A Little Mustard, Please

Top: Target  Skirt: L'Amour Nanette Lepore  Tights: Betsey Johnson  Boots: Bandolino  Necklace: Banana Republic similar here  Coat: Target  Watch: Michael Kors  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Bracelets: Stella and Dot  Bag: Phillip Lim for Target

This week seems to be full of colorful posts and I'm not hating it. Yesterday, red pants. Today, a yellow coat. I am loving these bright colors lately. I first saw this coat on Lacey last week and thought it would look fabulous in my closet. When I went to order it online, I was bummed to see that it was sold out in this mustard color. I gave up and decided I didn't need another coat in my life. Well, it must be fate because I was walking around Target on Saturday and there it was, hanging all alone, one left on the rack, in my size. I quickly tried it on and didn't second guess my decision for a moment. I ran to the register and immediately left the store with this mustard masterpiece.

I have been seeing colorful coats popping up here and there and knew that I needed one in my life-- I just had to find one that fit the bill. This one is perfect for satisfying my craving as it is bright, furry, has great toggle-fasteners. Oh, and I snagged it for only $35. I mean, if I decide I hate in a few months, no problem. It was a great buy and I am so excited to pair this with just about everything over the next few weeks while I am home for the holidays.

Black and Blue

Top: Banana Republic Factory Store similar here  Skirt: Lily White similar here  Tights: Target  Boots: Bandolino  Necklace: J.Crew Factory similar here  Nail Polish: OPI Suzi's Hungary Again

Yesterday was my birthday and I woke up feeling extra girly.  I knew that this busy shoe top was exactly what I needed to wear my feelings on my sleeve (see what i did there?). I mean, navy and yellow and shoes-- seems like the perfect shirt to me! It was a great piece to transition from day to night as well so I threw a pair of jeans in my purse and changed into them for a night out on the town, and checking out some fun Christmas lights, with some friends. I love pieces that can easily transition and this top did exactly that.

Shopping Weekend

Top: Forever 21  Leggings: Legale  Boots: Bandolino  Necklace: ILY Couture  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Rings: gifted  Bag: Forever 21 very similar here

This past weekend was full of running around town scoring a few Black Friday deals and, of course, celebrating Small Business Saturday. I wanted to be extra comfortable while standing in lines and driving around so I threw on the most comfortable outfit I could think of: a baggy sweater and plush-lined tights. These tights are a new addition to my huge collection of leggings, but they were a great purchase. They are extra warm with the additional layer of lining and I could not have been more comfortable cruising the city in this outfit. 

Did you have any great finds over the shopping weekend? If not, there is still time with Cyber Monday today! I am sure I will be visiting a few sites... but I am hoping to pull away from the web for a bit and head out to celebrate my birthday with some friends. 

Happy December!

A Bit of Color

Dress: Sami + Dani similar here  Tights: Target  Boots: Bandolino  Watch: c/o The Watch Company  Bracelets: Stella and Dot here (large bracelet discontinued)  Rings: Tiffany and Co. and c/o Berricle  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Belt: The Limited similar here  Sweater: LOFT

Earlier this week, I opened the cutest little red box from Berricle to find this perfect silver ring. I have been wearing so much gold lately that I forgot how much I love silver, especially when paired with sparkly things. I saw this ring on their website and knew it would get so much use with the rest of my jewelry. It is simple, yet a great way to add some sparkle to your outfit. It also can easily pair with gold so I can wear it daily-- whether I am wearing gold or silver. If you are looking for some affordable new jewelry, I recommend checking out their site as so many of their pieces are available for under $50.

I 've also been wanting to wear this dress for awhile now but each time I pull it out of my closet, something goes wrong. Most days it was just rain in the way but I knew that I couldn't style it the way I had planned. I am obsessed with the neckline on the dress and was so excited to finally add more color to my daily black and white routine. 

Monogrammed Earrings

Dress: Cotton On  Boots: Bandolino  Tights: Assets  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Bracelets: Stella and Dot  Nail Polish: Essie Borrowed and Blue  Earrings: Etsy  Watch: Michael Kors

On Friday, I posted some of the pastel items I am craving this season. One of which, was these monogrammed earrings. I spotted a pair on a blog a few weeks ago and thought what a perfect way to switch up my jewelry. So often, I find myself wearing the same few pairs of earrings. I am so excited to now have a spring/ summer pair to wear with my monogram on them. Plus, the color of them pulls out the lighter colors in ths fun tribal-like dress.

T-minus 6 Weeks

Top: J.Crew Similar Style  Sweater: J.Crew  Jeans: Rock & Republic  Boots: Bandolino  Necklace: Gifted  Bracelet: Stella and Dot  Watch: Michael Kors

Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend! I spent my two days off sleeping in, buying new accessories to decorate my house and training for my half marathon that is coming in up about six weeks. It is hard to believe how soon it is! If you have run any sort of long distance (10-miler, half marathon, marathon, etc.) I would love to hear your experience in the comments-- all advice is welcome!

Ronen Chen

Dress: c/o Ronen Chen  Tights: Assets  Boots: Bandolino  Watch: Michael Kors  Bracelet: Stella and Dot  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Necklace: Betsey Johnson Similar Style

A few weeks ago, I shared this outfit that I received from Ronen Chen. I was so impressed with how comfortable that outfit was, I am not sure why it took me so long to put this dress on. When I first got the dress, I thought the length was a little long for my body, so I grabbed my trusty sewing machine and shortened it by a few inches. I am now in love with this dress. It is so comfortable and the cut is really flattering. I am so happy I decided to take the bottom up! I plan on wearing this dress a lot more in the future. It is a great piece to throw on with tights and boots or maybe even some cute sandals in the spring.

Budget-Friendly Outfit Options

Skirt: Express Similar Style  Blazer: Mossimo Similar Style  Top: Target  Tights: Merona  Boots: Bandolino  Necklace: The Pink Palm Similar Style  Watch: Michael Kors  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Top: $12.99 (currently on sale for less than $10)

Skirt: $7

Tights: $5

Necklace: $35

Blazer: $25

Total: $84.99

Has anyone ever asked you to create an outfit for under $100? I like to put myself to the test every once and awhile and see what budget-friendly outfits I can pull together, especially after a trip to the thrift store. I don't usually include shoes in the price because boots typically cost over $100 for a quality pair, and they are something I usually splurge on.

During my last trip to the thrift store, I snagged this skirt for half price, making it only $7. Who knew you could find a like-new skirt for such a great price? I love how versatile this skirt is and the color is so vibrant.

Now, you could put this outfit together for much less, depending on the jewelry. I chose this bright yellow necklace to enhance the color of the skirt, but many of these bubble necklaces (or other bright statement necklaces) are available for under $20 on etsy and ebay. I fell in love with this one last weekend at The Pink Palm and had to scoop it up.

I think it's fun to put yourself to the test-- do you have any great thrifting finds you've used for a fabulous budget-friendly outfit? Please share your links below! 

I'd love to see your posts!

Battling the Winter Blues

Top: The Limited  Sweater: The Limited  Skirt: H&M  Tights: Merona  Boots: Bandolino  Necklace: Similar Style  Glasses: ℅ Firmoo  Bracelets: Alex and Ani  Watch: Michael Kors

Even though I am not a fan of indoor photos, I learned my lesson last time temperatures were this cold. I opted for pictures with an uglier backdrop in order to not lose my fingers. I think it was the right decision.

I love the contrast of the teal necklace and the royal blue of this shirt. I didn't notice it during the morning, but I must have been on a blue kick when I woke up because everything I set out for the day was blue: my gym socks, my sports bra and the shirt you see above. I guess I was inspired by Ashley's Winter Blues post!