Making Me Blush

On April 9, 2013April 8, 2013 By all dolled upIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

I love the color blush. It really is the perfect neutral. And while I usually find myself preferring to rough it up a bit by pairing it back to more military inspired ensembles, sometimes I just can’t help but want to feel ultra girly and style my blush back to something sweet-maybe like a little lace peplum…

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If you haven’t already entered the Stella and Dot giveaway, there is still time! Just click on this link for your chance to win my favorite piece from their collection, the Renegade bracelet!

Hope your week is off to a fantastic start!

April Showers

On April 2, 2013April 3, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas, Uncategorized1 Comment

And with the 1st of April, came the rain. Thank goodness we have the beautiful blooms of May waiting for us on the other side. But in the interim, a fun umbrella just might be a good thing to add to your wardrobe. Better to be soggy and stylish than just plain soggy.

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When it’s rainy out, the very last thing I want to do is throw on a fancy outfit. So in addition to a fun umbrella, cute accessories are another simple way to brighten things up a bit. An easy way to chase those rainy day blues? Don’t mind if I do.

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P.S. Please be sure and stop by fellow Utah blogger’s site, Nikki Fashion On the Fly, to check out a recent guest interview I did featured on her blog today!!

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!

Floral Frenzy

On March 21, 2013March 20, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas, Uncategorized1 Comment

It turns out that florals aren’t just for old couches and drapes anymore. But rather, they are a spring fashion must. And while the boldness of an all-over floral pant or top might seem a little overwhelming, it is definitely a trend worth trying. My favorite way to tackle this trend? Colorblocked.

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Another trend worth trying this spring? Cap toe shoes. A super fun and easy way to spice up an otherwise ordinary outfit.

Hope you are all having a wonderful week.

80’s Accent

On March 13, 2013March 13, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times. I love neon. And despite being raised in the 80’s, I am still working on getting my neon fix. But instead of layering multiple neons together, I am loving it as an accent, especially when paired back to unexpected neutrals!

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Another trend that I am loving right now is the embellished sweatshirt. Really, how fun that we have the option to be totally and completely comfortable while still adding a touch of sparkle!

Hope everyone is having a fantastic week. Thanks for reading!

Spring Has Sprung

On March 11, 2013March 10, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

This weekend felt like spring here in the SLC. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and all of the snow in my yard finally melted. And so of course, inspired by sunshine (and gloriously longer days), I decided it was high time to pull my florals out of their winter storage and put them back into rotation for the spring season…

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I love this time of year. It’s always ripe with anticipation and the promise of warmer weather just around the corner. And while I’m sure we’ll still have another snow storm or two here along the Wasatch front, I fully plan to take advantage of this perfect spring weather while it lasts.

Happy Monday!

Switzerland

On February 27, 2013February 26, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

As much as I love to wear vibrant hues and accessorize with pops of color, sometimes I crave a more neutral palette. At the end of the day, sometimes it’s just hard to beat layers of monochromatic tones finished off with cognac accessories and gold jewelry…

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Today I am headed off to San Francisco for a little business trip followed by a weekend of fun in my favorite city by the bay (complete with a quick trip to wine country)! I lived in SF for 4 months on an extended work assignment last year. so as you can imagine, I am pretty darn excited to get back!

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Pink Punch

On February 26, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I am finding that my bright pink Kate Spade bag is the perfect complement to so many outfits. And since pink and navy is one of my absolute favorite color combos ever, it was obviously the perfect accessory choice to brighten up a little blue on blue.

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I am finding myself becoming obsessed with hot pink lipstick as of late. And although I feel a little funny when I wear it (it is awfully bright!), I can’t seem to stop. My current favorite? MAC Candy Yum Yum. So in this season where bright lips rule, make sure it’s a trend you experiment with at least once or twice!

Come Fly With Me

On February 25, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

I am on the road a lot for work. And because I am in stores when traveling and have to wear all black, dressing for travel tends to be a fairly easy task. But when I travel for leisure, I find dressing for flights is not quite as easy. Comfort is key, but for me, sweat pants are definitely not an option. Instead, I like to select outfits that are not only comfortable and casual, but that are also just fashionable enough to have the ability to take me straight from the airport to lunch, dinner, drinks, or wherever I might need to go when I land!

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J and I spent this past weekend in North Dakota visiting his family before his parents make the move to Montana in April. It was a bittersweet trip, but we had a fabulous time and shared lots of laughs and memories with two very special grandma’s, Justin’s mom and dad, and an amazing group of aunties, uncles, cousins, and extended family. It was a very special weekend and I am feeling extra blessed to have married into such a wonderful family!

Hope you all had a fantastic weekend!

Color of the Year

On February 19, 2013February 18, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas, UncategorizedLeave a comment

My birthday falls in the month of May, which of course means that emeralds are my birth stone. And emerald green also happens to be one of my favorite colors. So you can imagine how thrilled I was when emerald was announced as the color of 2013. It’s a tough color not to love and I can’t wait to add more pieces in this rich, gorgeous hue to my wardrobe…

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I love mixing prints, but I also love mixing different patterns. And this outfit is a great example of both-with all of the pieces working together to create a look that is not only eclectic, but perfect for a vast array of activities and events. Can’t beat that!

Thanks for reading!