Lipgloss and Lace

November 9th, 2017

Layering is all about pairing different types of clothes together to create one cozy, bundled up, thrown together look that seems effortless. Fall is the perfect season for layering because it’s usually cooler in the morning with temps rising in the afternoon. Lucky for me, it stayed consistently cold while we were in the mountains. Nothing makes me happier than having a reason to bust out the beanies and cozy wraps!

This weekend is Veteran’s Day, so I just wanted to take a moment to give a big thank you to the brave men and women who have served for our freedom. Something we so often take for granted, but we all know that freedom isn’t free. **Little known fact: My Husband is an Air Force Veteran, who received a Purple Heart for being wounded in combat during his last tour of Iraq. I’m so proud of him not only on patriotic holidays of course, but every day for his courage and bravery! ♥♥

Love to you all! Have a great weekend!

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November 6th, 2017

Cozy Cape

Say hello to one of my favorite fall pieces, this cozy cape that I grabbed from Lavish Alice. I love that it adds instant glamour to an outfit, even in something “casual” like a wrap blouse and skirt. When dressed up, it’s taken to a whole other level!

As much as I love the cape, I’m pretty sure the bag steals the show. The reality is, I went back and forth a million times on it because since it’s velvet, I knew it would only be used as a fall/winter accessory…but I’m so glad I bit the bullet and got it. There was a special meaning behind purchasing it too, which makes it all the more special to me.

Have a wonderful week! Thank you so much for stopping by! -xo

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November 2nd, 2017

Fab in Faux Fur

I’m not sure why these photos have a blue tint to them. It makes me sad and frustrated because I can’t figure out why it happened or how to fix them. The colors were SO pretty and SO bright that day too!

We escaped the heat last week and drove up the mountain to Big Bear Lake to enjoy the cooler air and fall colors. While it was in the 80’s at home, we were loving the cooler temps in the 30’s and 40’s! You don’t know how excited I was to see the snowflake next to the temperature gage in the car. LOL. It’s the little things!

Have a great weekend!

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October 30th, 2017

Fright Night Feels

Happy almost Halloween, guys! What are your plans for the big night? I feel like we’ve been celebrating all month on this end, between the decorating, pumpkin patch trips and dressing up for Disneyland’s Halloween Haunt last week…I just love it! We will be home giving out king sized candy bars to the kiddos tomorrow (yes, we are that house). We always have scary music and a fog machine at the door to make it extra spooky too!

Wishing you all a safe & fun night! Thanks for reading!

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October 26th, 2017

Fringe Fever

♥ This fringe blazer is my latest find from Zara. I actually bought it to wear for Thanksgiving this year. I’m praying it won’t be as hot as it is now (it’s been in the 100’s all week!) 🙁

♥ What do you guys think of the red OTK/booties trend? I was thinking of grabbing this pair, but wonder how much use I’ll actually get out of them…

♥ My sister is spending the night this weekend and we are doing all things Halloween; like driving around to look at all of the decorated homes, watching scary movies, and eating junk food (pizza here we come).

♥ …And speaking of holidays, I heard a commercial that Sirius XM will begin playing Christmas music next week! Usually I feel like it’s way too early, but with all that’s going on in the world, maybe a few extra days of holiday spirit won’t hurt anybody.

♥ Last but not least, this has been a huge week for us Dodger fans! We are in the World Series and tied 1-1. My next few days will continue to be filled with games, games and more games. I love it! It’s such an exciting time! GO BLUE!

Have a great weekend!!

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October 23rd, 2017

Luxe for Less

Sweater: VICI | Pants: H&M | Heels: Zara | Glasses: Forever 21 | Bag: Calvin Klein

Not gonna lie – I wish I had all the money in the world to never have to look at a price tag again, or save for something that I really wanted. Don’t we all, right? The truth is, while I would love to have a closet full of designer duds, I am more than happy shopping at H&M, Topshop or my favorite – Zara, for the majority of my wardrobe. The trick is to make sure you’re buying the right kinds of pieces and caring for them properly , so no one would ever guess how little you paid. Below, I’m going piece by piece of this look to show you how to do just that!

* Sweater ($52) – Fabric selection is key. Tweed, cotton and linen often look expensive even if they’re not. The one-shoulder detail most definitely elevates the look of this sweater too.

* Pleather Pants ($17.99) – Go for texture. Even the best real leather has a certain grainy texture, and so do good fakes. Nothing gives away faux leather faster than a smooth texture.

* Bag ($103.60) – When picking out a handbag, stick to simple bags with little hardware and design since those are generally giveaways to a budget price. A simple satchel is classic and discreet.

* Shoes ($59.90) – Beading and other embellishments can make a shoe look more expensive. Zara is AMAZING for pieces like these! This pair was under $60!

* Sunglasses ($28) – No one would ever know that these glasses were under $30. Gold-tone metal frames always give sunglasses an expensive appearance and is a trend seen in designer glasses.

Hope you ladies find these tips helpful! And thanks as always for reading!

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