Its that leopard again!

Leopard print scarf, that is. I do kinda love it. I also included a shot of what I wore layered on my wrist.

shirt: target
black skinnies: gap
boots: boutique
scarf: H&M
leather wrap: target
gold bracelets: inherited
watch: DKNY

Holiday Dinner Outfit

Holiday dinner with some coworkers this weekend...this is what I decided on: sequined top, skinny jeans, metallic heels, blazer, clutch.  Try this combo and see how it works for you!

Jackie O.? Maybe?

This is probably as close as I'll ever get to channeling Jackie O. Little cropped jacket, skinnies and ballet flats.

 

jacket: target

scarf: target

black skinnies: gap

shoes: target

Beige and Gold

button down: H&M

shirt: gap

skirt: the limited

wedges: tj maxx

Scarf...Two Ways

There are TWO ways to wear an infinity scarf. Its true. Around your neck as a scarf....

 OR around your shoulders as a shawl.

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

Careful...this is not for the faint of tummy! :)  It super rich but soooo worth it. I've been addicted to Starbuck's Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate for years but this recipe is even better. How? you ask. I have no idea.

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

16 oz milk (i used whole)
4 oz dark chocolate (i used chocolate chips or you can crush up your fave kind)
4 oz milk chocolate (again, i used chips)
caramel sauce
sea or kosher salt

Take 8 oz of milk, 4 oz of dark chocolate, salt and heat until melted. Whisk while melting. WHISKING is key for this to be smooth. Continue heating and whisking and add rest of milk and milk chocolate with a spoonful or two of caramel sauce. Continue to heat/whisk til hot and smooth.

Top with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and some salt.

ENJOY :)

Before & After

I bought these jeans a year or two ago and they were distressed on the thigh. They are Mek Denim (NOT cheap!) After a few wears, they split. I didn't feel appropriate wearing them even for a girls nite out. So, I finally fixed them! I bought a pair of jeans from Goodwill and cut them up into patches to match the holes I needed to fill. Pulled out my trusty ole thread and needle and went to work! The results are SO worth it!! I can now wear a pair of my favorite jeans again :)

Day to Night

Going from day to night...jean shirt and flat boots for day and a sheer black one shirt and heeled boots for nite. (Ignore the socks...they're for health reasons.)

jean shirt: H&M
gray necklace: target
skirt: tj maxx
flat boots: dsw
sheer shirt: gap
white necklace: boutique in st. augie
heeled boots: dsw

My leopard print scarf...

I love it. Can you tell?

scarf: H&M
jean shirt: H&M
jean shirt (light): target
pink sweater: H&M
black skinnies: gap
brown boots: boutique in st. augie

Aaaannd....some more pumpkin!

This time, pumpkin pancakes! This recipe is pretty simple and easy to make. And most of it you probably already have in your cabinets. This is the recipe I used...I didn't get a pic of the yumminess :(  But trust me, they're good! Just top off with maple syrup or toppings of your choosing.

Pumpkin Pancakes
1/2 c flour
1/2 c milk
1/2 c pumpkin puree
2 eggs
1/8 c brown sugar
1 t* baking powder
1/4 t ground cinnamon
1/8 t ground nutmeg
1 pinch of salt
1 dash of ground ginger

Mix it all up and cook like regular pancakes. Enjoy!
(This recipe made only 7 pancakes for me.)

*For the non-regular cooker/baker, a small t is for teaspoon, and a capital T is for tablespoon :)
(Recipe adapted from here.)

All Dressed Up!

With somewhere to go!  Friday nite, my boyfriend and I will be attending a fundraiser that will be mostly outside. Though Florida is warm compared to most of the country, it will still be cool for being outside.  I got this shorts jumpsuit from Mark a few months ago and haven't had a whole lot of opportunity to wear it. This time I decided to dress it up! Put on a suit jacket with a belt, bubble necklace, tights and heels to polish it up...and I rather like it :)  Also included the photo on the right to show what it will look like with a blazer on to keep me warm.

jumpsuit: mark
jacket: forever 21
blazer: ny&co
necklace: target
shoes on right: target
shoes on left: payless

Prairie Country

Love the country white/blue combo. Had just gotten the jean shirt from H&M and loving it!

jean shirt: H&M
skirt: gap
booties: target

Purple/Gray Casual

Here is my purple/gray infinity scarf again. This time layered with a dark purple sweater, black tank gray socks and black boots.

sweater: gap

skirt: gap

socks: target

boots: DSW

I caved...I did it!

I bought a fur vest....and its LOVE! I love this vest. So warm and soft and goes well with so much. I found it at Kohl's for 40% off! It was obviously a match made in vest heaven :)

And yet one more...

This one is so soft and comfy to wear!

sweater: H&M
jeans: gap legging jeans
booties: target

More Oversized Sweaters...

Another casual outfit with shorts and an oversized sweater...

 

sweater: H&M, last year

shorts: old navy, forever ago

boots: boutique in st. augie

Oversized Sweaters...

love them! So big and comfy. I paired this off white oversized sweater from H&M with white cut offs and boots for a casual nite out to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday with his friends.

sweater: H&M
belt: target
shorts: old navy, forever ago and then made them cutoffs
boots: st. augie boutique

I voted!

Did you??

Off to a Birthday Party

For my bff's 3-year-old.

shirt: gap

shorts: old navy, forever ago

boots: dsw

watch: dkny

A little retro switch up....

Another example of adding a shirt/sweater to a dress for a change. (Skirts/dresses are longer than they appear...)

dress: tj max

sweater: target
gray tights: target
boots: dsw

My favorite outfit mix up...

My favorite thing to do is to take a dress and throw a shirt over it and add a belt (if needed). Here I added leggings too. Great way to mix it up!

dress: tj maxx (gray metallic leopard print)

leggings: ny&co

shirt: target

belt: from another shirt!

converse: tj maxx

Little bit country, little bit rock 'n roll.

Love this little lacey skirt. I toughened it up a bit with boots and a t-shirt. I also used the curling wand on my hair again...amazing loose curls!

shirt: gap
skirt: target
boots: dsw
watch: dkny

Here are some close ups of the amazing curliness....

Scarf....To Infinity and Beyond!

Love, love, love scarves....but an infinity one is even better!
* Note that I wore brown boots–a neutral other than gray–to keep the outfit from being almost monochromatic.

scarf/skirt/shirt: gap
boots: st. augie boutique

A Quickie..

Last minute breakfast date with the boyfriend. YES, this shirt needs to be desparately ironed...but who's gonna notice when I'm not in public :)

oversized blue striped shirt: H&M
white leggings: target
converse: tj maxx

Best Necklace Ever!

I love this necklace...the end.
*Note that the shoes balance out the necklace.

shirt: tj maxx
skirt: tj maxx
sandals: target

Some Flannel with a Twist

Take some flannel and spice it up! Knot it in the front, throw on a pencil skirt and flats.....and VOILA! (If you're gonna try this for work, make sure you wear a tank underneath! NO skin...)

shirt: NY&Co (forever ago)
skirt: forever 21 (ditto)
flats: target

What's the Matte-r?

for nails...i'm LOVING the matte look! and all you need is a topcoat. i use essie's matte about you. but you do have to ask for it. for some reason they keep it locked up!

I Love This Jacket

i love this jacket. the end. what's not to love about a mustard yellow peacoat with a little puffed sleeve. i got it last fall/winter at h&m. so happy weather is getting cool so i might be able to wear it again soon!

To Roll or Not To Roll

couldn't make up mind on whether or not to roll my pants up...i went with not to roll. what do you think?

necklaces: synergy in winter park
cardi: target
jeans: gap
shoes: target

Curly Cue

bought a new curling iron (wand) from my hairdresser and i'm OBSSESSED with it this week! it so easy to use and my hair never holds a curl...til now. and it even comes with a nifty glove so you won't burn yourself.

THIS is what it makes my hair do...and the best part is that the NEXT day you have big, loose, beachy looking waves.

what is this amazing curliness??

Brights and Neutrals

they are definitely in now. i just love the teal/black/white combo. so striking.

and i LOVE teal with bright pink...please note the nails :)  

teal cardi, white tank, white necklace, black/white (neutrals) striped skirt, teal wedges
cardi: target
necklace: boutique in st. augie (forgot the name but you can find online easily)
skirt: tj maxx
shoes: target

Late for the Dentist

and with a little cleavage too!  i used the bathroom mirror there, and yes, i buttoned up the sweater once i saw how much i was showing off.

me trying to show how my boots look with the dress...but here they are below, instead.

 

a little bit country with a little rock 'n roll. 

black floral, tiered dress, black sweater, skinny brown braided belt, tights, black boots (i know, i know....i wear them ALL the time!), and watch

dress: xpress (couple years ago)

sweater: ny & co (forever ago)

belt: target

boots: dsw

watch: dkny

Menswear, Schmenswear

Who says it should be just for them?

black shirt, black/white/beige belt, beige trousers, white converse
minimal jewelry keeps the outfit from looking too girly and giving it more of a masculine feel.
shirt: tj maxx
belt: target
pants: gap
shoes: tj maxx
watch: dkny