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!

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?

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Top: Express Portofino Shirt (BEST ever!)

Skirt: Kensie

Necklace: Dillards (sold out), similar, similar

Bracelet: Juicy Couture (old), this year’s version (on sale!)

Watch: Michael Kors

Rings: Gigglosophy

Sunnies: House of Harlow

Pumps: Payless (say what??), similar, similar, similar

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend. Thank you so much for stopping by!!!

Raven + Lily

On January 14, 2014January 13, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

I am pretty sure that yesterday was the first Monday that I haven’t shared a blog post since I launched All Dolled Up. And if you follow me on Instagram (and if you don’t, you should: alldolledupblog), then you know I have been in Boulder cheering on my hubby at Cyclorcross Nationals. And while we had a really fun weekend, horrible roads plus a sick husband on the drive home meant having to unexpectedly stay the night in a hotel in the middle-of-nowhere Wyoming. So my apologies for missing yesterday!

But now that I am back, I wanted to share with you an amazing company called Raven + Lily. I love to shop fair trade and have shared quite a few fair trade finds and companies on the blog in the past, and so I thought it was important to share the ah-mazingness of Raven + Lily with all of you. Raven + Lily is a company founded by two women who wanted to use fashion and ethical design as a “a platform to utilize those passions to alleviate poverty among women”. The necklace I am wearing in today’s post is a favorite of mine from their Ethiopian Collection and was created by HIV positive women from handmade beads made of melted bullet casings from previous war conflicts. Talk about a powerful statement necklace. You can read more about Raven + Lily here, and you can shop their incredibly gorgeous collection here, including designs from Ethiopia, Cambodia, and India. When we are so blessed to live in this great country, and live the lives that we do, I think it’s incredibly important to give back when we can and support companies that empower women around the globe…

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I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend. Thank you so much for stopping by!

Glam

On December 9, 2013December 8, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

I’ve learned a lot about my own personal style since I started on the journey of writing this blog. I’ve learned that I like pants and jeans. A lot. I only like to wear dresses and skirts in the warm summer months. I hate tights. But I really like button down shirts. I love jewelry and accessories, but even though I own a lot of fun costume jewelry (and good jewelry too), I find that I tend to gravitate towards the same pieces on a daily basis. And while I probably dress up a little more than most of my friends, I would still define my style as casual. I’ve learned that glam isn’t necessarily a go-to look for me, but it is definitely one that I enjoy every now and again-especially when I feel like changing things up during the winter months. And I have found that perhaps the easiest, no-fuss way to achieve a glam look (while still maintaining a casual vibe), is pairing a faux (of course!) fur vest, a pair of over-the-knee boots, some chic gold jewelry, and a bold red lip back to a simple sweater and favorite pair of jeans. A glam look that even the most casual of us gals can easily achieve…

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Sweater: Express, similar | Vest: Forever21 (sold out), similar, similar | Jeans: 7 For All Mankind | Necklaces: JCrew, Dillards(obsessed with this love necklace, btw) | Watch: Michael Kors | Purse: Steve Madden (old), similar, LOVE this one | Boots: Calvin Klein (on sale! plus get an additional 25% off with code FRIEND at checkout!)

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I have been miserably sick, but still managed to salvage somewhat of a decent weekend-with the highlight being soaking my aches and cough away in the hot tub with Christmas music playing in the background, and snow falling all around. Sick or not, this really is the most wonderful time of the year!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Camo Pants

On October 30, 2013October 30, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

As I’ve mentioned before in a few posts, I am all over the camo trend right now. And when I spotted these pants at the Gap, I knew I had to have them for the Fall season. But apparently so did plenty of other people, because they sold out in my size almost immediately (they also sold out when they had a similar version in Spring). So like the patient fashionista that I am, I waited. And guess what? I ended up finding them in my size on the clearance rack just a couple of weeks ago for a steal of a price. Talk about a stroke of good luck. Don’t you just love happy endings like that?

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And, as always, thank you so much for stopping by.

Perfect Harmony

On September 9, 2013September 8, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I am loving the sneak peeks I am getting through social media from all of the happenings in NYC for Fashion Week. And I have to say that one trend I am happy to see will be continuing into the Spring 2014 season is black and white. In my opinion, no other color combo creates such perfect harmony while being so chic and effortless at the same time. Plus it creates the ideal canvas to add a pop of color, or a pretty metallic.

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I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! Ours was packed with fun events-so of course it went by way too fast. But fortunately, we’ve got a lot of fun things on the horizon to look forward to, including a mini Vegas vacay and a trip back to Nashville for my 10 year Vanderbilt reunion. And believe me, I’m already planning my outfits for both trips and can’t wait to share them with all of you!

Thanks for stopping by!

Shades of Gray

On July 17, 2013July 16, 2013 By all dolled upIn Favorite Products, Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

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Looking to beat the heat this summer? Then try cooling down with frosty shades of metallic grays and silvers. I have to say, with the extra hot temps we’ve been having the SLC lately, these are exactly the types of items I am reaching for.

Happy Wednesday!

White Out

On July 9, 2013July 8, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I love wearing white in the summer time. It looks so crisp and fresh and is the perfect complement to a sun-kissed glow. And while it seems obvious to gravitate towards white pants, shorts, and dresses, I think a white skirt is the perfect addition to any wardrobe. It’s a versatile piece that can easily be dressed up (with a silky blouse) or down(with a fun graphic tee) and transitions perfectly from day to night (think blazer for the daylight hours). Plus, it’s the perfect canvas for accessorizing with a little sparkle and a splash of color…

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I hope you are all having a fantastic start to your week! Thank you so much for your continued support and for stopping by. I appreciate it more than you know!

Summer Brights

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

I love neon. Especially a nice, bright neon yellow. And while it isn’t the easiest shade to wear, yellow in general is my absolute favorite color, so I’m partial. Which is why, of course, I couldn’t resist this pretty top. And while I can’t recommend this hue for everyone, what I can recommend is a pretty, dressed-up tank back to ripped jeans and heels for a summer night out on the town…

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I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Ours was unbelievably busy, but filled with some of my favorite things including friends, biking, marbles, vino, time with the littles, root beer floats, and long evenings spent enjoying our deck. Oh how I love this time of year!

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Flower Power

On May 6, 2013May 5, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas, Uncategorized2 Comments

Last weekend I got to spend an evening in Park City with some of my favorite girlfriends. And what better outfit to wear for a night with the girls than my favorite boyfriend jeans paired back to my current fashion crush-a pretty water colored floral blazer. I am absolutely loving the floral trend this season-especially back to torn-up, light wash denim. That mix of sassy and sweet-I swear it gets me every time…