Vest Friend

This vest has been my best friend lately and on constant rotation in my closet.  Not only is it the ideal outfit completer, but vests are the perfect transitional piece for this time of year.  And how about these Michael Kors shoes?  I am OBSESSED!  Not only are they super cute, but they just might be the comfiest pair of shoes in my closet right now…

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Plaid Shirt: JCrew (old), similar, LOVE this version | Vest: Tommy Hilfiger (old), similar, similar | Jeans: Gap | Necklace: Stella & Dot | Watch: Michael Kors | Clutch: Hobo International Lauren | Pumps: Michael Kors, also here

Hope you are all having a fantastic week.  I am so excited that it’s Thursday already!  We have a super fun weekend coming up, so it’s nice that the week is flying by.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sea Stripes

I love stripes-any time of the year and for any occasion.  And I especially love this JCrew striped mini.  I love the vibrant colors mixed with a splash of gold.  It feels festive and fun, while still being super casual (if you want it to be).  I am even loving mixing metals and wearing both silver and gold with this particular piece.  And seriously, how gorgeous is the balcony off our master suite at the Sea House?  The home where we are spending our time in SJDS is beyond gorgeous in every way.  I’m in love…

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Tank: H&M(old), similar | Skirt: JCrew (old), similar, LOVE this one | Necklace: TJMaxx, similar | Watch: Michael Kors | Sandals: Steve Madden (old), similar, similar

Hope you are all having a wonderful week.  I am a little sad that our trip is winding down (we head back to the US on Friday), but we still have a few adventures planned that I am really looking forward to.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

So Long, 2013…

I always get a little reflective and perhaps even pensive when each year ends and a new one begins.  It is a time of excitement and the promise of a new beginning and fresh start, but the turning of that page always makes me a little sad too.  The older I get, the faster and faster time seems to go.  Cliche, I know, but true none-the-less.

Looking back at 2013, this blog has really been such a highlight of my year.  And so, I wanted to take today’s post to THANK ALL OF YOU for being with me every step of the way.  Your support, your engagement, your ideas, your encouragement, your love-it has all meant the world to me. And I sincerely hope you will continue along this journey with me into 2014  I could not do what I do every day without each and every single one of you. So truly, from the bottom of my hear, THANK YOU.

And what better way to close out 2013 than with a look back at some of my (and yours too!) favorite looks from this year…

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Wishing you and yours a safe and happy New Year.  Goodbye 2013, hello 2014!

I’ll be back Thursday with regular blog posts, so be sure to stop by!

Thank you all again for everything this year!

Another Little Piece of My Heart

When I was singing in Nashville, one of my favorite songs to perform was Janis Joplin’s version of, you guessed it, Another Little Piece of my heart.  It is one of my all-time favorite songs and she, one of my all-time favorite artists.  And I’d  like to think that perhaps it’s my love for classic music that drew me to this sweater, and not just a weakness for happy sweaters… IMG_1905 IMG_1907 IMG_1917 IMG_1911 IMG_1915 IMG_1920

Heart Sweater: JCrew (old), similar, similar | Buttondown: JCrew (old), similar, similar | Jeans: Paige Denim via TJMaxx | Necklaces: JCrew, JCrew | Sunnies: Karen Walker | Watch: Michael Kors | Pumps: Aldo (old) similar

Happy, happy Thursday to you all!  I don’t know about you, but this has felt like an especially long to me.  Thank goodness the end is in sight!

Don’t for get to follow my fashion adventures on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Bloglovin’ (links to your right).

Thanks for stopping by!!

Shifting

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…

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Chambray Shirt: American Eagle (old), similar, similar | Shift Dress: Gap (old), similar, similar | Necklace: JCrew | Bracelets: Juicy Couture, Aldo | Sunnies: Karen Walker | Pumps: Aldo (old), similar

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!

Gold Standard

I love the golden color of this skirt, the beautiful pleated material, and the hi-low cut. It is the embodiment of everything I love in a skirt. And even better than that, it’s just one of those pieces that every time I wear it, I am constantly being stopped and asked about it-which of course makes me feel kind of glamorous. Don’t you just love pieces that make you feel good like that? To me that is the whole point of fashion. A tool for us to use to express ourselves and build our confidence!

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Sweater: H&M, similar, similar | Skirt: BarIII (old), similar, similarsimilar | Necklace: Keti Sorely Designs | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunnies: Karen Walker Number One | Leopard Pumps: Windsor (sold out), similar

So do you have a favorite piece in your closet that makes you feel extra special, or that stops people on the street?  If so, I would love to hear about it, so please feel free to leave a comment below.

And if you are new to All Dolled Up, then please be sure to follow along on Instagram, Facebook, and Bloglovin’!

Muah!

Back To Basics

Not only is Fall officially here, but it is also officially in the air. And the first thing I seem to find myself reaching for these days is my favorite chambray shirt. Paired with fun accessories, it’s a comfy, chic way to kick off the season and ease yourself out of those easy, breezy summer clothes…

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Chambray Shirt: Nordstrom, similar, similar | Black Skinnies: American Eagle | Necklace: Stella & Dot | Sunnies: Karen Walker Number One | Watch: Michael Kors | Pumps: Windsor

I hope you are all having a great start to your week!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Oh Deer

I love this tee. It’s just one of those pieces that brings a smile to my face. And while I normally gravitate towards pairing graphic tee’s with denim, I also love the contrast of a casual tee back to something dressier, like a pencil skirt and layered baubles. A whimsical, yet polished look perfect for date night, or a girl’s night out on the town…

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Tee: Guess (old), similar | Skirt: JCrew (old), similar, similar | Cuff: H&M (old) | Watch: Michael Kors | Necklaces: Stella & Dot, JCrew, JCrew | Sunnies: Amazon | Clutch: Michael Kors (old), similar | Pumps: Vince Camuto (old), similar, similar

I hope you all had a wonderful Labor Day weekend!  Ours was spent in Park City with family and filled with lots of biking, eating, and laughing.  And I’ve got to say, it was pretty darn wonderful.

And even thought it’s never easy to get back into the swing of things, I hope you are all having a great start to your week.  Thanks for stopping by!