Black and White

Sometimes there is no better color combo than classic black and white.  Especially when paired back to a pop of leopard and a bold lip to add a little dimension.  Plus, do you guys love beanies as much as I do?  I’m pretty sure I would wear one every day if I could.  Not only are they super cute and cozy, but they are also completely practical for this time of year.  And when fashion and practicality collide, you can almost always rest assured that I’m a fan!!!

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Plaid Shirt: Denim & Supply (on sale!!! but it runs small, so be sure to size up) | Vest: Old Navy, also LOVE this one (on major sale!!) | Skinnies: 7 for all mankind | Ring: Suz Somersall | Beanie: Dakine, just got this one in pink (and it’s my new fave!) | Sunnies: Karen Walker | Bag: Clare Vivier (sold out) clutch version, suede version | Boots: Aldo (old), similar, similar

Thank you so much for stopping by!  And don’t forget to enter the $50 Bohme Boutique gift card giveaway here!  Winner will be announced Friday!

Winter Pastels

I am loving the pastel trend this winter.  To me, there is just something so soft and beautiful about wearing colors like lilac during the crisp, white, winter months.  And not only are pastels an unexpected (and fun!) choice right now, but they are a nice transition from the bold holiday colors of red and green (not that you can’t still wear those colors now too!!)…

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 Lilac Top: JCrew (sold out online-check in store), similar, JCrew Factory version| Faux Fur Vest: Macy’s (sold out), LOVE this one, similar | Skinnies: 7 for all mankind | Necklace: Raven + Lily | Rings: Suz Somersall | Sunnies: Ray-Ban | Bag: Coach (sold out), similar, obsessed with this one | Pumps: INC (SO sparkly and comfy-I’m obsessed!)

Can you believe the holiday season has come and gone and it’s January again already?  To be honest, I’m kind of nursing the post holiday blues.  And the fact that it’s Monday certainly doesn’t help matters, does it?

But regardless, cheers to the new year and all of the new adventures it holds!  And don’t forget to CLICK HERE to enter for your chance to win a $50 gift card to Bohme Boutique!  Winner will be announced on Friday!

A Look Back

Happy New Year, sweet friends!  I love the anticipation and possibility that a new year brings, but I also love reflecting on another year’s end.  The good times, the bad, the lessons learned, the hurts, the joy, the laughter, the adventure, and even the fashion.  And so today, to give 2014 a proper send off on the blog, I wanted to share my favorite look from each month over the course of the last year!  Enjoy!!!

January 2014 (original post here)

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February 2014 (original post here)

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March 2014 (original post here)

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April 2014 (original post here)

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May 2014 (original post here)

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June 2014 (original post here)

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July 2014 (original post here)

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August 2014 (original post here)

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September 2014 (original post here)

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October 2014 (original post here)

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November 2014 (original post here)

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December 2014 (original post here)

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I hope you all enjoyed this look back at 2014 with me!  Happy, happy new year to you and your families and thank you again, from the bottom of my heart, for your support over the last year.  I appreciate you all SO much!

And don’t forget to CLICK HERE to enter for your chance to win a $50 gift card to Bohme Boutique!!!

Happy weekend!!!!

Sequins for NYE

There is no better time to wear your favorite sequin number than tonight.  NYE is the quintessential day of the year for anything that sparkles!  And while I normally gravitate towards black for my NYE festivities, when Bohme Boutique sent me this gorgeous blush sequin dress, I knew it would be the perfect thing to wear to say goodbye to 2014 and hello to 2015!

And to kick off your NYE celebration, be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post to enter for your chance to win a $50 gift card to Bohme!!!  Happy New Year’s, dolls!!!!

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Coat: Forever21 (old), LOVE this one, and this onesimilar, similar | Dress: Bohme (also comes in black) | Necklaces: JCrew, Stella & Dot | Ring: Stella & Dot | Clutch: Nine West (old), similar (on sale for under $15!) | Sunnies: Karen Walker | Pumps: INC (most comfy pumps ever!!!)

And now for the fun part, click on the Rafflecopter link below for your chance to win a $50 gift card from Bohme!  Winner will be announced next Friday, January 9th!

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I also wanted to wish you and your families a very happy New Year.  THANK YOU so much for your support and for making 3014 SUCH a special year for me.  I appreciate each and every single one of your more than you know!

December Rain

We have had an unusually warm and dry winter here in the SLC thus far.  So when the rain and sleet started coming down this past weekend, I was actually a little thrilled because I am hoping for a white Christmas (duh!), but also a little bummed because rain and blog photos usually don’t mix.  But we managed to take cover and get these shots done.  And guess what?  I’m rocking green again (in a little different shade than Monday’s post) for the holiday season!  This outfit is an easy one to put together and perfect for a holiday party-especially when paired back a red lip!

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Jacket: Nordstrom (BEST ever AND it’s under $100!) | V-Neck Silk Tee: Express (and my very FAVORITE layering tee-great alone, or under jackets or sweaters-trust me, you need this one!) | Skinnies: 7 for all mankind | Clutch: Michael Kors | Necklace: Stella & Dot, also LOVE this one | Bracelets: House of Harlow via Rocks Box, Stella & Dot, JCrew | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunnies: Karen Walker | Sparkle Heels: INC via Macy’s (SO comfy and super sparkly!!)

Thank you all SO much for stopping by!  And don’t forget to enter win a set of Younique 3D mascara here.  You can also check out Monday’s post where I’m dishing on my experience with fake eyelashes and why I am adore Younique mascara!!!

Happy hump day!

Downtown

I am all about army green surplus jackets and they always seem to reign supreme in my closet this time of year. But truth be told, this camel color jacket has been my absolute favorite this season! It’s such a refreshing alternative to the ever popular olive-green jacket, and the gold hardware makes it feel extra special.  It really is the perfect piece to throw on with jeans for all of those weekend errands and last-minute Christmas shopping!!

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Jacket: Tommy Hilfiger via Macy’s (sold out online, but check in store!), LOVE this version for winter, similar, similar | Sweater: Banana Republic | Silk Tunic: Express (40% off! this top is perfect for layering on wearing on it’s low-a must have!!) | Ponte Pants: JCrew (on sale for 50% 0ff!!!) | Necklaces: Gigglosophy, House of Harlow | Sunnies: Karen Walker (less expensive version) | Bag: Michael Kors | Booties: Steven by Steve Madden via DSW

Wishing you all a FABULOUS weekend!!

Blanket Coat

I posted a photo of this blanket coat on Instagram a couple of weeks ago, and you guys went NUTS!  And because we all seem to love it so much, I wanted to share the details with you guys in a blog post.  And today is the perfect day, because it’s the last day you can snag it from Macy’s during their Friends and Family sale for 25% off with code FRIEND!!!  Trust me, you don’t want to miss out on this one.

AND not only can you get my coat for a steal of deal today, there are a TON of other great sales going on right now too (many ending today)!  So be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post for a list of all of my favorite sales complete with coupon codes!!!!

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Blanket Coat: American Rag (on sale AND take an extra 25% off-TODAY ONLY-with code:FRIEND) | Jeans: 7 for All Mankind Slim Illusion Skinny Jean (25% off-TODAY ONLY-with code: FRIEND) also love these (on sale!) | Initial Necklace: Gigglosophy (would make a great Christmas gift and it’s under $25!!) | Sunnies: Ray-Ban (25% off TODAY ONLY with code: FRIEND) | Booties: Steve Madden via DSW (OBSESSED!)

And with that, here is a list of the BEST sales going on RIGHT NOW:

MACY’S Friends and Family: 25% off almost every single item on the site (ends tonight) use code: FRIEND

ANTHROPOLOGIE: extra 30% off sale with code: EXTRAMERRY

JCREW: up to 30% off with code: MERRYMERRY

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE: up to 40% off designer sale

KATE SPADE: 25% your purchase with code: JACKPOT

C. WONDER: (best gift site EVER!): 30% off + free shipping

MADEWELL: 30% off your purchase with code: MERRIEST (this is better than their cyber Monday sale!!)

NORDSTROM: up to 40% off NEW markdowns

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend!  Thank you so much for stopping by, sweet friends!!!!!!

Holiday Casual (and an amazing skincare giveaway!)

This week I want to show you guys three different looks to wear for your Thanksgiving festivities.  Whether your dinner is a casual affair, or a dressier event, this weeks posts will hopefully provide some inspiration to help you dress for any Thanksgiving occasion!  And today, I wanted to start with a super comfy, casual look (similar to what I will be wearing for our Thanksgiving feast!).  I mean really, what could be better than pairing your favorite leggings with a comfy tunic and over-the-knee boots?  A look as comfy as pajamas, but totally appropriate for any holiday meal. And be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post to learn about my beloved skin care regiment and your chance to win some of my favorite products!

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Tunic: Loft (obsessed!), also love this | Leggings: INC Skinny Ponte Pants (BEST pants ever-trust me!) | Sunnies: Karen Walker, similar (less expensive version) | Watch: Michael Kors | Clutch: Clare Vivier, flat version here | Boots: TJMaxx, similar, similar, similar

Today, I also wanted to share my skin care regiment with y’all and give you the opportunity to win some of my favorite products!  I have been using R+F  (Rodan + Fields-the same doctors who created Proactive!) for about 4 months, and my skin has never looked or felt so good.  A few months ago, I would never have considered sharing a no-makeup selfie (let alone 2!) with all of you, but now that I am using R+F, I feel completely confident au naturale, and I wanted to show you guys not only how great my skin looked after just one month of use of this product, but how much better my skin looks even now!

Please be sure to check out the R+F site and take the test here to see which R+F skin care regiment is right for you (I use Redefine)!  You can also enter for your chance to win a mini-facial below!  Trust me, you don’t want to miss out on your chance to try this phenomenal skin care! It’s been a life changer for me and I know it will be for you too!

Click on the RAFFLECOPTER GIVEAWAY link below for your chance to win a mini-facial (5 winners will be chosen!)!!

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Winners will be announced Monday, December 1st!  Good luck and thank you for stopping by!!!

Layers

We have had such a mild fall here in the SLC, that I almost forgot how brutal it can be to have to take blog photos during the winter months.  But boy, was I sure reminded in a hurry when we shot these photos on Saturday.  I guess it’s time to break out the winter coats, and pile on the layers.  And speaking of layers?  Surplus vests over plaid and flannels is still a combo at the top of my list this season…

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Flannel: Express (the shoulders have sequins!! I LOVE this shirt!), non-sequin version here | Vest: H&M (old), similar | Necklace: Stella & Dot (old), similar, LOVE this one | Skinnies: American Eagle Denim X, similar | Sunnies: Karen Walker, less expensive version | Clutch: Michael Kors | Booties: INC (most comfortable and cutest booties EVER!)

Hope your week is off to a great start and more importantly, that you are staying warm during this arctic front!!!  Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Queen of Hearts

I love a great heart print sweater or sweatshirt-kind of takes me back to being a kid in the ’80’s! But a great print is always a super easy way to dress up an otherwise basic outfit.  And who doesn’t love a great pop of cobalt blue?  Blue is one of the colors this season and I am absolutely loving it!

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Sweater: The Limited (last season) similarsimilar, similar | Skinnies: American Eagle Denim X (on sale!), similar | Necklaces: JCrew (on sale!), Stella & Dot | Sunnies: Ray-Ban | Bag: Kate Spade | Pumps: BCBG

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend!  It was freezing here in the SLC, so we ate lots of comfort food and warmed up in the hot tub!  But the cooler weather definitely got me in the holiday spirit and has left me feeling excited!  I love all of the anticipation of this time of year!

Happy Monday!