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!

Tres Chic

Sweater: Forever 21

Button Down: Target

Denim: Gap

Heels: ZooShoo

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

Bracelets: Jcrew, Old Navy

Watch: Michael Kors

Necklace: J Crew

Earrings: Kate Spade

Lip: Candy Yum Yum with Girl about Town gloss

This sweater has been on my must-have list for quite some time!!! I finally snatched it up last weekend when our store got a re-stock.  A nice, cozy sweater has kind of been a necessity these days as bitter cold weather can't seem to leave. We haven't made it above freezing yet! Adding bright colors is helping to keep my spirits high though. I call these my barbie shoes. No matter what kind of day I'm having they always make it better!

I've been struggling in a major way to not keep buying sweaters! It's time to start hunting for spring and summer pieces and I just keep on adding to the pile of cable knits! Is anyone else having this issue? I can't wrap my mind around even buying honeymoon clothes. I guess I'm just to concerned with the possibility of frost bite...

I hope things are warm where you are and that life is happy! 

Have a great day and I will talk to you soon!

ps- I promised when I first started this blog that I would document our planning process with the wedding.... a few of those posts are soon to come your way! So stay tuned!

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!