Perfect Harmony

I am loving the sneak peeks I am getting through social media from all of the happenings in NYC for Fashion Week.  And I have to say that one trend I am happy to see will be continuing into the Spring 2014 season is black and white.  In my opinion, no other color combo creates such perfect harmony while being so chic and effortless at the same time.  Plus it creates the ideal canvas to add a pop of color, or a pretty metallic.

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Dress: Forever21 Vest: Target | Belt: Forever21 (old), LOVE this one| Bracelet: Juicy Couture | Watch: Michael Kors | Clutch: American Eagle |  Sunnies: Target (old) | Pumps: Marc Fisher 

I hope you all had a fantastic weekend!  Ours was packed with fun events-so of course it went by way too fast.  But fortunately, we’ve got a lot of fun things on the horizon to look forward to, including a mini Vegas vacay and a trip back to Nashville for my 10 year Vanderbilt reunion.  And believe me, I’m already planning my outfits for both trips and can’t wait to share them with all of you!

Thanks for stopping by!

Pretty, Pretty Peplum

There is just something so pretty and feminine about peplum. And that is exactly why it is one of my favorite silhouettes of the season. Well that, and because it is also extremely flattering on just about any figure. Nicely tailored with just enough flare to hide any imperfections…

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Peplum Top: Alice Ritter for Gap (sold out online-check in store!), similar, similar | Skinnies: 7 For All Mankind | Necklace: T+J Designs | Cuff: Lucky Brand (old), similar | Watch: Michael Kors | Bag: Michael Kors Limited Edition Hamilton, similar | Pumps: Marc Fisher (same pump, new colors)

Another thing I love about this outfit?  The combo of navy and yellow-always a winner in my book.

Happy hump day!

Oh Deer

I love this tee. It’s just one of those pieces that brings a smile to my face. And while I normally gravitate towards pairing graphic tee’s with denim, I also love the contrast of a casual tee back to something dressier, like a pencil skirt and layered baubles. A whimsical, yet polished look perfect for date night, or a girl’s night out on the town…

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Tee: Guess (old), similar | Skirt: JCrew (old), similar, similar | Cuff: H&M (old) | Watch: Michael Kors | Necklaces: Stella & Dot, JCrew, JCrew | Sunnies: Amazon | Clutch: Michael Kors (old), similar | Pumps: Vince Camuto (old), similar, similar

I hope you all had a wonderful Labor Day weekend!  Ours was spent in Park City with family and filled with lots of biking, eating, and laughing.  And I’ve got to say, it was pretty darn wonderful.

And even thought it’s never easy to get back into the swing of things, I hope you are all having a great start to your week.  Thanks for stopping by!

FPF: Summer Round-Up

Does anyone else feel like Labor Day is the most bittersweet weekend of the year?  Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE fall (especially fall clothes), but it makes me so sad to say goodbye to summer every year (probably because I know a long winter awaits us just on the other side).  And while I am looking forward to a nice 3-day weekend up in Park City with family and friends, I have to say that this girl is pretty darn sad to see summer go.  So in honor of my favorite season, I thought I might post a round-up of my favorite All Dolled Up looks of the summer….

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Thank you all so much for the continued support.  I have exciting news about an upcoming collaboration with one of my favorite retailers that I can’t wait to share with you.  So be sure to stay tuned!

Wishing you all a fun, happy and safe Labor day weekend!

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Foiled

I love silver. And metallics. And sparkles. In fact, when I was in high school, my girlfriends and I loved the Spice Girls so much that we each had our own Spice Girl name. And I was Sparkle Spice. Go figure. So needless to say, I am loving the sequin and sparkle t-shirt trend this season. Especially when paired back to destroyed jeans and other accessories of a like metallic, for a sparkly, yet monochromatic look…

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Sequin Tee: INC | Jeans: Paige Denim | Bracelet: Fair Trade | Sunnies: House of Harlow Chelsea | Bag: Michael Kors | Pumps: Target (old), similar

So I’ve got a question.  What do you all think of my silver Michael Kors bag?  I got it for a steal at Macy’s, but am on the fence as to whether or not it’s a keeper.  Would love to know if you guys think I should love it or leave it.

Thanks for stopping by!

Layers

At the end of summer, I am never ready to put away any of my pretty dresses. So I always love to look for ways to prolong their use into the early fall season. And I have to say, that an army surplus vest, back to cognac accessories, seems to do just the trick…

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Dress: Forever21, similar | Vest: H&M (old), similar, similar | Belt: Target (old), similar | Cuffs: Lucky, H&M | Sunnies: Rayban | Pumps: Sole Society

I hope your week is off to a great start.  I know I have another crazy busy one on the books.  But on the bright side, at least there is a nice, long three-day weekend ahead of us to look forward to!

Graphic

I am really into graphic tees right now. Like, really into them. I love the idea of throwing on a tee-shirt back to a ripped up pair of jeans and then adding fancy heels and accessories to dress up the look. I guess maybe it makes me a feel a little rock and roll. Plus, it’s a great way to be super comfy while looking put together at the same time.

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Tank: TJMaxx, similar, loving this one, and this one | Jeans: American Eagle | Feather Earrings: Forever21 (old), similar | Cuff:  Fair Trade (local boutique), loving this one | Sunnies: Target (old), similar | Bag: Steve Madden (old), similar | Pumps: Sole Society

So I have to say, as much as I love graphic tee’s, I do find it a little difficult to find a good one.  It seems to me that more often than not, the sayings on them tend to be a little young, or too cliché for me to want to broadcast on my body.   So if you are on the hunt for one (and you should be!) the best luck I’ve had in finding cute, age appropriate graphic tee’s is at JCrew, JCrew Factory, American Eagle, and TJMaxx.

Hope you all had an amazing weekend.  Can you believe that it’s almost Labor Day?  I know that I sure can’t.

Rawr!

Whether it be home decor, clothing, or accessories, I love anything animal print. In fact, my favorite leopard pants are always a favorite on rotation in my closet.  And with cooler temps just around the corner, anything leopard feels pretty darn fitting.  Don’t you think?20130820-224017.jpg

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Top: H&M (old), similar | Pants: Else by Joe’s Jeans (old) similar, similar | Necklace: BCBGeneration | Bracelets: Stella & Dot | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunnies: House of Harlow Chelsea | Pumps: Alfani

I am traveling on a big regional visit this week and have lots of presenting to do over the next couple of days, so feel free to send good thoughts my way.  I am going to need them!

Happy hump day!

Summer Nights

Last night J and I went with some of our best friends to see one of our favorite musicians at one of the most beautiful amphitheaters ever-Michael Franti and Spearhead at Red Butte Gardens. It was an absolutely perfect night and we had an amazing time. And even though it was a little hot, we still decided to ride our vintage cruisers to the show so we didn’t have to deal with parking-and it was well worth the sweat. A perfect summer night that only served to remind me why I never want to see summer go…

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Tank: JCrew (on sale for under $10!) | Jeans: Rich & Skinny (old), similar | Cuff:  Fair Trade | Earrings: GroopDealz, LOVE these| Sunnies: Nordstrom | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Flip Flops: Dini’s Los Angeles for Havianas

While this outfit is extremely casual, I have to say that I am loving all of the playful colors.  Red and pink are a favorite color combo of mine and I am loving the pops of neon back to the mirrored aviators.  Who says comfort can’t be fun?

Hope you all had a fantastic weekend!

Stud Muffin

I love studs. Especially the sort you find in fashion. 🙂 And I have a feeling that this fall is not going to disappoint. Studs are popping up everywhere from shoes, to sweaters, to bags, to jewelry-anything is acceptable. Including mixing different types of studs together…

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Tank: JCrew (on sale) | Skirt: JCrew (old), similar | Belt: Express | Bracelets: JCrew, H&M, Stella  & Dot, Kate Spade | Watch: Michael Kors | Necklace: Stella & Dot | Sunnies: Rayban | Sandals: Vince Camuto (on sale!) | Bag: Michael Kors 

Thank you, as always, so much for stopping by the blog!  And if you haven’t already, please be sure to follow along on Facebook and Instagram!

Also, I am selling a few handbags on eBay right now, so please be sure to stop by and check them out here if you are interested!  Auctions run until Monday at noon MST.

Hope you are having a fantastic week!