Spotted

Top: Ann Taylor, sold out | Skirt: Old, similar here | Heels: Sole Society, similar | Clutch: Kslade Made, different color | Earrings: BaublebarXAnthropologie | Watch: Michael Kors | Bracelet: J Crew Factory

Polka dots are perfection, especially when they come in navy! This skirt is an oldie I purchased from the Banana Republic outlet and it never fails me. Every time I wear it I just feel happier. The length is perfect and I love the white and gray color mix up in the pattern.

My Kslade Made clutch was a winter purchase, but I am still loving it paired with neutral outfits for a pop of color. The sunflowers... were just another addition to the fresh flowers in my house right now... I can't help it... Sad day= go buy some flowers and have a glass of wine. 

I'm not sure if it's the fact that our wedding is less than two months away or that I'm just wedding obsessed right now, but everything I do with my hair or decide to throw on has some sort of "bridal" feel to it. I'm not hating it though!

Thanks for stopping by! Make sure to check out my last post. I've been getting tons of skin questions and wanted to share some answers! 

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!

Canary

Canary yellow is absolute perfection. Yellow can often turn into a disaster where outfits are concerned: reason being,  choosing the wrong shade. I have yet to find someone this shade of yellow doesn't favor. If you are brunette with olive complexion or blonde and fair like me, this shade will work for you! Throw on a bright pink or red lip and some skinnies and you are ready to go!

I found this fab top from H&M about a month ago. I love the fabric and ruffle front. One thing to always be mindful of with tops is volume balance. I paired my leather blazer with this to bring down the fullness and bring everything to the center with a tapered front. I'm all about adding interest, but you never want to let it takeover. Always find something to keep your looks grounded.

 I am so grateful for the ability to shop H&M online now. I found several items that are amazing quality, but each came in around $20. You really can't beat that. Especially when one of my finds is a great dupe for several designer bags I have been eyeing lately. This bag is quite large, but is perfect for those days when I have a lot to cart around with me. Another great part is the large mouth opening. There is nothing worse than a large bag with a small mouth: all that size and no way to easily access  your items... no thanks! 

Blouse: H&M

Jacket: Express, similar

Denim: 7fam

Heels: J Crew, similar 

Bag: H&M

Sunnies: Anthropologie, similar 

Watch: Michael Kors 

Earrings: option

Lippie: Stila Poppy

Another change, I wore my Luxies straight for once. I was scared my hair wouldn't blend well and would look piecey, but I was pleasantly surprised. Just a little leave in to keep the ends smooth and my flat iron and we were in business.

Luke and I both have the day off today! Thank the Lord for holidays. We are spending the day working on wedding plans! Wish us luck! We are in crunch time and have a million things to accomplish on our to do list before May 31st!!

Thanks for reading and talk to you soon!

Prepped and Proper

 

 

Vest: Talbots | Chambray: J Crew | Denim: Level 99 | Clutch: K slademade | 

Heels: Nine West, similar | Watch: Michael Kors | Bracelet: J Crew | 

Necklace: Forever 21, similar here and here | Lippie: Stila Poppy

I gravitate toward preppy classics... like quilted vests and plaid. I stumbled upon this vest online several months ago. I had already acquired quite the vest collection and couldn't justify the price tag at the time... so I contained myself. I know we were meant to be  because when shopping on Sunday our store happened to only have one of these left... the one lonely vest also happened to be my size... and was 50% off. You know I couldn't pass that up! I've talked about my affection for Talbot's before and here I am again... telling you how very much I love Talbot's at age 26. Every brand has a target market, but that doesn't mean you have to trap yourself within those age limits. Loving timeless classics is nothing to be ashamed of ladies... so don't let anyone fool you. If you find something that works for you; wherever it is, by all means buy it! 

I'm a creature of habit and once I develop an obsession, it's hard to break. I've worn a little Poppy Red all but one day out of the last week... not sure when I'll break the habit. 

We are also expecting snow again today... oh the joys of winter! Who else is counting down the days until summer?

Have a wonderful day and thank you for reading!

Printed Poppy

Top: old: similar here | Blazer: Target | Denim: HudsonBoots: Lacoste 

Bag: Louis Vuitton | Necklace: similar here | Watch: Michael Kors 

Bracelet: J Crew | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Lippie: Stila Poppy

I don't know about you, but I am so ready for the weekend! I have also been super ready for a splash of inspiration for outfits lately. Who would have thought that splash would come from a new lip product obsession? These Stila lip laquers are serious perfection! I have never found a lip product that produced so much shine and color payoff in one. The shade I'm wearing is called Poppy and it truly is my new favorite color. 

The top and blazer have been in my closet for a while, and when I was perusing my closet I pulled them out thinking: match made in heaven! Black and white is one of my all time favorite color combos and the poppy red gave some extra umph! 

Bringing old and new together to help spin old pieces in my closet is a major priority of mine right now and I'm glad to be off to a great start! How are you guys giving your tried and trues a fresh take in 2014? 

Have a blessed weekend and thank you for reading!