Cozy Striped Long Sleeve + Over the Knee Boots

November 2015

Ohh these over the knee boots! They’re just killin’ it this season…and I am excited to finally hop on this bandwagon thanks to my new pair by Seychelles! These things are SO comfy and look incredible with jeans and a tee (example: see above 😉 ) and suuuper stunning with a dress (very sassy and playful…which is not exactly what I normally go for so I’m loving being able to switch it up!). I paired my OTK boots with THE coziest, softest long sleeve shirt that’s now on sale for just $22 (down from $38 – not too shabby! 😉 ).read more

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Nordstrom 40% Off Sale – Holiday Party Picks for Less!

November 2015

One of the many reasons I love fall/winter is for the HOLIDAY PARTIES! From celebratory work shindigs (counting down the days to ours…any excuse to scoop up a new cocktail dress, right? 😉 ) to gatherings with friends or fancy + fun dinners that call for a LBD rather than a pair of chic skinny jeans, it’s a reaaaally fun season for getting all dolled up!

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40% Off Nordstrom Fall Sale – My Picks Under $100!

November 2015

Happy weekend, ladies! Exciting news…Nordstrom is having a 40% off fall items sale! You’ve likely seen me wear quite a few of these pieces I pulled above…the drusy double ring (down to just $65 from $130!), fringe booties (normally $120, on sale for $83) and the cute and cozy striped top above, now only $22! Seriously, this sale is i n c r e d i b l e and I pulled some of my very favorites that would be fabulous additions to a fall/winter wardrobe (or as gifts!) – all under $100! Take a look at the Nordstrom Sale for yourself and shop my picks above/below!

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Striped Dress + Drape Front Jacket

November 2015

Soo…let’s talk about this glorious dress and jacket combo here for a second…because it’s caaa-ute! This body-con dress is by Lush from Nordstrom and it’s pretty stinkin’ adorable if you ask me. For one, I love the texture the stripes bring to the dress, not to mention the material is really comfy and stretchy so it’s not constricting at all, and two – the detailed partial slit in the front..umm, gorgeous! Apparently an extra inch of leg goes a long way! Loving this dress.read more

Early Holiday Shopping! Gift Guide Under $50

November 2015

The holidays are quickly approaching, which means starting early may be the best idea to save yourself the stress of Christmas shopping madness! So, grab your coffee (or wine..) and shop these budget friendly picks for the fashionista (or fashionist-o) in your life! I’ve scouted my favorite retailers to find perfectly adorable and thoughtful gifts for the ladies (and a few gift ideas for the gents) in your life!

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Fall Trend: Printed Ponchos (Under $45!)

November 2015

If you saw yesterday’s post (…and if you haven’t, just scroll down a tad!) then you’ll know I am really loving printed ponchos at the moment! Something that’s chic and bumps up the look of your wardrobe but also feels like being wrapped in a cozy blanket? Umm, yes please! 😉 I picked out more of my favorites under $45 for you to scope out and shop around – I kinda want them all!

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Instagram Roundup: Nov. 1st

November 2015

Hi there lovelies! I hope you all had a fabulous Halloween weekend and are recovering from either too much candy (…or alcohol) consumption just fine this morning. 😉 I had a wonderful weekend and wanted to share a bit from it by way of an Instagram roundup – so you can be sure to catch up on anything you may have missed in LL world lately!

For starters, this past week Blake turned 25 – woooo! He has a massive ongoing work project that has been bogging him down lately, so luckily I was able to sneak in a surprise stay at the JW Marriott in downtown Austin on Friday night and we both disconnected for a bit. If you follow me on Snapchat, you’ll have seen that the JW Marriott definitely went above and beyond to make our stay incredible – giving us the “executive suite” so that we could enjoy a stunning skyline view from the 11th floor, along with treats and cocktails throughout the evening! Let’s just say I’ve never felt so giddy about a hotel before…it was all pretty magical! This swanky hotel is definitely one to try out if you’re headed to Austin or even for a stay-cation, like we had!

Black on Black

October 2015

Confession: this may be in my top three favorite outfits of all time on the blog…mostly because wearing all black makes me feel like a rockstar…and also because sometimes I secretly wish I could be like Demi Lovato…and I feel like she’d totally rock this outfit. Gah, love me some Demi, and love me some monochromatic outfits. 😉

Though this look is solid black from head to toe, each piece is unique on its own and suuuper gorgeous…and when you combine them, oh-muh-gaw it’s a beautiful thing! The drape front jacket is just $88 (seriously, that’s a STEAL!) and it comes in four colors that are all fabulous additions to any fall color palette. The dress is incredible quality and by one of my favorite designers, Yumi Kim, and is the perfect layering dress or stand alone piece. The deep neckline on the dress (…er..well, deep on me, ha!) is really elegant and makes for one of those special details that make Yumi Kim the stunning brand it is, I feel like she really just gets how to create pieces that flatter our figures!

Cozy Fall Layering

October 2015

Another thing to love about cooler weather? Layering! Pair a utility jacket with a button up tunic and top it off with a cozy fringe scarf – viola, ready to take on that crisp fall air! Once you get inside, nix the jacket and keep the scarf over the top for a cute and casual look, perfect for the office or lunch or a grocery run…hey, really whatever you’re up to! Given that we’re neaaaaring the end of 80 degree temps in Austin and hopefully moving into the 70s here soon, rocking a button up tank with a jacket will definitely suffice the current temperature. Side note: how cute would this button up tunic be under a chunky cardigan sweater? Love the versatility from just one key piece that takes you from season to season!read more

Fall Trend: Cozy Vests

October 2015

Pretty vests are definite winners this season! I am loving the look of a gorgeous vest over a long sleeve tee or dress, it adds that perfectly cozy fall touch to an outfit! …Not to mention, these things are SO comfy! It’s like wearing a blanket without actually looking like you’re wearing a blanket…and I’m all about that! 😉 I picked out some favorites I spotted around the online shopping scene, so you can pick out whatever speaks to your style! I just scooped up this one by bb dakota and I am in LOVE. (I’m wearing a small for size reference!). Ps. ASOS is having an amazing 25% all autumnal styles, so definitely take a look and shop more ASOS finds (on sale) below!

My outfit details: vest – bb dakota (wearing a size small) / jeans – joes / green top – sun and sand / necklace – nashelle / watch – michael kors / sunglasses – toms