Breaking All the Rules

Dress: Lucky

Belt: Fossil

Boots: Famous Footwear

As long as I have been obsessed with fashion I have always been told black and brown are a "no no" together.  So, I decided to step out of my fashion box and break the rules. I paired this denim dress with black leggings and brown boots. I can't take all of the credit for this outfit Hayden Panettiere was my inspiration. 

Graphics

Turtleneck: similar here

Graphic Leggings: Milanoo

Heels: Forever 21 (old)

I have a new found obsession with graphic leggings. Graphic leggings are so unique and can jazz up any simple top. I promise there will be many more legging outfits to come. Leggings are something you can wear all hear round. They are darling with a tank top in the summer and perfect with a pair of boots in the winter. 

I stumbled onto this amazing website that sells the most incredible leggings, Black Milk. The graphics on their leggings are so realistic. I am so excited I have a pair of hieroglyphic leggings coming from them. I can't wait to show YOU!

Pink + Gray

Sweater: H&M

Leather Pants: H&M

Scarf: ShawtynStilettos

Boots: Forever 21

I knew the minute I saw these pants in the window at H&M they were a must-have. You can't tell by the picture but they are thick faux leather. I promise you will feel like a rock star in them. They also come in white if you aren't a fan of the gray. This pink sweater was a Black Friday deal from H&M ($10.00), I love finding deals of the day! 

Oh do I have stories to come for you... Wes and I went to Wendover on Friday what an adventure. Don't worry there will be pictures involved. I hope you are having a great weekend!

Happy Friday

Shopping season is definitely among us. I am terrible every year when I am supposed to be shopping for others for Christmas I am constantly buying me something. It's like one for you two for me, but you just can't beat the deals. I found this adorable top at Express for $10 and I couldn't pass up this hat and floral leggings from H&M. 

Top: Express (similar here)

Leggings: H&M

Hat: H&M

Wedges: TOMS

Slouchy

Top: Express

Jeans: H&M

Boots: UGGS

Beanie: ShawtynStilettos

 I was feeling super lazy today so I decided to sport the slouchy beanie and Ugg boots.

Boho Fur

Sweater Dress: Target

Vest: similar here

Headband: Forever21

Heels: Bakers

Necklace: ShawtynStilettos

Happy Saturday Morning! Can you believe how long my hair is getting? (This is long for me) It has been so fun to try some different things with my hair. I got this fur vest last year and I cannot remember for the life of me where it is from. In my opinion every girl should have a fur vest hanging in their closet. It is great for layering and can take a simple outfit and make it is a sassy one especially during the winter months. Hope you are having a great weekend! xo

Oh Hello....

Turtleneck: similar here and here

Shorts: Forever21

Tights: Forever21

Earrings: H&M

Floral Crown: DIY

Oh hello loves! I wasn't feeling as vibrant today so I decided black suited my mood swimmingly. As you can see even when I try to blackout my apparel I still always need to add a pop of color! I hope you all have your Thanksgiving outfits planned. I know mine is already laid out. 

What is everyone doing for Thanksgiving? Do you have any fun family traditions? 

Laid Back

Plaid Shirt: Abercrombie & Fitch

Vest: Old Navy (similar here)

Jeans: American Eagle

Boots: Kohls

As many of you die hard Twilight fans know the newest movie premiered last week. My mom and I got invited to set up a booth at the premier on Thursday night at one of the local movie theaters. With a long day ahead of us I wanted to be comfy and warm. I have found the vest is a great replacement for a coat. 

We had so much fun at the premier. We met so many fabulous women and people. Plus, it was great seeing all of the mothers and daughters out for girls night! I am embarrassed to say I haven't seen the Twilight movies, but I hear they are fabulous. Wes and I may need to have a Twilight movie marathon over Thanksgiving weekend. Poor Wes! 

Born to be Wild

Leopard Dress: Forever 21 (similar here)

Green Top: Forever 21

Heels: DSW

I was feeling like a wild woman today when I paired this sassy leopard dress with this green boyfriend shirt. It's amazing what outfits you can create when you just think outside the box. 

I hope you are having a fabulous weekend. I took the day off on Friday and played hooky with Wes.  We relaxed all morning and went to the shooting range. It was so much fun. I got to shoot a Ruger .22 and 9mm. I was a terrible shot with the .22, but not too shabby with the 9. Beings it was my first time to the range I didn't know what to expect so I didn't take any pictures, but I promise there will definitely be a photoshoot next time!

All That Glitters....

With the holidays right around the corner I was feeling a little festive and sparkly today! I bought this sparkly jacket from TJMaxx ($12.00). I love shopping there because you never know what kind of treasures you are going to find. The cherry on top of this outfit was my new sparkly wire headband. 

We just got the bendi-headbands in and they are awesome! You can wear them as a wrap bracelet, hippie headband, Rosie the Riveter the list just goes on and on. They are comfortable and they stay in place all day long!

Mossimo Dress: Target

Jacket: TJMaxx

Heels: Forever 21

Headband: ShawtynStilettos

Plaid Skirt

I had a vision about this outfit and even though I froze my tushy off I just had to wear it. We got so much snow in Utah over the weekend. My hubby and I curled up and watched the first season of Modern Family and ordered a Pie pizzeria. We left the house long enough to take these pictures for the blog. I snuck a few pictures of Wes in his new coat from Zara. He is such a stud! 

Gingham Shirt: Old Navy

Sweater: American Eagle

Skirt: Hollister

Boots: Forever21

If you missed my post yesterday click here for giveaway details!

ShawtynStilettos Giveaway

It was a hat kind of day. I know it doesn't look like it in this picture, but it snowed all day long! It was like Christmas morning. It sounded so nice to be in a comfy over-sized sweater and boots, mission accomplished. 

You are going to be obsessed with this giveaway today! I hope anyways! ShawtynStilettos is giving one lucky winner a $12 credit to spend at shawtynstilettos.biz. ShawtynStilettos has so many new cute fun things including this 1920's flapper hat. Be sure you enter and leave a comment for every step you complete!

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The winner will be announced on Friday, November 16th. 

Sweater: Cotton On

Leggings: H&M

Boots: Zulily

Necklace: ShawtynStilettos

Hat: ShawtynStilettos

Flower Power

I finally got to sport my floral crown I created (DIY Floral Crown Post). If this crown doesn't scream fashion statement then I don't know what will. I went with a very simple outfit to wear with the floral crown. I didn't want to be a walking clown show if you know what I mean...

If you don't have a black turtleneck hanging up in your closet right now I highly suggest you get one. There is something sexy and classic about a black turtleneck tucked into a pair of jeans. It is always my go to outfit for a night out on the town.

Floral Crown: DIY

Black Turtleneck: similar here and here

Leggings: Smith's Market Place ($8.00)

Boots: Forever 21(similar here)

Falling Leaves

Happy Saturday! I hope you are as lucky as I am to have the day off today. I am spending the day with my darling husband.

I always love an outfit or article of clothing that you can wear with multiple things or multiple ways. I wanted to show how I would wear this classic polka dot shirt for a casual day out and to the office.

Isn't fall gorgeous here in Utah? This park is breath taking with all of the fallen leaves and colors. I am trying to soak up every minute of fall before the snow really starts to fall. 

Top: Body Central

Jeans: Forever 21

Skirt: Macy's

Heels: Wet Seal