Outfit Post: Hot Pink Monday

The Impeccable Pig Dress with Contrast Zipper c/o (online and available in stores - love this option too)

Shoes via eBay (splurge option here at Nordstrom)

Nordstrom BP "Flash" Aviators || Daisy Gem Necklace c/o (exact option available here) || Michael Kors "Bradshaw" Watch in Rose Gold || Blu Bijoux Pearl Hammered Bracelets c/o Max & Chloe || Similar Number Rings

Julep "Eileen" Nail Polish || Maybelline "Vivid Rose" Lipstick

Phew.. I am back from my trip to New Orleans with a stuffed stomach, sore abs from laughing, a full heart and lots of dark circles from almost no sleep. So basically it was the greatest weekend ever. It was so great to spend some much needed time with my girlfriends. I miss them so much!

And while I was there I also couldn't stop raving talking about The Impeccable Pig. I'm sure they got sick of me saying TIP every time they asked me where something was from! My friend Amanda fell in love with this dress and plans on ordering it immediately - it just became available online but it still should be in stores. I love the cut and color - one other detail I forgot to take photos of is the contrasting zipper. So cute! Plus who couldn't use a little extra hot pink in their lives to brighten their Monday? 

Hope you had a great weekend! xo

Valentine's Day Date x The Stylist LA

If you're following me on Instagram, then you saw a sneak peek of a fun new project I'm starting up with The Stylist L.A. And I'm so excited to launch it today!

 

We all have those special events that happen every month - you know the ones that are constantly on the calendar like weddings, bridal & baby showers, graduations or holidays? Well as much of a budget shopper that I try to be, I still get the itch to purchase a new dress for every new occasion. However, Bill and our budget don't exactly agree with this philosophy. Enter the answer to your (and your wallet's) predicament: The Stylist LA - a high-end dress borrowing service

 

 The Stylist LA allows women to borrow fabulous designer dresses at a fraction of what you'd fork over in the store. Rentals last for 7 days, arrive with a return envelope and there's no need to worry about dry cleaning the piece because it's already factored into your price! But it doesn't end there ladies - you can consult with a personal stylist directly that will find exactly what you're looking for. And if you live in the L.A. area you can make an appointment to try on dresses in person or have them come directly to you!

So BAD has partnered with The Stylist LA to bring you a monthly series on how you can benefit from this service - especially when you've got an upcoming event to plan for! Our first occasion is an exciting one: Valentine's Day!

 

Dress: Parker Silk Keyhole Shirt Dress in Hot Pink - borrow for $60

Nude Pumps: Boutique 9 Orson Pump via DSW

Bag: c/o GiGi New York (right now use code DARK for a free gift with purchase)

Watch: Caravelle by Bulova c/o LuckyFABB

Bracelets: J. Crew Pave Link, T+J Designs Spike c/o LuckyFABB, Blu Bijoux Hammered Pearl Bangle c/o Max & Chloe

I must admit - I'm not usually a Valentine's Day kind of gal. But I do love a fancy dinner date with my husband. And for some reason, this year I'm really excited about it. So when I visited The Stylist LA's showroom and spotted this brand new Parker dress, I knew it would be perfect for a v-day.

Of course, I'm drawn to the hot pink since it's my signature color - but that's not the only reason I love it. The long sleeves and elastic waistband make this flowy piece so incredibly comfy (meaning I can eat all I want for dinner!) And can we always talk about how amazing the neckline is? I'm normally not the biggest fan of deep v-necks on my body - I feel a bit self conscious about that area. But this one has a perfectly placed closure that offers a sexy silhouette yet makes me feel covered in all the right places. Just the right amount of sass for date night, don't you think? Best news yet? The Stylist LA offers this dress in TONS of other colors.

A little birdie just told me that a ton of dresses are going to be added to the site this week! So make sure to check other Valentine's Day options like this one or this one. You seriously can't go wrong with any of her picks. And I guarantee that you'll always get TONS of compliments at your next event. Make sure you stay tuned for next month's pick! And don't forget to follow The Stylist LA on Facebook & twitter for new arrivals & updates!