The Blues

On March 27, 2015March 27, 2015 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

I am loving all shades of blue this season. And even though blue is a color I always love, it’s not necessarily a color that I’m typically drawn to wear, or one that has a very big presence in my wardrobe. But because there are so many beautiful shades available this spring and it is such an “it”color, blue is something I am definitely making an effort to wear more of!

Apologies for the radio silence on the blog the last few days! I am a Regional Director of Strategy for a major retailer and was facilitating my Spring 2016 planning meetings in Seattle all week. And even though I had a bunch of outfit photos ready to go, I was too exhausted to get any text posted. But I am back home now and can’t wait for a fun weekend with my hubby and pups!

Happy Friday, y’all! Thanks so much for stopping by!!

P.S. Don’t forget to enter the $500 Lululemon giveaway here. You can also stop by my Instagram (alldolledupblog) for a chance to win an AUTHENTIC Louis Vuitton NeverFull!!!!!!!!!

Olive

On March 24, 2015March 24, 2015 By all dolled upIn Giveaway, Outfit Ideas1 Comment

I am a huge fan of olive green-no matter the season. It’s a definite go-to for me. Not only can it easily be dressed up (gold jewelry!) or down destroyed denim!), it’s just one of those fantastic colors that is always in style and looks good on just about everyone!

Thank you all so much for stopping by! And don’t forget to enter the your chance to win a $500 GIFT CARD TO LULULEMON!!!! Click here to enter.

Happy Tuesday!

Red and White

On February 18, 2015 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas2 Comments

Well hello there, sweet friends! Apologies for being a little MIA on the blog this last week. If you follow me on Insta (and if you don’t you can find me here: alldolledupblog), then you know I am on vacation with my hubby in gorgeous San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua. It is our 3rd time visiting this beautiful country and we are having a blast! I had some blogs scheduled to share with you this week, but our internet has been a little spotty, so today is the first day I am able to share one of my planned posts with you!

I picked up this fantastic tulle skirt from Windsor Store for the holidays, but have found countless ways to wear it sine then. And I know I will be able to get a ton of use out of it in the coming months as well. In my opinion, a girl can never have too many tulle skits-especially when you can snag this one for under $35!!!!! So if you have been looking to add a tulle skirt to your closet, this is really a great option AND it comes in lots of super cute colors!

Hope you are all having a great week! Thank you so much for stopping by!!!!

Shifty

On January 29, 2015January 29, 2015 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

I love a good shift dress. It’s a great way to look polished without really putting in much thought or effort. Because let’s face it, sometimes getting dressed can be really HARD (no matter how many clothes you have in your closet!). So I always try to have a couple of these on hand in basic colors-a wardrobe hack, if you will. They are super flattering on just about any body type, and pair well with boots or pumps, blazers or denim jackets, and also happen to look great paired with faux fur vests! So if you don’t have a basic shift dress in your wardrobe, you should. Just another one of those items that will give you a ton of outfit options without breaking the bank!

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Happy Thursday, friends!!!!

Party Pants

On January 27, 2015January 26, 2015 By all dolled upIn Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

Confession time: when I was in high school, my girlfriends and I loved The Spice Girls (like really loved them!)! So when they came out with their movie, we not only dressed up to go and see it, but we also each had our own Spice Girl name. And mine was, wait for it, Sparkle Spice! If you are reading this post and you know me, then this probably comes as no surprise to you. But for those of you who don’t know me personally, then it should be noted that I LOVE sparkles-glitter, sequins, you name it, if it blings I am in! So while I feel like people normally bust out their sequins during the holidays or for special occasions, when styled the correct way, I think sequins can be worn any time. And what better way to dress down a pair of sequin pants than with a favorite tee and a surplus jacket (remember how versatile I said they were in my Wardrobe Staples post??)…

Hope your week is off to a great start! Thank you SO much for stopping by!!!

Rehearsal Dinner

On January 22, 2015January 21, 2015 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas, Uncategorized4 Comments

If you follow me on Insta (and if you don’t, you should!), then you know I was in Austin, Texas last week celebrating the wedding of one of my best college friends. It was an absolutely fabulous weekend and I could not be happier for my sweet friend and her new hubby. And despite my best intentions to take blog photos of what I wore to all of the festivities, I was having too much fun to pause and break out the DSLR.

So even though I’m back home in the SLC, I wanted to recreate for y’all what I wore to the rehearsal dinner. I haven’t been to many weddings in the winter, and it made me realize that they can be a little tricky to dress for. Even though Austin is fairly mild, I wasn’t sure it would be warm enough for a sleeveless dress-and I was right. So instead, I opted to pair one of my favorite skirts from this past summer, with one of my favorite tops from the holiday season. And I have to say that I really love the way it turned out. Not only is navy one of my favorite colors for a formal event, but mixing it back to gold and leopard is one of my very favorite combinations of all time-a total no-brainer for such a special event!

Top: Express (on sale for under $20!!) | Skirt: JCrew (loving the citrus color AND it’s on sale for under $40!) | Necklaces: Stella & Dot, JCrew (this isn’t quite the same, but it’s really close, and on sale!!) | Rings: Stella & Dot, Rocksbox | Sunnies: Karen Walker | Clutch: Michael Kors (old), new version | Booties: INC (best booties EVER and they are on sale!!!)

I hope you guys are having a great week. I don’t know about you, but I couldn’t be happier that the end is in sight. I’m definitely ready for the weekend already!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

The Denim Jacket

On January 20, 2015January 19, 2015 By all dolled upIn Outfit Ideas1 Comment

Last week I wrote a post about wardrobe staples. And today, I wanted to talk specifically about one of the items that I had on my list. And that, my friends, is a denim jacket. I wear mine constantly (which y’all have probably noticed on the blog and on my Instagram). It’s a great layering piece, and obviously a great jacket for milder temps. And not only that, but it can be worn with dresses, pants, or skirts-dressed up or dressed down. I am telling you ladies, a denim jacket is season-less, timeless, and it’s a fairly inexpensive investment (which makes it an easy addition to any closet)! So if you don’t have a denim jacket in your wardrobe, be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post, because I’ve cut out the leg work and have rounded up my favorites just for all of you…

Jacket: JCrew (On sale for under $50!!! It does run a bit big, so size down-I’m wearing an xs and am usually a small), also love this, this, this, and this | Gray Tunic: Banana Republic | Silk Layering Tee: Express | Ponte Pants: JCrew | Necklace: Stella & Dot (old), just ordered this one | Sunnies: Karen Walker, less expensive version | Bag: Michael Kors Selma | Booties: Steve Madden via DSW

And in case you didn’t notice, I guess I should point out that I am wearing all of the wardrobe staples that I talked about in my post last week-not just the denim jacket. I am telling you guys, staple items are the key to a great wardrobe.

Hope your week is off to a great start! Thank you for stopping by!

Sequins for NYE

On December 31, 2014 By all dolled upIn Giveaway, Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

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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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

On December 17, 2014 By all dolled upIn Giveaway, Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

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!

Buffalo Plaid (and your guide to Black Friday sales happening NOW!)

On November 26, 2014November 25, 2014 By all dolled upIn Giveaway, Outfit IdeasLeave a comment

It’s no secret that I love a great plaid shirt. In fact, I have to limit how many plaid shirts I wear in a week!! They are such an easy go-to in my closet this time of year, it’s hard not to gravitate towards them! So on the eve of Thanksgiving, I thought it was fitting that my 3rd and final outfit idea for you turkey day festivities was a plaid shirt. After all, a bright red buffalo check shirt is the perfect festive look to wear during the holidays-especially when paired back to a pair of favorite leggings, a cozy fur vest, and some killer pumps or boots!

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Buffalo Plaid Shirt: Old Navy (under $25!), also love this (50% off!) | Fur Vest: Forever21 (old), similar, LOVE this | Ponte Leggings: INC via Macy’s (best EVER!) | Initial Necklaces: Gigglosophy | Bracelets: Stella & Dot (here and here), JCrew (here and here) | Sunnies: Ray-ban | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff, LOVE this one | Pumps: Nordstrom, love these leopard booties for winter

Don’t forget to enter the R+F Mini Facial giveaway here. You can also check out the original post, read my testimonial, and see me make up free in here.

And now to the BEST part of this post! A lot of stores have already started their Black Friday promotions today, so if you want to get a jump on your shopping, then you have come to the right place!! I have linked all of the best earlybird sales below! And be sure to check back tomorrow for a complete and updated list of ALL of the most amazing Black Friday sales! Wahoo!!!!!!

JCrew Factory: 50% off site wide and free shipping with code: THANKS

Express: 50% your purchase in store and online

Bloomingdales: Up to 50% off a wide variety of items

French Connection: 30% off sitewide

Helmut Lang: 40% off sitewide

JCrew: 30% off select full priced items, extra 40% off clearance with code: HOLIDAY

Joie: 25% off sitewide with code: THANKS

Juicy Couture: 50% off sitewide with code: JCBlack

Kate Spade: 30% off sitewide with code: DEALME

Madewell: 25% off your entire purchase with code: GIFTON

Theory: 40% off sitewide

Pottery Barn Kids: 20-60% off select items