Let It Snow!

Sweater: J.Crew Factory (in another color here} | Shirt (layered under): Abercrombie | Vest: J.Crew (currently on sale + free ship with code GIFTNOW) | Jeans: 7 For All Mankind | Sunglasses: Valentino | Boots: MICHAEL (this season's) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Necklace: J.Crew Factory | Bracelets: Ann Taylor, H&M c/o | Watch: Michele

Our crazy cold snap is gone today, but these pics from the weekend show how chilly and snowy it was here! Lots of layers made a walk in the park a lot cozier. Hope temperatures everywhere else are climbing this week, too!

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Winter Blues

Turtleneck: H&M (similar here and here in petite sizing from Ann Taylor) | Skirt: UO (last seen here) (similar here and here) | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Tights: H&M c/o | Shoes: J.Crew | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Necklace: J.Crew Factory | Bracelets: Ann Taylor, H&M c/o | Watch: kate spade

Last week was a crazy-busy week for me at work. It always seems to all pile up around the holidays! I'm looking forward to taking a few days off around Christmas to ski.

Before I had off to the mountains, I'll be attending a few holiday parties here. The look in these photos is great for a not-too-formal, but still a little dressed-up kind of party. I like how the jewel tones (necklace, tights, and skirt) and little metallic bows on the shoes say "holiday" without actually breaking out the red and green.

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Many Thanks

Jacket: ZARA | Top: J.Crew (similar style here) | Jeans: J.Brand | Sunglasses: Valentino | Shoes: kate spade new york (similar style here) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Necklace: Ann Taylor | Bracelets: David Yurman, J.Crew (similar here) | Watch: Michael Kors

A few more pics here from my trip to Arizona a couple weeks ago! Between my real job, a few calligraphy commissions (yup, I'm accepting commissions now--so exciting!) and darkness falling early, I haven't gotten to do as many outfit posts as I would like recently. I'm hoping I can make them more frequent in the coming months.

I wanted to let all of you know that I'm so thankful for all the support and love you've given me over the past two years. It has been wonderful to have this blog grow, and to get to know so many lovely bloggers, readers, and new friends. I hope all of you have a happy Thanksgiving!

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Work Outfit: It's a Wrap

Dress: BCBG (very similar here by DVF or BCBG current version here) | Shoes: L.K. Bennett | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Sunglasses: Valentino | Necklaces: Theresa Mink, Brian Gavin | Bracelets: David Yurman

The iconic wrap dress is a classic piece that can be styled to work for almost any work wardrobe--whether in casual or more professional environments. While I have to stick with traditional suits for trials, I often style my wrap dresses with blazers to make them professionally appropriate. A strategically-placed safety pin is also a good idea so the V-neck doesn't turn into a wardrobe malfunction as the day goes on!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Summer into Fall

Blazer: J.Crew (on sale + additional 30% off with code SHOPNOW) | Blouse: J.Crew (similar here on sale) | Shorts: Arden B. (old) | Sunglasses: Valentino | Belt: Madewell | Shoes: Charles Jourdan | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Necklaces: Brian Gavin, Theresa Mink | Bracelets: H&M c/o, David Yurman, J.Crew (similar here) | Watch: Michael Kors

Hope you all had a great weekend! I am back after a little blogging break due to rain, floods, and a bad cold. Colorado weather has been crazy recently, but there have been plenty of sunny days, too. I took advantage of one of them to let these shorts have a last hurrah before putting them away for the season.

P.S. A handsome little guy decided to join me for photos this time--it is hard to believe he's nearly a year old already!

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Wine Country Wedding

Dress: BCBG | Shoes: kate spade new york (similar here and here) | Sunglasses: Karen Walker| Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Necklaces: Brian Gavin, Theresa Mink | Bracelets: H&M c/o, David Yurman | Watch: Vintage Dior

I spent last weekend in Sonoma for a friend's gorgeous vineyard wedding. I had never been there before, and I loved it--it was hard to get enough of the food, wine, and scenery. I'm hoping I'll be able to go back sometime soon!

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Date Night Spots

Blouse: Ann Taylor (similar here) | Pants: Crewcuts (similar style in summer prints here) | Sunglasses: Valentino | Shoes: Stuart Weitzman | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff "MAB Mini" (similar here | Necklaces: Ann Taylor (bubble necklace), Brian Gavin, Theresa Mink | Bracelets: Ann Taylor, F21, Vintage | Watch: Michael Kors

I broke out these leopard-print pants from last fall for a dinner date al fresco a couple nights ago. It was so nice to be out in the evening, watching the sunset in a light blouse and no jacket!

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Basic Chic

Jacket: ZARA (similar from this season) (last seen here) | Top: Urban Outfitters (similar here) | Jeans: 7FAM | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Boots: Frye "Melissa Button" (my review here) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar here) | Earrings: Bought in Turkey (similar here) | Lips: Stila "Fiery"

I took my pup to the park yesterday for a romp through the grass before today's crazy snowstorm blew in. Despite the fact that I've lived in Colorado most of my life, I always find it hard to believe that it can be sunny and 70 degrees one day and 34 and snowing the next!

After loving my last pair of Frye boots (so flattering, comfy, and cute!), I decided to do something I generally try not to do: pick up another pair in a different color. When I saw that this distressed black pair of Melissa Buttons was on sale at Zappos, I decided to grab them. Note for fellow small-footed ladies: Zappos has Fryes down to size 5.5, whereas most retailers seem to carry only down to size 6. I like the vintage leather finish on these a lot--it seems like it will only get better with wear, and with the awesome craftsmanship and comfy-right-out-of-the-box fit, I know they will get tons of use. And apparently, I won't have to wait for fall to start wearing them since Denver can't seem to decide whether it's winter, spring, or summer right now.

Hope that your May Day is much, much warmer and drier than mine!

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Nautical Stripes & Bright Whites

Blazer: H&M | Sweater: J.Crew | Jeans: 7FAM (last seen here) | Sunglasses: Valentino | Shoes: Steve Madden (similar here) (last seen here) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Necklace: Brian Gavin | Bracelets: F21, J.Crew, Vintage | Rings: Vintage | Watch: Michael Kors

The white jeans I'm wearing here have seen a lot of action lately (so much that I've been reluctant to get them hemmed because they'll be out of my closet for a few weeks). While I'm still going to do a more detailed review of them, I just wanted to say that I have been really impressed with how wonderfully they've held up through multiple wears and a wash so far. They're the 7FAM Slim Illusion Skinny in Stark White, and the fabric really keeps its shape nicely throughout a couple days of wear--no sagginess is evident even after extended wear. For those of you looking for a pair of flattering and comfy white jeans for the summer, I'd highly recommend these. I went with the smaller of the two sizes I generally wear, which was recommended to me based on the stretchiness of this fabric.

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Bonjour, Darling

Jacket: ZARA (similar from this season) | Sweater: ASOS (similar here) | Skirt: H&M | Belt: Arden B. | Sunglasses: Valentino | Shoes: Loeffler Randall | Bag: Reed Krakoff "Boxer" (currently available at Bergdorf's & Net-a-Porter) | Necklaces: Brian Gavin, Theresa Mink | Bracelets: F21 (similar "love" bracelet), Vintage | Watch: Vintage Dior

Happy Monday! I finally got to take some outfit photos this weekend after a week of chilly weather, and I got to do a little lettering practice. Since a few of you asked, I thought I'd share with you a little of what I've been working on. Finding the right supplies has been very helpful, but my technique still needs a lot of work. (For those curious, I created this card with a combination of the Brause Rose nib, the Brause Steno nib, and Yasutomo Liquid Sumi Ink on super-cheap cardstock from Michael's.)

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Spring Trends: Pastel, Floral, and a Bow on Top

Shirt: Gap (similar here) (last seen here) | Skirt: F21 (similar here) (last seen here) | Bow Belt: Abercrombie (originally came with this dress) (adore this Kate Spade version, too!) | Pumps: MICHAEL (similar here) (last seen here) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar here) (last seen here) | Necklace: JenniJewel (last seen here) | Earrings: bought in Turkey (similar here) (last seen here) | Bracelets: INPINK c/o, F21, Vintage | Watch: Michael Kors (last seen here)

The gorgeously warm weather last weekend let me put together a few trends for a fun, springy brunch outfit on Saturday.

As I was assembling this post, I realized every one of the pieces in this outfit has been styled in previous blog posts, reminding me that it's not always necessary to purchase new items to have an of-the-moment look (something I often struggle to remember). A busy work and travel schedule has left me with less time for shopping and bargain-hunting lately, so I'm trying to put together new looks with what's in my closet already--"trying" being the operative word there, of course. Click on "last seen here" in the item details above if you'd like to see how I've previously styled each of these pieces.

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LBD

Jacket: Zara (review here) (similar from this season here) | Dress: Zara (last seen here) (similar here) | Pumps: MICHAEL (similar here) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar here) | Cuff: Gifted | Earrings: bought in Turkey (similar here) | Watch: Vintage Dior

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Flurry

Striped Shirt: J.Crew (last seen here) | Button-Down: Abercrombie | Skirt: F21 (last seen here) (similar style here) | Belt: Madewell | Sunglasses: Chloe | Boots: Frye "Melissa Button" (on sale!) (review here) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar here)

As I was getting ready to take these photos, the few flurries of snow coming down outside suddenly turned into big, pretty flakes--guess winter decided it was better late than never in the mountains this year!

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