Downtown Abby

On April 15, 2013April 14, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas2 Comments

Last week marked our big 2014 planning meetings. And while it was fun to discuss our fashion and growth strategies for the upcoming year, I always especially love the excuse to office out of our beautiful, brand new Macy’s in downtown SLC. And so of course, when Friday rolled around, my hubby and I took full advantage and met for drinks at one of our favorite local downtown spots. It was the perfect way to enjoy some gorgeous spring weather and kick off a nice, relaxing weekend after a week full of craziness.

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We all know I am obsessed with pink shoes. And this bubblegum pink pair is my current favorite because they are amazingly comfortable. But can we talk about my little bow top for minute? It’s pretty safe to say that I am beyond obsessed with it. The teeny, tiny bows are so darn cute and on top of that, they are velveteen-totally reminds me of when I was a kid. Plus, it was under $15. Can’t beat that!!!

Hope you all had an amazing weekend.

P.S. I am hosting my first Stella & Dot trunk show this week and I am so excited!!! If you are a Utah gal and would like to come, please leave a comment or shoot me an email (abby_doll@hotmail.com) and I will send you the invite. And for those of you not in the SLC, if you are looking to order something sparkly from Stella & Dot, please use the link below! They just released their new summer line along with a gorgeous new handbag lineup. Seriously swoon worthy.

http://www.stelladot.com/ts/ogpo5

Arm Candy

On April 11, 2013April 10, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas, Uncategorized1 Comment

I love me some arm candy, or an arm party, or a little wrist bling-whatever you want to call it. It’s such a fun (and affordable!) way to change up an outfit. And while of course anything goes, I am definitely finding myself gravitating towards the mix of girly and edgy. Specifically, bows and spikes paired together in perfect harmony. I mean really, where else can you get away with a combination like that?

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I also wanted to take a minute and thank everyone who entered the Stella & Dot giveaway! I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to share one of my favorite pieces with one of my readers. Click here to see if you are the lucky winner!

Happy Thursday!

Making Me Blush

On April 9, 2013April 8, 2013 By all dolled upIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

I love the color blush. It really is the perfect neutral. And while I usually find myself preferring to rough it up a bit by pairing it back to more military inspired ensembles, sometimes I just can’t help but want to feel ultra girly and style my blush back to something sweet-maybe like a little lace peplum…

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If you haven’t already entered the Stella and Dot giveaway, there is still time! Just click on this link for your chance to win my favorite piece from their collection, the Renegade bracelet!

Hope your week is off to a fantastic start!

Tassel Ho!

On March 27, 2013March 26, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas3 Comments

I love a good tassel necklace. Maybe it’s because I’m from Montana and they remind me of a (fashionable) bolo tie, or maybe it’s just because they feel so new and different this season. Either way, a tassel necklace is an easy piece for anyone to wear and something simple (and inexpensive) everyone should add to their wardrobe this spring!

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Editing these photos only served to make me acutely aware of how anxious I am for the arrival of spring and summer. Not only am I looking forward to warmer temps, sunshine, longer days, and fewer layers, but a little color on my pale skin definitely won’t hurt either!

Happy Wednesday!

Baubles and Dots

On March 26, 2013March 25, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas, Uncategorized1 Comment

There are so many fun trends in fashion right now, that it’s hard to say just which one is my favorite. But one particular trend I am loving experimenting with is layering multiple necklaces. From chains, to sparkles, to pops of neon-pretty much anything goes. And like many of my favorite things in life, the more the merrier!

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Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today! I have some exciting things coming in the next couple of weeks that I can’t wait to share with you all-including a pretty awesome giveaway. So be sure and check back often!

Butterfly In the Sky

On March 25, 2013March 24, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas2 Comments

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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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!

Lucky

On March 18, 2013March 18, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas, Uncategorized5 Comments

I have to say it was a welcome change that this St. Patty’s Day, I didn’t have to search through my closet in hopes of finding something green to wear. But instead, had to narrow it down from several different options. And in doing so, not only was I reminded why I am so in love with the color of the year, but also that green and cobalt is one of my favorite color combinations. Ever.

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I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and a fabulous St. Patty’s day celebration.

Happy Monday!

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!

FPF: Pitchnic World Premiere

On November 9, 2012November 9, 2012 By all dolled upIn Favorite Products, Outfit Ideas2 Comments

Some of you may remember this post that I shared back in May when Justin and I attended the annual spring fundraiser for Spy Hop (one of our favorite events of the year). But for those of you who don’t, Spy Hop is a tremendous organization in our community that gives high school kids the opportunity to participate in the arts outside of the regular classroom. And we have been blessed to have the opportunity to become involved and give our support to some of their programs. One of which is a film making program.

At the fundraiser last spring, the kids pitched 4 different films to us and we were able to bid on our favorite and help with the costs of creating the films. So last night, 6 months later, we attended the world premiere party and first time screening of these films. And this morning I am still blown away by their talent, their poise, the caliber of the films we saw, and the excitement for what lies ahead for these bright young people.

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Dress: BarIII (last summer), similar

Cardigan: Old Navy

Belt: Mossimo for Target, similar

Necklace: Stella and Dot Leona Pendant

Watch: Michael Kors via Nordstrom Rack

Gold Clutch: Michael Kors via TJMaxx

Leopard Wedges: Aldo, similar

It was 72 degrees in the SLC yesterday, so I was thrilled to have the chance to wear a dress and pumps with no tights one last time this season. But I didn’t want to look too summery, so I took one of my favorite summer dresses, and paired it back to a cardi, a cognac belt, and some leopard pumps to give it more of a fall feel. I love pieces that you can transition from season to season. They are the best investments you can make in your wardrobe!

Happy weekend everyone!

Furry Goodness

On November 8, 2012November 8, 2012 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

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??