this year, sparkle for less

i’m all about finishing off an outfit with a necklace. to me, it’s the most obvious accessory to add to your look that adds that finishing touch showing you put just a smidge extra effort in.

i am also all about anything that sparkles, shimmers or glitters. seriously – if it does any of those things, i’ll take two. here are my favorite necklaces that will add some sparkle to your look this holiday season – for less!

sparkle for less

holiday gift guide series: the blogger

welcome to this year’s gift guide series! we’re starting today with the blogger. these picks would also be great for the best friend, too! stay tuned over the next few days for gift guides from the best friend, to the men, to the grandparents to the pets!

have a gift guide idea? want to guest post? drop me a line here.

holiday gift guide: blogger

a little ballet is always a little chic

dressing up is fun, but oh so rare. tonight, me and the boyfriend are going to see jersey boys in the city. read: this girl has an excuse to dress up.
how could i not be inspired by this?! chic, comfortable, romantic and a little cute-meets-sexy.

tonight will have a little ballet going on with a blue chiffon skirt, a casual gray sweater, a gold necklace and nude peep toe pumps. so excited to spend the evening in the city with my love!

 

one blouse: four ways

what i love about jcrew is the versatility of their pieces. they are made to not be worn as one outfit, but be remixed and reused multiple times. one thing you can learn from “the crew” is to be fearless. throw different colors together (like pink and red!). put on polka dots with a floral print. put neon pink over navy. do it with a smile and you’ll pull it off.

enter the talitha blouse.

when i purchased this top i wasn’t quite sure how i would wear it. then i thought, hey with colored jeans! or ivory shorts! or blue slacks! or a bright pencil skirt! i was so happy i made the purchase because it’s a versatile piece – key to bringing new frocks into your collection.

one blouse: four ways

glamming up an every day look

so when it’s raining, like it is today, just about the last thing i feel motivated to do is look cute. the absolute last thing i want to do is dry my hair.

but there’s something about a button down and sweater that just makes me feel like a boy. to glam up a basic look, i add a cute pair of flats, a statement necklace, and skinnies (to make sure i actually look like a girl. if skinnies don’t work for your body type, any other pair of jeans that you feel amazing in will work perfectly). oh and a ballet bun and lots of eyeliner and mascara.

get the look!

glam up a boy inspired look