Hello and Happy Monday! 

Usually a lot of time and planning goes into my outfits, and that's no different with this one actually. Although this look is a lot more simple and ready-to-go. Sometimes you need those ready-to-go looks! They come in handy when you are running errands or in a hurry. 

I love the colors of this outfit! The olive green jeans really add some life to the look. I have worn this top before with jeans and it looks good still, but the additional color really brings life to the look. Of course my favorite booties from Francesca's also keep this look casual but chic. 

Of course a splash of orange to add some fun into the look! 

Thanks for reading! 

XOXO

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Hello and Happy Monday! 

It will be a quick post today! A lot to share, but also a lot I need to catch up on! 

For today we will just focus on this particular post. As you may know, the east coast got hit by a snow storm. Well, my particular area didn't. We got a light dusting and some rain. But other places got a lot of snow! 

So today was cold, but not unbearably cold. So I went with a lightly layered look. My favorite distressed jeans and a light jacket. I used the scarf for added warmth as well as a beautiful contrast against the green of the jacket. 

It is a simple look, easy to pull off and very comfortable for everyday wear. That is probably what I love most about it. From running errands, to meetings, or lunch dates -it is versatile! 

I hope you enjoy this post, and I cannot wait to share more with you in future posts! Stick around!

​XOXO
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Happy Monday! 

One of my favorite quotes ever is from the late, great Tom Petty. "Most of the things I worry about, never happen anyway" Its such a simple quote and yet it packs such a punch. I can't tell you how many times I have to say that out loud to myself. I'm the worlds worst about worrying about crap that is probably is not all that serious to begin with. 

For example, the last few days I have felt a little down and out about my blog. I love it, don't get me wrong. But sometimes I feel it is not going anywhere. Or I feel like I can't come up with new content that is interesting. I don't have anymore good ideas. I'm border line about to give up and I get a little creative break through. For me this break through was this look. 

It is one of those outfits that has a lot of layers; literally and creatively. 

Literally speaking, it has layers! Which is perfect -and necessary for NC winters. The skirt is relatively thin as is the tshirt I paired it with. The peacoat, scarf, and boots keep me VERY warm while it is cool in the early morning. But of course are easy to remove when it gets warmer later on in the day.

Creatively speaking, I got to play around with colors and textures. I tried not to stray too far from the same color families. For I love the warm auburn color of the skirt. That was actually the anchor of the outfit. It embraces the reddish scarf as well as the gold bag. But it also meshes perfectly with the purple in the coat. I love color and I love mixing colors! 

I was really pleased with how this look came out! And I hope you will stick around for more exciting things to come! 

Thanks for reading!! 

XOXO

Scarf:: H&M
Coat:: LOFT
Boots:: NY and Company
Skirt:: H&M
Bag:: Shein.com



 

Happy Friday! 

I am very excited becauase I have a four day weekend coming up! I hope to relax, do some shopping, get some blog stuff done, and maybe even catch a movie!

I hope you are not sick of this beautiful peacoat yet, because I'm certainly not! It has already paid itself off given how many times I have restyled it. It is beautiful and warm! I can't get enough of it! 

Today I went with a more casual look -although the coat definitely elevates it. I love the orange against the olive color of the pants. I wore this out shopping the other day and then later to pick out a Christmas tree with the fam. 

My dad has some Christmas rules we all follow,; we don't turn on Christmas music or watch Christmas movies until after Thanksgiving. And the weekend after Thanksgiving is when we go get a tree. And apparently it has to be in the evening when we go to get it, and preferably cold. Oddly enough I'm on board with all of it. Who wants to get a tree when it is 60 degrees out!? 

My dad just really enjoys Thanksgiving and everything that it is about. He wants to make sure it is acknowledged and not overshadowed by the Christmas rush -I have to agree with him on that! 

Who else has some Christmas traditions or family rules about the holidays? 

Thanks for reading! Have a great weekend!

XOXO

Coat:: Shein.com
Sweater:: Shein.com
Jeans:: Kohls
Shoes:: Francesca's 
​Bag:: Target

Happy Monday! 

I hope you have had a great weekend! And now begins the Christmas season! I am looking forward to this holiday season! Personally I really enjoy the lights.

That is my favorite part of the season! 

Today I'm sharing a different type of holiday post. I'm sharing different shades of red with you. 

The overall tone is a deeper maroon/plum color. From the gorgeous drop hem dress and peacoat from LOFT, they go together almost perfectly! 

The NY and Company boots are where the color differs a bit. But I love the contrast! 

And to throw in just a little added color I styled my Shein bag with the look! 

I hope you like it! 

Thank you for reading!!

​XOXO

Hello and Happy Black Friday!

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! I did! I'm very full now! But it was a great day with great family, friends, and food!

Today's look continues to embrace the fall season. I like the mixing of patterns between the skirt and the shirt. The skirt my mom and Aunt got for me. It is great! It is comfortable and easy to wear.. Bonus, it has pockets! 

The coat ties the look together in a lovely way. The color is very warm and inviting! 

Who is heading out for the Black Friday shopping today!? I may brave the crowds for a little bit, but I probably won't be getting up too early! 

Thanks for reading! 

XOXO

Coat:: Shein.com
Skirt:: Target
Shirt:: Loft

Happy Monday all! 

And it is Thanksgiving week! I am very excited for that! 

Today I want to share with you this gorgeous jumpsuit from Grace Boutique! I got it back in late August or early September and I actually was going to pass it by. On the hanger it just didn't do much for me. But I decided on a whim to try it, and I'm SO glad I did! It is probably one of my favorite pieces I own.

First of all I really love the off-the-shoulder look. It is even better when the top stays in place and you're not constantly tugging on it or pulling it back up or down to where it needs to be... grrr that is no fun! Second of all the pants part is so cozy! It feels like you are wearing sweat pants! Which will be great with winter right around the corner. Plus, I have really come to embrace the wide-legged pant look. I used to think it would make me look weird or shorter somehow, but at least with this particular look, I feel like I'm 6 ft tall (well..... maybe not that tall but you get the idea!)

Third of all it has pockets -enough said! And fourth, it is so easy to style! I chose dramatic earrings for this particular look and a red bag for my pop of color! But you could do a dainty necklace or subtle earrings and a hat. Possible a scarf A denim jacket or a peacoat for when the temps get really cool. 

Visually speaking, I am really happy with the way the pictures turned out. I love the colors of the leaves in the back ground and the way the sun is coming through the trees -especially in the last picture! I think it really makes the outfit stand out even more so, while capturing the essence of the fall season. 

Thank you for reading! 

Have a great Thanksgiving! 

XOXO

Jumpsuit:: Grace Boutique
Earrings and Bag:: Versona
Shades:: Hashtag Sunglasses 
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Happy Friday! 

The holidays are quickly coming up! Which is why I'm sharing a holiday look with you today! This is one of my favorite outfits! This top from Shein.com is one of the most versatile and flattering tops I have ever come across. The color is gorgeous and goes so well with just about everything! I dressed it up for this post, but its also easy to dress with denim and booties,  olive skinny jeans or grey skinny jeans. 

I love today's look very much. Something about shorts and tights elevates the whole look to me. Coupled with a dramatic, statement necklace and it is a great look for a night out or a holiday party/dinner.

It is also perfect in the event that temperatures go from being in the 40's all week to 60's for the weekend and suddenly your outfit needs change from needing as many layers as possible to something cool and comfortable! 

I hope you like this look! As always, thank you for reading! 

XOXO

Top:: Shein.com
Shorts:: Target
Necklaces:: Newchic.com
​Bag:: Versona

Happy Monday all! 

This past Wednesday I was lucky enough to be able to attend a VIP personal shopping experience at South Park Mall. The event was hosted by Suzanne Libfraind. Suzanne is a personal shopper for South Park. As a personal shopper, she offers to meet you at the mall for a shopping session where she helps you pick out the most flattering shapes, colors, and designs for you. For your first session with her, you get a complimentary three hours free of cost! 

This was my first time for an event like this, but it was clear that Suzanne went all out for it! She selected ten stores for us to go to over the course of the afternoon. At each store she had a handful of items selected to highlight for us. The whole experience was geared for the holidays; in particular gift ideas. 

Each store was ready for us, with deals, drinks, food, and at a few places, gift cards! You certainly did feel like a VIP! 

Today I am highlighting a few of my favorite places and pieces! 

We started at Louis Vuitton where we sipped mimosas and laid eyes on some of the most carefully crafted pieces I've ever seen. From bags, to belts, to the sock shoe, to luggage Louis Vuitton never disappoints! 

Next up was Tommy John! This store was impressive for several reasons. It has some of the softest underwear and camisoles I have ever felt! They also offer two pieces that I found to be very nice. A stay stuck undershirt, a shirt designed to stay tucked in no matter how much you move, due in part to a elastic hem and buttons at the bottom of the shirt. Lord knows how helpful that would be for me! Can we get women's shirts like that too please!? And Go-Anywhere pants. They look like dress pants but feel like sweats! 

Bare Minerals showed us several great holiday gift ideas from mascaras, to eye shadows, to highlighters, and blushes... if I could take this store home with me I would! They generously gave us some free samples as well.

Trina Turk was possibly my hands down favorite place we stopped -maybe tied with Stuart Weitzman. I just love all of the beautiful designs they had there! I found tons of pieces I wanted just browsing around. They have been featured in a few fashion shows I've attended and I loved them then! 

Johnny Was!....

...was what! That is what the store creators want people to ask! Based on a Bob Marley song, "Johnny was a Good Man," the bohemian themed store offers so many incredible pieces. A few of my favorites; a suede bucket bag, several beautiful necklaces, and an embellished bomber jacket! 

Sur La Table was our next stop! They offered us some great hors d'Oeuvres and coffee while showing off some of their impressive gift ideas! From Miyabi knives, to quick and easy baking mixes, to The Smoking Box and Hand Held Smoker and even cooking classes! There are plenty of great gift ideas! 

While these were my main favorites, we also made it to Stuart Weitzman, Vera Bradley, Athleta, and The Frye Company. 

Overall it was a great experience! Suzanne was such a gracious host and definitely knew her stuff! I was certainly impressed with her and all of the stores we stopped at! I look forward to more events in the future! Suzanne, thank you so much! I hope to see you again soon! =) 

​Thank you so much for reading!  

Happy Friday! 

On rainy, cold days like today, I enjoy bringing in more color to contrast the gloomy mood. 

That is why I am restyling this lovely, printed skirt from the Who, What, Wear collection at Target. I have restyled it a few times before and it continues to be one of my favorite pieces. 

It is bold, fun, and feminine. It certainly brightens up my day! Since it is certainly much chillier than it has been lately -and about time!- I paired it with a faux leather jacket (a gift actually from my sister!), booties, and a layered necklace (both gifts from my Aunt!) 

I love finding ways to pair typically summer time pieces as fall/winter pieces. Anytime you can wear a piece all year round, that is a good investment! 

I'm pleased with how this look came out! 

I hope you like it as well! 

XOXO

Shirt:: LOFT
Skirt:: Target
​Bag:: Shein.com
Jacket:: Target