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Put a Bow On It

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Sequins

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Add a little extra charm to any ensemble by putting a bow on it. This pink LC sweater with a gold sequined bow on it looks feminine and feels soft and cozy. Just the perfect thing to cuddle up in on a chilly autumn day. Plus it adds just the right amount amount of cheeriness to any environment. The pink sequined flats and pink sequined purse tie right in to the happy relaxed feel of the outfit. Finally the blue midi skirt. I love pairing blue and pink and especially love the midi length for chillier days. During this time of year, when the outdoors start looking drab, I like to add anything fun or whimsical into my wardrobe. Bright colors especially help brighten the day during the "winter blues." Even though winter technically is not here yet, it sure feels and looks like it outside.

Black & White Plaid

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Thanksgiving Look #3

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I have to say I am a little more than obsessed with this outfit. The pattern and textures are what get me. The bag and top both have a quilted texture and the fit and flare skirt has a plaid pattern, always in style and chic. The flippiness of the skirt feels fun and gives swishy movement every time you walk. To top off the look, a black riding cap. I'm such a fan of hats, I wish women and men alike would wear them more often. This ensemble looks fresh and yet has such a classic feel to it, which makes it perfect for my Thanksgiving look number three. This look has a minimal feel to it, but packs a big punch with its feminine details like the quilting and plaid. A fail safe with the black and white combo, this is sure to be a winning look during the holiday season.

Sweater Dress

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Thanksgiving Look #2

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Another look I love for Thanksgiving is a sweater dress in colors that remind me of the season. This LC dress being a wine color with accessories of leopard print heels from Nine West, an oxblood colored satchel from Lulu's, and a bronze colored belt from New York and Company. All the colors have a warm and cozy feel to them which is perfect for a Thanksgiving get together. Is the weather a bit cooler where you live? Simply throw on a crop sweater on top of the dress to add the extra layer of warmth.

Thanksgiving Inspirtation

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Stripes

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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I find myself getting more excited than ever for the upcoming holiday season. With that comes social gatherings with friends and family alike that are always filled with laughter, reminiscing, and great conversations. To me, the holiday season is one of the best times of the year. I anxiously await it and the dazzling style that comes with it. Once the holidays hit, I like to bring out pieces that incorporate embellishments into them, whether it be actually on the piece or added with some jewelry. This dress from Modcloth reminds me of Thanksgiving with its black and tan stripes. Easy and comfortable for a big family gathering or a smaller intimate one. Add on some statement jewelry to add that little bit of sparkle. The leopard heels from Nine West feel perfect and add a nice pop to the outfit. Finish with a clutch, this embellished one from my mom, in black.  

On a side note, I did a "no makeup" look with this dress. Basically, a look of highlights and contours with subtle mascara and a nude lip. Taylor Swift recently did a magazine cover doing the no makeup look and I thought, why not try it? While I definitely love my go-to, this was a nice change of pace and felt fresh. 

Travel Log

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Valley Forge

For the past few years my dad and I have been making a mini vacation out of his seminars for work. He usually goes to the Valley Forge one, to my delight, and we always have a great time. While he's at the seminars, I'll go to the King of Prussia Mall or go down to Valley Forge to walk around. This year, we had the Silver Beaver awards dinner while we were in Valley Forge, so we had to make a trip back up home and then back down in the same day. We always get out to eat once or twice on the trip. This year and last we went to Creed's Seafood and Steak. It has a great atmosphere with cozy seating and a menu to rival any big city. I usually get the Scottish Salmon. Our hotel has the best bistro in it, with booths that have tv's built into the walls. Breakfast and sometimes dinner are a must there. The nice thing about Valley Forge in the beginning of November are the leaves still being on the trees. Up in NEPA, most of the leaves are down and any that are still hanging on have lost their brilliance. I have so many memories of Valley Forge and the general area surrounding it, whether it be from these trips or when I lived there for a few months, this area will always have a special place in my heart.

Neutral Hues

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Light Tones

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Last week's post about shades of gray used the same LC quilted skirt as shown here. I'm so in love with the circle design, quilted texture, and light gray color. As I said before, I'm definitely falling for lighter tones right now in the neutral department. The Elle turtleneck has a nice heavy weight to it, perfect for the chilly Fall and Winter days. The camel coat, one of two that I own, compliments every outfit, no matter the color, texture, or design. That's the great thing about camel, it goes with virtually everything, and looks incredibly elegant while wearing it.

Black Tie

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Tuxedo Style

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As soon as I laid my eyes on this LC Lauren Conrad dress, I knew I had to have it. First off anything with bows is an absolute must. Add in the tuxedo twist and I'm sold. It's having a little menswear infused into a very lady like ensemble. Perfect for a night out on the town. My bow bag from Forever 21 matches perfectly with the tuxedo theme. Any bag with a black bow on it with will fit the bill. The beret style hat, white with a black bow on it from Modcloth, seems as if it were made especially for the dress. Not only does this outfit have a menswear feel to it, but also a Parisian look too. Anything French in my book is solid gold. Speaking of, I accompanied the outfit with gold jewelry, and finished off with a pair of LC black high heels adorned with a gold bow on them.

Shades of Gray

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Monochromatic

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Lately I've been loving all things in light neutral shades. My favorite a creamy winter white, but who can resist a palate of light gray? You can mix and match this monochromatic look as long as everything stays in the same color family. No one piece of this outfit competes for attention, but rather all blends together to create a beautiful and soft feel. The LC Lauren Conrad quilted skirt flares out perfectly with its circle design and the eye lash sweater feels so soft and comfy. I could stay cuddled up in it for days. The Elle textured sweater almost perfectly matches the other shades of gray in the outfit. I picked out a silver shoulder bag and a darker shade of silver sparkle for my flats with a decorative broach on them. These flats, from DSW, are perfect for the holiday season. Anything that sparkles instantly has that glistening holiday cheer feeling to it.

The Crop Top

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Praline Paradise

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Crop tops have been everywhere this year from Spring to Summer and now into Fall and Winter, the shrunken top is here to stay, at least for a little while longer. I'm not typically one for trends, I like to stay tried and true to the lady like classics, but I did want to give this style a trip around the block to see what all the hype is about. Personally, I am not a mid-riff shower, so I wanted to pair the LC Lauren Conrad sweater with a higher waisted pant. The praline color blended perfectly with the leopard pants I had. This was a look I wore around the house while tending to some cleaning. This sweater would also look great tucked into a skirt

Bundle Up

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There's a chill in the air

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Happy November everyone! Where has this year gone?? Time seems to fly by and with that the cooler weather season is coming upon us. Now that we are officially in November, I think it is the perfect time to start thinking about those cozy little accessories like scarves, gloves, and hats. Not that I particularly look forward to it, but it is best to be prepared. One look I love is a bright red anything with creamy winter white. Here I bundled up in a  Woolrich red puffer vest and accessorized it with a winter white sweater from Banana Republic, hat, gloves, and a circle scarf all from Mark. LC Lauren Conrad riding boots finish off the relaxed look with some creamy white boot socks.

Celadon Green

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Grace Kelly, Tippi Hedren, and Edith Head

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It need not be said how much I truly adore this vintage inspired outfit. My heart expands two sizes just thinking about it. The look started with the skirt from Modcloth. As soon as I saw the skirt I knew I had to have it. Grace Kelly and Tippi Hedren instantly came to my mind from the wonderful creations of Edith Head while working with Alfred Hitchcock. The skirt is a sea-glass green soft wool blend with a matching belt. This midi style screams 1950s and is quite the eye catcher. To compliment the look I had in mind, I choose a chiffon green blouse with pearls attached from LC Lauren Conrad. The pearls add just the right amount of sophistication and glamor to the outfit. The jewelry was all about gold and pearls to keep the vintage vibe and also to replicate the specific image I had in my mind of the two leading ladies who inspired this look. To finish off the outfit, nude heels from LC and a brown top handle hand bag, which reminded me of Miss Hedren's ensemble. On a side note, what a beautiful Fall day it was to capture this lovely outfit. The air was warm and the leaves seemed to glow in the golden sunshine. Who's with me in not wanting Fall to end!

“Hitchcock’s very own Edna Mode, Edith Head, created the green suit. It’s based on her own design for Grace Kelly as Lisa Fremont in Rear Window (1954) – a celadon green I-line suit worn with white halterneck blouse. The Rear Window fabric is completely different, shantung silk instead of wool, and the ensemble is comprised of a two piece jacket and skirt instead of a dress and jacket. The similarities come from Head’s insistence on simplicity; like The Birds’ suit it ages so well because there is little to date it. Hedren’s suit is shorter and boxier than Kelly’s, superficially ‘Chanel like’, though in fact most resembles couturier Digby Morton’s early work (circa 1950s), except in a less luxuriant fabric”
— Clothes On Film

Sparkle and Shine

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Getting Ready for the Holidays

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I adore anything that has sparkle or shine to it. The luxe detail brings one thing to mind for me, the holiday season, which is getting closer as we speak. Excited yet? I know I sure am. The outfit is perfect for any upcoming holiday events and will be sure to get you noticed. I went for a neutral gray palette with some silver sparkles and metallic shoes. Silver belles anyone? The gorgeous chiffon skirt, which you may notice is the same one from my Mint To Be post, only in a different color. The luxe sparkly sweater and metallic shoes lend that holiday vibe that I am so looking forward to. The I Love Lucy clutch was a gift from my grandmother when she visited the I Love Lucy museum a few years back. She loves the show, as do I, and this was the perfect gift.

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Snake Charmer

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And Cigarette Pants

“Like everything in fashion your clothes must always give you the feeling that they are very easy to wear”
— Christian Dior
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As Dior said, your clothes must always give the feeling that they are very easy to wear. This outfit, comprised of a cable knit sweater, cigarette pants, fawn heels, and a cinched snake belt are extremely comfortable and easy to wear. A fantastic office outfit I might add. Cigarette pants, or slim-fit pants, are my essential go-to fit. Nothing else looks good on me except these. The tight fit of the straight leg and opening at the bottom compliment my figure since my hips are on the narrower side. These are great for anyone with a "boyish" figure meaning your waist and hips are generally close in size. Now for the details of the outfit. The sweater has lace inserts toward the top that lend to the prettiest lady like effect. The gold snake belt simply dazzles against any color and helps liven up any outfit. It's a fun detail to add interest and keep the waist line visible. It can also be used as a regular pant belt or ever as a necklace or bracelet. The versatility make it worth its weight in gold. I love the green clutch with gold accents and how its a nice day time size to carry all a woman's essentials in.

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Layering

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And a little hat action too

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Cool mornings and warm afternoons mean one thing, layering. My go to layering look is a buttons down, light sweater, and either skirt or blue jeans. Here I opted for a skirt while the weather is still nice. Black bow heels and an oxblood bag tie the Fall colors all together. Want to try something new? Try a hat! I'm all for vintage hats and love how this one has that vintage feel to it. I also wanted to keep my waist visible so I threw on a pretty bronze colored belt. This look would be great for an informal Thanksgiving dinner.

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Hounds Tooth

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Check Mate

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Fall is my favorite season and I simply cannot say that enough it seems. I love to throw on a light weight sweater with a skirt and stroll around town while getting my errands done. A favorite pattern of mine to break out once Fall hits is hounds tooth, characterized by a broken check pattern, usually in black and white. There is nothing more chic than classic black and white. You cannot go wrong with it. Throw on some black heels with a black hand bag and you're good to go. Both my shoes and bag have a bow on them. A nice little detail to keep things girly.

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Black and Tan

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Cozy Chic

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On a warm Fall afternoon, I cozied up in a tan plaid scarf and my LC Lauren Conrad blazer. I'm also completely in love with my new LC riding boots, perfect for the Fall and Winter months. If you live in the North Eastern part of the country, then you know how important a good pair of boots are! I love the black and white stripe look for an ever fabulously chic look. A classic that will never go out of style. Toss on some black pants and you're good to go!

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Mint To Be

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Fall Pastels

“Individuality will be always one of the conditions of real elegance. Try to understand well what is your personality and never forget that individuality does not mean eccentricity.No elegant woman follows fashion slavishly. ”
— Christian Dior
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One thing about Fall fashion that never fails is the darkening of the colors. There is good reason for this, but why not lighten up a bit? I love pastel colors year round and how they brighten the sea of dark fabrics. I truly fell in love with this outfit and how it stands out from the crowd. I would describe my style as romantic, feminine, and vintage. This certainly feels very romantic and feminine to me with the creamy white chiffon skirt and the mint green sweater. The cuteness of the deer print makes me smile. I matched the fawn heels with the image of the deer. The shoes blend in with the lightness of the coloring. I wanted to keep an airy feeling about the outfit and went with an taupe envelope quilted clutch with bow detailing.

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Enjoying one of the loveliest times of the year.

“Autumn...the year's last, loveliest smile."  William Cullen Bryant

The Golden Season

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Autumn 2014

“Autumn is a second Spring when every leaf is a flower. ”
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Fall is at it's beautiful peak here in the North Eastern part of Pennsylvania. I wanted to share some photos I've taken over the past 2 weeks. If only the colors would last longer than they do, but then I suppose it wouldn't be as magical if they were to last. There's something about the fleetingness that makes it all the more spectacular.

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Fall Floral and Dapper Dan

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Simple Sophistication

“After women, flowers are the most lovely thing God has given the world.”
— Christian Dior
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I never tire of floral prints throughout the entire year. I love any kind of girly detail and this outfit symbolizes just that. I'm carrying my new purse with the bow detail and this LC Lauren Conrad dress from two years ago. Shopping my own closet lets me re-wear some of my old favorites with new accessories such as the purse, jewelry, or shoes. Speaking of, the shoes, from Modcloth, have a very retro feel to them with their velvet texture and cute little kitten heel.

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fall floral

I shot these photos up at Cinemark theaters before Justin and I saw a movie. The gorgeous weather and beautiful sunset, along with the colorful leaves, gave such a lovely glow that made it feel amazing to be alive. There was a pleasant little breeze as well that lent a nice movement to my hair and dress.

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I had to get a photo of Justin and I with the pretty leaves behind us. Let's also take a look at his outfit, which I think is a nice date night outfit for any casual guy. Dark denim jeans, a button down, and brown shoes. Simple and well put together.