Showing posts with label Big Heels Big Hair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Big Heels Big Hair. Show all posts

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Find of the Day

Black booties...I mean, you need a pair...or five. Well, I've found a great pair for under $60 at ASOS. I love that these boots have a wooden chunky heel. Anyways, cheers to this sale! These booties are made for walking...in style. 


Monday, September 29, 2014

Turned On To Tortoise

All I'm saying is...they were $9.95 from H&M and they are AH-MAZING. 

Rented The Runway

Did I tell you all about my fabulous experience with Rent The Runway? Well, let...me...tell...you. I ordered a dress for a black tie optional wedding of my girlfriend, Grace. I read all the reviews on their website but was, naturally, still nervous that the dress wouldn't fit me perfectly and that I'd end up in a mad sprint to find the perfect party dress with a formal twist. However, as soon as I put this dress on, I felt like a ballerina princess. This dress was over $625 retail and I rented it for $40. THAT'S a steal. I had such a great experience, I'd recommend it to all of you. Have a fancy wedding? A formal? A Christmas party? Give it a go!

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Home Sweet Home




Well, we are all moved in. We have purchased the cute blue chair above (Homegoods, duh!) and we are looking to reinvent our whole living room. Out with my boyfriend's bachelor pad black leather couches and in with the sophisticated couch/chaise lounge in a nice neutral color. Next up, we are adding a little texture to our hard wood floors with a cow hide rug. Our general tendency is to go for a modern/rustic chic vibe so we would tie that in with a metal table. We currently have an awesome steer skull hanging over the blue chair I'm pretty obsessed with that corner of the room. Eclectic is the name of my game. Home sweet home.

Time for Tortoise

Fall is here, friends. And while in my life as new non-Florida resident has brought on a little "winter anticipation anxiety", I'm definitely trying to slow down and enjoy the short fall like a true Chicago gal. One fall fashion trend I am all jazzed about is tortoise shell jewelry. I bought a pair of $9 snazzy tortoise shell earrings from H&M that reminded me of just how fab tortoise shell is. Last night, I wore a tortoise shell necklace similar to the one here on the bottom right with a black and white striped long sweater. Unexpected but oh..so fall!

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Pink, Pretty and Proper

Sugar Paper XOXO Note Card Set
So there I was...strolling through the Target Dollar Section...big surprise. And I found the most precious notecards. They are white and chartreause and all things pretty. They simply state "Hello" on the front and perfect for anything. What stationary am I wanting to splurge on? Sugar Paper's stationary, of course. They are carried at several boutiques, as well as online. Purchase this pretty pink set from Waiting on Martha.

Sunday, May 11, 2014

#BostonStrong

It's Mother's Day so it's time to scream from the rooftops how proud of my mom I am. She brought me back this awesome Boston Strong t-shirt from her trip to Boston for her second marathon there. So, naturally I needed to style it and throw it on the blog. I paired this t-shirt with floral pants (H&M) and nude heels (Zara). Happy Mother's Day to my mom...a true inspiration and a marathon machine!

J.Crew on J.Crew

You really can't go wrong with J.Crew...or at least that's my opinion. Are you with me?
This blinged out statement necklace is the perfect accessory to be paired with this light sweater (which is totally transitional from casual to dressy). 

All Tied Up

Black and white stripes? Give me!
I love this hair accessory from Forever 21 (only $1.80!!!) and couldn't wait to add this to my Sunday ponytail to add a little spunk. This brings a whole different meaning to top knot. 

Must Be Magic

One of my favorite beauty products right now is this L'Oreal Magic BB Cream. This product comes out of the tube white and then glides on to your skin while transforming into a shade of your choice (I wear medium). It's very light and doesn't look caked on. I top this product with a little powder for daytime. 

When Life Gives You Lemons...

I'm not the biggest fan of water. I just need a little something extra to really make me crave it. Add a little fruit or veggies for a little extra yum yum. Chop it up and toss it in, darlings. 

Decisions, Decisions

I can admit that I'm a creature of habit. So, every Sunday I take a little "me time" and give myself a little mani. That leads me to a big decision I have to make weekly...which shade of heaven to use on my nails. Pink or pink? 

Espadrille Season, Everyone!

While it's been espadrille season in Florida...well, all year round I suppose...it's espadrille season everywhere now! PTL (Praise The Lord). I've been waiting for over a year to wear these precious girls...not because the weather hasn't been perfect...but frankly, I just forgot about them. These were a great steal from Target and are surprisingly very well made. Such a versatile purchase! Target does it again. 

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Jorts Jivin'

Jorts are at the end of a lot of jokes but all jokes aside, I am digging this version of jean shorts. This look is honestly classy. The key with jorts is to not let them be too tight. Too often, women and girls think that clothing needs to be super tight to look good. No thank you, ladies. If the jorts I wore above were tight, this outfit would be foul. Paired with an boyfriend-style blazer and some sexy heels...voila! Jorts done right. Give it a go this spring!

Fresh, Fruity and a New Favorite

I love trying new products. There is no denying that. I get some sort of odd thrill out of it (I'm sure you gals can understand that). I have always used the St. Ives Apricot Scrub since I can remember. When I went to stock up on my usual, I noticed this new product by St. Ives. The fruit on the front and the scent are really what sold me. However, once I used it for the first time, I loved it even more. It's not quite as harsh of an exfoliant as the original apricot version and is more face-friendly for a more regular use (like daily). Plus, the scent is fresh and heavenly. Give it a whirl!

Lost in Loafer Land

As you can tell by this point, I love loafers. I found this beauties over a year ago at TJ Maxx. They were a great deal and they are so fun and unique. These are Dolce Vita. Who doesn't love tassels and suede? This girl is in heaven. 

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Car Shopping With Cole

While in the process of car shopping, it's important to dress the part. Is this really the case? Not in a sane person's world. However, it all makes perfect sense in my mind. So, before heading to the dealership, the natural thing for me to do was to slip on my favorite driving loafers. These Cole Haan beauties are one of my favorite purchases...ever (and that's really saying something). Not only are they are classy little additive but they are comfy (saving me from the dreadful blisters my typical sky-high heels inflict). 

Breathe It In

Perfume is my everything. I mean, I keep my perfumes on a cake stand for goodness sake. It's much like heels or jewelry or a purse...just completes the outfit. I've picked out some of my favorite scents that I keep stocked up on. As you can see from the top three, I don't believe in too much Chanel. Coco Mademoiselle is a classic and all three Chanel Chance (the gold/yellow not pictured here) are my go-to fragrances. Flowerbomb, in the bottom left corner, is a scent I can't get enough of. Most of my female coworkers wear it and I just never get tired of it. It's a comforting smell to me. In the middle of the bottom row is an oldie, but goodie. Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker was a staple for me in college but the scent is still as lovely as ever. I can't quite put my finger on what I like about it but it's a hidden gem. Last but not least, my ultimate favorite...Jimmy Choo. It's the most enticing smell in the world...in my opinion..and luckily for me, it's my blog so I'm allowed to act like that makes it the truth. If you haven't tried it out, do yourself a favor and spring into Sephora for a quick test run. And if nothing else, these bottles are just damn cute. 

Monday, March 3, 2014

My Dad Would Be Proud


I never thought the day would come...and here it is. I find it very difficult to pass up a trend...unless it's those heinous platform sneaker monsters (should be a sin - I'm talking to you, Miley). So, when I see camo popping up everywhere, I had to give it a go. I'm not rolling out into the world with camo pants but I will experiment with something a little more subtle. I found this scarf at Forever 21 for I'm sure under $10. I paired it with a navy and white striped nautical sweater and hot pink lips (Urban Decay). Somewhere my dad is wanting to high-five me right now.