All For Love

Skirt: Choies // Top: Forever 21, similar // Necklace: Benevolent Jewels

(use code LFCODE20 for 20% off) //  Monogram Clutch: Benevolent Jewels// 

Watch: Michael Kors // Bracelets: J Crew, Blush Bazaar // Heels: Zara, option // 

Nails: Essie "Lovie Dovie" // Lip:  MAC, Pink Nouveau

Happy Valentines Day loves! Today is seriously one of my favorite holidays! I am obsessed with pink and red, heart prints, lipstick, flowers... the whole shebang... So this day really encompasses all of my favorite things. This would be a great look if you are planning to go all out for the holiday. For a fancy dinner, this is your ticket to perfection.

I fell in love with the fullness of this skirt from the minute I laid eyes on it! It looks so incredibly regal. I bet you would never guess it is $25!!! Awesome buy in my book. I also love that I have so many options to pair it with. The fullness does make it a little too fancy for everyday general wear... it might get in the way. For a fun piece to have as back up for special events though... this gem is just right. 

I went on the hunt for something heart print and realized I actually had this in my closet already! I've only worn it a handful of times and didn't want to spend money on something I didn't really need right now, so I made it work. I love the option I have linked above though! 

I threw on some glitter heeled sandals to add a little sparkle. I love mixing gold and silver and thought these really pulled the look together. Lastly I can't go without mentioning my new clutch from Benevolent Jewels. I am obsessed with monograms in the first place, but with mine changing soon I keep snatching things up as I find them to bulk up my collection. (Plus, I'm just so excited about the wedding I can't contain myself!)

I hope you have a wonderful day filled with love and conversation hearts! 

Thank you for reading!!!

XO-L

Bubblegum Pink

Sweater: Banana Republic similar here and here // Denim: Old Navy // Flats: Old Navy // 

Necklace: Benevolent Jewels (use code LFCODE20 for 20% off) // Earrings: Kate Spade //

Clutch: K Slademade (sale!!!) // Watch: Michael Kors // Bracelets: J Crew, Blush Bazaar // 

Lippie: High Tea // Nails: Lovie Dovie by Essie

Have you ever bought something you didn't really need, but thought it would be a great piece at some point down the road? That's the case with this sweater. I found this sweater the week after Christmas. Of course everything had gone to super clearance to make room for new items and I scooped this up for under $20!!! I haven't thought to wear it until now, and when I saw the great color combo with my bright red Old Navy flats... I knew this would make for a perfect Valentine's day look.

I have been on a major hunt the past couple days to find a dupe for you guys... I got several questions on Instagram about the sweater and I'm so glad you loved it as much as I do. I couldn't find anything that would work as an exact dupe as this one is sold out, but J Crew had a couple of great options and Banana Republic had a different color and pattern option in the same style. (See below for where to find the pieces)

I just love pink and red together.... I'm sure I'll take it overboard this week with it being Valentines Day, but I can't help myself. Any reason to wear my two favorite colors is a good thing in my book! 

My other obsessions of the moment are: my Benevolent Jewels necklace (can't get enough of their pieces!!!), my new Old Navy jeans, and my K Slademade clutch. All three are not only perfect for Valentines Day, but  also for everyday wear! I could throw all three pieces on with a white t-shirt and look pulled together and chic... Obsessed really doesn't explain my love and I'm sure you can see why!

Have a great day pretties! I hope you are as excited for Valentines Day as I am!

Thank you so much for reading!

Casual Date Night

Dress. J Crew Factory (on sale!!!)

Flats: J Crew (on sale!!!)

Clutch: K slademade (on sale!!)

Belt: Target

Scarf: J Crew

Bracelets: J Crew, Blush Bazaar

Watch: Michael Kors

Sunnies: Anthropologie

Lippie: Candy Yum Yum + Girl about Town gloss

Linked up with: 

Three-fer Thursday, Favorite Fashion Friday, All Things Thursday , 

As you get older... things start to change. I'm going through some major changes this year and it really just hit me that this will be my last "single" Valentine's Day. So crazy to think, but I really went through a page roll in my mind of all my past Valentine's Days and how this one is different. This one is different because it is finally sinking in... I'm about to get married. Hey, don't get me wrong... I'm over the mood excited!!! I'm also scared though... just like with any other big change life is about to get a makeover. I know I'm going to be one happy lady... and I also know I found someone who will make every day of my life the best ever. I just don't know what to expect... how I will feel.... what will be the big "change".  Life is already pretty awesome! Luke treats me like a princess and he is already my number one. Sorry to ramble, but I know I'm not the only person who has gone through this and would love to hear your stories. Love is a journey and everyone's is different. I'd love to learn about you and your love story... maybe it will help me along my own journey.

Now on to some lighter reading... to be honest, casual date nights are more my thing. When Luke and I go out to somewhere low key for dinner and I wear flats and a simple dress I feel the most myself. He always tells me he likes me best when I'm undone.... he also could do without all the lipstick (ha!). 

Chambray is kind of a necessity in life. Dress it up with heels... or down with flats... you can really do no wrong. I had wanted a chambray dress last spring, but apparently had things higher on my wants list... so I snatched this up a couple weeks ago from J Crew Factory. Better late than never right? Since I'm loving red and black so much these days... why not pull the three together. My K slademade clutch added the perfect touch of color and I added an old J Crew scarf from my closet to pull it all together. 

I hope you have a wonderful day and thank you for reading! 

ps- Don't forget to share your stories below! I can't wait to read them! 

XO-L

Calling Cupid

Jacket: Esprit (Old), similar
Top: Target
Skirt: Forever 21, similar
Heels: J Crew
Pearls: J Crew
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff
Watch: Michael Kors
Bracelet: Mudpie
Sunnies: Anthropologie

Linking up with:

Working Girl With Style

With Valentine's day just a couple weeks away, I felt it fitting to get in the swing of things and use Cupid for some outfit inspiration. I love pink and red together! Something about the pair together helps to add cheer to any outfit. I've had this trench since college... I don't wear it often, but I definitely should! A good jacket for rainy days is a must have with spring approaching and with the haphazard weather we have been experiencing keeping one handy is in your best interest(especially in TN!).

This top from Target has definitely gotten it's wear! I wear this to work all the time, but wanted to pair it with something a little more flirty for a change. This would be the perfect outfit for a dinner date for Valentine's day. If it's too chilly to wear a skirt, swap out for some dark or black denim.

I'm excited to be entering into another month. Not only is Valentine's day one of my favorite holidays, but I'm also another month closer to being Mrs. D! I hate to wish time away, but I can't help myself.

Did you partake in the Super Bowl festivities? I'm a bit of an old lady and couldn't stay up to watch the finish. I love sports... but I never said I was a die hard fan ya'll! 

Happy Monday and thank you for reading!