stepping out

Zara blazer {old}. Forever 21 faux leather shorts {similar}. H&M camisole. Urban Outfitters bandeau bra. BCBGMAXAZRIA shoes. J.Crew necklaces. Zara sequin clutch {similar}. Essie 'Blanc' nails. MAC Amorous + Rebel lips. 
TGIF! I wore this outfit out the other night to party with my girlfriends. I'm one of those girls that has to dance in heels. It's how I've always been and I'm sure always will be. 
I always jump at the chance to take photographs with an unexpected background, such as this one. One that's not overly perfect because let's be honest not every photoshoot is. I don't know about you, but I much rather look at a blog where the photos are not ideal and the background is less than perfect and different. I find it's more "real." But that's enough gabbing from me. I'm off to enjoy the weekend! 
See you back here on Monday. Enjoy! 




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all things lace

Jacket: Nine West {old} | Blazer: Anthropologie {old} | Jeans: 7FAM Dojo

Tank: BCBG {old} | Shoes: Schutz | Clutch: Curly in the City

Jewelry: H&M lion head {recent}, Urban Outfitters, Etsy necklaces; H&M bangles

Lips: LORAC Honey | Nails: Essie Lacy not Racy

This lace blazer was one of those items that as soon as I saw it I just had to have it. Today, it is one of my favorite go-to blazers and I can always count on it to dress up any plain outfit. It is rather heavy, though, so it is only fall and winter-appropriate. 

Do you guys have any items that are in your absolute favorites rotation? 

Here's to a productive week! 

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food is {love} is food

Faux Fur: Jones New York | Scarf: Alexander McQueen 

Top: Equipment |  Faux leather leggings: Michael Kors

Wedges: Nina Ricci | Clutch: Zara | Jewelry: vintage giraffe + CC Skye Bracelets 

Lips: MAC Amorous | Nails: Urban Outfitters RGB Red

I finally got a chance to upload some photos I had stored on my camera. A little late, but better late than never. For Valentine's Day, we decided to go to one of our favorite local spots and grab a tasty dinner. Every time we go there, I have their sangria because it is so delicious so it was a bit weird not to order a glass this time around. Hubby and I had a lovely time talking & laughing and later during the meal we realized that this will be our last Valentine's Day spent as 'non-parents.' With baby boy on the way, only the good Lord knows how our Valentine's will be spent next year. But, the only thing that matters is that we'll spend it together. After all, it's Love Day and what better love is there than family. 

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leopard + blues

Shorts: Joe's Jeans (similar) | Top: J. Crew (similar) | Fur Collar: H&M | Boots: Luxury Rebel

Leopard Tights: Forever 21 | Fedora: Urban Outfitters

Bracelet:  J. Crew

Fall is one of my favorite seasons, by far. I love when the leaves start to turn color; the cool breeze on my face; the smells of baking cookies, hot apple cider and pumpkin lattes; wearing comfy, knit sweaters; TV show season premieres; not to mention it's great sleeping weather. You can throw on a light sweater, a scarf, or in my case a faux fur collar with a classic button down and look polished and chic. But one other reason I look forward to Fall is that I can break out my tights. I have a huge collection of tights and I buy new ones every year. It's something I've been doing for years. I love to buy ones with different patterns, zig zags, stripes, polka dots, in fashion colors and whatever strikes my eye. These fun leopard tights are just another addition to my ever growing collection; I'm already thinking of the many ways to transition them into the coming winter months. They can turn an otherwise simple outfit and make it pop. Fashion should be fun. Don't take it too seriously.