Skater

On August 14, 2013August 13, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas4 Comments

Even though I am sure they are different today (and as silly as they still are), I can’t help but remember the names of all of the different cliques at my high school: the preppies, the slippies, the jocks, the popular kids, the smokers, the drama kids, the choir kids (that was me), and last but not least, the skaters. And I swear, when skater dresses became popular this year, all I could think of were the skaters I knew in high school. Silly story, but true none-the-less. And while, of course, I do love a good skater dress-I am especially loving them right now. Because they have a tight bodice, a higher waist, and a full skirt, they are ideal back to jackets and cardigans, which makes them a perfect transitional piece from summer to fall, or back to school.

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I can’t believe that I have never tried a pair of Sole Society shoes before. I actually picked up this pair (for a steal!) when I was in San Francisco for meetings last week. And I have to say, I am super impressed. Not only are they super cute and affordable, but the quality is great and they are comfortable to boot. They have definitely earned a fan and a return customer in me!

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

Pretty in Pink

On August 13, 2013August 13, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas5 Comments

Oh how I love pink. All shades of pink, and anything that comes in pink. And so, when I saw that one of the things on JCrew’s Fall 2013 trend report was mixing different shades of the same color, I thought I’d get a jump-start and test out the look with a summer outfit composed of a few of my favorite things. Which of course, should come as no surprise, are all shades of pink…

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I know I am personally really excited about this new trend and can’t wait to experiment with it. Especially as we get closer and closer to the Fall season. But I would love to know, what do you all think?

Happy Tuesday!

Tour of Utah

On August 12, 2013August 11, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas2 Comments

The Tour of Utah was this weekend and J and I were lucky enough to score VIP tickets to the stage 4 circuit race in downtown Salt Lake City on Friday evening. And because we knew thousands of people would be heading downtown for the event, we decided to ride our cruisers to the Capital building-the location of the Start/Finish. And while I obviously wanted to look nice for the event, I also had to be practical when choosing an outfit that could not only stand up to the heat, but that would also be comfortable for a bike ride as well. And I have to say, one of my favorite dresses of the summer did just the trick…

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Be sure to follow me on Instagram: alldolledupblog to see more photos from the event. Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

FPF: Montana Love Tee

On August 9, 2013 By all dolled upIn Favorite Products, Outfit Ideas2 Comments

I will always have a love affair with my home state of Montana. There is just something so special about it that I can’t explain. It was the most incredible place to grow up and someday I hope I can raise my children there, or that it will, at the very least, be an important part of their lives too. And because I was lucky enough to marry a man who loves Montana as much as I do, every summer, J and I make a trip back to my hometown to soak in the beauty, the serenity, and all of the amazing-ness that is Montana. And this year’s vacation, as usual, was the high light of my summer. So when I saw these cute Montana Shirt Co. Tee’s everywhere on Facebook and realized their shop was located in my hometown, I knew I needed to get one so I could express my love for my home state with pride anytime, anywhere…

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Be sure to stop by Montana Shirt Co. and check out their assortment of tee’s, tanks and hoodies. They have a ton of cute stuff and the quality is fantastic. But be sure to order at least a size up-the women’s tee’s run pretty small.

Hope you all had a fantastic week. Happy Friday!!!!!

Hi Ho Silver

On August 6, 2013August 5, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas2 Comments

I love to add color or a pop of color to the majority of my outfits. But sometimes, it’s tough to beat a classic black and white ensemble. And when I threw on this striped skirt back to a plain black top, I knew that silver accessories were the perfect way to complete this look…

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I am heading to San Francisco for work this afternoon, which is a nice way to ease back into the groove of things after vacation. And though I have a feeling the weather might be a bit of a shock to my system, I can’t wait to try and squeeze in some of my favorite restaurants and maybe even a little shopping when all my meetings are done.

Hope you are having a wonderful week!

Boyfriend

On August 5, 2013August 5, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

While J and I were on vacation this past week, someone asked me if he was my boyfriend. And being that we just celebrated our 6 year wedding anniversary, that kind of made me giggle. Because really, the only true boyfriend I have in my life these days, is my favorite pair of boyfriend jeans…

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I cannot believe how fast our vacation went by-sometimes I wish I had a magic button I could press to slow down the time just a little. But I will forever cherish all of the amazing memories and fun times shared with family and friends while we were in Montana.

Hope you all had a great weekend!

FPF: Sage & Harper

On August 2, 2013August 1, 2013 By all dolled upIn Favorite Products, Outfit Ideas3 Comments

A few weeks ago, I received an email from a company called Sage & Harper asking me if I wanted to test out a bag from their line. And after reviewing their online shop, I was ecstatic. I have never seen such darling and well made messenger bags anywhere else and couldn’t wait to get my hands on one. And I have to say, since it arrived in the mail, it has become my go-to bag. I have used it for travel (houses my laptop perfectly), for trips to the lake or pool, for errands on my cruiser, and most recently, trips to and from the gym. It really is the perfect “anytime” bag and I just can’t get enough.

And because they are so fantastic, Sage & Harper is offering a special 20% off discount to all All Dolled up readers. How amazing is that?? Just use the code: DOLLEDUP20 at checkout!

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Also be sure to follow Sage & Harper on Facebook and on Instagram.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

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

Short Story

On July 31, 2013August 9, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas3 Comments

It dawned on me recently that I rarely show short looks on the blog. And so, since I’m on vacation and not wearing much besides shorts, bathing suits, and cycling spandex, I thought today just might be the perfect opportunity…

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I will be brief since I am on vacation, but just wanted to wish you all a happy hump day! Hope you are having a wonderful week!

Vacay

On July 29, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas2 Comments

J and I are officially on vacation-and boy does it feel good! And even though we’re only two days in, we’ve already gotten to do some pretty cool things. Including seeing my brother play at one of our favorite watering holes on Flathead Lake. And I must say, while living out of a suitcase for extended periods of time can tend to pose various challenges, I was happy that I thought to pack my favorite mullet skirt, graphic tee, and jean vest, which made for the perfect combination of comfy, yet effortlessly cool summer fashion to wear for the occasion…

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I hope you all had a great weekend and that your week is off to a fantastic start! And be sure to follow me on Instagram (alldolledupblog) if you haven’t already, for a glimpse into our vacation adventures!

FPF: Gold Cuff

On July 26, 2013 By all dolled upIn Favorite Products, Outfit Ideas2 Comments

So I guess it’s been a little while since I shared a favorite item with you all on a Friday. And today I wanted to talk about my summer obsession with gold cuffs!! I just can’t seem to get enough of them (if you hadn’t figured that out already!). They are a great statement and the perfect way to add a little interest to any outfit-whether it be dressed up or dressed down. Plus they are an easy alternate to an elaborate arm party-especially on a hot day when the last thing you feel like doing is piling on the jewelry…

Both of my cuffs featured in the above photos are older styles from H&M, but I am currently crushing on this style, this style, and this style.

J and I are heading on our annual summer vacation to Montana in just a few hours, and I absolutely cannot wait for a week of fun in the sun with family and friends in the beautiful Flathead Valley! I will however, still be posting next week, so be sure to stop by the blog!

Happy weekend!