Golden Hour

On September 3, 2014September 2, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

This past weekend, J and I had a little staycation up in Park City. And even though it was officially the last weekend of summer, the Fall season has already crept into the mountains. The leaves are starting to change colors and it was definitely jacket weather. But since I’m not ready to give up dresses quite yet, I am extending their seasonality by pairing them back to denim and leather jackets. And I’ve got to say, summer to fall transitional fashions are some favorite looks to put together!

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Hope you guys are having a great week so far. Thank you SO much for stopping by!

Put A Vest On It

On August 25, 2014August 24, 2014 By all dolled upIn Giveaway, Outfit Ideas1 Comment

I am never, ever ready for summer to end, but I am always ready for fall fashion! And even though the temps are still relatively warm, fall is definitely starting to creep into the air here in Utah and I can feel myself starting to gravitate towards darker colors, neutrals, denim, leopard, light jackets, and vests (of course)! All of which are super easy key items to start to transition those summer outfits into fall! So if you are ready to get your fall wardrobe going but aren’t quite sure how, try pairing a vest back to your favorite tank and denim…

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Don’t forget! Today is the last day to enter the Marrakech ring giveaway with KiraKira (click here to enter)! Contest ends at midnight tonight and winner will be announced tomorrow on the blog!

And be sure to follow along with Kira Kira on Facebook and Instagram for your daily dose of sparkle!

Happy Monday, dolls!

Sunshine and Lace

On August 22, 2014August 21, 2014 By all dolled upIn Giveaway, Outfit Ideas1 Comment

I love a good deal. In fact, I take pride in my bargain hunting skills. So it should come as no surprise that I am a big fan of deal of the day websites. And one of my current favorites? jane.com! They have the perfect selection of jewelry, accessories, apparel, and home decor. And not only are their prices fantastic, but they add new items to the site everyday. This yellow lace top is one of my favorite finds to date and has been on frequent rotation in my closet this summer (especially paired back to light wash denim!)! So be sure to stop by jane.com and check them out-there is sure to be something for everyone!

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Lips: Morange by MAC

If you haven’t already, you can still enter the KiraKira Marrakech ring giveaway here! And be sure to follow along with them on Facebook and Instagram-they’ve got some seriously gorgeous bling going on!

Thank you so much for stopping by, and happy Friday!!!

KiraKira Giveaway!

On August 18, 2014August 17, 2014 By all dolled upIn Giveaway, Outfit Ideas10 Comments

I love a great chambray dress. It is the epitome of casual chic, and a perfect (and super easy) piece for summer that also transitions well into Fall! I especially love to style mine back to neutral accessories and gold jewelry and love the extra glam factor that a floppy hat and white bag can add. It feels to me like the prefect ensemble for a Sunday brunch or fun lunch date. Plus, you can score this dress from Old Navy for less than $30. Talk about a no-brainer!

Now onto some exciting news!! If you follow this blog, then you know that I wear my Marrakech ring from KiraKira ALL. THE. TIME! My sweet hubby surprised me with it for my birthday, and it has quickly become one of my very favorite pieces of jewelry. And so today, I couldn’t be more excited to be teaming up with the fabulous ladies of KiraKira to give one away to one of you! You can find all the entry details at the bottom of this post!!!

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Chambray Dress: Old Navy, similar, similar, similar, similar | Necklace: Stella & Dot (last season), new version, similar | Cuff: Macy’s | Watch: Michael Kors | Ring: KiraKira (see giveaway details below!) | Sunnies: Karen Walker, similar version (under $10!) | Hat: Macy’s, LOVE this one for Fall! | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Avery, smaller version | Heels: Michael Kors (check your local DSW-I can’t find these online!), similar, in LOVE with these

Alright party people, below is the link for the KiraKira giveaway! You definitely don’t want to miss out on this one, so be sure to enter! Giveaway ends Monday, August 25th a midnight MST. Winner will be announced Tuesday, August 26th!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER ——> a Rafflecopter giveaway

Happy Monday!!!

Flower Power

On August 12, 2014August 12, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I don’t normally find myself gravitating towards floral prints. But when I saw this top at JCrew (it’s on clearance right now, by the way), I think I fell in love a little. It’s such an easy, breezy piece for summer and a perfect match back to shorts. But I’m also envisioning styling it back to denim and taking it into the early fall season layered with a leather or jean jacket. And while I’m certainly not ready for the warmer months to end, it’s definitely time to start strategizing how to take your summer wardrobe into fall!

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Top: JCrew (on sale!) | Shorts: JCrew (on sale for under $30!) | Necklace: Stella & Dot (last season), similar, similar | Cuffs: Nordstrom, Forever21 (old), similar, LOVE this one | Ring: KiraKira | Sunnies: Karen Walker, similar (under$10!) | Bag: Michael Kors Selma (last season), LOVE this and this (both on sale!) | Heels: Jessica Simpson (soooo comfy and they’re on sale!)

Can you believe we are already starting to talk about how to transition our summer wardrobes into Fall? I sure wish I could slow down time a bit-or even better yet, extend summer for a couple of months!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Coral Crush

On August 11, 2014August 10, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

Sometimes I find that daytime events can be a bit tricky to dress for. So when I had the chance to celebrate with my sister-in-law at her baby shower while we were on vacation a couple of weeks ago, I was feeling a bit stumped as to what to wear. I knew I wanted to wear my new chiffon skirt from the Merle Norman store in Draper (see this post), but it felt a little dressy for a daytime event. So after tearing through everything in my suitcase, I settled on a bright coral t-shirt tank (tied in a knot to tone things down a notch), and of course went with my all-time favorite tried-and-true neon coral pumps, and gold accessories. And to be honest? I LOVE the way this outfit turned out and think it would be the perfect choice for a plethora of occasions-day or night.

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Skirt: Merle Norman (in Draper, Utah), similar, similar, similar, similar | T-Shirt Tank: Victoria’s Secret Pink (the BEST tanks ever!) | Tassel Necklace: Stella & Dot | Bracelet: Stella & Dot (old), similar | Sunnies: Karen walker, similar (under $10!) | Clutch: Clare Vivier, loving her new Fall Collection | Pumps: Marc Fisher (old), similar, similar

Hope you guys had a great weekend! Thank you so much for stopping by!

People Style Watch Magazine Feature

On July 24, 2014July 23, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas2 Comments

If you follow me on Instagram, or if you’ve picked up the most recent issue of People Style Watch Magazine, then you know that I was featured in their August edition of the “You Got It Right” section! (insert excited squeal here!) And I can’t even begin to tell you how thrilled, flattered, and honored I am that they would select one of my outfits to share in their magazine. It is seriously a dream come true. And to be honest, I’m having a hard time even wrapping my head around it!

So today, I thought I would share a bit of the back story with you. People had actually reached out to me in April letting me know they wanted to use my photo. And so in turn, I filled out some model release forms, did an interview, and after several emails back and forth, was told I would most likely be in the August issue of the magazine (barring any last-minute editing changes), but that they would confirm with me when they went to press. After that, I never heard back from them. I even sent a follow-up email that received no response, and so I figured I must have been left on the cutting room floor. But when I arrived at the SLC airport following a work trip on the day the issue hit stands, my phone lit up like a Christmas tree, buzzing with Facebook and text messages from friends near and far telling me the news. As you can imagine-it was a pretty thrilling moment. So I rushed to the nearest newsstand, found a copy, opened it up, and THERE. I. WAS! Little old me in a magazine! Insane I tell you, and a pretty sweet moment that I won’t soon forget!

I’ve also had quite a few questions on product details. The outfit I’m wearing in the magazine is actually from a post I did back in March, but I have listed all of the details and links below. You can also feel free to click here if you want to see the original post.

Plaid Button Down: JCrew (old), similar, similar | Vest: Tommy Hilfiger via Macy’s (sold out), similar (on sale!), LOVE this for fall | Skinnies: Gap | Necklace: Stella & Dot Bianca (sold out), similar, similar | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunnies (under$10!) | Clutch: Hobo International Lauren | Pumps: Michael Kors, almost identical, similar, LOVE these

Happy Thursday, friends!

xx,

Mellow Yellow

On July 18, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

As promised, I wanted to show you all my fave JCrew dress without the vest (see the post of it with the vest here), for a little more dressed up version of this look. Also, it should be noted that I am really loving neon yellow right now. In fact, it’s kind of to the point where I feel like I just might need an intervention. To me, neon yellow is just like sunshine, only kicked up a notch. But I want to know what you guys think! Are you loving this color as much as I am this summer? And which look do you prefer? With or without the vest?

Photos: LC Photography

Wishing you all a WONDERFUL weekend!

Versatility

On July 15, 2014July 14, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I’m way into rompers right now. I don’t know what it is, but I keep gravitating towards them over dresses in my closet this summer. I think because they are actually shorts, they can have a slightly more casual feel which makes them seemingly appropriate for just about any occasion-from a backyard BBQ to date night. BUT, rompers are also super easy to glam up. Just add a big floppy sun hat, statement heels, and an oversized pair of sunnies-and bam! Instant glam! And if I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times-versatile pieces (like rompers!) are the key to a well-rounded wardrobe!

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Romper: BarIII (on sale for under $40!), also loving this, this, and this | Necklace: Stella & Dot (older style), new version, similar | Hat: Forever21 | Clutch: Hobo International Vida (on sale and comes in a ton of colors!) | Sunnies: Karen Walker, similar version (under $10!) | Cuff: Lucky Brand | Heels: JustFab, LOVE these

Hope your week is off to a fantastic start!

Thank you so much for swinging by!

Lemon Lime

On July 7, 2014July 6, 2014 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas4 Comments

YOU GUYS! I am back! My apologies for the radio silence on the blog last week! I was traveling for work and on vacation and between our crazy adventures and some unexpected technical issues with my memory card (I lost all of the outfit posts I had planned!), I just couldn’t get any content up. But boy did I miss you all and couldn’t be happier to be back and sharing today’s post!

If you follow me on Instagram (and if you don’t, you can follow me here), then you know I had the opportunity to do a photo shoot with the incredibly talented LC Photography a couple of weeks ago. I had such an amazing time working with them and was so happy to finally have the perfect opportunity to shoot my beloved neon tulle skirt from The Girl That Loves. Tulle is all the rage right now and The Girl That Loves has an assortment of incredible colors and styles that are also extremely comfortable. So if you are looking to indulge your girly, flirty side, then be sure to check them out! And if you are in Utah, the be sure to check out LC Photography-they are the best!

Photos by LC Photography

I hope you all had a WONDERFUL 4th of July weekend! We spent our holiday in the cute little town of Red Lodge, Montana and had such a fantastic time. My only wish is that it could have lasted just a little bit longer. But isn’t that how it usually goes???

Thank you SO MUCH for stopping by, and happy Monday!