Style

  • LBD

    Classic LBD

    Express dress (similar) | Kate Spade bag | Target heels (like these) | LC Lauren Conrad rings Oh, the little black dress. Every girl should own one — at least that’s what all the fashion magazines claim. More and more lately I’m finding that to be true because of how versatile they really are. With this button-up LBD, I […]

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  • Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

    Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

      Sometimes I’m guilty of having “champagne taste on a beer budget.” In other words, I love designer brands but can’t afford to splurge on them. Thanks to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (which is going on until August 3), I am able to snag some too-good-to-be-true deals. Here are my five must-haves from this year’s sale.

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  • Tribal Print Romper

    Tribal Print Romper

    Charlotte Russe romper and belt*, thrifted bag, Anne Klein heels, Stella & Dot necklace Now, I’m not always what you would call a “romper gal,” but the thing I love about this one is how the fabric changes at the waist. With its solid upper and tribal print bottom, I don’t feel like I’m wearing a child’s […]

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  • Baby Pink Dress

    Baby Pink Dress

    H&M dress, Charlotte Russe bracelet*, Express flats, Lia Sophia necklace (similar), Stella & Dot bag I went on a vacation to Boston last week and loved every minute. The city was beautiful, the food was delicious and the shopping was prime (for an Iowa-girl’s standards anyway). I picked up this baby pink dress from H&M on […]

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  • Sequin jewelry

    Cobalt Jumpsuit Outfit

    Charlotte Russe jumpsuit*, Target heels (similar), Sequin New York coral, green and gold bracelets Last weekend I made two major discoveries. First off, I love jumpsuits. Normally, I am a wear-a-dress-at-all-costs girl when it comes to formal occasions, but I was surprised at how bold? fashionable? unique? I felt wearing this jumpsuit outfit. The second discovery […]

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  • Colorful Spring Accessories

    Express dress (similar), Stella & Dot clutch, Stella & Dot necklace (similar by S&D), bracelet and ring (love this one), Chinese Laundry heels Sifting through my closet Sunday, I discovered this navy, three-quarter length sleeve dress with the tags still intact – too wintery? Absolutely not!  Adding emerald jewelry and a poppy clutch made this dress perfect […]

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  • Color-Blocking

    Charlotte Russe bow dress*, Express blouse (similar), TJ Maxx necklace (the perfect look-a-like here), Forever 21 clutch (similar), Target tights, Charlotte Russe booties (similar by CR), Lia Sophia bracelets Color blocking is a trend I love because it’s fun to be creative with it. While putting together a New Year’s Eve-worthy look, I wanted to […]

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  • Gap black denim

    Black Denim

    Target chambray top, Forever 21 floral blouse (similar), Gap black denim, Forever 21 belt, Target heels (similar), Bauble Bar necklace, Francesca’s handbag (designer option), Icing knuckle rings I’ve never owned a pair of black denim until a few weeks ago while shopping one of Gap’s holiday sales. Snagging this pair for under $20, so far, […]

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  • Chic High Ponytail

    Charlotte Russe top, Express pants (similar), TJ Maxx shoes (a pair perfect for winter), Lia Sophia earrings, Ivanka Trump handbag, Lia Sophia bracelets Rarely caught with my hair up, I recently discovered I do like the occasional high ponytail when I want to add a little sass to an outfit (or show off amazing back […]

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  • Black Cross Skirt

    Express top (love this one), TJ Maxx skirt (similar), Ivanka Trump handbag, Gap shoes, Stella & Dot necklace As a lover of bright colors and pastels, I’m not quite ready to pack my summery clothing. The compromise? I paired a long black cross skirt with one of my favorite turquoise tops and a matching statement necklace. […]

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