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!

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!

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!

Rad Plaid

On April 8, 2014April 7, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

I am a pretty tried and true JCrew and Gap girl when it comes to my beloved button downs. And I rarely (if ever) venture outside of this cozy comfort zone. However, since I didn’t have any luck with either store on my hunt for a light gray plaid shirt this spring, I was forced to venture out. And I have to say, I am glad that I did because I am absolutely LOVING the fit and style of this Ralph Lauren Denim and Supply top. It is slightly longer in the back, the fabric is light and airy, and the fit is fantastic. In fact, it’s been such a popular shirt at Macy’s, it’s been selected as a customer favorite. And you know what that means? More prints and patterns to come! I know I’ll be on the lookout to add some additional versions of this fantastic shirt to my closet!

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Button Down: RL Denim and Supply via Macy’s

Skinnies: 7 for all mankind, non-distressed version (on sale!)

Necklace: JCrew

Watch: Michael Kors

Ring: Touchstone Crystal

Clutch: Michael Kors (old) similar, obsessed with this one

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

Lips: YSL #1

I hope that you are all having a fantastic start to your week. Thank you so much for stopping by!

Lady In Red

On March 31, 2014March 30, 2014 By all dolled upIn Giveaway, Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

First of all…CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the Touchstone Crystal giveaway: Sarah Langlois , and Abby Peterson!! Please email me at: abby_doll@hotmail.com so we can work out the details. SO excited for you girls!

And second, I have to say I am grateful to even be getting a blog up today. I had big regional meetings last week at work-which meant a lot of late nights and early mornings-definitely no time for blog photos. And then over the weekend (when I had planned to catch up), I ended up with a terribly sick hubby AND the SLC had a whirlwind of crazy, stormy weather, including SNOW! Let’s just say, the odds were not in my favor. But fortunately, we were able to sneak in one quick outfit right as the sun went down last night. And I have to say, I am loving my pretty red lace dress paired back to a deconstructed denim jacket (with a hoodie no less). You know me, I always love an unexpected mix of casual and dressy…

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Jacket: American Eagle (obsessed-and the ENTIRE site is buy one, get one 50% off!) | Dress: Kensie (on sale!), LOVE this, similar | Clutch: Clare Vivier, larger size here, similar | Monogram Necklace: Keti Sorely Designs | Bracelets: JCrew Factory, Stella & Dot | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunnies: Kate Spade via Nordstrom Rack | Pumps: Jessica Simpson (on sale for under $35!!!!!)

I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend-and that it was more eventful than mine! Thank you so much for stopping by!

Happy Monday!

My BF

On March 20, 2014March 19, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I love boyfriend jeans. They are so comfy, and casual, but also look fantastic dressed up back to heels and a cute top. In fact, I think it’s one of the spring trends that everyone should invest in. But be forewarned, it might take some trying on to find the perfect pair that work for your body type. In fact, it took me quite a while to find a pair that were both flattering and comfy-but they were definitely well worth the effort!

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Besides boyfriend jeans, I also can’t seem to get enough these nude pumps. They are a fantastic staple piece for any closet and go with just about anything. So get ready, because you will probably be seeing them on the blog a lot.

Hope you are all having a good week!

The Blues

On March 14, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I know that for most, blue is a favorite or go-to color. But for me, it’s never been a super common hue in my wardrobe (outside of my denim). That is until this season. For some reason, as of late, I have been craving all things and all shades of blue. From shoes, to bags, to clothes, I think it’s pretty safe to say that this spring, I’ve definitely got the blues…

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Happy, happy Friday to all of you! I hope that you all have something fun planned this weekend.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

In-vest-ed

On January 20, 2014January 19, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

There was a period in time that I wore this denim vest so much that I had to make a conscious effort not to wear it so often. And I did such a good job of avoiding it that it ended up buried in the back of my closet and forgotten about for a period of time. And so today, I couldn’t be happier to welcome it back to the rotation! To me, there is just something about a vest (whether it be denim, down, leather, fur, etc.), that just adds that extra pop to any outfit. It’s just tough to beat those pieces in your wardrobe that make you look like you put in a little extra effort when you really actually didn’t…

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Lips: Chanel Glossimer Bonbon

I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend. I was lucky enough that one of my very best friends came to the SLC to visit me. And let me tell you, we had the most amazing time. From shopping, to manicures, to eyelash extensions, to fun dinners out on the town, and even a little Sundance Film Festival action, it will be a weekend that I will always fondly remember. Sometimes there just isn’t anything better than girl time.

And if you don’t already, be sure to follow along Instagram to catch all of my fashion (and real life) adventures!

Happy Monday!

Oh Deer

On October 29, 2013October 28, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

Even though summer has come and gone, my love for graphic tees has yet to falter. They are so easy to style and go with such a multitude of different looks. And while jeans are the obvious choice, I love the unexpected of mixing a tee back to a sparkly skirt, a casual jacket, and booties. It’s the perfect fall ensemble if you are looking to change things up a bit from the norm (while still keeping it somewhat casual)…

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Also, can I just mention how much I love this AE jacket? I am kind of obsessed with the whole mixed media trend this season, and this denim hoodie is no exception. To me, this is the epitome of the perfect fall jacket. But I’d love to know, what do you think about the mixed media trend?

Happy Tuesday!