holiday style

Holiday Sparkle

How is this possible? How is it just two days from Christmas Eve? I’m so excited to be heading home to Iowa after work tonight, but for some reason, it just doesn’t feel like December… it just doesn’t feel like Christmas time. Maybe it’s the lack of snow on the ground, maybe it’s the fact that I haven’t even had a chance to finish decorating our apartment with our Christmas decorations, or maybe it’s because I’m still scrambling for a few last-minute gifts. Whatever it is, it has been the ultimate theme of my 2015. Time is flying. This year...

Faux Fur Red Coat + Holiday Fair Isle Sweater

Fashion•Outfits

I am officially ready for the holidays … want to know how? Because I now have this awesome red coat I can wear all winter long! Okay, so I’m not ready at all aside from that and already having my Ugly Christmas Sweater picked out for this year, but I must say things have been feeling a little weird. Normally I’m used to majorly chilly weather or snowfall, and while we got a few hours of light snowfall the week after Halloween, it’s nothing I would label as the first snow. In the past, we experienced one or two...

Holiday Style: Vintage Glam

Fashion•Outfits

I’ve expressed my love for vintage many times on this blog, there is just something so special about being able to wear pieces that were a part of someone else’s life before… in a different time. I have been fortunate enough to acquire some pieces from my grandmother, and have also loved searching for vintage pieces online and while thrifting. Vintage pieces are so well made, it makes it worth the purchase even if sometimes the price is a little more steep than I want to pay. I discovered this faux fur jacket and polka dot green maxi at...

The Best Accessories for a Holiday Look

Holidays•Outfits

Holiday styles are always more fun with the right accessories, from gorgeous sparkly jewelry, to glittery clutches and a statement pair of heels (for me that’s a pop of color). All of these aspects can really dress up a holiday style, from a simple black dress to a sweater and jeans combination. But let’s not forget one of the most overlooked and important accessories of all – your smile! Ever since high school, I begged “santa” for Crest White Strips so I could brighten up my smile for New Year’s Eve parties. After I received them one year, it became tradition...

Favorites Around the Web // 11.22.14

Décor•Food•Holidays

Blog Posts Lauren shares a delicious recipe that is also very photogenic for the upcoming holidays! Who doesn’t want candy cane marshmallows?! I can’t help but get excited for Christmas and be inspired by gorgeous holiday looks already – and McKenna Bleu pulls off holiday looks flawlessly! This was my favorite look of the week, and would be perfect for any type of holiday event! And because I’m clearly obsessed with everything Christmas already – this Christmas decor home tour is absolutely stunning – modern, chic and perfect! Rachel’s Lookbook I celebrated my third blog birthday this week! Check out...

Christmas and Christmas Eve Outfits

Fashion•Holidays•Outfits

Classy: An LBD with red lip, perfectly crafted bun and simple chain necklace If you’ve started to pack for Christmas vacation and your time off with family and friends, you might be in a slight panic thinking “what in the world am I going to where on Christmas Eve and Christmas day?” Thinking about what I’m going to wear for these days is important otherwise I’ll pack two extra suitcases (seriously). Thanks to my Christmas board on Pinterest, packing has become a lot less complicated. Do you know what you’re wearing for the holidays this year? Christmas Colors: Pair red...

Shine Bright

Fashion•Shopping

A sequin skirt is the perfect way to add some sparkle and shine to your outfit! Here are just a few ways to style one. HAPPY FRIDAY!