Holiday Dressing

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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Polka Dot Sweater: JCrew (sold out), loving this one, similar, similar | Plaid Shirt: JCrew (old out), obsessed with this one, similar | Jeans: 7 For All Mankind | Necklaces: JCrew, JCrew (sold out), similar, similar, Stella & Dot | Bracelet Watch: Anne Klein | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunnies: Rayban | Bag: Michael Kors (old) OBSESSED with this one | Pumps: Aldo (old) similar

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!

I’ve Got The Blues

I love the color blue, but for some reason, it’s a color that I don’t wear very often.  In fact, I hardly have any blue in my closet.  So every once in a while, I find it necessary to remind myself that blue and gray just might be one of the prettiest (and one of my favorite) color combos ever.  And in addition to pretty blues and grays, I think a grandpa cardigan is a must have in every gal’s closet this fall.  Between you and me? I can’t stop wearing mine.  Between this cardigan and my tassel necklace, I think I have a serious problem…

**Scroll to the bottom of this post to see if you are the lucky winner of the gorgeous Vintage Locket Giveaway!!!**

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Cardigan: TJMaxx, similar, similar | Chevron Top: Downeast Outfitters (old), similar, LOVE this one for the holidays | Skinnies: 7 for All Mankind | Necklace: Jeweliq, similar | Bracelet: Stella & Dot | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunnies: Tommy Hilfiger | Bag: Kate Spade, similar, similar, love this blue bag | Pumps: Nine West (old), swooning over this pair

And the winner of the beautiful vintage locket from Basil The Cat is… Melaney Ann!!  Please send an email to:  abby_doll@hotmail.com so that we can work out the details!  CONGRATS to you lady!

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Hope you are all having a great week!  Happy hump day!

Up On The Roof

When the weather cools down, one of the first things I typically find myself reaching for is anything leopard.  And while a lot of times the leopard pieces I wear tend to be shoes and accessories, it’s awfully hard to beat a good leopard top.  Especially when paired back to a fun moto jacket and a favorite pair of skinnies…

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Jacket: Express | Leopard Blouse: Express | Skinnies: 7 for All Mankind | Necklaces: Tiffany, My Personal Collection of Charms | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Sunnies: Rayban | Pumps: Aldo (old), similar

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!  Thank you so much 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!

Arm Candy

I love me some arm candy, or an arm party, or a little wrist bling-whatever you want to call it. It’s such a fun (and affordable!) way to change up an outfit. And while of course anything goes, I am definitely finding myself gravitating towards the mix of girly and edgy. Specifically, bows and spikes paired together in perfect harmony. I mean really, where else can you get away with a combination like that?

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Striped Popover: JCrew (on sale!) | Vest: H&M, similar, similar | Skinnies: 7 for All Mankind | Bracelets: Francesca’s (similar, similar), Aldo (similar), Kate Spade (similar) | Watch: Michael Kors | Necklace: JCrew, similar | Sunnies: Gap | Pumps: Aldo

I also wanted to take a minute and thank everyone who entered the Stella & Dot giveaway! I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to share one of my favorite pieces with one of my readers.   Click here to see if you are the lucky winner! 

Happy Thursday!

xx

Mint To Be

Like everyone else this season, I think it’s pretty safe to say that I am obsessed with the color mint. It is such a beautiful, refreshing hue and goes with such a multitude of things. But right now I am especially loving it back to neutrals…

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 Jacket:  Guess (old), similar, similar | Mint Gingham Top:  JCrew (old), similar | Skinnies:  7 For All Mankind | Monogram Necklace: Kraftshop via Etsy |  Earrings:  Givenchy | Sunnies:  Jessica Simpson via TJMaxx | Silver Watch:  Michael Kors |  Nude Wedges:  Aldo (on sale!!)

I think a neutral leather (or faux if your prefer) jacket is a must have item in any closet.  Especially this time of year when we start to gravitate towards brighter colors and pastels.  It’s a great basic and the perfect alternative for your go-to black jacket!

Thanks for reading!

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Back in Black

As much as I love color, every once in a while I like to take a little break. And with my work dress code requiring so much black (not to mention that black is back in full force this year), I am finding myself spontaneously creating more and more ensembles primarily constructed of this chic raven hue.  And I have to say, I kinda like it…

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Skirted Coat:  Betsey Johnson | Sweater:  JM Collections, similar, similar | Skinnies:  7 for All Mankind | Chain Necklaces:  Macy’s | Crystal Necklace:  JCrew | Bow Necklace:  The Limited (on sale!!!) | Charm Bracelet Watch:  Anne Klein | Other Bracelets:  Forever21 | Sunburst Ring:  House of Harlow | Watch:  Michael Kors | Handbag:  Kate Spade | Boots:  Jessica Simpson, similar

I can’t get enough of my skirted coat this winter.  It is so pretty and feminine and fun.  In fact, it might just be my favorite purchase of the season.  Even if it is black.  🙂

Happy Weekend, dolls!

xx

I Heart Sequins

This sparkly little number from Forever21 has my name all over it. It is the culmination of so many of my current favorite things: hearts, sequins, the perfect shade of gray, and it’s a sweatshirt to boot! And because this little pullover has so many great features, it’s an easy piece to dress up or dress down. For this particular outfit though, I opted to dress it down-pairing a new favorite back to a some old…

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Heart Pullover:  Forever21 | Chambray Shirt:  Forever21 | Puffy Vest:  Old Navy (old) similar, similar | Black Skinnies:  7 For All Mankind The Skinny | Watch:  Michael Kors | Black Quilted Bag:  Kate Spade, similar | Boots:  Aldo Farmar, similar

Can you believe the fog in the backdrop of these photos?  As if getting back into the swing of things after an incredible vacation hasn’t been hard enough, the weather in the SLC has been absolutely crazy!  From smog to freezing rain to dense fog and now major snow storms, I think I’m about ready to hightail it back to the tropics!

Hope you are all having a great week!

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