Necklaces: JCrew, Dillards(obsessed with this love necklace, btw) | Watch: Michael Kors | Purse: Steve Madden (old), similar, LOVE this one | Boots: Calvin Klein (on sale! plus get an additional 25% off with code FRIEND at checkout!)

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I have been miserably sick, but still managed to salvage somewhat of a decent weekend-with the highlight being soaking my aches and cough away in the hot tub with Christmas music playing in the background, and snow falling all around. Sick or not, this really is the most wonderful time of the year!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

J and A After Dark

On December 4, 2013December 3, 2013 By all dolled upIn Giveaway, Outfit Ideas3 Comments

This fall, J and I decided that we wanted some updated pictures of the two of us. And so, we enlisted the help of our super talented friend Sam Kanzler of Kanzler Foto. She and her hubby had taken some photos of J and me a few years ago, and not only were they amazing, but the four of us became fast friends. Besides being incredibly talented, Mike and Sam are two of the most generous, kindest, and funniest people that I know. They are just those kind of friends you feel especially blessed to have found in life. And with that, here is a little preview of a few of my favorites from our photo shoot “Justin and Abby After Dark”…

**Photos Courtesy of Kanzler Foto**

HERS: Shirt: JCrew, similar, similar | Skirt: BCBGMaxazria (old),dying over this one | Necklace: JCrew | Bracelets: JCrew, Stella & Dot | Boots: Aldo (old), similar

HIS: Buttondown: Buffalo by David Britton | Vest: Gap, similar | Jeans: Levi 511 | Chukkas: Cole Hann (old), this year’s version

I hope you are all having a wonderful week and staying warm! We finally had our first big snow storm here in the SLC-we got about a foot at our house! I guess it’s safe to say it really is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Click here to enter the JUNIEblack giveaway! Winner will be announced Friday!

Boots

On December 3, 2013December 3, 2013 By all dolled upIn Giveaway, Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I have a slight obsession with cognac boots-or more specifically these cognac boots. I wear them more than any other piece of footwear that I own and I am feeling pretty bummed that they are all but about worn out. And because I knew this would most likely be their last season, I have been on the hunt for a replacement pair all fall. And surprisingly I have had absolutely zero luck. Maybe I’ve set my standards too high, but how hard could it possibly be to find a pair in the right shade of cognac with a low heel (wedge or stacked), wide enough to fit my calves, that go with everything, and are neither too dressy, nor too casual? Apparently it’s nearly impossible. Looks like a trip to the cobbler is in my very near future-I need all the help I can get prolonging the life of these babies…

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And if you haven’t yet, please don’t forget to enter the JUNIEblake giveaway:

$25 Giftcard Giveaway to JUNIEblake

Winner will be announced Friday, so be sure to complete your entry and check back!

Hope your week is off to a fantastic start and that you were able to score some killer Cyber Monday deals!! Thanks for stopping by!

2XTreme

On December 2, 2013December 2, 2013 By all dolled upIn Favorite Products, Giveaway, Outfit Ideas2 Comments

Fitness is incredibly important to me, and during this time of year, I am especially grateful to have a secret weapon to help beat that dreaded holiday weight gain. And that my friends is Kenny Akers’ 2Xtreme Bootcamp here in the SLC. Kenny whips me into tip-top shape, keeps me laughing through even the most challenging workouts, always brings the intensity and new challenges, pushes my limits and comfort level at every class, and is a constant source of inspiration to me and our entire bootcamp family. And today I wanted to share the opportunity to work out with Kenny with all of my Salt Lake readers. Kenny is offering All Dolled Up readers one week (3 classes) free to come and check out his camp. He is also extending a discount of 20% off of your first month if you mention this blog post. You can find Kenny here, or you can email me (abby_doll@hotmail.com) for details. Believe me, you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity. Whether it’s to beat the holiday bulge, or your New Year’s resolution, I simply can’t say enough good things about Kenny’s 2Extreme Bootcamp . Trust me, you will not be disappointed…

**Photos Courtesy of Kenny Akers**

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Top: Under Armour | Sportsbra: Ideology | Pants: Ideology | Shoes: Nike Lunarfly, new colors here (on sale!) and here (best shoes EVER)

And of course I can’t neglect to mention that today is one of my favorite days of the year…CYBER MONDAY! Check out the links below to see my favorite sales that are going on today. And let me tell you, there is some seriously good stuff happening that you won’t want to miss out on!

SOLE SOCIETY: $50 off an order of $125 (+20% off your first order!)

JCREW FACTORY: 50% off your entire order

JCREW: 30% off your entire order

THE LIMITED: 50% off your entire order

EXPRESS: 40% off your entire order

LULUS: Additional 40% off sale items

LOFT: 40% off your entire order

AMERICAN EAGLE: 50% off everything

PIPERLIME: 30% off entire site

Hope you all had a fabulous weekend and a wonderful Thanksgiving. Ours was absolutely wonderful and I have to say I’m a little said it’s over. BUT the countdown to Christmas is officially on and that makes this girl super happy! Happy Cyber Monday!!

A Few of My Favorite Things

On November 27, 2013November 27, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I love finding fashion inspiration on Pinterest and Instagram. And that is precisely where I stumbled upon the jacket and peplum top that I’m wearing in this post. Both were at the top of my shopping list this fall, and while I didn’t anticipate wearing them together, I am loving the structure and lines of the jacket back to the flirty and almost futuristic ruffle of the peplum. And while my hubs is a big fan of the jacket, peplum remains one of those styles that he just can’t wrap his head around. I guess we can add it to that list of fashions (along with fur vests and maxi dresses) that men just don’t understand…

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Jacket: Lookbook Store, similar, similar | Peplum: Torn by Ronny Kobo (My Habbit), long sleeve version, similar, similar, obsessed with this dress| Jeans: 7 for all Mankind | Necklaces: JCrew (30% off your entire purchase in store and online!!) | Bracelet: Lucky Brand | Watch: Michael Kors | Bag: Michael Kors Selma | Pumps: Sam Edelman (old), really wanting these

I LOVE the day before Thanksgiving. In fact, I love the day before just about any holiday. What can I say? I am an anticipation kind of girl.

And while there is so much I am thankful for, this year I am especially grateful for each and every one of you-my readers. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for stopping by, your engagement, your words of encouragement, for the friendships we are creating, and for all of the support! All Dolled Up would not be possible without you!

Wishing you and your families a wonderful, safe, and joyous Thanksgiving.

Holiday Dressing

On November 26, 2013November 26, 2013 By all dolled upIn Giveaway, Outfit Ideas6 Comments

I LOVE polka dots. And I especially love polka dots paired with plaid. So lucky me that both happen to be very on trend this holiday season! And not only are they both on trend, but in my opinion, they are the perfect combo to put together for all of those upcoming holiday parties quickly filling up the calendar!

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And if you missed it yesterday, CLICK HERE for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate to JUNIEblake. It’s a darling online shop full of items perfect for this holiday season so don’t miss out on your chance to win! Winner will be announced Friday, December 6th.

And last but not least, CLICK HERE to see if you won the Vintage Locket giveaway!!

Hope you are all having a wonderful week!