Easter Best

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

When I was a little girl, my mom always dressed me to the nines for Easter Sunday-pretty dress, white gloves, and of course an Easter bonnet. And while I don’t bust out gloves or a new bonnet for Easter Sunday anymore, it is still ingrained in me to get dressed up for the occasion. And what better outfit for Easter Sunday than a candy colored sweater and pretty floral skirt?

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Sweater: JCrew (LOTS of fun colors for Spring!)

Skirt: MADE Fashion Week via Macy’s

Necklaces: Stella & Dot, JCrew (sold out) similar

Bracelets: Kate Spade (back in stock AND on sale!), Stella & Dot

Watch: Michael Kors (old), LOVE this one

Sunnies: Karen Walker

Clutch: Coach (on sale!), similar

Pumps: Jessica Simpson (on sale for under $40!), craving these

Lips: Pink Nouveau by MAC

I am heading out of town for work again today. Never a dull moment it seems. But I will be so happy to come home to family in town for the Easter weekend!

Happy (almost) weekend!

Polka Dots

On January 29, 2014January 28, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas2 Comments

There was a period in time when I went a little overkill on the whole polka dot thing, so I made a conscious effort to cut back. And in doing so, it’s been quite a while since I posted a polka dot look on the blog. So after a nice little hiatus, I finally feel like now is the appropriate time to bring polka dots back to All Dolled Up! Not to mention that it has been unseasonably warm here in Utah this week, and this sweater is the perfect transitional piece that feels fitting for a winter that is beginning to feel an awful lot like spring…

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I am on the road again for work this week. And between vacation and work trips, will be on the road every week for the next 5 weeks! I guess I better get really comfortable living out a suitcase until March! Sheesh!!!

Happy hump day!

Pleather

On January 9, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas2 Comments

I have been on the hunt for a pair of pleather pants for a while now. And wow, was a good pair hard to find! My only requirement was that just the front of the pant was pleather (I didn’t want to end up like Ross in his full leather pants on Friends!), and the back, a good ponte. And while there are lots of options on the market (and believe me, I tried them all), a good fitting pair was really hard to find. But as usual, thank goodness for JCrew for coming through for me as usual and offering an amazing option in their factory stores. And an even bigger thank you to my sweet hubby for tracking them down for me for Christmas!

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I also have to say that I am loving the neutral color palette of this outfit. After all of the colors and plaids I have been wearing throughout the holiday season, something just feels really good about going back to the basics.

Hope you are all having a wonderful week. Thank you for stopping by!

Giveaway!

On November 11, 2013November 11, 2013 By all dolled upIn Giveaway, Outfit Ideas7 Comments

I am so excited to be teaming up with one of my very favorite Etsy shops today, Basil The Cat! I first discovered this great shop when I was on the hunt for a bubble necklace a couple of years ago. And I discovered that Rachel not only made them by hand with a beautiful vintage feel (see this post-her’s is the turquoise version), but she also created all sorts of gorgeous one-of-a-kind vintage pieces. Swoon worthy, really. And let me tell you, I have a been a huge fan of hers ever since. So when she contacted me recently to not only give away one of the gorgeous Elephant lockets that I am wearing below, but also offer a 20% discount to All Dolled Up readers for the ENTIRE month of November, how could I say no? And so today my friends, is your lucky day! See below for entry details!

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To enter, click on the link below and follow the instructions!

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For additional entries, share a link to this post on your Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter feed and tag All Dolled Up! Winner will be announced next Wednesday, November 20th. And don’t forget, all All Dolled Up readers will receive 20% off of their purchase from Basil The Cat during the month of November.

Just enter the code: AbbyDoll20 at checkout!

Hope you all had a fantastic weekend!

Mad for Plaid

On October 21, 2013October 20, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas2 Comments

I love plaid. Which is lucky for me, because it’s a key trend this fall season. And while I am so excited for all of the different ways I have up my sleeve to style this beloved print, right now, I am loving it paired back to leather and chiffon. A slightly masculine spin on a pretty fall dress, if you will (click here to see how I styled this dress last year)…

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Ours seemed to go by in the blink of an eye. But I must say, I am absolutely in love with the gorgeous Fall weather we are having. Oh how I love the month of October!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Neutrals

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

I love fall fashion. And by love, I mean really love. There is just something so appealing to me about layering on sweaters, cute jackets, and lots of jewelry. And neutral colors? Forget about it. As much as I am a tried-and-true color girl, this time of year, army green and anything in a neutral color palette is what you’ll find me reaching for. Ok, well maybe with a little pop of color…

I hope you are all having a good week. I have been on the road for work, but head home tonight and can’t wait to see my little family! And on top of that, it’s almost the weekend. Hallelujah!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Shifting

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

I’m not ready to give up my dresses just yet-nor am I ready to break out the tights just yet either. So I’ve found that the best way to extend the life of my favorite dresses into the Fall season is with a little layering. And I am absolutely loving the look of a casual chambray shirt back to a more dressed up shift dress. For me, it’s the perfect alternative to a basic cardigan…

I hope you all are having a fantastic week. I am hitting the road again for work today, which always makes things a little hectic in my life. But be sure to stop by again tomorrow for another new outfit post!

American Eagle Part Three

On October 11, 2013October 11, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

Happy Friday everyone! And welcome to the third and final installment of my Bloggers Do It Better feature with American Eagle! This outfit was my personal favorite of the three. Which should come as no surprise, because as I’ve said time and time again on this blog, there is nothing I love more than mixing something sweet back to something a little more gritty-especially when there is a little (or a lot) of sparkle involved…

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Thank you all so much for the amazing outpouring of love and support this week. Y’all sure know how to make a girl feel special. Wishing you all a fantastic weekend. Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Just A Sliver

On September 16, 2013September 14, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas4 Comments

One look that was all over NYFW that I am feeling a little on the fence about? Midriff baring tops. Now when I was in my early 20’s, I most definitely would have embraced this trend. But now that I am a littler older, it’s daring a look that pushes me out of my fashion comfort zone. And of course, forces me to acknowledge that certain trends are perhaps sometimes better suited for younger demographics. And while you won’t see me baring my full midriff anytime soon, I must admit I love the idea of taking a classic outfit, adding some pretty jewels and toughed-up shoes, and showing just a hint of skin. Now that I think I can handle…

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When my husband was snapping these photos, he didn’t realize at first that I was showing a sliver of my midriff. But when he did, he couldn’t help but laugh at me (thanks a lot!!!). So hopefully you are not having the same reaction! But I have to ask, what do you think of the midriff trend?

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

Skater

On August 14, 2013August 13, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas4 Comments

Even though I am sure they are different today (and as silly as they still are), I can’t help but remember the names of all of the different cliques at my high school: the preppies, the slippies, the jocks, the popular kids, the smokers, the drama kids, the choir kids (that was me), and last but not least, the skaters. And I swear, when skater dresses became popular this year, all I could think of were the skaters I knew in high school. Silly story, but true none-the-less. And while, of course, I do love a good skater dress-I am especially loving them right now. Because they have a tight bodice, a higher waist, and a full skirt, they are ideal back to jackets and cardigans, which makes them a perfect transitional piece from summer to fall, or back to school.

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I can’t believe that I have never tried a pair of Sole Society shoes before. I actually picked up this pair (for a steal!) when I was in San Francisco for meetings last week. And I have to say, I am super impressed. Not only are they super cute and affordable, but the quality is great and they are comfortable to boot. They have definitely earned a fan and a return customer in me!

Hope you are having a great week. Thanks for stopping by!