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Embellishment

Embellishment

Today I am linking up with my friend Becky at Mommy in Heels for What She Wears: Favorite Winter Trend. I can’t say that I have only one favorite trend this year, because I have certainly been getting my wear out of tartan and…

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Old Favorites

Old Favorites

Since the cold weather doesn’t appear to be leaving us anytime soon (and by cold, I now mean anywhere from -15 – 30 degrees F) I find myself turning to sweaters that I know will keep me from shivering as I run around town. This…

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Sale, Sale, Sale!

Sale, Sale, Sale!

Anyone else feeling a little bombarded by all of the SALE emails flooding your inbox each day? It would be a full-time job to keep up with everything, but I’ve sorted through a bit of it and found some pieces I love (and a few…

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Flannel + Fur

Flannel + Fur

Want to know an easy way to quickly dress up a flannel shirt and jeans? Throw on a little fur! I love the way this fur vest and belt class up the outfit with very little effort. I found the vest on Ruelala a few months ago and am…

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It's in the Accessories

It's in the Accessories

It’s funny how much time I spend admiring, trying on and shopping for clothing when often times it’s the accessories that totally make an outfit. If I were to remove my necklace and scarf from this outfit it would be fine (a word…

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Wearing Fur and Lace

Wearing Fur and Lace

I have had this hat in my closet for years. I don’t wear it often, but once in a while I find it fun to be a bit obnoxious. My sister originally had it and I assumed she had found it buried in my mom’s closet. As I was writing…

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Pink & Navy

Pink & Navy

It’s a good thing I love to layer because this frigid weather that’s hovering around us requires nothing less. Today I am linking up with my friend Becky at Mommy in heels as she co-hosts this months What She Wears: Pop of Color.…

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What to Wear on NYE?

What to Wear on NYE?

Well 2013 has just about run its course and now it’s time to celebrate a new year. We’ve had our share of crazy NYE bashes getting all dolled up and carrying on until all hours of the night and we’ve also had plenty of NYE’s…

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Christmas Photos

Christmas Photos

With Christmas being tomorrow, I thought I would share some of my favorite shots from our holiday photo shoot. I am fortunate to have an extremely talented photographer for a cousin, Amanda of Amanda Kirkham Photography. If only…

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