Black and White

Sometimes there is no better color combo than classic black and white.  Especially when paired back to a pop of leopard and a bold lip to add a little dimension.  Plus, do you guys love beanies as much as I do?  I’m pretty sure I would wear one every day if I could.  Not only are they super cute and cozy, but they are also completely practical for this time of year.  And when fashion and practicality collide, you can almost always rest assured that I’m a fan!!!

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Plaid Shirt: Denim & Supply (on sale!!! but it runs small, so be sure to size up) | Vest: Old Navy, also LOVE this one (on major sale!!) | Skinnies: 7 for all mankind | Ring: Suz Somersall | Beanie: Dakine, just got this one in pink (and it’s my new fave!) | Sunnies: Karen Walker | Bag: Clare Vivier (sold out) clutch version, suede version | Boots: Aldo (old), similar, similar

Thank you so much for stopping by!  And don’t forget to enter the $50 Bohme Boutique gift card giveaway here!  Winner will be announced Friday!

Winter Pastels

I am loving the pastel trend this winter.  To me, there is just something so soft and beautiful about wearing colors like lilac during the crisp, white, winter months.  And not only are pastels an unexpected (and fun!) choice right now, but they are a nice transition from the bold holiday colors of red and green (not that you can’t still wear those colors now too!!)…

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 Lilac Top: JCrew (sold out online-check in store), similar, JCrew Factory version| Faux Fur Vest: Macy’s (sold out), LOVE this one, similar | Skinnies: 7 for all mankind | Necklace: Raven + Lily | Rings: Suz Somersall | Sunnies: Ray-Ban | Bag: Coach (sold out), similar, obsessed with this one | Pumps: INC (SO sparkly and comfy-I’m obsessed!)

Can you believe the holiday season has come and gone and it’s January again already?  To be honest, I’m kind of nursing the post holiday blues.  And the fact that it’s Monday certainly doesn’t help matters, does it?

But regardless, cheers to the new year and all of the new adventures it holds!  And don’t forget to CLICK HERE to enter for your chance to win a $50 gift card to Bohme Boutique!  Winner will be announced on Friday!

Sequins for NYE

There is no better time to wear your favorite sequin number than tonight.  NYE is the quintessential day of the year for anything that sparkles!  And while I normally gravitate towards black for my NYE festivities, when Bohme Boutique sent me this gorgeous blush sequin dress, I knew it would be the perfect thing to wear to say goodbye to 2014 and hello to 2015!

And to kick off your NYE celebration, be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post to enter for your chance to win a $50 gift card to Bohme!!!  Happy New Year’s, dolls!!!!

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Coat: Forever21 (old), LOVE this one, and this onesimilar, similar | Dress: Bohme (also comes in black) | Necklaces: JCrew, Stella & Dot | Ring: Stella & Dot | Clutch: Nine West (old), similar (on sale for under $15!) | Sunnies: Karen Walker | Pumps: INC (most comfy pumps ever!!!)

And now for the fun part, click on the Rafflecopter link below for your chance to win a $50 gift card from Bohme!  Winner will be announced next Friday, January 9th!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

I also wanted to wish you and your families a very happy New Year.  THANK YOU so much for your support and for making 3014 SUCH a special year for me.  I appreciate each and every single one of your more than you know!

Dolled Up

I love getting dolled up.  And the holiday season presents exactly that opportunity.  But living in a state with a cold winter climate, sometimes I feel like I don’t have any coats or jackets that look or feel all that glamorous.  So for quite a while, I have been on the hunt for a great (and affordable) faux fur animal print coat-and I am happy to report that I have finally found one (AND that it costs less than $65)!!! Not only is it super cozy (it reminds me of my favorite faux fur throw), but  I love the vintage feel of it, and the idea of pairing it back to great heels and a dress for a NYE party, or wearing it with boots, skinny black pants, and a silk top (like I did for a friend’s casual wedding reception over the weekend)…

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Faux Fur Coat: Forever21 (under $65!!!), similar, similar, similar (all options are under $100!) | Silk Tee: Express (like I always say, BEST layering tees ever!) | Skinnies: JCrew | Ring: Kendra Scott | Necklace: JCrew | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunnies: Karen Walker | Clutch: Hobo International (loving the silver version!) | Boots: TJMaxx, LOVE these

On another note, can you BELIEVE tomorrow is NYE and that yet another year has come and gone?  As cliche as it might sound, I just can’t believe 2014 is already just about over. BUT I always look forward to all of the possibilities that a new year brings. Kind of exciting, don’t you think?

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

P.S. CONGRATS to Mary Happymommy!  You are the LUCKY WINNER of the Fiberlash 3D Mascara giveaway!  Be on the lookout for an email from me or Kim with the details!!!  You are going to LOVE this stuff!!!!

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

You guys!  I have been dying to share these photos with you since the day we got them back from LC Photography.  J and I send out a Christmas card every year, and this year I wanted to do a Christmas inspired shoot up in our beloved mountains of Utah. We had never done anything holiday themed before so it was a pretty fun project to work on.  Plus, it’s always a bonus to be photographed by the incredibly talented duo that makes up LC Photography AND get some photos with my handsome hubby (who is always such a good sport and incredibly supportive of all of my creative endeavors)!

And so, from our family to yours, Merry, Merry, Christmas….

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My Outfit:  Glitter Top: Express | Tulle Skirt: Space46Boutique | Christmas Crown: Miss Stevie Marie | Pumps: BCBG via DSW (under $50 and really comfy!)

J’s Outfit: Buttondown: JCrew | Tie: BarIII | Suit Pants: BarIII | Watch: Michael Kors | Shoes: Allen Edmonds

And because it’s Christmas, LC Photography and I wanted to extend a 20% off discount on their photography services if you book a shoot with them before the end of January!  Just mention this blog post and they will hook you up!  And trust me, if you are in Utah, you NEED to work with these girls-they are amazing!

Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!!!

Last Minute Holiday Online Shopping Guide!!!

Every year I say I am going to get my Christmas shopping done early, and every year (despite my best efforts), I still always seem to be scrambling to finish up everyone on my list at the last minute.  And so, if you are anything like me, today I wanted to show you not only the comfy (and cozy!) outfit I wore to do the majority of my Christmas shopping last weekend, but also share with you some amazing sales happening now with guaranteed shipping (most free!) by Christmas!!! But you’ll have to hurry, because today is the LAST day at most of these places to get your goodies in time for the holidays!!!!

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Coat: Kenneth Cole via TJMaxx, same coat in black here (and on MAJOR sale!!!) | Flannel: JCrew (sold out online, check in store!), love this one | Skinnies: 7 for all mankind | Sunnies: Karen Walker | Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Boots: Vince Camuto (old), loving these (under $100!) and these

And now for the fun part-a complete list of stores still offering guaranteed holiday delivery!!!!  GOOD LUCK and happy shopping!! Oh, and don’t forget to enter the giveaway for the incredible Younique 3D Fiberlash Mascara here!!!

MACY’S: One Day Sale today!  Save over 50% on tons of great brands and products!  Order by Monday, 12/22 for guaranteed Christmas delivery!

ShopBop: Free 3 day shipping

Tory Burch: Free Holiday Shipping-order by 12/21

Anthropologie: Order today and get your shipping upgraded to Holiday Guaranteed delivery for $10

JCrew:  Order by tomorrow for $5 guaranteed holiday delivery; PLUS 40% off sweaters, gifts, and sale items, and 30% off everything else sitewide!!!

Madewell:  Order by tomorrow for free shipping in time for Christmas, or by 12/23 for $10 overnight shipping; PLUS 30% off your ENTIRE purchase!

Gap:  Order by 12/20 (today!) for guaranteed holiday delivery, PLUS take 40% off your entire purchase

Piperlime: Order by 12/20 (today!) for guaranteed holiday delivery, and take 30% off your entire order;  (It’s the perfect time to get my favorite Leopard Clare Vivier clutch which hardly ever goes on sale!)

Old Navy: Order by 12/20 (today!) for guaranteed holiday shipping, plus take 25% off your purchase with code: PRANCER

LOFT: Order by 12/21 for guaranteed holiday shipping, plus take 40% off your purchase!

Nordstrom: Offering free Christmas Eve delivery through the weekend!

West Elm: Order by 12/22 for guaranteed holiday delivery, plus take an extra 20% off all clearance

Pottery Barn Kids: Order by 9am PT on 12/22 for guaranteed holiday delivery, plus take 20% off ONE item

Pottery Barn: Order by 9am PT on 12/22 for guaranteed holiday delivery

C. Wonder: Order by 12/22 for Overnight guaranteed holiday shipping, PLUS take 50% off your entire purchase!!!!

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

Green for the Holidays (and a REALLY amazing giveaway!!)

Happy Monday, lovelies!  Today I wanted to share with you another outfit idea for the holiday season.  I love red and always tend to gravitate towards it this time of year, but I am here to tell you that green is a fantastic alternative if you are looking to change up your holiday ensembles a bit.  I never thought I would wear this skirt outside of the summer months, but paired back to black and leopard, it feels totally appropriate and perfectly festive for the holiday season!  In fact, I’m thinking of wearing this exact outfit to an even I have this week!!  But I want to know, would you all dare to wear neon green (tulle!) during the winter months???

And be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post for a giveaway you don’t want to miss!!!

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Jacket: Blank NYC (best jacket EVER. Also comes in pink, nude, and gray AND it’s under $100!) | Tank: JCrew | Skirt: The Girl That Loves (best tulle skirts-incredibly comfy!), also loving this color and this color, also love this version (under $40!) | Necklace: JCrew | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunnies: Ray-Ban | Clutch: Clare Vivier | Leopard Pumps: Nordstrom (sold out), similar, similar

And now for the giveaway…

If you have followed my blog for a while, then you might remember that I used to wear eyelash extensions.  But after having worn them for several months, I developed a severe allergic reaction to the glue.  And the end result (besides being totally traumatized by the whole ordeal)? Pretty much all of my eyelashes fell out.  And it. was. awful.  Fortunately for me, it was right around this time that I discovered Younique 3D Fiberlash Mascara.  And let me tell you-this stuff is awesome!  I am so hooked on it.  Far less expensive and time consuming than eyelash extensions, you can control the intensity, and you can wear it with or without your current mascara.  People ask me all of the time if I wear eyelash extensions-I am telling you, this stuff is a miracle in two convenient little tubes!

And today (because it’s your lucky day!), I am teaming up with my friend Kim Rosen to give away a set of Younique 3D Fiberlash mascara to one lucky reader (click on the rafflecopter link below)!!!  Winner will be announced Tuesday, December 23rd.

 a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck and happy Monday!!!!!!

Downtown

I am all about army green surplus jackets and they always seem to reign supreme in my closet this time of year. But truth be told, this camel color jacket has been my absolute favorite this season! It’s such a refreshing alternative to the ever popular olive-green jacket, and the gold hardware makes it feel extra special.  It really is the perfect piece to throw on with jeans for all of those weekend errands and last-minute Christmas shopping!!

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Jacket: Tommy Hilfiger via Macy’s (sold out online, but check in store!), LOVE this version for winter, similar, similar | Sweater: Banana Republic | Silk Tunic: Express (40% off! this top is perfect for layering on wearing on it’s low-a must have!!) | Ponte Pants: JCrew (on sale for 50% 0ff!!!) | Necklaces: Gigglosophy, House of Harlow | Sunnies: Karen Walker (less expensive version) | Bag: Michael Kors | Booties: Steven by Steve Madden via DSW

Wishing you all a FABULOUS weekend!!

Black Friday Deals and Steals

Hey y’all!  Happy Black Friday!  And because no one loves a good deal better than me, today I wanted to take a minute and share all of my favorite sales happening today with all of you!!! Here’s to a little cardio shopping to burn off all of those calories from yesterday’s fun!!!!

JCrew Factory: 50% off site wide and free shipping with code: THANKS (I bought this and this)

Express: 50% your purchase in store and online (best time to stock up on these-my favorite shirts!)

Bloomingdales: Up to 50% off a wide variety of items

French Connection: 30% off sitewide

Helmut Lang: 40% off sitewide

JCrew: 30% off full priced items (I bought this), extra 40% off clearance with code: HOLIDAY  (TIP: Shop in store for better deals, they have raised their prices online for this sale!!!!)

Joie: 25% off sitewide with code: THANKS

Juicy Couture: 50% off sitewide with code: JCBlack

Kate Spade: 30% off sitewide with code: DEALME, AND A Secret/Surprise BF sale with items up to 75% off here 

Madewell: 25% off your entire purchase with code: GIFTON

Theory: 40% off sitewide

Pottery Barn Kids: 20-60% off select items

West Elm: Buy more, save more-up to 25% off

7 for all Mankind: 40% off the entire site with code: EARLY40

GAP: 50% off of everything with code: BLKFRIDAY

Banana Republic: 50% off one full priced item, 40% off the rest of your purchase; online use codes: BRFIFTY, and BRFORTY

Old Navy: 50% off of everything in store

ShopBop: Up to 25% off your purchase with code: GOBIG14

Tory Burch: Up to 30% off your purchase with code: LUCKY

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.  I am so grateful for each and every single one of you.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued love and support, and for being the best readers ever!

Happy shopping (and saving!)!!

P.S.  If you haven’t entered the R+F Skincare giveaway, there is still time to enter here

Buffalo Plaid (and your guide to Black Friday sales happening NOW!)

It’s no secret that I love a great plaid shirt.  In fact, I have to limit how many plaid shirts I wear in a week!!  They are such an easy go-to in my closet this time of year, it’s hard not to gravitate towards them!  So on the eve of Thanksgiving, I thought it was fitting that my 3rd and final outfit idea for you turkey day festivities was a plaid shirt.  After all, a bright red buffalo check shirt is the perfect festive look to wear during the holidays-especially when paired back to a pair of favorite leggings, a cozy fur vest, and some killer pumps or boots!

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Buffalo Plaid Shirt: Old Navy (under $25!), also love this (50% off!) | Fur Vest: Forever21 (old), similar, LOVE this | Ponte Leggings: INC via Macy’s (best EVER!) | Initial Necklaces: Gigglosophy | Bracelets: Stella & Dot (here and here), JCrew (here and here) | Sunnies: Ray-ban | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff, LOVE this one | Pumps: Nordstrom, love these leopard booties for winter

Don’t forget to enter the R+F Mini Facial giveaway here.  You can also check out the original post, read my testimonial, and see me make up free in here.

And now to the BEST part of this post!  A lot of stores have already started their Black Friday promotions today, so if you want to get a jump on your shopping, then you have come to the right place!! I have linked all of the best earlybird sales below!  And be sure to check back tomorrow for a complete and updated list of ALL of the most amazing Black Friday sales!  Wahoo!!!!!!

JCrew Factory: 50% off site wide and free shipping with code: THANKS

Express: 50% your purchase in store and online

Bloomingdales: Up to 50% off a wide variety of items

French Connection: 30% off sitewide

Helmut Lang: 40% off sitewide

JCrew: 30% off select full priced items, extra 40% off clearance with code: HOLIDAY

Joie: 25% off sitewide with code: THANKS

Juicy Couture: 50% off sitewide with code: JCBlack

Kate Spade: 30% off sitewide with code: DEALME

Madewell: 25% off your entire purchase with code: GIFTON

Theory: 40% off sitewide

Pottery Barn Kids: 20-60% off select items

West Elm: Buy more, save more-up to 25% off

7 for all Mankind: 40% off the entire site with code: EARLY40

Thank you all so much for stopping by!  Happy shopping (and saving!)!