FPF: Polka Dots

On June 21, 2013June 21, 2013 By all dolled upIn Favorite Products, Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

Pretty sure I’ve blogged enough about polka dots to give them a deserving spot on my FPF list. Whether it’s a top, a pair of shoes, a bag, a skirt, a dress, or a pair of pants, polka dots are one of those trends that can truly work for everyone. I mean really, how many other patterns are out there with the ability to portray both a youthful and sophisticated feel?

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Happy, happy Friday everyone! I am back visiting my old stomping grounds of Bozeman, MT for the weekend and am so looking forward to getting some miles on my bike, checking out some of my old favorite places, and of course, getting to see friends we haven’t seen in far too long.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

xx-

Abby

Twirly Girl

On April 1, 2013March 31, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

I LOVE that circle skirts are back on trend. There is something so fun and completely girly about them. In fact, when I slip one on, it’s all I can do not to twirl around like I’m five years old again…

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I hope that you all had a wonderful Easter weekend. The above is actually what I wore to church and for dinner on Easter Sunday. I always love a good excuse to get dressed up, but I especially love Easter and the reason why we celebrate the Resurrection of Christ. It is always one of my very favorite days of the year. And of course I love Reese’s Peanut Butter eggs. I mean really, why is it that they are so much better than regular Reese’s anyway?

Happy Monday!

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!

Wine Country

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

In my mind there isn’t much that can top a warm sunny day spent wine tasting with friends in gorgeous Sonoma. And because J decided to join me on a recent business trip to SF, we were afforded the opportunity to do just that. A perfect day filled to the brim with good food, sunshine, beautiful wineries, a stretch limo, lunch at my favorite restaurant, and of course, lots of laughter and memories shared with good friends we don’t get to see often enough…

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So I have to make a confession. I didn’t pack anything on my trip to wear to wine country. I made the assumptoin that I would have time to do a little shopping in the city, but ended up being so busy with work, that unfortunately that was not the case. But even though I had to do a little scrambling Saturday morning to put something together, it was a good reminder that a chambray shirt is a perfect (and easy!) choice for just about any occasion.

Pink Punch

On February 26, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I am finding that my bright pink Kate Spade bag is the perfect complement to so many outfits. And since pink and navy is one of my absolute favorite color combos ever, it was obviously the perfect accessory choice to brighten up a little blue on blue.

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I am finding myself becoming obsessed with hot pink lipstick as of late. And although I feel a little funny when I wear it (it is awfully bright!), I can’t seem to stop. My current favorite? MAC Candy Yum Yum. So in this season where bright lips rule, make sure it’s a trend you experiment with at least once or twice!

Color of the Year

On February 19, 2013February 18, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas, UncategorizedLeave a comment

My birthday falls in the month of May, which of course means that emeralds are my birth stone. And emerald green also happens to be one of my favorite colors. So you can imagine how thrilled I was when emerald was announced as the color of 2013. It’s a tough color not to love and I can’t wait to add more pieces in this rich, gorgeous hue to my wardrobe…

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I love mixing prints, but I also love mixing different patterns. And this outfit is a great example of both-with all of the pieces working together to create a look that is not only eclectic, but perfect for a vast array of activities and events. Can’t beat that!

Thanks for reading!

Seasonless

On February 11, 2013February 10, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas5 Comments

If you would have asked me a couple of years ago if I would ever consider wearing bright pink pants in the middle of the winter, I probably would have told you no. I also probably would never have imagined that I would own jeans in every color of the rainbow either. But I suppose that is one of the many things that I love about fashion. Even though trends tend to be cyclical, each season is always full of so many elements of surprise, constantly pushing us out of our comfort zones and willing us to try something new…

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To say that I am totally and completely smitten with this JCrew sequin polka dot shirt would be an understatement. In fact, I’m finding I have to limit how much I wear it (you can see it featured in another post here). Don’t you just love pieces that are not only incredibly versatile, but also make you feel extra special every time you wear them?

Hope you all had a fantastic weekend!

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. 🙂

Thanks for reading!

Resolutions

On January 10, 2013January 10, 2013 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I don’t typically make New Year’s resolutions. Instead, I try to continually find things I can work on and improve throughout the year-always striving to make myself better. But this year, silly as it is, there is actually a resolution that I would like to make. And that, my friends, is to wear more skirts. I always gravitate towards wearing skinnies, no matter the season, so this year I want to push myself out of my comfort zone and add more skirts and dresses to my life.

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Truth be told, I had originally planned to wear my polka dot sweater and chambray shirt with black skinnies. Which of course shouldn’t come as a surprise. But instead, in an effort to stay true to my resolution (really, it’s only the second week of the year), I left my skinnies in the closet and pulled out an old favorite skirt instead. And I must say I am very pleased with the result. Maybe resolutions aren’t so bad after all…

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!