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December Stitch Fix

January 31, 2017

Hello, loves! Yes, I realize I’m a month behind on posting my fixes, but (if you haven’t read my previous post), I’ve had a lot going on! I love opening up that box every month and seeing what my stylist has selected for me. It’s like getting a care package from a friend! Well, one I have to pay for haha, but a fun gift to open nonetheless. For my December Stitch Fix, I requested a fun party dress, a metallic or embellished clutch, and a cozy sweater. I received two dresses, a clutch, a sweater and a pair of leggings. Read on to hear my thoughts on each and see how I styled them.

Cocktail dress & metallic clutch / Stitch Fix // Peacoat / Victoria’s Secret (so sad they stopped making clothes!) // Necklace c/o Baublebar // Tights / Hue // Heels / Mossimo
The dress was unfortunately too big on me, I could have gone down a size. It honestly seemed a little young for me, and that’s one of the reasons I sent it back, along with the price. It kind of seemed like something I would find in the Junior’s “occasion” department at Kohls, and definitely not a piece I would pay $88 for. The clutch was SO cute, maybe a touch oversized for a night-out, but it had several nicks in it. Not sure if it was from a previous recipient who sent it back after using it or perhaps it was damaged during shipping. Either way, I expect things to arrive in “new” condition. Dress and clutch, $38, returned.

Dress / Stitch Fix // Jacket / gift from the boyfriend // Tights / Hue // Booties / Forever 21 / Necklace and bracelets / LA finds
This I believe was the second attempt at a fun party dress, but I was just not feeling this print for December. I feel like it maybe could have worked in summer, but I didn’t see it as an ideal holiday option.
Dress, $118, returned.

Sweater and leggings / Stitch Fix // Necklace / Rocksbox // Flats / BCBGeneration // Bag / Forever 21
I became a little obsessed with how soft this sweater was and the saturated wine hue. Even though it kiiinda shows my bra straps without some frequent adjusting, I found it so cozy that I wore it for a couple days in a row, with a little fabric refresher in-between. The leggings were great and felt very supportive, but I felt that I could have done better on the price.
Sweater, $58, kept, leggings, $78, returned.

Overall, just the sweater was a keeper from my December Stitch Fix. I think the price points were still a little high for my liking, and the damaged item was definitely not great to discover. Overall, not my most inspired fix, but my next one was much better, and it should it up very soon!

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

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NYE Party Ready with Rent the Runway

December 31, 2016

Hello, loves!
Happy New Years Eve!! I’m beyond excited to bring you another look from Rent the Runway, perfect for NYE and beyond. One of my favorite night-out formulas is to take an LBD (preferably one that has lovely details, like an interesting neckline or sleeves), add metallic accessories and a rockin’ pair of heels. Classy, festive, and fun! Let me say that I’m not opposed to a sequin mini dress or floor-length metallic gown for the celebration (I actually love both options), but they’re also a commitment, and hard to justify buying such a statement look that you will likely only want to wear for one night a year! I know it’s probably a vanity thing, but I prefer to wear super special dresses just once, and associate them with that lovely occasion. That’s why I prefer renting dresses for events! Rent the Runway makes it so easy to search by style, length, neckline, formality.. Basically, you can narrow down their thousands of choices to a handful that are perfect for whatever you want to dress up for. I’ve used their services for media events, parties, weddings, and most recently, my own birthday brunch! Consider them for your next special occasion in 2017 to make the event even more memorable.
Whichever way you go, sparkly H to T, or understated luxe, I hope you all have a fun, safe, and fantastic New Years Eve!! Looking forward to sharing with you all next year 😀

Nicole Miller dress & Christian Siriano clutch c/o Rent the Runway // Heels / Forever 21 // bracelets & earrings / vintage // ring / LA find

Shot by Sarah Soulberg Photography.

This post is sponsored by Rent the Runway. Items in this post were provided to me to for reviewing purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Rent the Runway is a service I’ve been using for years, and I highly recommend them.

Happy New Year + Polka Dot NYE Look

December 31, 2016

Hello, loves!
This year of ups and downs (a lot more downs as of late), is coming to a close, and I for one, am looking forward to what the new year brings. This is, of course, the time to start making resolutions and personal promises about being more healthy and spending wisely, etc… I’ve heard two schools of thought on resolutions. One is that you shouldn’t be waiting for a certain time to make positive changes, why not start today! Another is that the new year is a great starting point for a clean slate. Personally, I’m somewhere in the middle. I think that if you want to start a workout routine or financial restrictions, you should dive in as soon as you have a game plan, not wait until Monday or the beginning of the month (or year). At the same time, there is something restorative about a new year beginning. It’s a chance to definitively draw a line and say “this is where I’m starting over.” A deadline to finish up with things you don’t want following you in to a new year, like toxic relationships, unhealthy habits and so on.
For some reason, it really does feel “easier” to maintain a resolution when you’ve told someone what you’re hoping to accomplish. For that reason, I’m sharing a few of the things that I hope to start/maintain/back away slowly from..
I’d like to renew my commitment to practicing yoga. I sustained an injury to my knee about two months ago and had to stop going to my favorite yoga class because of this. I’m almost healed, so I’m striving to attend at least two classes a week. I also love to run, but I find myself making excuses to not wake up (suuuuper early, like 4:30), to get outside and just go. An extra glass of red wine the night before is usually the main culprit, haha! Which brings us to…
A two drink maximum at home and socially. I can hear Patti Stanger in my head when typing that, but it actually makes a lot of sense. It’s hard to interact with intention, not to mention, remember half the night, when over-imbibing. I like to wake up and think back fondly to hanging out with friends, celebrating a birthday, or spending some time with my honey at home, not feel the lasting sting of a hangover. Looking back over the past year, I’ve had a couple of nights where I took it a few too far, and my head paid the price the next day.
As far as relationships go, I’ve been with the love of my life for almost 4 years now, and I think we’re in a pretty great place. I would like to work on communication more, because I think it’s something that can always use improvement, but I’m looking forward to all of the fun things we’ll do together in 2017.
I’m not going to make a blanket statement about dieting, because if there’s one thing I will never deprive myself of, it’s food. I would like to be more attentive to how many starchy foods I’m taking in, and also recognizing when my hunger is actually a cry for liquids. I think I confuse the two quite frequently, so pouring a glass of water before eating a snack seems to be a good solution.
I’d love to hear.. What are your resolutions? What do you think of making them?

Side note, this was one of my favorite shoots to date, featuring this DIVINE polka dot dress from Maggy London. It’s called the Abigail Flare, if you look for it! I couldn’t decide which to cut, so you’re getting more shots than usual, I hope you enjoy! 😀

Dress c/o Maggy London // Bag / vintage // Heels / SJP // Geometric ring / Slate from Rocksbox (purchased) // bracelet / Wilson’s Jewelers // Midi & other gold ring / Forever 21 // Necklace / LA find // Sunnies/ Amazon

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

This post is sponsored by Maggy London. Items in this post were provided to me for reviewing purposes. All thoughts/opinions are my own.

Floral Maxi Holiday Party Look

December 16, 2016

Hi, loves!
In case you didn’t already know, I LOVE to dress up. It goes back to being a little girl and borrowing my mom’s gold-veined drawstring velvet pouch, stepping my feet in to her platform wedding shoes, and taking a huge fluffy brush and dipping it in to her Lancôme loose powder. My mom is not a fancy person by far, but when she gets ready for an event, she definitely has her standard go-to’s. She always has an elegant bag that goes with everything and holds only the essentials, and a tried-and-true simple beauty regimen.
Definitely one thing that I learned from her getting-ready routine is to not make anything too complicated. Find a bag that’s not too big (it’ll get in the way at the dinner table or when you’re dancing!), use a lip stain or long-wearing matte lipstick so you’re not constantly worried about your lip color smearing, and don’t line or put mascara on the bottom of your eyes, because they’re just a set-up for smears.
My present day beauty routine for parties is quite simple! Neutral shadow, a cat-eye liner application (always black), mascara, a touch of bronzer and blush, tinted BB cream, concealer when needed, and either a pale pink lustre lipstick or bold lip stain, depending on my outfit/mood. I’d rather be in the moment and enjoying myself and my company then worrying about how I look. Keep it cute, pretty and simple, but never basic 😉

Dress c/o Rent the Runway (Erin Fetherston Floral Olivia Gown) // Beaded bag / vintage // Heels / Ivanka Trump (more on these in a future post) // Wrap / gift from my mom <3

This post is sponsored by Rent the Runway. All thoughts and opinions on items in this post are my own. I would never recommend brands or products that I don’t personally use, and have actually been a Rent the Runway customer for a couple years.