Mid Calf Dress

{Moto Chic}

{shirt: J.Crew (get it in different colors HERE or a fun version for Valentine's Day HERE); moto jeans: James Jeans c/o (get them in blue denim HERE or awesome black acid HERE); jacket: BB Dakota c/o; fur: vintage; sunglasses: Ray-Ban c/o SunglassesShop.com; boots: MIA Shoes c/o (also get them HERE); bag: vintage Gucci; iPhone case: Iconemesis c/o *Use code: ICON220 for 20% off!; bracelet & necklace: DERNG c/o; ring: David Yurman; watch: BCBGMAXAZRIA c/o; earrings: Tory Burch (get them HERE)}

We had a chilly breeze this past Saturday, so I reached for my vintage fur with a quickness! I'm determined to get as much use out of it as I can!! I look forward to wearing it each year, and the past couple winters have been so mild. It's one of my fave vintage finds (and cost me under $20)!! You can see some previous outfits worn with this vintage fur collar HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE! Another item I was excited to wear, especially after having my baby girl, were these James Jeans moto skinnies. I've always been a fan of the moto jean and this pair had me at hello. Love the antique grey look to them. They match with practically everything! How do you feel about moto skinnies, are you a fan?? Would you wear them?
P.S. On another note, how cute is this Fifi Lapin iPhone case?? So in love!

{Beatle}

{tee: Forever21 (I have this style too and I love it HERE); pants: Forever21; blazer: BB dakota c/o (get it HERE on major sale!); booties: Charles David (get them on sale HERE); bag: Joe's Jeans; sunnies: HoH1960 (get them HERE); necklace: JewelMint c/o; cuff: Sorrelli; ring: ShopNBC c/o; watch: Michael Kors}


I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! The weather was absolutely beautiful here in FL. In the 70's and oh so breezy! We spent the weekend visiting family and having a picnic at the park (my baby girl just loves to be outside). Lately I've been wearing a tee and blazer nonstop. It's such an easy go-to outfit. I'm such a fan of The Beatles, so I had to have this tee the moment I set eyes on it. You can see my recent post featuring a John Lennon tee HERE. What's your go-to outfit lately?? I'm all about effortless style as of late.
P.S. And how rad is this choker from JewelMint that I'm wearing??! It's so vintage-esque! I love it!!

{Lennon}

{tee: Forever21 (love this one and this one too!); jeans: Levis c/o (on super sale now AND Spend $100, get 20% off. Spend $150, get 30% Off. Enter code SAVEMORE at checkout. Offer ends Sun, 1/22/13.); blazer: BB Dakota c/o (get it HERE on super sale!; boots: Nine West; bag: Isaac Mizrahi x Chevy Malibu; sunnies: Converse c/o; neon necklace: BaubleBar (love this necklace too!); FL necklace: Maya Brenner c/o; bracelets: Stella&Dot c/o, BFREND c/o, ILYCouture c/o, and INPINK c/o (use code: BELLE30 for 30% off!); watch: Michael Kors; earrings: Tory Burch (get them HERE); rings: David Yurman, INPINK c/o (use code: BELLE30 for 30% off!, and HelloFab c/o}

Happy Monday darlings!! I hope everyone had a great weekend! The weather was cooler for us in FL, which made me happy -- but now we're back in the 70's! :( I know our weather is going to be bipolar until the summer time, that's just the norm for us. So some weeks you may see me in winter-wear, while others you may see me sporting a tee or dress (without tights)! ;)

Wore this fun Lennon tee over the weekend to run some errands with the hubs and our sweet little girl (gah, she's so fun -- love her to pieces). I was raised on The Beatles, so I have quite the collection when it comes to graphic tees. This one was a score! I had this print hanging in my college apartment, so it brought back memories for me -- plus it was under $20! Forever 21 has been really awesome lately. Over the weekend I snagged these pants! I had been on the hunt for a great pair of leopard pants ever since the Zara ones sold out! The fit is perfection and for under $25, you can't beat it!

Have ya'll entered my Theme Fragrance giveaway yet? Ends Friday! Stay tuned for more giveaways on the blog as well! xo

{Mia Bossi Giveaway!} {CLOSED!!}

{top: CrashandBurnApparel c/o; jacket: BBDakota c/o; jeans: Paige c/o (get them HERE); diaper bag: Mia Bossi c/o; necklace: F21;watch: BCBGMAXAZRIA c/o}


I have three weeks left until I have my baby and the hubby and I couldn't be more excited!! One of the must-have's on my baby list was a great diaper bag! I wanted a bag that was equal parts fashionable and functional. When I stumbled upon the Mia Bossi site, I was hooked! This brand is a popular fave with celebs, and all of their designs are so chic!! They don't even look like diaper bags!! I instantly fell in love with this bag, the Mia Bossi "Emma" in Toffee. I love how this bag can hold a ton, and the dotted print paired with the Italian Ruat leather looks incredible! This bag has six separate compartments!! A cell phone holder, two interior bottle holders, diaper holder, baby wipe holder, and a private zippered pocket for personal belongings. The inner lining can easily zip-in our zip-out, and there's a machine washable faux fur changing pad inside as well!

I couldn't be more excited to use this bag once the baby arrives -- it's exactly what I wanted in a diaper bag! Lucky for you, the sweet Janet from Mia Bossi is going to give one of my followers a bag of their own!! So whether you are a mom, mom-to-be, or have a friend that's about to have a baby -- this giveaway is for you!

How To Enter:
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This giveaway is open worldwide and will end on Friday, November 23, 2012. One winner will be chosen at random, via use the of random.org. Good luck everyone! :)

{Craving: Burgundy}

{from top to bottom, left to right: Peplum Jacket ASOS; Parker Faux-Leather Pants CUSP; MIA - Limited Edition "Sweetness" flat Piperlime; sleeveless stripe shirt Topshop; Double Stag Sketchy Scarf Topshop; 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Satchel shopbop; Peplum tier skirt Dorothy Perkins; Stella McCartney Cat eye acetate sunglasses Net-A-Porter; Emilio Pucci Wool-felt fedora Net-A-Porter; BB Dakota Zane Leather Lapel Blazer shopbop; 7 For All Mankind 'The Skinny' Print Stretch Jeans in burgundy snake Nordstrom; Belle by Sigerson Morrison 'Marilyn heels' Zappos Couture; Sleeveless peplum top Topshop; Alvin studded western boots Topshop}

I don't know about ya'll, but I couldn't be any more excited for fall. I wish it would just get here, like, tomorrow. ;) Burgundy is such a rich color and looks fabulous on anyone -- no matter your skin tone or hair color. I'll be hunting for burgundy pieces to fill my closet for fall. These are just some of my current faves.

Have a great weekend loves! xo

BdC + BB Dakota - Pt. 4

{top: BB Dakota c/o (also get it HERE); skirt: TeesbyTina c/o; blazer: BB Dakota c/o (also get it HERE); sandals: Zara (old); bag: vintage Moschino; sunnies: HoH1960 (get them HERE); monogram necklace: Max&Chloe; bracelets: David Yurman, Oia Jules c/o, & DERNG c/o; watch: BCBGMAXAZRIA c/o}

Happy Friday my loves!! So, it's the final day of my styled fall looks for BB Dakota, and I hope ya'll have enjoyed my outfits. :) If you haven't been keeping up with my posts this week (see Tuesday's post, Wednesday's post, & Thursday's post), BB Dakota chose myself and two other fine gurls (Bonnie of Flashes of Style & Nicole of Frankie Hearts Fashion) to style some looks from their 2012 fall collection and I have to say I had a blast! Our styled looks were all based on a trip we took and I chose to take advantage of my local city of Clearwater Beach for a local day-trip that felt like the hubby and I were on vacation away from home!

Our final leg of the trip was a stop at the new Hyatt hotel on the beach, where we sipped some ice cold cocktails (mine was virgin but of course) on the rooftop, overlooking the beautiful ocean. Talk about a killer view huh??

For my last look I chose to pair this awesome Krysta top in a fun southwest print with this sleek Zane blazer -- are you as smitten as I am with the leather lapels?? This blazer has to be my fave piece out of all the fall pieces I had a chance to style. I think leather accents are so hot for fall right now and BB Dakota has done it right with this chic blazer. I can see myself getting a ton of use out of this blazer this fall and winter. It can be dressed up or down, but the look is always cool and on trend. P.S. it also comes in a gorgeous burgundy -- LOVE! Not to mention, how cute is it that the inner lining matches the southwest print on the Krysta top? Perfection.

Although my styled looks have come to an end, luckily for you the contest doesn't end until September 30th!! What contest you might be asking?? BB Dakota will be giving a $500 gift card to the blogger with the most repins on their BB Dakota Pinterest board! The blogger that receives the gift card also will get to give one to a lucky reader! What does that mean for you? A new fall wardrobe from BB Dakota but of course! ;) So check out my BB Dakota Pinterest board stat, and get to pinning your fave looks before September 30th! I wouldn't want you -or- your closet to miss out on some fierce new duds!! xo

BdC + BB Dakota - Pt. 3

{dress: BB Dakota c/o; bag: vintage YSL; wedges: Zara; sunnies: HoH1960 (get them HERE); monogram necklace: Max&Chloe; bracelets: David Yurman, Oia Jules c/o, & DERNG c/o; watch: BCBGMAXAZRIA c/o}

It's Day three in the BB Dakota collaboration (that also includes these two lovely ladies: Bonnie from Flashes of Style and Nicole from Frankie Hearts Fashion).

To continue our Clearwater day-trip, the hubby and I walked Pier 60 to checkout the painted row of dolphins and to just feel the ocean breeze. Of course, I needed to make a pit stop for a cold treat -- and what is better than some mint chocolate chip ice cream, right? Perfect solution to a prego's sweet craving! I wore this gorgeous Celeste dress -- how rad is the southwest print? Totally reminiscent of Isabel Marant, no? I love the sheer fabric and cut out shoulders! I paired this dress with some minimal wedges, but I know it would look fabulous with a pair of black ankle boots. This dress would even look great with a pair of tights when the cooler temps come.

You can check out part 1 and 2 of my BB Dakota collaboration HERE & HERE.
Don't forget to check out my BB Dakota Pinterest board! Repin your fave photos on my board and you are instantly entered to win a $500 gift card from BB Dakota so you can shop their fall collection! Contest ends September 30th! xo