Kiss Me, I’m Irish

Happy St. Patty’s Day everyone!  In honor of the holiday, and my Irish heritage, I thought I would share a look incorporating the color green today.  And of course, no look would be complete without a pop of pink and a little sparkle…

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Instagram Filter: Hudson

Jacket: Piperlime (sold out), similar, similar | Camo Tee: Blossom Boutique c/o (sold out), similar | Skinnies: Gap | Bracelets: Stella & Dot | Watch: Michael Kors | Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs Natasha via Nordstrom (on sale for 50% off!!), similar | Sunnies: Ray-ban 62mm | Pumps: Michael Kors, loving this version

Lips: Bare Escentuals Marvslous Moxi in Fly High (best pink/nude EVER)

Hope you all have a safe and wonderful St. Patrick’s Day today!  Thank you so much for stopping by!

FPF: Summer Round-Up

Does anyone else feel like Labor Day is the most bittersweet weekend of the year?  Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE fall (especially fall clothes), but it makes me so sad to say goodbye to summer every year (probably because I know a long winter awaits us just on the other side).  And while I am looking forward to a nice 3-day weekend up in Park City with family and friends, I have to say that this girl is pretty darn sad to see summer go.  So in honor of my favorite season, I thought I might post a round-up of my favorite All Dolled Up looks of the summer….

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Thank you all so much for the continued support.  I have exciting news about an upcoming collaboration with one of my favorite retailers that I can’t wait to share with you.  So be sure to stay tuned!

Wishing you all a fun, happy and safe Labor day weekend!

P.S.  Be sure to “like” me on FB (right nav) and follow me on Instagram for more outfit tips and inspiration!

Pedal to the Metal

When J and I spent a few days in Red Lodge, MT on our way home from his grandmother’s funeral last week, one of our very favorite things about it was that we could ride our bikes from our hotel to wherever we needed or wanted to go-from daytime adventures to dinner and drinks out on the town. And fortunately for me, I had thought to pack my go-to chambray sleeveless shirt, and Marc Jacobs hobo (that also doubles as a cross body bag)-both of which made for perfect riding attire!

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Instagram Filter: Walden

Chambray Shirt: Kohl’s, similar | Grey Tank: Arden B (old), similar | Black Skinnies: American Eagle | Necklaces: Tiffany and Co., My personal collection of charms | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunnies: Rayban | Bag: Marc Jacobs (old) | Sandals: Steve Madden (old), similar, similar

I can’t believe I am hitting the road again for work today.  Pretty sure I haven’t slept in my own bed for more than 4 nights in a row in the last month.  Or completely unpacked from any of my trips, if I’m really being honest.  🙂  Guess I know one thing I’ll be doing this weekend.

Hope you are having a wonderful week!

xx

Cold Shoulder

I LOVE the one shoulder trend-in fact it’s always one of my favorites every time it comes around. And while it’s not quite as relevant this year as it has been the past two, I still feel like it’s a trend that’s applicable for the season. And lucky for me, because one of my favorite summertime looks is a one-shoulder tee-shirt back to a fun, flirty skirt…

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Instagram Filter: Walden

One Shoulder Top: Charlotte Russe (old) similar, similar | Skirt: JCrew, similar | Necklaces: Keti Sorely, JCrew | Braclets: Aldo, Stella & Dot | Watch: Michael Kors | Belt: Down East Outfitters (old) | Sunnies: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Sandals: Chinese Laundry Love Me (old) similar, similar, craving these

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  I feel like mine went by in the blink of an eye-but of course weekends tend to do that, don’t they?

Thank you for stopping by!

xx

Butterfly In the Sky

I post a lot of dressy looks on this blog, but today I wanted to share a more casual look with you all. And truth be told, it’s probably a pretty accurate depiction of what I would most likely be wearing if you were to bump into me out running errands on a random weekend…

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Instagram Filter:  Nashville

Butterfly Popover:  Gap, similar | Jeans:  Gap | Necklaces:  Kraft Shop, Tiffany, My Personal Charm Collection | Bracelets:  Stella and Dot, Juicy Couture (via Nordstrom Rack) | Watch:  Michael Kors | Sunnies:  Marc Jacobs | Shoes:  Nine west

I am so enamored with the cute butterfly print on this shirt.  It is fun, kitschy, and absolutely perfect for spring.  Even if it hasn’t been so spring-like the last few days here in Utah.

Hope you all had a fantastic weekend!

xx

Switzerland

As much as I love to wear vibrant hues and accessorize with pops of color, sometimes I crave a more neutral palette. At the end of the day, sometimes it’s just hard to beat layers of monochromatic tones finished off with cognac accessories and gold jewelry…

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Denim Vest:  Macy’s (old), similar | Cream Button Down:  H&M (old), similar, similar | Under Tank:  American Rag | Skinnies:  American Eagle Super Skinny | Gold Chain Necklace:  Macy’s | Pendant:  Nordstrom (sold out) | Charm Watch:  Anne Klein | Link Bracelet:  Stella and Dot Christina | Watch:  Michael Kors | Sunnies:  Forever21 | Bag:  Marc by Marc Jacobs Hillier | Boots:  Steve Madden (old), similar

Today I am headed off to San Francisco for a little business trip followed by a weekend of fun in my favorite city by the bay (complete with a quick trip to wine country)!  I lived in SF for 4 months on an extended work assignment last year.  so as you can imagine, I am pretty darn excited to get back!

Thanks for reading!

xx

Gift Ideas Under $50

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For some reason, the extra week between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year has really thrown me for a loop.  But I’m finally feeling back on track and think it’s safe to say that it feels like Christmas. Hooray!!!  In fact, I am counting down the minutes and seconds until the weekend officially hits.  J and I have so many fun things planned-from last minute Christmas shopping, to cocktails downtown to take in the city Christmas lights, to a Whie Elephant Christmas party with friends.  And I might even decide to eat Christmas cookies for breakfast (stranger things have happened!).  So if part of your weekend involves last minute Christmas shopping (like ours does), hopefully these gift picks under $50 will help to make your shopping adventure a little easier!
 
Good luck braving those crowds!!
 
xx 

Winter White

It’s a relief to me how even fashion rules with seemingly the most staying power always, at some point, seem to find themselves overturned. Take for example, pantyhose. I can’t tell you how happy I am that I no longer have to wear them with skirts and dresses.  Or at all, ever again. I mean really, thank goodness!!!!

Another such rule that I am happy to say no longer applies, is not wearing white after labor day. And while I don’t find myself wearing white all that often in general, it makes me happy to know that I can wear white pants (LOVE them with cognac boots), white dresses, or white skirts any time of the year I would like. And besides, with all of the white stuff that accumulates during the winter months, why not match your outfit back to the elements every now and again?

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Instagram Filter:  Walden

Polka Dot Sweater:  Forever21

White Ruffle Skirt:  BCBGMaxazria, similar, similar

Leopard Belt:  Express, similar

Bubble Necklace:  Ily Couture

Sunnies:  Marc Jacobs

Silver Bracelets:  Tiffany and Co.

Gold Bracelets:  Forever21

Gold Watch:  Michael Kors

Clutch:  Michael Kors

Black Suede Shoes:  DV by Dolce Vita, similar

We are having an unusually warm fall, so I am trying my best to wear my pumps as much as I can before I am confined to boots once the snow starts flying.  And this season, I keep finding myself drawn to anything with a wedge.  As I am sure you can imagine, the majority of my shoes are pretty high, but I have found that the wedges in my collection definitely provide a more comfortable fit.  And while I’m not one to trade fashion for comfort, wedges are a great example of how you can appeal to both.

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Furry Goodness

I love the fur vest trend. I mean really love it. Which, of course, should come as no surprise given my adoration for my jean vest (which I pretty much wore out this summer). Maybe it’s because vests are easy and work back to just about anything, or maybe it’s because I was a teenager in the ’90’s kind-of-a-thing. But either way, vests are a fantastic way to take an outfit up a level and make it look like you really spent some time putting yourself together. In fact, when I initially was getting dressed to take photos for this post, I had planned on just wearing the pretty mint chiffon blouse all on its own. But solo, it looked a little too simple and (I hate to say it) boring for a blog post. So even though I didn’t plan it this way, I am really loving the pretty pastel back to some furry winter-white-goodness, capped off with another one of my favorites, cognac accessories!

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Chiffon Blouse:  Forever21

Fur Vest:  H&M (last year), similar

Skinny Pants:  The Gap

Sunglasses:  Marc Jacobs (via Nordstrom Rack)

Heart Necklace:  Tiffany and Co. (extra large heart)

Long Necklace:  Personal Collection of Charms

Watch:  Michael Kors

Shoes:  Boutique in Florence, Italy, similar

So I have to share that my hubby is really not a fan of this vest. In fact, he was so surprised when I wanted to wear it for a blog post that I had to explain to him how fashionable fur vests are.  But fashionable or not, he still isn’t buying it.  And so with that, I think it’s safe to say we can add fur vests to the list of things that men just don’t understand.  😉

What do you all think about the fur vest trend??

xx

L.O.V.E.

Does anyone else remember that Ashley Simpson used to have a music career (outside of her lip synching debacle on SNL)? I had completely forgotten until I saw this shirt hanging on the rack at one of our Macy’s stores. And like a tidal wave, the bubbly lyrics and catchy tune of L.O.V.E. came flooding back to me and I knew the shirt had to be mine.  😉

But in all seriousness, and aside from my forgotten love for the younger Simpson’s bubblegum pop, I have been obsessing over graphic tees all fall. They are fun, catchy like your favorite pop song, and have the potential to add a little sass to any outfit while boasting the comfort of a t-shirt. And not only that, but in addition to obviously being great with jeans, they work well with blazers and cardis, colored and printed skinnies, and even skirts and leggings. Just another fab item to add to your wardrobe helping you to create endless outfit possibilities!

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LOVE Tee:  Material Girl via Macy’s (sold out) similar, similar, similar

Grey Cardi:  Old Navy

Black Ponte Pants:  INC via Macy’s

Heart Necklace:  Tiffany and Co.

Long Necklace:  Personal Collection of Charms

Watch:  Michael Kors

Sunglasses:  Marc Jacobs via Nordstrom Rack (last summer)

Handbag:  Coach (last fall)

Boots:  Kenneth Cole via TJMaxx (recent)

I actually wore the above outfit on a road trip to Montana this past weekend.  It was comfy and cute, and an easy transition from 8 hours in the car straight to dinner with family and friends.  The only thing I had to do was change my shoes.  I wore the black boots pictured above for dinner, but wore my Uggs in the car to keep me comfy and warm.  And although sometimes tough to create, I often love outfits that can transition from one event to another the best.  The older I get, the less time I feel like devoting to changing my clothes throughout the day so I’m always a huge fan of items that make things easier.  So if you are on the hunt for a great graphic tee, H&M and Forever21 are always a great place to start and should both have plenty of options at affordable prices!

Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!

xx