Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Her

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Her
Since Valentine’s Day is just a couple of days away, I thought would take today to share with you some of my favorite gift picks for the holiday.  Whether you need an idea to give to a man in your life, you are looking for a gift to buy for yourself, or something for a special friend, there is sure to be something on this list for everyone!
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Beanie Baby

I love a good hat.  In fact, on most winter weekends, you can almost always find me wearing one (most likely covering up helmet hair from a day on the slopes).  Not only are they an easy (and practical) accessory to throw on with just about any outfit, but they are perfect for this time of year when the temps start dropping (or when you just don’t feel like doing your hair)…

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Plaid Button Down: JCrew (old), similar, loving this one | Skinnies: Hudson | Beanie: American Eagle (old), similar, similar | Necklaces: Stella & Dot, Keti Sorely Designs | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunnies: Rayban | Bag: TJMaxx | Boots: Aldo (old), similar, similar

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  My hubby had a double header bike race this weekend, so ours revolved around biking.  But lucky for me, Cyclocross is a really fun event to watch, and my husband is having a great year-so it’s always exciting.

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One Day Sale Wishlist

Macy's One Day Sale Wishlist
Macy’s is having one of their biggest One Day Sales of the season this weekend, and I can’t wait!  So I thought I would end the week by sharing with you my ODS wishlist which includes a few things for me, and an early start on my Christmas shopping!  Be sure to stop by a Macy’s near you this weekend or hop online to check out all of the great savings!
P.S.  ALL Coach bags are an additional 25% off Friday and Saturday only!!!!

Spotted

I kind of feel like light colored denim has the same stigma as white after labor day.  But this season it’s all about light denim-all year round.  And while I have been all about wearing lighter washes with sweaters and button downs, for some reason, I was having a hard time coming up with ways to style my denim jacket. But thank goodness for Pinterest which inspired me to try it back to leopard.  And I have to say, I am pretty sure this won’t be the last you’ll see of it this season!

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Denim Jacket: INC (old), similar, similar | Leopard Blouse: Express | Skinnies: Else by Joe’s Jeans | Necklace: Stella & Dot | Watch: Michael Kors | Bag: Michael Kors Selma | Wedges: Aldo (old), similar, similar

I would love to know what you all think about wearing light wash denim after Labor Day!  Feel free to leave a comment below.

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Up On The Roof

When the weather cools down, one of the first things I typically find myself reaching for is anything leopard.  And while a lot of times the leopard pieces I wear tend to be shoes and accessories, it’s awfully hard to beat a good leopard top.  Especially when paired back to a fun moto jacket and a favorite pair of skinnies…

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Jacket: Express | Leopard Blouse: Express | Skinnies: 7 for All Mankind | Necklaces: Tiffany, My Personal Collection of Charms | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Sunnies: Rayban | Pumps: Aldo (old), similar

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

Leopard Kicks

It’s no secret that I love leopard.  So I couldn’t be more excited that leopard is really in this season.  And I feel pretty strongly that one must-have-item every gal should add to her closet this Fall is a pair of leopard shoes.  So whether you pick pumps, wedges, flats, or boots, just be sure to find your perfect leopard pair to help take your style up a notch this Fall!

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Sweater: Express | Jeans: Joe’s | Necklaces: JCrew, Macy’s | Sunnies: Target (old), similar | Watch: Michael Kors | Pumps: Sam Edelman, dying over these

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!  It certainly felt like fall here, but it was lovely.  I am heading to my Alma mater this Thursday to celebrate Homecoming and my 10 year reunion-and I am so excited that I can hardly stand it.  I am sure it will make this week go by extra slow (of course!).

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Transition

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I hate to admit it, but fall is in the air.  And as I feel the crispness start to infiltrate early mornings and late evenings, I can’t help but find myself drawn to more transitional pieces.  Particularly anything leather, leopard, or with studs.
 
Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend!
 
 

Rawr!

Whether it be home decor, clothing, or accessories, I love anything animal print. In fact, my favorite leopard pants are always a favorite on rotation in my closet.  And with cooler temps just around the corner, anything leopard feels pretty darn fitting.  Don’t you think?20130820-224017.jpg

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Top: H&M (old), similar | Pants: Else by Joe’s Jeans (old) similar, similar | Necklace: BCBGeneration | Bracelets: Stella & Dot | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunnies: House of Harlow Chelsea | Pumps: Alfani

I am traveling on a big regional visit this week and have lots of presenting to do over the next couple of days, so feel free to send good thoughts my way.  I am going to need them!

Happy hump day!

April Showers

And with the 1st of April, came the rain. Thank goodness we have the beautiful blooms of May waiting for us on the other side. But in the interim, a fun umbrella just might be a good thing to add to your wardrobe. Better to be soggy and stylish than just plain soggy.

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Leopard Print Surplus Coat: H&M, similar | Grey Tee:  Victoria’s Secret Pink Essential Tee | Cropped Skinnies: American Eagle | Necklaces: Francesca’s, JCrew | Umbrella: H&M (old), similar, similar, similar | Pumps: Nine West, similar, similar

When it’s rainy out, the very last thing I want to do is throw on a fancy outfit.  So in addition to a fun umbrella, cute accessories are another simple way to brighten things up a bit.  An easy way to chase those rainy day blues?  Don’t mind if I do.

Thanks for reading!

xx

P.S. Please be sure and stop by fellow Utah blogger’s site, Nikki Fashion On the Fly, to check out a recent guest interview I did featured on her blog today!! 

Saturdays in the Park

I love Saturdays in the Fall. My hubby races Cyclocross (a hybrid sport of mountain biking and road biking), and I look forward to getting out the cowbell and our SLR each weekend to cheer him on and snap photos of him for a change. It’s so nice to be out in the crisp fall air and have the opportunity to see so many different parks and areas around Utah that we normally wouldn’t get to explore!

This past Saturday brought us up to beautiful Ogden for race day. And while most races are in the morning and you can normally find me straight from boot camp running around the course in my LuluLemon gear and tennis shoes, this was an afternoon race so I actually had to wear real clothes for the occasion. However, I found myself a bit stumped as to what real clothes I could wear both to the race and then directly out for beers with friends following. I seem to have an easy time getting super dressed up or being super casual, but it’s the in between that I always find to be a struggle. So I did what any strategic thinking fashionista would do and I pulled out my favorite grey tee, my most comfy skinny jeans, my best worn in boots (with just enough of a heel that I could run around but not feel frumpy), and then threw on some fun jewelry and a leopard cardi for some spunk. And I have to say, it ended up being the perfect outfit for a casual, fun fall day.

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Grey Tee: Victoria’s Secret Pink Essential V-Neck Tee (these are THE BEST!)

Leopard Cardi: H&M (last year) similar, similar, similar

Skinny Jeans: The Gap

Monogram Necklace: Keti Sorely via Etsy

Long Gold Necklace: Macy’s

Stone Charm: Stella and Dot

Silver Bracelets: Tiffany and Co.

Gold Charm Bracelet: Juicy Couture via Nordstrom Rack

Gold Watch: Michael Kors via Nordstrom Rack

Neon Bag: Steven by Steve Madden

Gold Aviators: Steve Madden via TJMaxx

Cognac Boots: Aldo Farmar (last fall) similar

Neon was all the rage this past summer and will continue to be an important trend through the end of 2013. And while it does pose to be a bit more challenging, it is perfectly acceptable to layer it into your fall and winter wardrobe. When I bought my neon yellow bag a couple of months ago, I actually bought it with fall in mind. I knew it would look fantastic back to both grey and cognac and would be a great and simple way to add a pop of color to more earthy, cool weather looks. How would you style neon back to your fall neutrals?

xx

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