Now You See Me…

On July 15, 2013July 14, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

Confession: I LOVE camo. Always have, always will. In fact, my father-in-law even got me my very own snow camo gators for Christmas one year because I thought snow camo was especially pretty. So when camo is in, I am always especially quick to jump on the trend. And so of course, given it’s popularity this season, I knew that a camo vest would be the perfect addition to my wardrobe for the summer season…

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I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. We spent ours celebrating the marriage of two of our dear friends. And let me tell you, it was a truly lovely wedding and a fantastic celebration-pretty sure I can’t think of a better way to have spent the weekend.

Thanks for stopping by!

Road Trip

On July 8, 2013July 8, 2013 By all dolled upIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Justin’s grandmother passed away a few days before the 4th of July. And since the service was in North Dakota and flights were ridiculously expensive, we decided to pack up our things (having just barely unpacked from our last adventure), and hit the road to tackle the 15 hour drive.

Outside of the service, we didn’t have a plan-just the bikes, our pups, and the open road. And so, we decided to create a little adventure out of the circumstances and enjoyed a few days in Justin’s home town with family before deciding to head to Red Lodge, Montana to do some epic biking and celebrate the 4th. We even took a little (ok, an unintentionally really LONG) detour through Yellowstone on our way back to the SLC. And while I couldn’t be happier to be home (or any more exhausted), I am so grateful that we were able to make the trip and celebrate the life of Justin’s Grandma Wood!

And so, I thought it only fitting to share some Instagram snaps with all of your to commemorate our completely unexpected and unplanned 8 day adventure…

I hope you all had a wonderful, safe, and happy holiday weekend! I’ll be back tomorrow with regular outfit posts.

JCrew $50 Giftcard Giveaway [CLOSED]

On June 26, 2013June 27, 2013 By all dolled upIn Giveaway3 Comments

Alright ladies, today is the last day for your chance to enter to win a $50 JCrew giftcard brought to you by Groop Dealz and All Dolled Up. So if you haven’t entered yet, be sure to do so today (instructions below)! And just for a little added inspiration, here are a few of my current JCrew crushes (not to mention that everything in store and online is an additional 25% off with the code LOVEJCREW)…

Here’s how to enter:

MANDATORY:

1. FOLLOW Groop Dealz on Instagram

2. FOLLOW All Dolled Up on Instagram

3. LIKE Groop Dealz on Facebook

4. LIKE All Dolled Up on Facebook

5. Leave a comment below with your FB and Insta user names so we can verify your entries

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

1. Share this Giveaway on your FB, Twitter, or Instagram (be sure to tag me @alldolledupblog)

2. Follow Groop Dealz on Twitter

3. Follow All Dolled Up on Twitter

4. Follow All Dolled Up by email (button on right nav)

Winner will be announced on Thursday, June 26th, so be sure and check back!

Hope you are all having a wonderful week!

Hooray For Chambray!

On June 25, 2013June 24, 2013 By all dolled upIn Giveaway, Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

Oh how I love me some denim. Whether it’s a great pair of jeans, a denim jacket, a go-to pair of shorts, or a chambray shirt, I am a fan of it all. Maybe it’s my Montana roots, or maybe it’s just because denim is something everyone can wear. Either way, if you haven’t added a chambray shirt to your wardrobe yet this season, then it’s high time you took the plunge.

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Now the key to wearing denim well is to select ONE piece of denim for your ensemble. Unless of course they are contrasting shades of denim, and then it’s ok to do some layering. But I definitely prefer to pair mine back to black, white, or bright colors.

Don’t forget to enter the JCrew gift card giveaway and stop by Groop Dealz to see all of their darling daily deals!

Thanks for reading!

Tie One On

On June 18, 2013June 17, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I think it’s safe to say that this look is going to be a staple for me this summer. Since chambray shirts are always on constant rotation in my closet, it’s no wonder that I am loving the new sleeveless version hitting stores right now. And I’m particularly loving them when tied and worn over pretty summer dresses. A look that’s polished and sweet-but easy as one, two, three…

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If you haven’t already, but sure to enter to the win the $50 JCrew giftcard brought to you by All Dolled Up and Groop Dealz. And don’t forget to stop by Groop Dealz to check out all of their amazing daily deals. They have so many cute things-you most definitely will not be disappointed!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Summer Brights

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

I love neon. Especially a nice, bright neon yellow. And while it isn’t the easiest shade to wear, yellow in general is my absolute favorite color, so I’m partial. Which is why, of course, I couldn’t resist this pretty top. And while I can’t recommend this hue for everyone, what I can recommend is a pretty, dressed-up tank back to ripped jeans and heels for a summer night out on the town…

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I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Ours was unbelievably busy, but filled with some of my favorite things including friends, biking, marbles, vino, time with the littles, root beer floats, and long evenings spent enjoying our deck. Oh how I love this time of year!

If you haven’t entered the JCrew gift card giveaway, click here to enter for your chance to win!

JCrew Giveaway!!!! [CLOSED]

On June 14, 2013June 27, 2013 By all dolled upIn Favorite Products, Giveaway17 Comments

I am BEYOND excited to be teaming up with Groop Dealz today to bring you an amazing giveaway for a $50 gift card to (my favorite!!) JCrew!! If you are a follower of this blog, then you know what a huge fan I am of JCrew and hopefully you are too!

But what you might not know about is a fantastic company called Groop Dealz. They are an online retailer bringing you amazing daily deals on darling jewelry, accessories, clothing, and home decor. And I promise you, one visit to their site and you will be hooked. So be sure to enter the contest below and stop by the Groop Dealz online store to see what treasures they have available today!

Here’s how to enter:

MANDATORY:

1. FOLLOW Groop Dealz on Instagram

2. FOLLOW All Dolled Up on Instagram

3. LIKE Groop Dealz on Facebook

4. LIKE All Dolled Up on Facebook

5. Leave a comment below with your FB and Insta user names so we can verify your entries

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

1. Share this Giveaway on your FB, Twitter, or Instagram (be sure to tag me @alldolledupblog)

2. Follow Groop Dealz on Twitter

3. Follow All Dolled Up on Twitter

4. Follow All Dolled Up by email (button on right nav)

Contest will run through midnight on Wednesday, June 26th and the winner will be selected at random and announced on Thursday, June 27th-so be sure and check back.

Good luck and happy, happy weekend!

Neutral Obsession

On June 3, 2013June 2, 2013 By all dolled upIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

As much as I am enamored with color, I am perhaps equally as enamored with neutrals. They are soft, feminine, and, most importantly, a refreshing break from the neons and brights that I normally find myself gravitating towards (more often than not)…

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Peplum Top: Forever21 | Jeans: Joe’s Jeans | Necklaces: JCrew (here and here) | Bracelets: Stella & Dot, Aldo (old), Oia

Jules, Kate Spade | Sunnies: Nordstrom (not online, but check in store) | Bag: Michael Kors | Pumps: Michael Kors Avery (on sale!!!)

Don’t you love when you have been eyeing something online and it turns out to be even better in person? Such was the case with this cute peplum top. I had seen it online, but as much as I love it, have a hard time with the whole peplum trend (I am very short-waisted, so they don’t normally do much for me). But when my family was here for Memorial Day weekend, my mom treated my sister-in-law and me to a traditional shopping trip, and I was able to spot it on the rack at Forever21. And I have to say, it’s one of those Forever21 pieces that is quite impressive. While most of the stuff in that store is fairly cheap both in quality and in price, and what I would consider “disposable” fashion (not that it can’t still have a very desirable place in your wardrobe), they do have items (if you have the patience) that are actually quite nice and very well made. And this top is one of them. The fit and fabric are both lovely and in person it looks very expensive. Don’t you just love finding bargains like? Me and my bank account sure do. 😉

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

FPF: Stella & Dot Trunk Show

On April 19, 2013 By all dolled upIn Deals, Favorite Products3 Comments

I had the privilege of hosting a Stella & Dot trunk show at my home last night. It was such a fun evening filled with amazing friends, a little vino, cupcakes, and lots of pretty, sparkly things. I was so busy playing hostess, that I didn’t get a chance to take any photos, but I wanted to share a few of my favorite things from their summer line with all of you. So if there is something on your Stella & Dot wish list, or if you are not familiar with the brand, please use this link to shop my trunk show or have a look around-so many fabulous things! I know I can’t wait to place my order!!!

I am also pleased to announce that I have had the honor to partner with my very favorite design and decor website, Design Loves Detail, as a regular fashion contributor on their blog! Please be sure and stop by to check out their fantastic and inspirational site, and also read my first post-complete with some of my fashion essentials and a little advice when it comes to getting dressed in the morning!

Happy weekend and favorite product Friday, everyone!

Twirly Girl

On April 1, 2013March 31, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

I LOVE that circle skirts are back on trend. There is something so fun and completely girly about them. In fact, when I slip one on, it’s all I can do not to twirl around like I’m five years old again…

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I hope that you all had a wonderful Easter weekend. The above is actually what I wore to church and for dinner on Easter Sunday. I always love a good excuse to get dressed up, but I especially love Easter and the reason why we celebrate the Resurrection of Christ. It is always one of my very favorite days of the year. And of course I love Reese’s Peanut Butter eggs. I mean really, why is it that they are so much better than regular Reese’s anyway?

Happy Monday!