Styling Challenge

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I was recently asked to do a little styling project and wanted to share the results with you guys! The challenge: style 5 different statement necklaces into two looks - one for work (left), and one for weekend (right). This second necklace is actually three of the same necklace braided together and has a navy colored ribbon in it. How do you think I did on day #2?

Disclaimer: These are my regular 'ole clothes, but I do not own the necklace.

Necklace: Stella & Dot
Photo left
Navy blazer: Gap, $70
T-shirt: Gap, $10
Jeans: Gap, $33
Shoes: Banana Republic, $50
Photo right
Tank: Forever 21, $8
Cargo: Sanctuary Surplus/Nordstrom Rack, $40
Shoes: Macys/Mia, $28

Today's Everyday Fashion

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Occasion: Work
Blazer: Express
T-shirt: Gap, $10
Jeans: Gap, $30
Shoes: Delicious/Shoe Carnival, $10
Necklace: Forever 21, $5
Photo left: My stylish inspiration - Heidi Klum from InStyle.com

I've been noticing myself wearing a lot of red lately - a color I used to reallly shy away from. Are there any colors you've tried out lately and liked? Or are planning to try this fall?

Styling Challenge

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I was recently asked to do a little styling project and wanted to share the results with you guys! The challenge: style 5 different statement necklaces into two looks - one for work, and one for weekend. The first necklace (of 5) is a bib of pearls with a detachable brooch. How do you think I did on day #1?!

Disclaimer: These are my regular 'ole clothes, but I do not own the necklace.

Necklace: Stella & Dot
Photo left
Shirt: Urban Outfitters, $20
Skirt: Urban Outfitters, $25
Shoes: Guess/Marshalls, $30
Photo right
Dress: Express
Belt: Express
Shoes: Bakers

Today's Everyday Fashion

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Occasion: Work
Leather jacket: Banana Republic, $150
Shirt: Banana Republic, $8
Pants: Gap, $35
Shoes: Chinese Laundry/Piperlime, $34
Necklace: Banana Republic, $18
Photo left: My inspiration from Gap.com

Although it's still warm in Florida, I'm craving fall clothes so I'll be mixing in some of my favorite fall pieces here and there. I'm most excited to wear my leather coat that I bought last spring (pictured) - what article of clothing are you most looking forward to wearing this fall/winter?

Today's Everyday Fashion

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Occasion: Dinner on the last night of our cruise
Shirt: Charlotte Russe, $20
Shorts: Abercrombie, $50
Necklace: Banana Republic, $18
Shoes: GUESS/Marshalls, $30
Clutch: Express, $10
Bracelets: Banana Republic, $10 and $20

We spent our last day (at sea) parked in this very same spot at the adults-only pool. During the day I wore:






































Tunic: H&M, $10
Belt: Gap, $10
Swim suit (below): H&M, $10
Sunglasses (below): H&M, $6
Fedora (below): Banana Republic, $20
Flip flops: Rainbow, $40

And finally... the next day we traveled home and reunited with our little fuzzy guy, Tucker. :-)






































Dress: Forever 21, $20
Sandals: Chinese Laundry/DSW, $27

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Occasion: Blogger dinner (last night)
Shirt: J.Crew, $20
Shorts: Forever 21, $20
Belt: Gap, $3
Necklace: Banana Republic, $13
Shoes: Mia/Macy's, $28
Clutch: Urban Outfitters, $30
Watch: Fossil


























From left to right: Raya from Raya Runs, Gina from The Fitnessita, Katy from KatyWidrick.com, Katy from The Balanced Foodie, and Julie from Peanut Butter Fingers. (Photo is courtesy of Julie, thanks Julie!)

I had a fantastic time getting to know some more bloggers in the Orlando area. They kind of lost me a couple times when they were talking about food blogging, but were totally game to answer all my questions and had tons of helpful suggestions for a new blogger like me! I have really been struggling lately with not letting negative comments get to me, and this dinner was helpful in remembering why I blog and to keep doing what I love no matter what some (haters) might say. Thanks ladies, you were a big help and inspiration!!

Today's Everyday Fashion (vacation edition)

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Occasion: Dinner #6 on our cruise
Dress: Macy's, $150 (purchased for a wedding a couple years ago)
Shoes: Guess/Marshalls, $30
Clutch: Express, $10
Necklace: Banana Republic, $30

Day #6 was a stop in Belize. We did a cave-tubing tour with our cruise friends. Here we are enjoying some cashew wine on the bus ride to the caves:

























And at lunch after tubing:




























I really wish I had brought my camera during the tubing, the caves were ah-mazing!! We used cave-tubing.com, and would highly recommend them. Here's what I wore:






































Swim suit: Old Navy, $10
Necklace: H&M, $10
Shorts: Abercrombie, $50
Purse: Express, $10
Flip flops: Rainbow, $40
Tank top (in other picture): Forever 21, $8

One day of vacation pics left, I think you're really going to like my outfit tomorrow! (hint: it's the lace top I featured a few weeks ago)

Today's Everyday Fashion

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Occasion: Dinner on night #5 of our cruise
Shirt: Forever 21, $22
Skirt: H&M, $30
Belt: Gap, $10
Shoes: Chinese Laundry/Piperlime, $34
Clutch: Express, $10
Earrings: Banana Republic, $20

Day #5 of our cruise was a stop in Roatan. We started the day with monkeys on our shoulders during a trip to a local "zoo"....




























.... and spent the rest of the day at the Mayan Princess Resort. We were snorkeling for at least 2 hours right off the beach, it was AH-mazing, by far our favorite experience on this trip!!

I absolutely love wearing big necklaces with swim suits (despite some trip goers making fun of me). Thanks again to Lori McMinn, Stella & Dot Stylist, again for this turquoise necklace, I absolutely love it!

Swimsuit: H&M, $10
Sunglasses: H&M, $6
Cover-up: Gap, $10 (I'm pretty sure it's actually a nightgown)
Necklace: c/o of Lori McMinn, Stella & Dot

Today's Everyday Fashion

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Day #4 of our cruise was spent in Cozumel. These pictures are from the first beach we visited, Playa Mia. It was super tourist-y and not really our style. We still had a great time though - Rachel and I cruised around in a paddleboat (picture below)!

Fedora: Banana Republic, $20
Swim suit: H&M, $10
Sunglasses: H&M, $6




























On the way back to the boat we stopped to take some goofy pictures...







































For dinner that night I wore a "repeat outfit." (I totally repeat outfits, do you guys do that?)






































Occasion: Dinner
Dress: Forever 21, $22
Belt: Gap, $40
Shoes: DSW/Chinese Laundry, $40
Necklace: Banana Republic, $18
Earrings: Banana Republic, $20
Clutch: Express, $10

I also loaned Rachel a dress to wear that night (Forever 21, $30). I am super-generous with my clothes, if you ever need to borrow something give me a call! :-)




































Today's Everyday Fashion

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Day #3 of our cruise was spent in Grand Cayman. We did a half-day excursion with Captain Marvin's  which included holding and feeding stingrays, and tons of snorkeling (I HIGHLY recommend them). I wore one of my favorite swimsuits (a tribal number I bought for another cruise), a cover-up from Forever 21 that I've also worn as a shirt and of course, my snorkel gear. ;-)

Occasion: Snorkeling in Grand Cayman
Swimsuit: H&M, $20
Sunglasses (below): H&M, $6
Cover-up (below): Forever 21, $30






































^^ Doesn't the background look fake?! It's not. :-) For dinner that night, I wore a ruffled skirt and shirt with my new turquoise necklace:






































A huge thanks to Lori McMinn, Stella & Dot Stylist, for the necklace! (I wore it several times throughout our vacation, I absolutely adore it) You can take a closer look at the necklace, plus tons of other awesome jewelry here.

Occasion: Dinner
Shirt: Forever 21, $22
Skirt: Urban Outfitters, $20
Shoes: Chinese Laundry/Piperlime, $34
Clutch: Express, $10
Necklace: c/o Lori McMinn, Stella & Dot



Today's Everyday Fashion

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Day #2 of our cruise was a day at sea. We spent all day hanging out at the pool. It was so relaxing, exactly what I needed!


Occasion: Pool day
Swim suit: Victoria's Secret, $40
Sunglasses: H&M, $6

Below - all the swim suits I packed for the trip! 











































For dinner that night I wore a dress I bought for a wedding last fall.

Occasion: Dinner
Dress: Guess by Marciano, $200
Belt: Express (came with another dress)
Necklace: Banana Republic, $30
Shoes: Guess/Marshalls, $30
Clutch: Express, $10

We also couldn't resist taking some pictures of yet another amazing sunset:

Today's Everyday Fashion

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I'm baaaaaaaaackkkkk! :-) My break from the internet included a Caribbean cruise and I can't wait to share the pictures with you over the next 7 days (I took pictures of everything I wore). First things first though - a huge thank you to my friend Ashley for guest blogging all week. She did a phenomenal job, don't you think?!

Day #1
Occasion: Boarding the ship (above) and waving goodbye (with ice cream cone in hand) to Tampa
Dress: Forever 21, $13
Belt: Gap, $10
Fedora: Banana Republic, $20
Necklace: Banana Republic
Shoes: Chinese Laundry, $27
Purse: B.Makowsky/Macy's









































































After hanging out on deck for a couple hours and hitting the gym it was time for dinner. We headed outside first to catch the sunset and take some pics! This is one of several amazing sunsets we saw. Gotta love that Caribbean sky. :-)

Occasion: Dinner
Shirt: Limited, $30
Necklace: H&M, $10
Jeans: Gap, $30
Shoes: Chinese Laundry/DSW, $40
Clutch: Express, $10

Today's Everyday Fashion (& more)

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This is my last outfit post for awhile! I am taking a week-long break from the internet starting this Sunday through next Sunday. My friend Ashley will be guest-blogging and posting her daily outfits (I'm really excited to see what she comes up with!!) so make sure you stop by and show her some love. I will be taking pictures of my outfits all week, so look for all of those outfits from me the following week! Have a great week everyone! 

 

Today's theme is primary colors! Would you wear this look?


Photo left: My inspiration from Talbots.com
Navy shirt: Banana Republic, $50
Yellow shorts: Gap, $25
Red shoes: Delicious/Shoe Carnival, $10
Red belt: Forever 21, $4
Necklace: H&M

Today's Everyday Fashion

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Two ways to wear today's look!
Occasion: Work
Silver shirt: Banana Republic, $35
Necklace: Banana Republic, $18
Skirt (left): Banana Republic, $35
Belt (left): Limited, $20
Shoes (left): Steve Madden/DSW, $27
Jeans (right): Gap, $30
Belt (right): c/o Banana Republic Florida Mall
Cardigan (right): LOFT, $20
Shoes (right): Banana Republic, $50

What should I wear with this skirt?

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I was playing around last weekend with some ideas of what to wear with my new skirt from Urban Outfitters (scored online for $24!). The shirt in the left photo is a little to precious, and the outfit on the right is a little too rock-n-roll. So, tell me...

- Which outfit do you like better?
- What would you wear with this skirt?