Denim and Lace

On February 12, 2013February 11, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I LOVE denim shirts. The way I see it, wearing one is kind of like flipping your outfit upside down-just like a great pair of jeans, a great denim shirt goes with everything. And because I always love my favorite skinnies back to a lace shirt, this outfit combo was a no brainer…

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I guess I figured since I still have a bit of a tan from our vacation I could get away with bare legs and boots. But truth be told, tan or not, it was a little chilly to be without tights. And I hate to say it, because we have a long ways to go, but boy am I ready for summer!!

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Pantalones

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

It’s no secret I’m mildly obsessed with polka dots. So of course it should come as no surprise that one of the things at the top of my wish list this season was a pair of polka dot printed pants. But I must confess, I’ve been a bit challenged as to how to style them. And so, after a bit of trial and error, it dawned on me that a bold neon paired with an easy neutral just might be the perfect complement…

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I think now that I have worn these pants a couple of times and figured out how to style them, they just might be on a more frequent rotation going forward. They are, after all, pretty darn fun. Kind of like a party for your legs. 🙂

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London Calling

On February 4, 2013February 5, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I love a good graphic tee back to jeans and a leather jacket. There is something super cool about it while still being totally chic at the same time. In fact, it might be one of my favorite looks ever-especially when paired with a great pair of heels…

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I hope everyone had a wonderful Super Bowl weekend. I was fortunate to spend mine in Sun Valley with best friends from college. We had a fantastic time, but of course it all went by way too fast. Sometimes I wish life had a pause button.

Happy Monday, dolls!

Back in Black

On February 1, 2013January 31, 2013 By all dolled upIn Uncategorized3 Comments

As much as I love color, every once in a while I like to take a little break. And with my work dress code requiring so much black (not to mention that black is back in full force this year), I am finding myself spontaneously creating more and more ensembles primarily constructed of this chic raven hue. And I have to say, I kinda like it…

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I can’t get enough of my skirted coat this winter. It is so pretty and feminine and fun. In fact, it might just be my favorite purchase of the season. Even if it is black. 🙂

Happy Weekend, dolls!

There’s No Place Like Home

On January 17, 2013January 12, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I adore the Wizard of Oz and would even go as far as to say that it’s my very favorite move of all time. And when I was a little girl, I dreamed of having my own pair of ruby slippers. So when I saw these gorgeous, sparkly, pumps at Macy’s a few months ago, I was immediately taken back to my childhood dream and knew I had to have them. And even though they are silver and not red, they still make me feel like if I click my heels together, I just might wake up in Kansas…

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I love my sparkly shoes back to this outfit. I always think it’s fun to pair the unexpected together. And a pair of super sparkly shoes back to a casual plaid button down and cozy knit scarf is just that.

Hope you are all having a great week!!

I’ve Got the Blues

On January 15, 2013January 13, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas3 Comments

Ok, ok, so I don’t really have the blues. In fact, J and I are heading to Nicaragua this week for a nice, long 10 day adventure. So if anything, I am incredibly excited! But speaking of blues, I am absolutely LOVING cobalt this season. It is one of those shades that anyone can wear and look fabulous. It is rich, striking, and just has a way of looking special when you wear it. And, it’s a great way to make it look like you put some effort into an outfit when you really didn’t. Case and point below…

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It’s hard to believe that the day after tomorrow I am going to be sitting on the beach soaking up the sun with a cold drink in my hand. Wow, am I excited. But even though I am going on vacay, things will be business as usual on the blog. So make sure and check back daily for new outfit posts! And for a glimpse into our trip, be sure to follow me on Instagram: alldolledupblog and Twitter: ADolledUpBlog (right nav).

Happy Tuesday!

In Spades

On January 14, 2013January 13, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas2 Comments

I have such a sweet husband. So sweet in fact, that he got me a gorgeous, bright pink Kate Spade bag for Christmas. I had been eyeing it for quite some time, but couldn’t decide if I should buy a shocking pink bag in the dead of winter. So I was absolutely thrilled that he made the decision for me. And I must say, I really love carrying such a vibrant bag this time of year. It is the perfect punch of color on dreary days and will transition perfectly into spring and summer weather!

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This denim vest was one of my favorite pieces over the summer. And when I pulled it out to pack for our trip to Nicaragua, I thought I might try styling it back to a silk blouse to change things up a bit. And I must say I love the element of casual cool that it brings to this outfit. So much so, that I am looking forward to styling it other ways this winter. I love versatility!

Highlight Express

On January 8, 2013January 7, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

The first time I wore this shirt, my husband told me I looked like a highlighter. But that has not deterred me. In fact, it was the vibrant, neon hue that drew me to this shirt in the first place. I am absolutely loving mixing neons and bright colors back to winter neutrals this year. It’s the perfect way to brighten up those post holiday blues…

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On a totally random note, I have to say how happy I am that the Bachelor is back. I love Sean, but more importantly love to tune in each week for the ridiculous entertainment this show provides, and of course, for the fashion. SO many great dresses last night. But if I had to pick my favorite, it would be the stunning red dress that Ashlee the Professional Organizer wore. The back was ah-mazing! And judging by last night, it should be a fun season to watch.

Winter Surplus

On January 7, 2013January 7, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas2 Comments

This past Fall, I couldn’t seem to get enough of my army surplus coat (you can see it here and here). And since the weather has turned, and the temperatures have dropped, I have found myself really missing it and all of its casual coolness. So I was thrilled to snatch up this mixed-media jacket from American Eagle a few weeks ago. It’s the ideal combination of leather and surplus with a nice cozy lining-perfect to keep me warm on chilly winter days…

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I am so excited about my new Rebecca Minkoff bag! It was a Christmas gift from my mom and dad and I can’t stop using it. I love the bordeaux color, all of the zippers, the rose gold hardware, and it’s versatility. Hands down, bags don’t get much better than those made by Rebecca Minkoff.

Happy Monday!

Sugar and Spice

On January 3, 2013January 3, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas4 Comments

One thing I love about fashion right now is that just about anything goes. And one look that has particularly caught my eye as of late is mixing girly sequins back to rough and tumble boots (see this post) and plaids. I love the unexpected contrast and the mix of texture and styles. And of course it’s always fun to throw in a little print mixing to sweeten the pot.

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I knew I had to have this JCrew sequin shirt the minute I saw it. But I could not bring myself to pay the full ticket price for it, so I had to wait, and wait, and then wait some more for it to go on sale. But my patience paid off. A piece I love for a fraction of the retail price? Can’t beat that. Hope you are all having a great week-thank goodness it’s a short one!