spring style

| Pants:  Nordstrom  |  Top:  Madewell  |  Watch:  Michele  |  Lipstick:  YSL #40  |  Wedges:  Jeffrey Campbell  |

If you're anything like me, you've been craving Spring styles like crazy!  I have been DYING to purchase some off the shoulder tops like this one!  I also love and adore these wedges...so much so that I own them in nude & tan!  Also, the seasons would not be complete without some gold accessories and your favorite white skinny jeans!
xoxo,
Abbie

All Things Blush

. 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 .7 . 8 . 9 . 10 . 11 .

It's no secret that blush is one of my favorite colors.  It wears with such simplicity and can basically be treated as a neutral.  Here are all of my blush favorites as of late.  Some of the above are on my wishlist and some are recent purchases.  By the way, if anyone wants to purchase that Prada bow wallet for me for my upcoming birthday, I'll love you forever! :)
xoxo,
Abbie

valentines: look for less

Splurge:  Dress // Clutch // Shoes //

Save:  Dress // Handbag // Shoes //

It's no secret that I love my designer items.  However, realistically everything cannot be designer.  I'm loving blush pink for Valentine's Day.  Both of these are HIGHLY identical yet at incredibly different price points with the same stylish impact.   You choose:  splurge or save?

xoxo,
Abbie

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 //

ghillie flats

Happy Friday!

It's no secret that I'm completely in love with lace up flats.  In fact, I'm dying to buy one in every color.  I currently own the snake and nude pairs and I must say that they are the most comfortable flats!  They feel like slippers! That being said, I thought I would give you all a breakdown of all of my favorite pairs.  Almost all of them are under $100!

xoxo,

Abbie

// snake  // nude // black // pink // purple // red // blue //

New Year's Eve Inspiration

Happy Monday!

  I hope everyone had a great holiday!  I throughly enjoyed spending some time with my loved ones and celebrating!  

Now that Christmas is over, I am now getting myself ready for New Year's Eve!  With that coming at the end of the week, now is the perfect time to plan your outfit.  Whether you are staying in and watching the ball drop or headed to a fabulous bash, an outfit that helps you celebrate with a smile is a must!  I am loving all things feathery, fringe, and of course, sparkly for New Year's Eve!  Here are some of the many pieces that I've been adoring for later on this week.

xoxo,

Abbie

Sequined Top
White Fringe Top
Gold Sequined Blazer
Feather Skirt
Glitter Pumps
Sequined Skirt
Black Fringe Blazer
Sequined Leggings
Lace & Sequin Dress
Sequin & Tulle Dress
Gold Sequin Dress

christmas outfit inspiration

// Shirt // Denim // Scarf // Lipstick // Watch // Boots //

Happy Monday Everyone!

I am so excited for Christmas to get here later on this week!  In my family, we typically don't get all too dressed up for Christmas. But instead, we tend to have a casual Christmas.  Here's an example of something that I may end up wearing!  Enjoy your holiday week!

xoxo,

Abbie

gift guide: for him

What to get the man in your life...

// Wallet (my husband has this and loves it) // Vans High Tops (with fleece lining & rubber upper on toe-my hubby loves his)  // Go Pro (or this newer option for half the price) // Art of Shaving Kit //

// Whiskey Making Kit // Ammo for his hunting trips // Bose Speaker //

// Leather Jacket // Leather Headphones (love the old-school look of these) // Fitbit Surge (my hubby wears his constantly) // WWI Munitions Box (a cool piece of vintage history for your house) // 

Stocking Stuffers: Hers & His

Hi Everyone!

Today I'm bringing you a stocking stuffer gift guide with most options under $35!  These are all items that I would personally love to see show up in my stocking or imagine purchasing for my loved ones!

xoxo,

Abbie

HERS                                                       HIS

 HERS:

1.  YSL Lipstick (a great way to go designer on a budget)

2.  RollerBall Perfume (get her her favorite perfume in small size!)

3.  Tassel Keychain (love this for only $13!)

4.  Tory Burch Coin Purse (a beautiful splurge item!)

5.  Gold Bracelet (Only $6!)

6.  Essie Nail Polish (my favorite polish brand)

7.  Batiste Dry Shampoo (I use this wonderful stuff weekly!)

7.  BKR Water Bottle (so adorable!)

8.  Sephora Masks ($6 and so fun!)

9.  Dior Lip Balm (love this designer splurge!  I always have one on hand!)

10.  Beanie (own and love!  I want the white one too!)

11. Heart Ring (too cute!)

HIS:

1. Silver Playing Cards (such a cool way to give a simple gift!)

2.  Swell Bottle (Can be used for hot or cold!)

3. Jack Black Lip Balm (guys need lip balm too!)

4.  Animal Multi-tool (everything from wire cutters to a knife in this baby!)

5.  Wallet Ninja (credit card sized tool to fit in his wallet!)

6.  Tom Ford Cologne (the perfect splurge)

7.  Beard Kit (help him clean up!)

9.  Whiskey Books here & here (perfect for your guy's library and your bar cart!)

2015 Christmas Wishlist

Happy Friday, Everyone! I hope your week was fantastic!  I'm starting off this weekend with a post featuring my dream Chirstmas wishlist!  These are the items that I have been currently drooling over. To be specific, in between the Celine sunnies, Keepall (be still my heart!:)), agenda (every busy girl needs a fantastic planner right?!), and flats (the gold would go with everything & the kitty ones are just the cutest thing ever), I can't seem to pick my jaw off the ground.  They are all just absolutely too gorgeous.  While I know that the majority of these items will remain a dream for now, it is so fun to actually browse the sites and find things that make your heart skip a beat in the process.

xoxo,

Abbie

1.  Bobbi Brown Eye & Cheek Palette 
2. All Dressed Up & Ready to Glow Makeup Bag 
3.  Tom Ford Cafe Rose Perfume 
4.  Tom Ford Lipstick in  First Time , Vanilla Suede or Casablanca
5.  Hourglass Palette 
6.  Celine Audrey Sunnies (use code: 25GIFT or 25IND for 25% off!)
7.  Louis Vuitton Monogram Agenda MM 
8.  Tory Burch Gold Kira Crossbody 
9. Charlotte Olympia Kitty Flats (size 38.5)
10. Karen Walker Super Duper Tortoise Sunnies
11. Louis Vuitton Keepall (vintage via fashionphile) Size 50 or 55
12. Red Tall Gloss Hunter Wellies
13. BaubleBar Rose Gold Plated Monogram Necklace in the Large size on 16 inch chain
14. New Balance Sneakers (size 8.5)
15. Tory Burch GOLD Minnie Flats (size 8)

Black Friday Picks

Happy Black Friday!

While many will be scouring the stores for amazing deals today, I plan to completely stay out of stores and shop from the comfort of my own computer screen.  Honestly, in the past few years, I must say that I have found some amazing holiday deals online as opposed to in store.  I have carefully curated a shopping list for all of you lovelies made up of the best deals.  I have specifically showcased my picks from four main stores in this post and listed a few other stores at the bottom of this post that are having amazing deals as well!  I may post a second set of deals from a few other stores this weekend.  I also plan on posting my wish list for this holiday season sometime within the next week!  Please be sure to visit here again to get even more picks (be it Black Friday related or using the upcoming gift guides that will post next week). Now, onto the sales:

JCREW:  30-40% OFF YOUR ORDER WITH CODE HOLIDAY

// Red blazer (See it styled here) // vest // fur collared jacket (own and love this!) // Feather Flats (really want these but my size is out of stock) // Slippers (own and am obsessed with) // Mint Coat // 

SHOPBOP:  up to 25% off your purchase with code GOBIG15

// Leopard Clutch (own and love this!) // Haircalf clutch // Lace Sweater // Denim // Ruffled Dress // Sunnies // Scarf // Welllies //

TORY BURCH:  Spend $250 get 30% off with code THANKS

// Pink Kira Bag (I own and love last year's version (see it styled here)) // Perry Tote // Lipstick // Knee High Boots (Own and love! See them styled here ) // Gold Flats (I NEED THESE IN MY LIFE!) // Brown Boots (see last year's version styled here) // 

NORDSTROM:  Take an extra 25% off sale items

/Saint Laurent Clutch (30% off & dying for this one!) /

/ Burberry Wellies (40% off! I purchased these! Be sure to check back as they tend to restock sizes frequently) /

/ Leather Jacket /

/ the perfect leggings (seriously they are better than Lululemon!!!) /

/ the perfect tunic that I wear more than once a week (it's that good!) /

/ Flats (an affordable dupe for the Chloe ones I've been dying for) //

OTHER FABULOUS SALES:

ANTHROPOLOGIE-  25% off with code SHOPTOIT

BANANA REPUBLIC - 1/2 off sweaters and 40% off your purchase with code BRFRIDAY

BAUBLEBAR -  30% OFF WITH CODE THX

GAP -  50% off with code BLKFRIDAY

KATE SPADE - 25% off with code MERCI

REBECCA MINKOFF - 25% off all orders

ENJOY!  HAPPY SHOPPING!

Please be sure to check back in the next week for various gift guides for all the important people in your life and my holiday wish list!

XOXO,

Abbie

THE BEST SALE

Hi Everyone!

I was so thrilled to learn this morning that the Shopbop Sale has began!  This sale is amazing because it allows you to stock up on fall essentials that might be a little pricer than you would normally want to spend!  They are giving everyone 25% off of their order with the code: INTHEFAM25.

  

Below are a set of my favorites from the sale.  I have already ordered the clutch & booties and am seriously debating adding the dresses to my wardrobe as well!

ENJOY!

xx,

Abbie

// Clutch // Sunnies // Booties // Ruffled Dress // Striped Dress // Denim // Plaid Dress //

spring inspiration

// Shirt:  J.Crew // Denim:  Gap // Heels:  Nordstrom // Lipstick:  YSL // Clutch:  Tory Burch // Sunnies:  Ray Ban//

Here's a little inspiration of a Spring outfit that I cannot wait to wear! Lately, I have been absolutely in love with neutrals paired with one or two bright statement pieces.  By adding this bright yellow clutch, it brings fresh new life & springy color into this chic classic look.

Thanks for stopping by!
xoxo,
Abbie

.:BLUSH:.

//Sweater:  Banana Republic (on sale!) // Denim:  Gap // Necklace:  BaubleBar (30% off with code: spring30) // Handbag:  Rebecca Minkoff // Shoes:  Piperlime (on mega sale!!!) //

I'm dreaming of outfits made of white and blush lately.  Spring is here in California, and I am celebrating by wearing my spring pieces.  This is by far, my favorite color palette for spring!
Thanks for stopping by!
xoxo,

Abbie

Neutrals With a Pop of Color

//Shirt:  J.Crew Factory // Denim:  Gap // Lipstick:  YSL // Handbag:  Phillip Lim // Shoes:  Sam Edelman//

Spring fever is starting to hit me.  Since these are all items that I own and absolutely adore, I am chomping at the bit to wear this outfit asap!  Im obsessing over neutrals paired with a small pop of color.  This bag really livens up this outfit.

xoxo,
Abbie

.: Birthday Dreams :.

My birthday is Friday… I may have a few items that I've been coveting as of late and hoping that one or two of them show up for my birthday this year!

// Stella & Dot Necklace // Leopard Foldover Clutch // Red Handbag // Candle //

//Skirt // LV Speedy 30 // Fashion Book // Perfume // Flats // Arrow Necklace //

//Striped Dress // Crochet Dress // Mixed Sweater // Sofa Table //

Valentine Wishes

Here are some wonderful pieces that I would kill to receive for Valentine's Day! 

(hint…hint…wink…wink)

Sunnies // Red Handbag // Initial Necklace (can I please have an A & a M?!) // Bow Heels//
//Lipstick // Rockstud Flats // Sunnies // Tory Burch Handbag //
// Arrow Necklace // Perfume (my wedding perfume!) // Leopard Clutch // Bow Flats //

.: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

.:Peplum:.

//Top:  Macys // Vest:  Kohls (I like this one more than mine!)// Denim:  Hudson // Flats:  Steve Madden//

Today I wore this shirt, jean, and flat combination to work.  However, I did not wear the vest.  Instead, to work, I wore a fabulous navy J.Crew schoolboy blazer with my crystal Chanel brooch pinned on it.  Well, temperatures after about noon today reached over 90 degrees.  Summer came back.  (Boo!)  I decided, because of the heat to throw on this vest instead of keeping my blazer on.  While I like the look of both, they are completely different looks.  Changing one simple element of an outfit can give you a totally different and unique look.

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