Oufit Post: A Taste of Summer in Fall

 

Target Cropped Tank Top

ASOS Leather Skater Skirt (sold out but similar ASOS version)

Sole Society "Elsa" Bootie (sold out)

ILY Couture Pia Handbag c/o (on sale!) || ILY Couture Fan Fringe Necklace || Stackable Number Rings via GroopDealz || Similar Cat Eye Sunnies || Revlon "Fuschia Fusion" Lipstick

 

We experienced some serious summer weather a few weeks ago, so I compromised with Mother Nature by sporting a crop top with a leather skirt and booties. I mean it was October after all! Thank Gosh crop tops were popping up all over the Spring/Summer 2014 runways. I've finally fallen in love with this trend and of course it's in the middle of a season change. Oh well, at least the 3 I've purchased will get serious wear once spring starts up again.

 

It's back to reality today after 8 days of vacation. I'm going to need an extra large Starbucks and lots of chocolate just to get through my blog's emails, let alone all my work emails! Oh yes - did I mention that I got a new job? It's been a little crazy in between all our trips, but I finally landed an awesome position as a Social Media Manager for a company here in Raleigh. I'm super excited and now that all of our vacations are over, it's time to take the bull by the horns!

 

This week is going to be packed to the brim so stick around! Happy Monday!! xo

 

linking up with Stylelixir

Day To Night: White Dress

 

 

|| Day ||

VFish "Martini" dress via Twelve Saturdays (borrowed)

Express tuxedo blazer (similar here or here)

ILY Couture Pia handbag c/o - now on major sale!

Target "Viveca" cap toe pump - sold out but glitter version here

 

 

|| Night ||

VFish "Martini" dress via Twelve Saturdays (borrowed)

Prabal Gurung for Target box clutch - similar here

Jeweled Necklace gifted from The Stylist LA

Prabal Gurung for Target lace up pump

 

Whenever I think about adding a new piece of clothing to my closet, I try to come up with at least 3 different ways to wear it before I purchase it. It's super important to try and make your pieces as versatile as possible in order to push your wardrobe further. Take for instance this white VFish dress from Twelve Saturdays. When I first saw it, I had trouble trying to decide if I should style it for a night out or daytime. White it does have a slim fit, the A-line skirt hits mid-thigh making it ladylike. That's when I realized why not show both options!

 

This scalloped neck frock is the perfect piece to take you from board room meetings to happy hour cocktails with no problem. To make it office appropriate, I paired it with a black tuxedo blazer and bright cap toe pumps. My ILY Couture Pia handbag is the perfect add on for not only my black and white theme, but it holds everything from my camera, agenda and notebooks for meetings.

 

Fast forward to 6 PM when I meet my friends for Martini Wednesday. I throw my hair up in a bouncy pony, slip on a jeweled necklace, and strap on my fav lace up sandals. But you guys know I can't survive without color. So with a swipe of hot pink lipstick and a watercolor box clutch, I've instantly brought a flirty and fun element to my look. Just by switching out a few accessories and your shoes you can transition almost any look from day to night!

 

Don't forget to visit Twelve Saturdays to check out Liz's other fabulous dress options. P.S. a little birdie told me some new Game Day gear will be going up around mid-July/August so keep a look out!

 

Outfit Post: Daytime Sparkle

Before I forget.... I'm co-hosting a style challenge with Amber from Real Girl Glam that's going live this Friday! We want to see your favorite way to wear a white tee. Whether it's casually chic or all glammed up - start planning your outfit now! Snap some pics and then come link up with us on Friday!

 

 

J. Crew sequin polka dot top (on major sale!)

ILY Couture "Pia" handbag c/o

Express black "Stella" jeans (new color here)

DMSX "Ivy" bootie c/o

J. Crew pave link bracelet | | Caravelle by Buolova rose gold watch | | ban.do neon bobbi bow c/o

Sally Hansen "Mint Sorbet" nail polish | | Revlon "Wild Orchid" lipstick 

 

I feel like since I've moved here - we've had nothing but dreary weather. It's either been ridiculously cool or raining cats & dogs. Luckily my mom and I snapped these during lunch when the rain finally took a break (for 15 minutes)

 

Whoever said you can't wear sequins in the daytime obviously never met me. As you know my motto is "wear something sparkly everyday" and yesterday was no exception! I decided to beat the drizzle with this fab sequin top and a bright pink bow. I mean you can't not smile when you see either - right?

 

Plus let's discuss my new favorite Belliza Knight earrings! Aren't they gorg? The yellow enamel flowers are from the 1920's (eeeeeeek!) Then the rest is handmade by a brilliant designer - Brinker. My mom & I fell in love with her vintage inspired creations when we attended her jewelry sale last week. You've GOT to check her pieces out - I promise you won't be disappointed.

 

How do you dress to beat the blah weather? Don't forget about the style challenge!

 

Don't forget to enter my super fun "Thank You" giveaways!

I love my readers and just want to give a little something back to you!

 

 

Outfit Post: It's Black.. It's White

 

Handbag: ILY Couture Pia c/o

Printed Ankle Pant: Ann Taylor Factory (similar)

Sweatshirt: Hanes via Target (last seen here)

Heels: Boutique 9 "Orson" Pump via DSW

White Bib Necklace: gifted from The Stylist LA

Lipstick: Revlon "Fuschia Fusion"

 

Remember when I posted about my obsession with Black & White a few weeks ago? Well it's finally coming to fruition in my wardrobe! I scored these printed pants on our way home from Vegas and I'm totally obsessed with them. I've been pairing them with bright colors lately but I thought they'd be the perfect way to dress up my favorite comfy sweatshirt. Printed pants & a great pair of heels lend any ensemble a ladylike look, don't you agree?

 

To top off this black and white outfit, I added my new favorite ILY Couture Pia handbag. Super chic & super cute! I can already tell it's going to be my new favorite everyday bag. It's got so many pockets and compartments.. I think it's going to be the perfect piece for me to take to LuckyFABB too! Tell me.. are you guys sporting black and white?!