Happy Friday! Today I wanted to share with you the recipe for my garlic and rosemary almonds. It is one of my favorite fall snacks because they are easy to make and are incredibly addicting!
Happy Tuesday! Hope everyone had a relaxing Labor Day weekend! I have been on the lookout for necklaces that look similar to the ones from the Lanvin fall/winter 2013 collection ever since I first saw them in a Vogue magazine. I FINALLY found them! I recently purchased the "Cool," "Happy," and "Love" necklaces from Macy's and I purchased the "OMG" necklace a while back from Nordstrom Rack. The script of the Macy's necklaces are extremely close to the Lanvin necklaces; the only major difference are the chains. The Lanvin necklaces have a thin gold chain attached to the words while the Macy's necklaces have a thick gold chain. If you are interested in purchasing these necklaces or similar ones, you can click on the links below! You can wear these necklaces with a solid colored blouse, like I did in the pictures above, or if you're feeling bold, you can layer them with other necklaces. I love them so much and I hope you do to!
LOVE Necklace: Purchase Here
HAPPY Necklace: Purchase Here
COOL Necklace: Purchase Here
OMG Necklace: Similar
Happy shopping! Sending you lots of love from my heart to yours!
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Happy Friday! Since many of you seemed to like my Raid Mom's Closet post, I decided to challenge myself once again and raid my grandmother's closet. My grandma loves to wear bright colors, so when I looked in her closet I found nothing but red, pink, and turquoise blouses and dresses with a few black and ivory pieces. For this post, I chose to style three clothing items as well as two of her accessories. Let's get started!
For my first look, I borrowed a black cardigan (since I love wearing black) and a chain belt. I layered the cardigan over a simple white crop top and black shorts. Since the cardigan was too large for me, I rolled up the sleeves, which gave the outfit a more casual look. *(Fashion Tip: Rolling up the sleeves is an easy way to make any over-sized clothing item appear more tailored on your body.) To pull the outfit together, I draped a silver-toned necklace and a turquoise bracelet in order to match her sterling sliver belt. My grandma said that her mother purchased this belt for her when she was in her early twenties and, amazingly, it's still in mint condition. I absolutely love the details on it and its vintage appearance.
For my second outfit, I borrowed my grandma's blue sweater. To me, this style of sweater looks fabulous on all ages and it's easy to style because it looks nice with jeans, skirts, shorts, etc. Since it is still hot outside, I decided to scrunch up the sleeves and pair it with white shorts. To add a bit of sparkle, I wore a gold chain necklace and a gold bracelet to match the gold buttons on the sweater.
For my last look, I borrowed a pink button-down blouse and a pink crystal necklace. I layered the blouse over a white bralette and paired it with distressed high-waisted shorts for a fun summertime outfit. In order to give the blouse a youthful look, I rolled up the sleeves and tied it in a knot in the front. *(Fashion Tip: Tying a shirt or blouse in a knot helps to define your waist and it gives any outfit a more causal look.) For jewelry, I am wearing her gorgeous pink crystal necklace that she bought years ago from Macy's and silver-toned bangles.
I honestly had a lot of fun sitting with my grandma as we looked through her closet and vintage jewelry pieces because each piece had a priceless memory or story to go with it. Life can be hectic and busy with work, appointments, and obligations, but it is important to make time for those we love. If you have a chance, sit and talk with your grandparents or elders because they hold in their hands wise life lessons and precious "Back in my day" stories that should not go unheard. Sending you lots of love from my heart to yours!
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Top: Forever 21
Vest: Hollister (similar)
Pants: Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply
Jewelry: Cookie Lee
Shoes: BP.
We all have at least one clothing item that we have had for years, but we just can't get ourselves to give it away. I call these items "oldies but goodies." For me, that item is this brown faux leather vest. I remember purchasing this at Hollister a long time ago. Come to think of it, I believe I was in middle school when I bought it. This vest has been in my closet so long that it is starting to look distressed and worn on the edges, but that's why I cannot give it away. To me, the imperfections on it give the vest character. No matter what anyone says, I'm gonna keep this vest until I cannot wear it anymore.
For today's outfit, I wore my "oldie but goodie" piece with a simple ribbed tank top from Forever 21, off-white jeans, and my nude wedge sandals. To pull the outfit together, I wore mixed metal bracelets, a bronze cuff and necklace. Let me know in the comments below what your "oldie but goodie" clothing item is. Sending you lots of love this Friday from my heart to yours!
“I always feel that if you’re gonna be uncomfortable and unhappy in something, just because you think it’s in or it’s chic, I would advise you to be happy rather than well-dressed. It’s better to be happy.” — Iris Apfel
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