Graphic Image Giveaway

Coat:  Forever 21 (old, similar here), Sweater: H&M (similar), Skirt: TopShop, Bag: J.Crew (old, similar here), Shoes:  Valentino, iPhone Case: c/o Graphic Image, Tights: Express, Sunnies: Ray-Ban, Nails:  Essie "Hot Cocoa"

Hello and happy Monday readers. 

I'm in an extra delightful mood this Monday morning for several reasons: 

1. it's a short week {bring on the turkey} 

2. Christmas music on the radio 24/7 {makes the morning commute much more bearable} 

3. I'm hosting ANOTHER fabulous giveaway {'tis the season of giving}

Before I get to this week's giveaway, I would like to thank everyone who entered my Our World Boutique giveaway and congratulate my winner Melanie R. I will be contacting you shortly.

I am ecstatic to present today's giveaway as I am a huge fan of Graphic Image's products. They make fabulous leather handbags and accessories and offer monogramming for most of their products. You may be familiar with their GiGi New York line of fashion forward accessories and bags {seen here, here, here, here}.

A cute quote that sums up my feeling on personalization..."If it's not moving, monogram it!"

The winner of my giveaway will have their choice of a personalized iPhone 5 case, a fabulous gift for yourself or anyone on your holiday list. I'm kinda feeling like Santa right not that I get go host such a fabulous giveaway. Follow the instructions below to enter and good luck {ho-ho-ho}!

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Tweed

Jacket:  Ann Taylor, Faux Fur Stole:  Aritzia (old, LOVING this one), Clutch:  c/o GiGi New York, Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

A very short and sweet post today. I'm way behind on my blogging this week {super busy at my job} but I couldn't leave you hanging on any longer as I promised my Wild Butterfly Boutique winner would be announced today...

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Congratulations Laura! I will be contacting you shortly. Thank you to everyone who entered. Stay tuned because I have several giveaways coming up over the next few weeks ~ sure to make everyone's holiday season merry + bright.

My Birthday Suit

Blazer:  Helmut Lang, Top:  Anthropologie (old, similar here), Pants:  Gap, Shoes:  Valentino Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff, Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

I wore this outfit to celebrate my birthday over the weekend. No over the top celebration this year but my husband took me out to our favorite restaurant for a quiet romantic dinner. 

I had been lusting over this Helmut Lang blazer for a very long time and finally treated myself to it as it was included in the Saks friends and family sale last month. 

Happy birthday to me!

Don't forget to enter my jewelry giveaway HERE!

Leather Love

Jacket: Veda, Sweater: Madewell, Pants: AG Jeans, Shoes: Sam Edelman c/o SouthMoonUnder, Bag: Rebecca Minkoff, Sunnies: Ray-Ban

I'm having some serious leather love this fall season. I've always had a love for leather, but this season I've definitely taken that to the next level. This sage-colored jacket had been on my wish list for a while, when my wonderful mother {also a major leather lover} gave it to me as an early birthday present {I think maybe she thinks it's something we can share}.

Classic leather pieces are always a worthy investment in my opinion!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone. Be sure to stop by on Monday as I will be hosting a fabulous giveaway to kick off the week!

Blazer & A Silk Tee

Blazer:  Aritzia (old, great alternative here), Top:  Anthropologie (old, LOVE this one), Jeans:  Forever 21 (old, similar here), Shoes:  Classiques Entier (old, similar under $30 here, identical but pricier here), Bag:  Forever 21 (similar), Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

I've had this animal print silk tee for years and I never tire of it. I love how it layers so easily under a blazer and can also be worn on it's own. The silhouette is that of a simple v-neck tee, but the material and print make it an easy day-to-night transition piece.

Happy hump day!

Linked up to Friday's Five

Clouds

Top:  Free People, Pants:  AG Jeans, Shoes:  Classiques Entier (old, similar here), Bag:  Free People, Sunnies:  Ray-Ban, Nails:  OPI "In the Cable Car Pool Lane"

Along with my recent career change, came a wardrobe change particularly in the area of footwear. When I was working in a school, I didn't feel the need to wear heels every day. Even when I did wear heels, I would usually switch them out for flats after an hour or so.

Now that I'm in an office environment, I wear heels pretty much every day. I do try to keep a pair of flip-flops in my car at all times in case I need to go somewhere that is not heel-friendly {like the grocery store} after work. But what will I do when it's no longer sandal weather?

Enter Clouds. When Fit in Clouds approached me to review their flats, i was over the moon. Portable ballet flats that fold and fit in a small pouch that you can throw in your bag?!? SOLD! 

Get your own pair HERE.

{happy feet}

P.S. - DON'T FORGET TO ENTER MY FALL FASHION GIVEAWAY {HERE}

Leather Weather

 Top:  Anthropologie (old, identical here), Jacket:  Madewell, Skirt:  Zara (recent, great option here), Shoes:  Valentino, Bag:  J.Crew (old, LOVING this one), Sunnies:  Ray-Ban, Nails:  OPI "In the Cable Carpool Lane"

Although I would say that summer is my favorite season {due to my love of the beach}, fall is a very close second. I love everything about it. The slight chill in the air, apple and pumpkin picking, the changing colors of the leaves, and of course fall fashion. 

I've cropped most of the ombré out of my hair, changed over to dark nail polish, and just like that, I'm falling into fall.

It's In The Details...

Dress:  Stone Cold Fox c/o PB&J Boutique, Bag:  Forever 21 (similar here), Shoes:  Anthropologie ~ on major sale!, Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

I can't decide which I'm more obsessed with at the moment ~ the gorgeous lace detail of this SCF dress,  or the funky tribal motif of these Anthropologie wedges.

Happy Hump Day!

PS ~ Don't forget to enter my sunglasses giveaway ~ ends at midnight tonight!  Click HERE to enter.

Manic Monday

Blazer:  Zara (old, similar here, here under $50!), Dress:  ASOS, Shoes:  Joie ~ on sale 60% off!!!, (also on sale here), Clutch:  Anthropologie (old, similar here), Necklace:  Etsy (old, similar here for $6!), Sunnies:  Ray-Ban, Nails:  Essie "Blanc"

Happy Monday everyone!  I had another wonderful beach weekend and am relaxed and ready to face this crazy week.  LOTS of changes going on and now that things are just about finalized, I promise to let you in on my big secret later in the week.

In the meantime, be sure to enter my amazing sunglasses giveaway {HERE}.

Sun-Kissed

Top:  Madewell (old, similar here, here), Skort:  Zara (identical one here under $25!!), Shoes:  Steve Madden (another great option here), Bag:  Forever 21 (similar here, here), Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

Hello and happy Monday!  Sorry for the short hiatus.  I've been SUPER busy lately {which is ironic since I'm a teacher and it's the summer} working on something that I hope to be able to share with you all soon!  

I have, however, been at the beach every weekend.  Ok, maybe my legs aren't just sun-kissed, they look more like the Jersey Shore special.  Better up my SPF from 30 to 70 and get an umbrella!

First Mate

Top:  H&M (similar here, here, here), Shorts:  Zara (old, similar here), Shoes:  Tory Burch, Bag:  Anthropologie (old, similar here), Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

Whenever my husband mentions going for a boat ride, I automatically go into nautical mode.  Maybe I went a little overboard with the stripes, sailor shorts and espadrilles, but I thought I looked very sailor chic.  Just call me Captain {I'll settle for first mate}!