Drape me in velvet! I'm crushing on you! It's going to be one of THE hot trends for fall/winter 2016. Velvet. Plain velvet, crushed velvet, velvet tops, velvet dresses, velvet pants, even velvet shoes. And mix into that jewel tones. What's old is new again, and I do remember oh so well some velvet dresses I had in the early 80's. It's all how you wear it to make it look good. This is my first velvet post of the season but it won't be my … [Read more...]
Bedroom Closet Essentials
If you follow me on Pinterest, you know that my favorite board is Closets. Don't even get me started how much I love em! Last week I shared some dreamy bedroom closets, spare bedrooms that have been converted to dressing rooms. Remember it HERE? Because let's face it. Who has an extra 1,000 square feet of closet space? This idea is something many people can do if they have a spare bedroom that they aren't using as an office or a guest room. … [Read more...]
Decor: Bedroom Closets and How To Create One For Yourself
Wardrobe Rooms, dressing rooms, glamour closets, I love to call them BABE CAVES..... whatever you want to call them, our master closet/dressing room I feel like has taken on the main stage in the home in many women's lives. I don't recall closets and "dressing rooms" being as big of a deal growing up as they are today. It was only for the "rich and famous" that these feminine caves of wardrobes were such a thing. So what is one to do if … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Whipstitch Detail
I dress to feel good. Feel sassy. Feel sophisticated. Feel sexy. Feel confident. And sometimes it's the little details that make an outfit pop. Such is the case with this whipstitch skirt. I pulled this look to wear out to dinner, to a conference, to a business meeting, even out on a date. This skirt, from Versona, is faux suede and drapes so easy on my body. I couldn't pass it up with the retro feel of the whipstitch and the front slit … [Read more...]
Wear This- Pencil Skirts and Bomber Jackets
Even though fall isn't officially here, I'm beginning to think about fall and fashion and what my wardrobe will entail. Two things I think are must haves and are things we're going to see lots of are pencil skirts and bomber jackets. Pencil skirts aren't anything new this season. They've been around for several years, but they're so flattering and so slenderizing, it's something to have in your closet. Wear … [Read more...]
Shop This: Labor Day Sale
To me, there's nothing more On Purpose when it comes to shopping than getting a great price on fabulous things. I hate the feeling I get of paying full price for something and turning around and seeing it on sale shortly after. Well, this weekend being a holiday weekend of Labor Day means one thing. Lots and lots of sales. Labor Day Sale shopping might be on your radar this weekend. So I thought I'd be your personal shopper and share … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Cold Shoulder Asymmetric Tee
It's always all in the detail. It's the little things that made the pieces that I love fabulous. Who wants ordinary? Not me! So when I saw this cold shoulder top (YES... I know what you're thinking... yet ANOTHER cold shoulder top!), this one popped at me because its way more open AND I'm loving that hem. The fabric is so light and airy, and it could go with leggings, to a pencil skirt, to my ever … [Read more...]
Olympic Inspired Spaces: Gold Silver Bronze Decor
I can't believe the Olympics are almost over. Is it just me or does it feel like it just begun? In the spirit of the Olympics, I thought I'd pull some decor inspiration from the Olympics: Gold Silver Bronze decor. To be quite honest, I'd pull these rooms even if we didn't want the Olympic theme! These are all tones I love to use in my home and want to share how you can do so in yours. You can find all of these images … [Read more...]
The One Bag Every Woman Needs
I love my clutches. Crossbodys are pretty great too. But honestly, we all know, on a day to day basis, most of us women haul a lot of stuff around. What kind of stuff? The usual... like my wallet, my sunglasses, my keys, my mints, gum, my lipstick bag (that has about 7 of the same color lipsticks.... you might relate!), my ziplock baggie of my energy drink Fizzy Sticks, aspirin, my extra battery pack for my phone, hair ties and clips. … [Read more...]
Celebrity Style: Desi Perkins
YouTube superstar Desi Perkins knows a thing or two about makeup and looking fabulous, but when it came to redecorating her home, she called on the help of Laurel & Wolf to turn her dining and living room into her office and sitting area. She never really used the dining room to eat in, and lives a more relaxed lifestyle, so she changed things up. DeAnna MacKesson from Laurel & Wolf helped bring her style to life in this beautiful … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Fashion Finds On A Budget
When it comes to fashion, there's no greater feeling for me than to look fabulous and know I didn't spend a fortune. To me, the secret to having that complete look is spending your money on choice pieces. And if you're wanting something that's a bit on the trendier side, very "2016", why spend a lot of money on it, right? No need to spend a lot when next year it might be totally out. So today I'm sharing with you a little place I've … [Read more...]
Office Obsession: Rachel Parcell Pink Peonies
One thing I love is beautiful work spaces. For one, when we love the space we're in, we're happy, more productive, in our element that makes us feel good from the inside out. So when I saw Rachel Parcell from Pink Peonies redid her office, I was obsessed. Everything she does is nothing but style, class, beauty and it's a style that I personally love. So today I'm sharing her office reveal with you, in hopes that she might inspire you as … [Read more...]
Five Essential Elements of Coffee Table Styling
When it comes to living rooms, there are a few anchors and then a few centerpieces. I consider coffee tables the centerpiece to the room. It's usually where the everyone gathers around to hang out, watch tv, lounge, and live. And being that I love things that are unique and out of the ordinary, I picked out some vintage coffee tables from Chairish for you to see I found interesting that had great style and character. But first, I wanted to … [Read more...]
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: #NSALE
My favorite four lettered word is SALE. In this case, a 5 lettered word. NSALE. I know you kinda like that word, too. The biggest buzz right now is the biggest sale of the year at Nordstrom, the #NSALE, so I thought I'd share a few picks with you. I broke them down by bags, shoes, jewelry, and every day essentials. These are regular items, not on clearance, and the prices go up to the regular price in August. That's what makes this … [Read more...]
What To Wear: The Romper
The romper is the perfect thing for "romping" around town, keeping cool, light, fresh and casual. And the romper is another one of the summer's "must have" items. This little chambray number I picked up at Target has been my go to romper for this season. Wear the romper with sandals, with gladiators, but it's a casual look, so don't over do it. Keep it as easy going as it's meant to be, just as it's name says. (wink!) Romper (on sale … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Pom Poms
Feeling tropical. This summer we're seeing nothing but off the shoulder tops and dresses (seen HERE, HERE and HERE) and pom poms. When you're on vacation and the humidity is so high, you hair is always frizzing and the camera lens is always foggy! HA! But seriously, this look has me wanting to go back to the beach. Casual denim shorts, flowy fun pom poms on my shoes and top, it's the perfect casual look for tropical … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Not Just Any LBD
When in doubt, you can never go wrong with a little black dress. It's no secret I love the LBD and I've written about it several times, including THIS one that I loved last spring. So what separates a black dress from the rest of them? It's all in the details. From the trim to hemlines to fabrics to embroidery, there are lots of ways a simple black dress can be anything but simple. Having a LBD in your closet with some bit of detail can … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Off The Shoulder Flow
I told you you were going to see more off the shoulder tops from me! (wink!) This beauty is so fabulous for a few reasons. One, it's ultra comfortable, soft and flowy. And because of that, it makes me feel feminine yet fierce. The inner feeling you get when you FEEL beautiful inside gives you some sort of super power, don't you think? The second reason why I love this blouse? It's PRICE! You don't hear me talk lots about prices here, but … [Read more...]
Decor: Madrid Apartment Vintage Serenity
I came across this Madrid Apartment when looking at interior design pictures the way we do when we just love to get lost in beautiful spaces. This is one of those spaces. This place and it's style totally represents everything I love is pretty much dreamy in every way to me. This gorgeous place is dripping in unique vintage pieces, mixed with sleek modern elements that create an eclectic space that feels warm and inviting, even with it's … [Read more...]
Shop Your Closet: Mixing Textures With Basics
I have a hard time parting with pieces of my wardrobe. Some of those things being bags (super hard to part with) and shoes, especially when they're unique. It makes it fun when years go by and I pull them out and they feel like something fabulous and new all over again, especially because they're so unique to most. Having a passion for fashion doesn't mean I have to be glammed up all the time. I get joy mixing things up, finding pieces from … [Read more...]
