Outfit Idea: Chilly Night Out

I went out for cocktails to a couple fun, kinda swanky bars this weekend and was trying to figure out my outfit of course... always the fun part of getting ready! I thought about a cute skirt/dress with tights but wasn't sure how much we would be walking and didn't want to be cold. Below is what I want with...a little dressy but still with an urban edge. I have been loving the tunic silk blouses... feminine and perfect for skinny jeans and statement jewelry :).

Shoes: DSW
Black sknny jeans: Forever 21
Red Tunic: Nordstrom
Necklace: Forever 21

Fall Nail Polish

I love to paint my nails and try out new shades, trends, etc. I just always feel more put together when my nails are painted. I do try to do my own nails as much as possible.. partly because I feel like I better use the big bucket of polishes that I somehow seem to keep buying :). Below is what I'm loving for fall right now! I'm bouncing around from reds, browns, plums, etc. What are you loving right now?

From left to right:
1. OPI - Russian Navy
2. OPI - DS Jewel
3. Essie - Angora Cardi
4. Cover Girl - Bronze Beauty
5. OPI - InStyle Red
6. Orly - Mirror Mirror

Outfit Ideas: Make Your White Jeans Work for Fall

I am loving the crisp fall air, but am not quite ready to say goodbye to all of my favorite summer pieces quite yet... especially white jeans! Is it just me or do you never feel like you get to wear them enough in the summer?

I wanted to get a few more wears in this fall and decided to pair them with some more "fall" type pieces to create the look.

The main staple of this outfit is the brown suede wedge booties... they just scream change of season. I just found these Franco Sarto's at Nordstrom Rack but they also have them at DSW.

From there I grabbed a camel colored Gap t-shirt and leopard scarf. Lastly I layered with my brown leather jacket.

 Let me know if you include your white jeans in your fall wardrobe!

Fashion Trend: Nude Shoes

I have been loving the nude shoe fashion trend this spring and summer. I have found three styles (might sound like a lot but just hear me out!) to keep me fashionable!

(pictured from left to right)
Style 1: The Nude Pump
- This to me was the must-have of the group. These work great for dressy events, a night out with jeans and a dressy top, work, etc. To find the below I searched and searched and searched! I event sent back a pair to find exactly what I was looking for. I ended up with these Tahari's from DSW and am really happy with them. For their height they are actually quite comfortable. The only drawback with the lighter patent leather is that they get scuffed easily (if you have a way to get those marks off let me know!)

Style 2: The Nude Dressy Sandal
- I feel in love with these right away when I saw them from Ninewest (one of my favorite shoe brands). They are a bit trendy, but still classic and the heel is practical. I'm guessing these will be my go-to shoe this summer.

Style 3: The Nude Casual Sandal
- I'm not one to wear a lot of flats, but sometimes it really is just the practical thing to do. I found these cute Kelsi sandals with a slight wedge. I love all the straps as they are dressier than the normal flat sandals. I found them for a great price at T.J. Maxx. :)

Have you added nude shoes to your wardrobe yet?!

Stack'em Bracelets Trend

I am currently loving the trend of stacking many bracelets together on one wrist and even adding a watch in the mix. It's such a fun way to wear multiple pieces of jewelry and mix styles. It's a great complement to any outfit!

Below I paired a couple bracelets with an oversized watch. This is a trend where you can definitely mix metals, fabrics, etc... so go look through your bracelets and start stacking!

Pictured above:
Watch: Michael Kors (at Nordstrom)
Mixed gold chain bracelet: Jewel Mint
Gold sparkle bracelet: Jcrew

Outfit Ideas: Dress for Spring

As the weather gets better it is tempting to go shop up a storm for all of those cute spring clothes out there. As fun as that is (and believe me I've been adding some new little additions to my closet), there are probably quite a few things already in your closet that you can carry into spring. And beyond that even if you have treated yourself to some new spring dresses and tops, the crazy Denver weather does likes to surprise us with 70 degree days followed by a snowstorm... makes it tough for a girl to dress!

Don't give up on those dresses just yet though! Below are two outfit ideas for this spring time weather that incorporate your winter boots and tights to get a few more uses out of them.

Outfit Idea #1 - Spring dress with tights and a cardigan

The concept: Take a look through your spring and summer dresses and see what you can pair with tights and cardigans that you already have in your closet. Depending on the dress and heels that you choose this can either be dolled up for a night on the town or a bit more reserved for the workplace. My outfit below was for my birthday party where I was determined to wear my red heels!

Dress: Target - They have SO many cute & affordable dresses right now
Shoes: Nordstrom Rack (see the details here)
Tights: These are a charcoal grey... I believe from Gap awhile back
Embellished Cardigan: Forever 21... it's hard to tell from this picture but this is embellished with gold beads on the shoulders

Outfit Idea #2 -Spring dress with boots and leather jacket

The concept: Once again shop your dress selection and see what you can pair with your winter boots. The bare leg will help take this look from winter to spring. From there if you have a great leather jacket or cropped/structured jacket of any kind throw it over to keep you warm and not looking like it's summer time. My outfit below worked for at the office and then a night out. Some offices aren't quite as casual but this would be a great weekend look as well.

Dress: Pink's Botique in Denver... if you live here you should check it out. Unique pieces at good prices.
Boots: Brown suede wedge boots from Nordstrom
Brown Leather Jacket: Nordstrom

Happy dress wearing!

Outfit Idea: Art/Foodie Event

So last night I attended an art/food event. It was a great time featuring some of Denver's top restaurant chefs in a cooking demo/competition along side a cocktail party. Great food at a cocktail party... this was my kind of event!

Of course when I found out I was going to this event my first thought was "What to wear?!". I recently found a fabulous sequin top from Ann Taylor Loft that was majorly on sale and I knew that this must be the statement piece of my outfit for the event. Side note: I have been obsessed with the sequins trend and can't seem to get enough of the sparkle :).

So once I had my statement top I knew that I needed the rest of my outfit to be clean and simple with minimal accessories. As you see below I paired the top with black dressy cropped pants (from the Gap, these are a definite staple) and simple black heels. As far as jewelry goes I went with a cocktail ring and earrings, there was no need for a necklace with this top.

This can be a great look for an upcoming event where you don't need to go super dressy, but still want to be dressier than jeans. Let me know your thoughts!

Outfit Idea: Day to Night Look #1

If you're like me you have those mornings when you are literally staring at your closet before work in a sleepy daze of what the perfect outfit for the day would be. Many times I'm looking for the an outfit that can work for both the work day and after work fun of a happy hour, dinner date, etc. Maybe you'll need to add a few accessories and refresh your make-up, but overall if the basic outfit can work for both parts of your day it just makes life easier. I'm going to start doing a series of posts around the "day to night" look that will hopefully give you some good ideas to make your mornings easier.

Look #1 below is super simple and functional, yet fun. I'm lucky in my job that I get to wear jeans to work, but if that's not the case for you you could simply swap in a pair of dressy skinny pants (I like Gap's skinny black pant option) or change into a pair of skinny jeans after work.

For this look you will need the following:
-Skinny jeans or other type of dark, dressy jeans. (I'm wearing J Crew's matchstick jeans)
-Dressy cami or tank (this is a key piece of the night look)
-Blazer (I used one that is part of a suit but any blazer would work... this is perfect to keep a professional look for work)
-Booties or fun pumps (I just got these booties on sale at DSW and LOVE them)
-Long, decorative necklace (Forever 21 is your best friend for this)





This looks is great because you can easily mix it up with different tanks, jewelry and shoes for a variety of outfits!

You Can Never Have Too Many Shoes...

Especially if you are as organized as my friend Katie! Check out how she keeps her shoes organized below. I love this idea so that everything is neat and in order and you can always see what you have. Because, if you a bit shoe obsessed (like me!), you sometimes forget what options you even have to complete your outfit.



If you don't have the original shoe boxes you can find an array of different shoe boxes from The Container Store. This would be a great rainy (or snowy) day project and just think afterward you can reward yourself with a little trip to DSW :)

Little Red Pumps

I'll admit it... I LOVE shoes! In my mind they are the best part of an outfit and I often find myself picking out my clothes based on the pair of shoes that I'm dying to wear. As we said goodbye to summer I was on the hunt for a new pair of red heels to take me into fall. To me red pumps are an essential part of every woman's wardrobe... the can add a pop to the simplest of outfits.

My cousin and I were out and about shopping at Nordstrom Rack when I found the perfect pair! They are a gorgeous berry red with a bright red heel from Franco Sarto. I am definitely a shop the deals type of girl so finding these little beauties at the Rack made it even better!

These will go great with anything from dark skinny jeans and a simple black top to a fun dress and tights.

Do you have a go-to pair of little red pumps?