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Happy Valentine’s Day & Romantic Vibes

February 14, 2017

Hello, loves! Happy Valentine’s Day!
I’m not going to lie and say that Valentine’s Day is my favorite holiday, (which, oddly enough, happens to be the 4th of July), but it’s definitely in the top 5! Everything covered in red and pink, heart and lip shapes, and that special feeling you get surrounded by people you love. Even if you don’t have that “special someone” in your life, you do have many special someone’s, like your mom, your girlfriends, your coworkers.. Every one is fair game for sharing the love!

My look for Valentine’s this year is a little less on-the-nose. I wanted it to give off a romantic vibe, from the ivory lace poet sleeves to the lace-up nude heels, without being a lovely, yet uber safe, little red dress. I loved this top so much that I actually bought it in navy as well, which you’ll be seeing soon on Instagram!

From me and mine to you and yours, Happy Valentine’s Day!

Lace blouse / Pleione from Nordstrom Rack (similar) // Pants / Stitch Fix // Heels / Nine West (similar) // Necklace / Leroys (similar) // Bag / Nordstrom (similar) // Rings / Forever 21

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

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Off Shoulder and Striped Midi

February 8, 2017

Hi, loves!
Full disclosure, Holli (my lovely and talented photographer) and I shot this off shoulder and striped midi look early last year, but I realized a few days ago that I never posted it! I still own all of these things and it’s totally an outfit I’d wear tomorrow, so here it is!
I’ve posted before on how to get your legs looking their best, but in all honesty, I don’t care for a hemline much above the knees. I legit do not own a pair of shorts. I’ve always felt more comfortable with not showing too much of my bottom half, and perhaps that goes back to my childhood. I was definitely a bigger girl growing up, and was teased quite relentlessly about my weight. I’ve since come to appreciate my body for what it looks like and the things it can do, but those little lumps and bumps on my thighs are still not getting any love from me, haha! I totally give props to the ladies out there who can rock mini skirts and shorts and look so effortlessly cute in summer, but for me, I’m so much more comfortable in a knee-length skater dress or some denim capris. Whatever makes us all feel beautiful, am I right?!

Off shoulder top / H&M (similar) // Striped skirt / Forever 21 (similar) // Flats / JustFab (similar) // Clutch / Topshop // Necklace / J. Crew // Sunnies / Amazon // Rings / LA finds

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

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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.