Back To Basics

On June 17, 2014June 16, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

Sometimes it’s hard to beat a basic tee back to boyfriend jeans. In fact, it’s one of my favorite go-to looks. It’s also a super easy outfit to take from day to night- just add a fab pair of heels and some statement jewelry, and you’re off! Easy as one, two, three!

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Wishing you all a wonderful Tuesday!

Muah!

Crop It Like It’s Hot

On June 16, 2014June 15, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I loved the crop shirt trend the last go around and fondly remember wearing cute crops with overalls and Birks. Heck, I was even wearing crop tops with low-rise jeans performing at the bars in Nashville back in the day! I was also in my late teens/early twenties at the time-so bearing a little midriff seemed perfectly acceptable. But now that the crop top trend is back, and finding me in my early 30’s, I’ve been a little unsure as to how to tackle this trend. Because at my age, I’m certainly not going to be running around with my navel hanging out! And while I’ve done some cute layering looks with crops, that doesn’t exactly work during the warmer summer months. So for those of you finding yourselves in the same predicament as me, I have found that a super cute and age appropriate way to wear a crop top, is with a high-wasited skirt. It still gives you the look and feel of the crop, but without baring all of the skin! And trust me, your belly button will thank you!

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Crop Lace Top: Express (comes in a bunch of colors-I’m obsessed!) | Skirt: JCrew (on sale and comes in tons of colors-dying over the yellow version) | Cuff: Lucyk Brand | Charm Bracelets: Juicy Couture via TJMaxx, similar, Anne Klein | Ring: KiraKira | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunnies: Karen Walker | Clutch: Clare Vivier, flat version | Heels: Jessica Simpson (most comfortable heesl in my closet right now! LOVE them!)

I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! Thank you for stopping by and for your continued support of my blog. I can’t even begin to tell you how much it means to have you all on this journey with me.

Happy Monday!

Black And White

On June 13, 2014 By all dolled upIn Favorite ProductsLeave a comment

I am LOVING the black and white trend right now. Not only is it incredibly chic, but it feels so fresh and so crisp for the summer season. And so today, I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite black and white items! Happy Friday!!

Shifty

On June 3, 2014June 2, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas2 Comments

I LOVE a good shift dress. Not only are they the ultimate in comfort, but they are a perfect piece to wear to work during the summer months. Easy, breezy, and professional. They are also a great transitional piece to take from day to night, or casual to dressy. If you follow me on Instagram (and if you don’t, you can follow me here) then you know I wore this dress paired with a denim vest to a friend’s baby shower over the weekend, which gave it a slightly more casual vibe than today’s post. Once again, another versatile piece that is great to add to any gal’s wardrobe!

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Thank you so much for stopping by! Hope your week is off to a fantastic start!!

Dressy

On June 2, 2014June 1, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

I have made a pledge this year to wear more dresses. I’m not quite sure why, but I naturally tend to gravitate towards jeans, heels, and cute tops. But it gets so hot in the SLC during the summer months, that dresses are really a must. PLUS they are so cute and comfy and fun and I am really loving all of the vibrant prints and colors that I am seeing available in stores this season. Case and point? The dress in today’s post. Not only does the tribal print of this dress lend itself well back to denim, but because it showcases so many different colors, it will be an easy piece to style multiple ways this summer. And in my book, versatile pieces like this are the key to expanding your wardrobe without spending a lot of money!

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Jacket: JCrew (on sale for under $50! also, it runs big, so order a size down) | Dress: Francesca’s (sold out online, check in store!), loving this one (very similar), this one, this one, this one, and this one | Necklaces: Jeweliq, Etsy | Cuff: Lucky Brand | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunnies: Karen Walker | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Heels: Nine West (SUPER comfy and on sale!)

I hope you all had a great weekend. Happy Monday!

P.S. If you live in the SLC and love coffee, be sure to stop by the new Publik Coffee. We stopped in to check it out over Memorial Day weekend and fell in love! It’s one of the cooler places I’ve been in the SLC. In fact, it’s actually where we shot these photos. And not only is their coffee and ambiance amazing, but they have an entire menu dedicated solely to different kinds of toast. Brilliant!

Working Girl

On May 30, 2014May 29, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

Happy Friday, sweet friends! I hope you have all had a great week. I was on the road for work, so despite my best intentions to get some blog posts up and running, my nights were spent getting caught up and prepped for meetings. But today, I’m back! And I am excited to share with you a typical outfit that I would wear to work. Because I am on the road so much for my job (you can read about what I do here), on planes, in cars, and in and out of Executive meetings, I am always looking for work appropriate (and fashionable) outfits that are also super comfy and practical. The Express Portofino shirt has become a staple in my closet (it comes in TONS of cute colors and prints), and I love pairing it back to simple black skinnies, basic jewelry, and a fun pump or heel for a little pop of color. I have found this to be a great basic formula for an easy wear-to-work outfit that works for just about any occaision. Not to mention that this combo also looks fantastic with a blazer for a little more dressed up look!

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Wishing you all a fabulous weekend!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pink Suede Shoes

On May 19, 2014May 18, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

I think every outfit is made that much better with a great pair of shoes. So when I found these amazing pink suede heels for under $50, I knew that they were the perfect addition to my summer wardrobe. And not only are they cute and comfy (and PINK!), but they add that perfect pop of color to just about any outfit. Talk about swoon-worthy!!

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Blazer: BarIII (sold out) similar, similar, similar, similar (40% off!)

T-Shirt: American Eagle

Skinnies: 7 for all mankind, identical

Necklace: Jeweliq

Watch: Michael Kors (sold out), similar, similar

Sunnies: Ray-ban

Bag: Coach Bleecker

Heels: JustFab (under $50 with 20% off coupon code for visiting site!)

I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend. Can you believe that we are coming up on Memorial day weekend already? I know I certainly can’t! This month is really just flying by-which I suppose is just fine with me. Bring on summer!

Spring Must-Haves (for your feet!)

On May 14, 2014May 13, 2014 By all dolled upIn Favorite ProductsLeave a comment

Before I became an Executive with Macy’s, I was a Senior Footwear Buyer at both Sundance Catalog and Overstock.com. So it should come as no surprise that I really (I mean really) LOVE shoes! And so today, because footwear is off the chain this spring, I wanted to share my favorite (and affordable!) picks of the season with all of you…

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Happy hump day, dolls! And happy shoe shopping!

Black and Blue

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

As I’ve said quite a few times this Spring, I am loving the color blue-especially anything in cobalt. It is such a rich, gorgeous color and looks great back to a multitude of other colors. But despite it’s versatility, sometimes pairing it back to plain old black is the perfect combination…

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Jacket: Blank NYC via Nordstrom (sold out), similar, LOVE this version for Spring

Dress: H&M (old), similar, LOVE this (and it’s under $40!)

Necklace: Kenneth Jay Lane (obsessed!), also here

Watch: Michael Kors (old), similar

Sunnies: Karen Walker

Bag: Coach

Pumps: Jessica Simpson

Lips: YSL in #1

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I had a fantastic birthday celebration in Vegas, but I must admit, I’m a little sad it’s all over. Sometimes the things we look forward to the most always seem to pass us by the most quickly, don’t they? And a very special thank you to all of you for the sweet birthday wishes over the weekend. I appreciate you all SO much and you helped to make my day extra special!

Thanks for stopping by!

Birthday Balloons…

On May 9, 2014May 9, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas3 Comments

I have always wanted to do a blog post with balloons (thanks a lot, Pinterest), but the opportunity had just really never presented itself. That is until yesterday, when J surprised me with flowers and balloons before we left town for a quick weekend birthday celebration. And so today, in honor of my birthday, I thought I would celebrate by accessorizing my outfit with a whole bunch of pink balloons. Because if you can’t accessorize with balloons on your birthday, then really, when can you?