Party Pants

On December 17, 2013December 16, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I have been on the hunt for a pair of sequin pants for quite a while now. And believe me, it was much more difficult than I could have ever anticipated. So I was absolutely thrilled when I found this fantastic black pair of sequin pants at Bebe for a steal of a price. In my opinion, they are the perfect holiday party attire. And while I am loving them back to plaid, I can’t wait to style them more ways this holiday season!

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I can’t believe Christmas Eve is one week from today. In fact, I am so excited, I can hardly stand it. the Christmas season is my absolute favorite time of the year.

Hope you are having a wonderful week and enjoying all of the excitement and anticipation of the season-I know I certainly am.

Thanks for stopping by!

J and A After Dark

On December 4, 2013December 3, 2013 By all dolled upIn Giveaway, Outfit Ideas3 Comments

This fall, J and I decided that we wanted some updated pictures of the two of us. And so, we enlisted the help of our super talented friend Sam Kanzler of Kanzler Foto. She and her hubby had taken some photos of J and me a few years ago, and not only were they amazing, but the four of us became fast friends. Besides being incredibly talented, Mike and Sam are two of the most generous, kindest, and funniest people that I know. They are just those kind of friends you feel especially blessed to have found in life. And with that, here is a little preview of a few of my favorites from our photo shoot “Justin and Abby After Dark”…

**Photos Courtesy of Kanzler Foto**

HERS: Shirt: JCrew, similar, similar | Skirt: BCBGMaxazria (old),dying over this one | Necklace: JCrew | Bracelets: JCrew, Stella & Dot | Boots: Aldo (old), similar

HIS: Buttondown: Buffalo by David Britton | Vest: Gap, similar | Jeans: Levi 511 | Chukkas: Cole Hann (old), this year’s version

I hope you are all having a wonderful week and staying warm! We finally had our first big snow storm here in the SLC-we got about a foot at our house! I guess it’s safe to say it really is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Click here to enter the JUNIEblack giveaway! Winner will be announced Friday!

Boots

On December 3, 2013December 3, 2013 By all dolled upIn Giveaway, Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I have a slight obsession with cognac boots-or more specifically these cognac boots. I wear them more than any other piece of footwear that I own and I am feeling pretty bummed that they are all but about worn out. And because I knew this would most likely be their last season, I have been on the hunt for a replacement pair all fall. And surprisingly I have had absolutely zero luck. Maybe I’ve set my standards too high, but how hard could it possibly be to find a pair in the right shade of cognac with a low heel (wedge or stacked), wide enough to fit my calves, that go with everything, and are neither too dressy, nor too casual? Apparently it’s nearly impossible. Looks like a trip to the cobbler is in my very near future-I need all the help I can get prolonging the life of these babies…

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And if you haven’t yet, please don’t forget to enter the JUNIEblake giveaway:

$25 Giftcard Giveaway to JUNIEblake

Winner will be announced Friday, so be sure to complete your entry and check back!

Hope your week is off to a fantastic start and that you were able to score some killer Cyber Monday deals!! Thanks for stopping by!

Holiday Dressing

On November 26, 2013November 26, 2013 By all dolled upIn Giveaway, Outfit Ideas6 Comments

I LOVE polka dots. And I especially love polka dots paired with plaid. So lucky me that both happen to be very on trend this holiday season! And not only are they both on trend, but in my opinion, they are the perfect combo to put together for all of those upcoming holiday parties quickly filling up the calendar!

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And if you missed it yesterday, CLICK HERE for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate to JUNIEblake. It’s a darling online shop full of items perfect for this holiday season so don’t miss out on your chance to win! Winner will be announced Friday, December 6th.

And last but not least, CLICK HERE to see if you won the Vintage Locket giveaway!!

Hope you are all having a wonderful week!

Mad For Plaid

On November 19, 2013November 19, 2013 By all dolled upIn Giveaway, Outfit Ideas3 Comments

I am obsessed with plaid. It’s all I want to wear, all day everyday. From button downs, to skirts, to pants, to jackets, plaid is at the forefront of my very favorite fall fashion trends. And one way to wear it that I am especially loving? Back to leather and lace. Duh!

Also, don’t forget, today is the last day to enter to win the gorgeous locket I am wearing in this post. Link below!

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Today is the last day to enter the fabulous giveaway with Basil the Cat! Click on the link below to enter for your chance to win the beautiful elephant necklace I am wearing in this post! Winner will be announced tomorrow, so be sure and check back!

Locket Giveaway!

And don’t forget, Basil the Cat is offering All Dolled Up readers 20% off of their enter purchase for the month of November-perfect timing for all your Christmas shopping! Just enter code AbbyDoll20 at checkout!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Casual Friday

On November 15, 2013 By all dolled upIn Giveaway, Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I am all about dressing casual and feeling comfortable. So this Friday, I wanted to share a casual go-to look that is on frequent repeat in my closet right now, comprised of a few of my favorite things: a button down, leather jacket, favorite jeans, and a fun pair of pumps. Kind of tough to beat, don’t you think?

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If you saw Monday’s post, then you know I am teaming up with one of my very favorite Etsy shops, Basil the Cat, to give away one of the gorgeous elephant lockets that I am wearing in this post. Just click on the link below and follow the instructions for your chance to win. Winner will be announced Wednesday, November 20th, so be sure and check back! Basil the Cat is also offering 20% off any purchase to All Dolled up readers for the entire month of November. Just enter AbbyDoll20 at checkout!

Locket Giveaway

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

Giveaway!

On November 11, 2013November 11, 2013 By all dolled upIn Giveaway, Outfit Ideas7 Comments

I am so excited to be teaming up with one of my very favorite Etsy shops today, Basil The Cat! I first discovered this great shop when I was on the hunt for a bubble necklace a couple of years ago. And I discovered that Rachel not only made them by hand with a beautiful vintage feel (see this post-her’s is the turquoise version), but she also created all sorts of gorgeous one-of-a-kind vintage pieces. Swoon worthy, really. And let me tell you, I have a been a huge fan of hers ever since. So when she contacted me recently to not only give away one of the gorgeous Elephant lockets that I am wearing below, but also offer a 20% discount to All Dolled Up readers for the ENTIRE month of November, how could I say no? And so today my friends, is your lucky day! See below for entry details!

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To enter, click on the link below and follow the instructions!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

For additional entries, share a link to this post on your Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter feed and tag All Dolled Up! Winner will be announced next Wednesday, November 20th. And don’t forget, all All Dolled Up readers will receive 20% off of their purchase from Basil The Cat during the month of November.

Just enter the code: AbbyDoll20 at checkout!

Hope you all had a fantastic weekend!

Mad for Plaid

On October 21, 2013October 20, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas2 Comments

I love plaid. Which is lucky for me, because it’s a key trend this fall season. And while I am so excited for all of the different ways I have up my sleeve to style this beloved print, right now, I am loving it paired back to leather and chiffon. A slightly masculine spin on a pretty fall dress, if you will (click here to see how I styled this dress last year)…

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Ours seemed to go by in the blink of an eye. But I must say, I am absolutely in love with the gorgeous Fall weather we are having. Oh how I love the month of October!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Mint To Be

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

Like everyone else this season, I think it’s pretty safe to say that I am obsessed with the color mint. It is such a beautiful, refreshing hue and goes with such a multitude of things. But right now I am especially loving it back to neutrals…

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I think a neutral leather (or faux if your prefer) jacket is a must have item in any closet. Especially this time of year when we start to gravitate towards brighter colors and pastels. It’s a great basic and the perfect alternative for your go-to black jacket!

Thanks for reading!

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!