Pop of Leopard

Hi Everyone!

Do you ever have those items that unexpectedly become wardrobe staples?  This coat is one of them.  I never thought that such a loud in your face type of piece would become one of my favorites.  I love that I can throw on a simple outfit and add this as my topper to add immediate style to the most simplistic of looks.  As I type this post, I currently have it on and have it styled another way (with jeans and a simple black tunic…look for that post in the next few weeks).  It is so versatile.  I can't wait to style it again.

What pieces have been that way for you?

xoxo,

Abbie

// Coat:  Forever 21 (this year's model) // Chambray:  J.Crew Factory // Leather Pants:  Nordstrom // Booties:  Nordstrom // Handbag:  Celine //

Cape

Happy Tuesday!

My love of neutrals continues on today.  I'm so in love with this cape.  It is so cozy and it goes with so much!  I cannot wait to pair it with all white or all black in the near future.  The best part is that it is on sale!  I'm seriously thinking of purchasing it in more colors soon as I've already worn it multiple times in the small amount of time that I've owned it!

xoxo,

Abbie

 // Cape:  ILY Couture (on sale with additional 20% off with code: EXTRAEXTRA) // Sweater:  Joie (love this one) // Denim:  Joes // Heels:  Sam Edelman // Handbag:  Saint Laurent (love this less expensive one here) // Sunnies:  Celine //

.:Layers:.

// Shirt:  J.Crew Factory // Vest:  J.Crew (old; love this) // Skirt:  J.Crew (identical) // Tights:  Steve Madden // Boots:  Tory Burch (This Season's Version on MEGA sale!) //

I cannot believe that Christmas is THIS week.  How is it possible that the holidays are already almost over?  I truly wish that the month of December was twice as long so that we had the ability to relish in the holidays for just a little longer.

Today's look is one that I wore last week to work.  The temperatures at work can fluctuate like crazy due to air conditioning and weather (I get to work when it's chilly, it warms up during the day, and by the time I leave 11 hours later, it's often freezing).  That being said, I have figured out that the best way to survive the constant change in temperatures is by layering.  Vests are an awesome way to layer that don't add a ton of bulk to your look but still provide a way to keep your torso warm.  I also added a wonderfully thick coat on top of this for those morning and night hours in an effort to keep warm. These fleece lined lights kept me toastier than some of my jeans do!  I love that if for some reason I happen to get too warm, the coat and vest can be easily removed and the boots can be changed into heels to help cool down the look a little. During these end of Fall/beginning of Winter months, layering is where my heart is.

xoxo,

Abbie

.:Printed:.

//Shirt:  J.Crew Factory// Pants:  J.Crew (love these) // Flats:  Tory Burch// Necklace:  H&M (similar here)// Watch: Michele// Bracelets:  Tiffany & Co//

I'll be honest, I heavily contemplated selling these pants.  They are about a year old and I've only worn them one other time (they were horrible on a cost per wear basis).  However, I pulled them on the other day to decide if I truly wanted to let them go and I just couldn't.  I suddenly could think of three different ways to wear them (where I couldn't think of anything other than a pink sweater with them before for some reason) and decided to keep them.  That being said, I am so wanting to add a few more pairs of printed pants into my wardrobe.  They are so easy to add some style and boldness to any outfit!

xoxo,

Abbie

.:Weekend Loves:.

//Jacket:  J.Crew (similar) // Shirt:  Express// Denim:  Paige (love these)// Flats:  Tory Burch//

Weekends are my favorites in all aspects.  A few days off from work recharge me and help me to keep smiling.  Weekends also allow me to wear all of my favorite pieces.  I have to admit, as much as I love dressing up, I absolutely live for destroyed denim and sparkly flats.  I kid you not, every single weekend, you will find me in this flat/denim combination.

This weekend, I spent my time perusing the Palo Alto Glass Pumpkin Patch and the beautiful Stanford Shopping Center.  In addition to purchasing three fantastically gorgeous glass handmade pumpkins, I exchanged something for these fabulously sparkly Tory Burch flats!  I am in love.  Sunday, I spent hanging out with the sweet hubby & reading up more of Gone Girl in hopes that I will finally be able to see it sometime this week!  I hope your weekend was full of fantastic fall goodness!

xoxo,

Abbie

.:Reminders Of Days Gone By:.

//Shirt:  Loft (old; similar) // Skirt:  J.Crew (old; similar & $17!) // Shoes:  J.Crew (old; similar)//

I've been remixing my closet a lot lately.  When I do a lot of remixing, certain clothing items bring back memories.  Now, I'm that person that never remembers the date that anything happened, but if you bring up what happened on said event, I can probably tell you exactly what I had on.  Clothes are tied to my memories.  Yes, I know I'm odd.   Anyway, this top is super special to me; I had it on when we got engaged.  Every single time I put this top on, it takes me back to that night at one of our favorite restaurants, followed by a walk on the beach with seals bobbing in the water next to us when Matt asked me to marry him.  It goes without saying that that was one of my favorite nights of all time.  Thus, this top now makes me instantly happy just to put it on and float back into memories of days gone by.

xoxo,

Abbie

.:Never Forget:.

//Blazer:  Nordstrom (old; similar) // Tee:  Victoria's Secret // Neckalces:  top (Mindy Mae's Market ℅) & bottom (J.Crew; nearly identical) // Jeans:  Hudson // Flats:  Steve Madden//

I'll never forget September 11th, 2001.  I was getting ready for a day at high school when my parents were watching the morning news and my brother and stopped dead in our tracks while walking to our bedrooms to see the planes hit the World Trade Center.  The entire day at school we watched coverage of its unfolding.  I remember being completely baffled as to what was happening but completely in awe of all of those that both risked and lost their lives in an effort to save others that day.  We stood together united as a nation afterward.  I will never forget that day or the impression that it left on me.  Thank you to all of those that serve our country in an effort to make our lives a little more wonderful here in this gorgeous country!

...and just so we are clear folks…I'm never really serious for long.  At work, teaching my firsties, I'm probably the biggest goofball that you've ever met! Anyway, my husband captured me dancing around at the end of our little photo shoot.  By the way, this is after I decided to essentially play soccer with the pinecone that was in photos two and three...Welcome to life with me!

xoxo,

Abbie

.:Tweed:.

 //Jacket: Zara (old; DYING for this one)// Tee:  Victoria's Secret// Pants:  Loft (old; similar)// Shoes:  Banana Republic// Necklace:  Moose & Nigel c/o//

Lately I've had a thing for remixing old pieces from my closet into my current wardrobe.  My impulse to shop hasn't been as strong and I've taken to shopping my own closet instead.  I have to say I hope that this outlook lasts.  This tweed blazer is about two years old and I am back in love with it. I am trying so very hard to convince myself that the cost per worth of the one linked above is worth it.  I am THISclose to purchasing it.  Most of my tweed jackets in my wardrobe I've had for years and feel as though they are timeless.  Oh the great shopping debate!

This necklace is beyond adorable!  I love the natural stone with the glam details!  Moose & Nigel have been so kind as to offer all of my readers 10% off using the code: TIFFANYBLUE10.

xoxo,

Abbie

.:Neon Camo:.

//Sweater:  Loft // Necklaces:  J.Crew (identical)// Skirt:  J.Crew (old; similar)// Pumps:  J.Crew (old; love these so much)//

There are few things when creating an outfit that I love more than pairing unexpected combinations of girly vs boyish pieces.  The toughness of the camouflage sweater is softened and made girly with the addition of neon pink & sparkles.  I can imagine this sweater so many ways and can't wait to wear it again.  I picture it with a lace skirt or with distressed skinnies and nude pumps.  

xoxo,

Abbie