Booties

On October 28, 2014October 27, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas3 Comments

Today, I want to talk about booties. They are everywhere this season and I am absolutely in love with the trend. BUT I’ll be honest, I find booties very difficult to wear. I workout and bike and ski a lot, so I don’t have super skinny legs. I’m also short (not quite 5’4″), so I find that most booties can tend to make me look thick in the legs and even shorter than I already am! And that is definitely not look I’m going for! Ha! I’ve tried on countless pairs and always love them on the rack and on other people, but seldom like them on myself. However, I have finally found the trick to the perfect bootie for all you gals out there who are struggling with this trend like me. And the secret, my friends? Booties that dip down in the front, or that are a little closer to a pump than a bootie (like the pair in today’s post-a shootie, if you will). Seriously, I can’t tell you what a difference a little dip in the front will make for you and the length it will give you back in your legs. So if you have been feeling anything like me when it comes to booties-don’t give up! I’ve linked up some of my favorite, and (more importantly) flattering booties below!

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Sweater: Old Navy | Skinnies: 7 for all mankind, similar | Necklace: Stella & Dot (old), obsessed with this and this| Bracelets: Stella & Dot, Forever21 (old), similar | Hat: Jessica Simpson via Nordstrom Rack (LOVE the Candied Ginger color) | Sunnies: Karen Walker | Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Booties: Jessica Simpson via TJMaxx (I can’t find these anywhere online-sorry!)

And last but not least, here are my recommendations for flattering booties: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, my faves, splurge

Thank you so much for stopping by! Happy Tuesday!

Plaid To The Bone

On October 27, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Every fall (it never fails), I become plaid obsessed. Something about cool weather, football, chili, tailgating, scarves, and boots makes want to break out all of my favorite plaid shirts. So my apologies in advance if you are seeing an abundance of plaid on the blog this season, but I just can’t help myself. And if you don’t have any plaid in your closet, then be sure to pick up a few pieces this season. Some of my favorite place to shop for plaid? JCrew, JCrew Factory, American Eagle, Madewell, and Ralph Lauren Denim and Supply.

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Jacket: Macy’s (old), similar, similar, love this | Plaid Shirt: Express (this shirt has a sequined yoke-so cute!), love this, this, this, this and this (all are on sale!!!) | Skinnies: American Eagle | Sunnies: Karen Walker | Pumps: Aldo (old), love these (on sale!)

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

Casual Friday

On October 24, 2014October 23, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

Stripes, camo, and leopard…together? You bet! Nothing better than mixing a few favorite prints. And to sweeten the pot? Why not add a vest, your favorite denim, and some basic gold jewelry. And voila! You are ready to take on the weekend in comfortable, casual style!

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And ladies, if you are in the SLC, a new Uptown Cheapskate location just opened up in Sugarhouse! I had the privilege of attending their grand opening last week, and let me tell you, the store is darling and they have so many fantastic things in stock right now! So if you are out doing a little shopping this weekend, be sure to stop by and check them out! OR if you need a little extra cash, they will buy your gently used, name brand clothing from you. Now how sweet is that?

Happy weekend friends!

The Road Less Traveled

On October 17, 2014October 16, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

Fall in Utah is my favorite. Not only is it absolutely gorgeous, but it seems to last forever and the weather is unbelievably amazing. I seriously can’t imagine a better place to be for the months of September and October. And with the fall foliage at a frenzy right now, I am trying desperately to enjoy every second of it before the snow starts to fly-which means weekends spent at the farmer’s market, watching bike races, and checking out all of the beautiful fall colors. And I have to say that cozy sweaters and comfy booties have been my go-to weekend uniform as of late-particularly if they are cognac and gray…

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Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

TGIF!!!!

Fancy

On October 16, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

Today I wanted to share a couple of my fall favorites with you guys-fur vests and hats. Seriously, I can’t stop wearing either. Both are fantastic Fall staples and are a great and easy way to add a little interest to any outfit. I normally keep things fairly simple and would tend to only pick one stand out piece per outfit, but I have to say, I am loving how this look turned out (even if my hubby did tell me Jenny from the Block called and wants her outfit back)…

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Happy Thursday, sweet readers!!! I hope you are all having a great week. I have been in San Francisco for business meetings-which I can never complain about it. It is one of my favorite cities in the world and I have so many favorite spots I love to frequent while I am there-one of the perks of my job!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Fall Florals

On October 13, 2014October 12, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

I don’t know what it is, but I am feeling so drawn to florals this Fall. Mixing them into my wardrobe has felt so fresh and different to me this season-something that I love! Plus, I can’t complain about getting to wear some of my favorite pieces for just a little bit longer this year!

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Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! And thank you so much for stopping by and for your continued support-I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it!

And because I love you all so much, I also wanted to take minute and share my favorite Columbus Day sales going on today!! Be sure to check out the links below for some of the lowest prices of the season. Because seriously, what could be better than a little shopping to brighten up your Monday??? But make sure you hurry and take advantage of these deals-most promotions end at midnight tonight!!

Piperlime: 20% off sitewide with code FALL20

Madewell: 30% off sitewide with code OHFALL

Macy’s: 30% off code FALL (it’s also the great shoe sale, which means the more you buy, the more you save!)

Land’s End: 25% off with code COOL

JCREW: 30% off sitewide, and an extra 40% off sale with code WEEKENDPLANS

JCrew Factory: 50% off sitewide with code OURBDAY

Old Navy: Entire site up to 50% off!

Gap: 40% off entire site with code NEWOUTFIT

Banana Republic: 40% off your entire purchase with code BRWEEKEND

Barneys Warehouse: extra 40% off clearance, extra 30% off everything else (some seriously amazing deals)

Texture

On October 10, 2014October 9, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

It’s no secret that I love print mixing. But what you might not know is that I am also a fan of mixing different textures and fabrics. And when I stumbled on this fun version of a classic surplus coat while recently shopping for a dress for my cousin’s wedding, I just couldn’t help myself. It’s the perfect Fall piece with just enough of a twist to make an old staple feel new again…

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Jacket: Bohme (local SLC boutique), similar, similar | Tank: Express (old), similar | Skinnies: 7 for All Mankind Slim Illusion (BEST EVER-and they’re on major sale!) | Necklace: Stella & Dot (older style), similar, LOVE this one | Clutch: Clare Vivier, flat version (a little less expensive) | Sunnies: Ray-ban | Pumps: Enzo Angiolini via Nordstrom Rack, similar, similar

Lips: Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in F-Bomb

Happy Friday y’all! Thanks for stopping by!

Essential Fall

On October 7, 2014October 5, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

Every year when fall rolls around, there are a couple of key elements that I always seem to gravitate towards (especially on the weekends). And in no particular order, those items are: a basic long-sleeved gray tee, a novelty vest, destroyed dark denim, and cognac booties. And because these items are on constant rotation in my closet this time of year and incredibly versatile for the Fall season, today I wanted to share them with all of you!

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Gray Tee: American Eagle (old), similar, similar | Vest: JCrew (on sale!) | Skinnies: American Eagle X (LOVING their new X denim!) | Sunnies: Ray-Ban | Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (on sale here) | Booties: Lucky Brand via TJMaxx (old) almost identical, LOVING these, these, and these

And for more Fall essentials, be sure to check out this post. Thanks SO much for stopping by!

Layers

On October 6, 2014October 5, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

One of my favorite things about dressing for Fall is layering. I love putting multiple pieces together to achieve different looks and maximize the pieces in my wardrobe. And because I am such a fan of the layered look, I am definitely finding myself gravitating towards this season’s mixed media pieces that give you the layered look without having to actually layer. Not only do they help simplify getting dressed in the morning, but they are a great option to get the layered look without all the bulk!

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Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

Thank you SO much for stopping by!

Fri-yay!

On October 3, 2014October 2, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

Well hello there, Friday! And hello there, sweet readers! I am so glad to be back with another outfit post for you guys today! My apologies for the radio silence, but I was traveling all week for work, and it poured rain all last weekend, so I fell a little behind with my outfit photos. But the good news is I’m back, AND it’s the end of another work week! So what better way to kick off the first weekend of the glorious month of October than by showcasing my favorite buffalo plaid shirt and destroyed black skinnies!