Red, Gold & Glitz

Piko Bamboo Dress c/o Caralase / Bandolino Lace Up Heels

Premier Designs Necklace / Target Pave Bracelet 

This was what I wore last week to go to the comedy club with my man for date night! Since I didn't get a New Years Party this year (my post-traveling eyes were basically shut as soon as the ball dropped!), I used going out as an excuse to dress like how I would have had a actually done something NYE. I found these sparkle tights when I was home, and I thought I might as well bring them back with me... after all, you never know when sparkle tights will come in handy! :) I love them paired here with this ruby red dress and lace up heels, accented by my gold accessories. A great holiday-inspired look that's a little bit sweet and a little bit B-A. Okay, maybe not B-A but I felt pretty great rockin' this look!

You might recognize this dress... I have it in cobalt blue and wore it here when I was in Europe last summer. I asked for another one for Christmas because it is just such a comfortable dress, lightweight and perfect for traveling. A bonus is that's it's made in the USA and of bamboo! It's also on super sale right now, limited colors and sizes available, so check it out on Caralase ASAP!

Do you keep wearing sparkles after the holiday season?

--Caroline

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Memories That Sparkle

 

Greenish Boutique Top (similar here and here) / Joe's Jeans 

Premier Designs Jewelry / Vintage Kitten Heels

These heels hold a lot of memories for me. Back when I was a kid, I would wear these for hours while I played dress up. Of course, back then they were way too big, but I loved them and I didn't care. Now that I'm older and can fit into these shoes, I realize that my love for dress up has certainly turned into the love I have for fashion and playing dress up in a big-girl closet. Fashion should be practical, yes, but it should still be fun! Take this sparkle-sleeved blouse for instance: it transitions from a creative office, to a dressy day, to a fun night, all without taking itself too seriously. Jeans tone it down, and the Belize necklace from Premier picks up the colors in it perfectly. 

I wore this outfit on Thanksgiving Day for a little festive flair. After a while though, I switched up the shoes and my jewelry, to something a little more casual and comfy. A little nod back to my days of playing dress up!

What do you have in your closet that holds a lot of memories? 

--Caroline

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Glam Confessions

GAP Jacket (similar) / Apt. 9 Dress / Vintage Boots (similar) / Premier Designs Jewelry

Sometimes, a girl just needs to wear cowboy boots. And sometimes, those cowboy boots call for a little glam to be thrown in the mix. I love the combination of vintage boots and worn-looking jacket with a simple printed dress dress and blingy accessories! 

Confession #1: I have lipstick on my teeth in these pictures... I tried to photoshop it out to hide my fail... It didn't work... So the lipstick on my teeth shall stay. Hey, no one is perfect, right?!

Confession #2: I was so excited this spring when I purchased this jacket, thinking it would be nice to have a lighter denim jacket in addition to my darker one. But I have barely worn it! I loved the roughed-up look of the collar, however I've been finding it has limited my pairing options. Do you every run into a problem of similar nature? I'm not ready to give up but I certainly need some ideas! My hope is that this fall I will be able to mix it in more, since I'll actually have a need to wear a jacket (since it got no wear over the summer!). 

How would you style this jacket?

--Caroline

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