A Decade of Love

similar denim jacket ; save | vest option ; another | similar sweater ; love this one | pants 

shoes in blue | watch | clutch option ; another | Moon & Lola tortoise cuff c/o | Trendz earrings c/o

Style Lately nail bangle c/o | Lat & Lo coordinate cuff c/o

Happy Thursday, Snow Bunnies!

I'm sure you have all heard by now, but winter storm Leon dropped buckets of ice and snow here in Eastern NC for the first time in three years.  Snow shuts down this part of the world.  We simply cannot handle that there is something on the roads/grounds.  I took full advantage of the snow day with cinnamon pancakes, a Gossip Girl marathon and homemade snow cream.  I also loved seeing how crazy the snow makes the puppies.  There was so much ice they turned the backyard into a race track slip-n-slide and chased each other until their paws started to freeze.

In March or April of 2000 my mom came home from a day of shopping with this J.Crew denim jacket.  And I hated it.  Nobody else in my small-town high school had a denim jacket {or if they did they hadn't worn it since the early '90s}  I mean, nobody.  And the last thing I wanted to do as an unpopular freshman was to stick out even more.  I tried it on over and over...and over... and finally agreed to keep it.  And wouldn't you know Mom -and J.Crew - are always right.  A year or so later I was lost in a sea of  jean jackets at school.  I can't tell you how many times this forced-fashion process happened with me and my mom growing up.  At the time I would smirk at the items and bury them in my closet until they became "popular."  Now, I am extremely grateful for her influence.  I know it's one of the reasons I love to take risks in fashion and why I still play dress-up every day.  

And in a rare hair-up post, I wanted to show off these gorgeous earrings from Trendz Boutique.  The pictures simply don't do justice to the colors and detail.  Trendz never fails to impress. - and at $10 and under for most of the earrings, they never break the bank either!

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Linking Up With: Bethany // Meghan // Agi // Jacqueline // Erin // Tara

Tuxedo

 

Shop Trendz earrings c/o | dress option | belt option | watch | heels | clutch option

 

TGIF, loves!

 

I hope everyone has an exciting weekend planned!  I will be avoiding the cold blast inside, finally taking down the Christmas tree and catching up with the blogosphere while the hubby freezes his buns off trying to shoot a duck.  Redneck boys will be redneck boys...

 

I scooped up this darling dress from Target when I was there for the Phillip Lim drop date.  The simplicity of the dress makes it so chic and sexy to me.  Something about the white sleeves and baseball hemline remind me of a female tuxedo - very classic and elegant.  And if you don't have nude pumps yet, you need to go buy a pair.  Immediately.  Seriously.  They add miles to your legs with an optical illusion, and match everything.  Go grab a pair.  Seriously. 

 

These gorgeous, sparkly earrings from Shop Trendz were the perfect final touch to this look.  AND they are $8.  Mind is blown.  I showed you another favorite piece from Shop Trendz in this post a few weeks ago.  They carry the most unique accessories at a fraction of the price.  I am in love. 

 

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Linking Up With: Lauren // Allison // LuLu

 

 

Better Than A Boyfriend

 

Pink Slate blazer c/o | similar gingham | Paige denim | Shop Trendz necklace c/o | similar clutch | similar pumps | Brina Box bracelet c/o | Pink Slate bracelet c/o

 

TGIF friends!

 

How amazing is the color of this Pink Slate Boutique blazer ??!!?  I almost have to agree with the description that it is Better Than a Boyfriend.  This is such a versatile piece that can be paired causally with jeans and a tee or styled for work over a dress.  The material is lightweight so it's great for layering.  I am already considering the vest/coat combos I can pair once our temps decide to drop below 70 degrees again.  The hue is so rich in person and the stripped lining on the cuffs are perfection.  If blue isn't your jam, don't worry.  Pink Slate carries this blazer in 6 different colors.  I already have the coral and yellow on my wish-list.  The best news - you can stock up on blazers and other fun unique pieces with a sweet 20% discount.  Just use MODANDTHEMAR at checkout to save!  Pink Slate is one of my favorite boutiques to order from.  They are truly there to help make sure you love your Pink Slate purchases and experience.  And they get the fit dead on every time.  They are always stocking new pieces (including some perfect fleece leggings right now) so go peruse and pick up a few goodies!

 

Confession time:  I have worn this Shop Trendz turquoise splendor necklace for three days in a row now.  It is just so fabulous I cannot leave it at home.  And everyday I have had someone stop me to ask the deets of the necklace.  Shop Trendz carries so many unique accessories and has quickly become one of my favorite new shops. 

 

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!  I will be on the blogging scene all next week with some fun pieces so make sure to come hang out with me in between showings of A Christmas Story!

 

 



 

Linking Up With: Kristen // Allison // Lauren // LuLu