Black & Bling

Dress: Cache --on sale! // Shoes: Boston Proper// Watch: Michael Kors //

 Bracelet: Kate Spade on sale!

Less than 24 hours before my Thanksgiving vacay starts. Eek! I'm so excited and so in need of the break. I got a little shoe happy and HAD to HAVE these unstoppable shoes up above... trust me you want them and they are on SALE!

I also got a little scarf happy this holiday season because I genuinely CAN'T stop buying scarves.
I got these two gorge babies at H&M but as luck would have it they arent available online. Not to worry you might still be able to find them in store >>I just got them a week ago.

What fab scarves are you loving this season??
Send me the link! I probably don't NEED more...but I WANT more.

Xo,
Alex

Monday Must-Haves

<Hot Pink Scarves>

Every once in awhile you walk into a store and an item stops you in your tracks -- that happened to me last week at The Limited when I saw this Hot Pink Scarf. Literally halted in my tracks.
So hard to find a great pink scarf!

The sad part: As of right now The Limited isn't selling this beauty online 

but... below it is a fab Tory Burch one I discovered. 

Or a less expensive Target option here >  Or a polka dot pink option here >

                       

     

<shoes - Ann Taylor leopard heels>

<michael kors watch>

<Coat - H & M>

<leather leggings> 

Yes, you need them.

The best pair - at an affordable price - that I've tried on are at Ann Taylor here.

Tons of other options here

<Sephora Favorites>

Buy a perfume sampler for $24 bucks and get a FREE rollerball certificate inside

 that you can redeem in store whenever you want.

Pretty much a no brainer and a sick deal. Basically instead of buying a rollerball perfume like my fav Viktor & Rolf perfume <which is usually 30 bucks>...you spend $24, get 5 little samplers, and a full size Rollerball of your choice. Um ya. Do it.

<Target Boots for 39 bucks>

check please!

These babies are at Target now and are probably

 the best looking faux leather boot I've ever seen at Target. Yes, I bought a pair. And I love them.

<Finally, this coat from H&M rocks my socks.>

I am wearing it in the top pick - comfy and has a very pretty expensive look to it. 

Find it here - it's selling out in a lot of sizes. They seem to sell out and then pop back up again.

 So definitely check back if you're size is SOLD OUT.

Runs true to size - so I would go up a size if you plan to layer for Winter ;) 

Other blush coat options here.

What are you loving this week? 

Fall Weather & Pumpkin Spice

Pumpkin Spice Latte's are EVERYTHING.
Literally sometimes I feel like my whole life revolves around the happiness that is Pumpkin Spice.

Yes, I give it capital first letters - ha - thats how important it is to me.
Trader Joe's makes some pretty fantastic Pumpkin EVERYTHING... during this season. There is an amazing Pumpkin Swirl Brownie recipe on the Trader Joe's site I had to share AND I am dying to try.

(**No -- you wont see fancy pictures of me trying to make something amazing with pumpkin spice because I'm a messy cook and lets just say that I am convinced those blog food photos that FOOD bloggers posts are a lie - or if it's true I am honestly jealous because we all know were messy in the kitchen ha -- or at least I am :))**

Anyway - I finally feel settled in and moved in to Raleigh. So far I LOVE it here.

I feel like I can finally breathe a sigh of relief because we are moved into our new apartment, I had my hair done yesterday (thank the lord) ha! And I am dreaming of a white christmas. (Literally - I hope it snows.) Is that bad? I just feel like I have never had a real christmas tree - snow outside holiday. Maybe that's because I am a true Floridian. Uh yah -our idea of Xmas is fake icicles hanging from buildings. So needless to say I'm ready for the real thing! Let it snow! Please and thank you.

P.S. I took my first trip to Chapel Hill and got to see The Top Of The Hill and the gorgeous university. It was really breathtaking and fun to finally get out and see FALL happening in full motion...

                

  

                   

I bought this mirror cause I think it lies and makes me look thinner haha. Now thats a good reason to buy a mirror. You can get this fab lying mirror at LOWES - it wasnt available online :/

Scarf: H&M - similar HERE
Top: H&M - similar HERE
Jeans: 7 For all Mankind: HERE - these jeans are AMAZE
Boots: Ciao Bella : Available and on sale HERE

Happy Sunday, xo
Alex

Raspberry Wrap

I die for this color. Literally. Die.

Forgive the overexposure of the sunlight. We did the show outside today but the picture is pretty true to color. AND great news  = its on SALE. Yeh! 69 bucks. = Say YES to the DRESS.

Boston Proper Raspberry Wrap Dress: HERE

Spiked Turquoise Necklace - Similar HERE

 

Lipstick - Prague by NYX

Boston Proper Starburst Logo Cuff = Signature Bracelet - HERE 

Steve Madden Nude Pumps: HERE

Sweet Rasberry Fashion Happiness... and almost Friday!
xo,
Alex

BLACK ON BLACK ON LEOPARD

I absolutely can't wait for winter. The worst fashion tease in the world is when stores fill their windows with winter clothing when it's still boiling hot outside. Cause you want to buy EVERYTHING in anticipation of -- "I'll wear it when it gets colder." My motto: Buy now. Figure it out later. 

These Ann Taylor leather leggings are so unbelievably amazing. AND SLIMMING - One of the best features is they make your legs look sleek and skinny. I am such a fan! 

This Ann Taylor Georgette top can be used in so many ways (available in petite/regular/tall)... it was a little chilly this AM in Raleigh so it felt good to be in a long sleeve. I feel like everything in the mall is going DARK DARK DARK & LEATHER for fall. Which is fine... but also make it tough to pull out that pop of color unless you already have it in the closet.

I paired it with a turquoise clover necklace (SIMILAR HERE) and some gold accents (MICHAEL KORS RUNWAY WATCH and this awesome Ann Taylor cuff.

...oh and yes of course these stop you in your tracks ANN TAYLOR LEOPARD HEELS - that I cant stop wearing. Should I stop? LOL. I cant - seriously cant. But I do have a fab pair of Steve Madden's that went on SALE  on the way in the mail!! (Yes -- you want to click on it - cause they're awesome and you'll need them next spring I promise.

xo
Sweet fashion happy dreams.
Alex

Purple & Pockets

Somehow today really felt like Friday - but *sigh-- its only Thursday. 

I am still milking the dresses for as long as I can before winter fully kicks in. Purples & raspberries are some of my fav color pieces. I grabbed this adorable dress from Francesca's and love it -- especially the pockets! Not sure why I couldn't find the link for the dress or the necklace online... but should be available in stores.

It's not available online (couldn't find it but - similar sort of here)

The belt is Ralph Lauren OLD...Watch Michael Kors 8077 Runway Watch
Bracelet - Ann Taylor ON SALE 50% off
Nail Polish - OPI - Roadhouse Blues

Blue Sunshine

It really felt like fall today in Raleigh - cold weather, rain... it was genuinely gloomy but this blue dress pepped me up! Just in time for fall this long sleeve SIDE ZIP LONG SLEEVE BLUE DRESS (GET IT HERE) - The blue was sooooo pretty! I paired with the Ann Taylor Leopard Print Flats (HERE)  that I adore but you could really rock a ton of different shoes with it!! ADD a TO DIE FOR Ann Taylor Leather/Gold & Pearl NECKLACE - HERE + A bunch of cute Ann Taylor Bracelets and you turned a gloomy day into sunshine!

 You can find the bracelets I chose HERE, HERE, and HERE.

Happy Wednesday! <3

 

I was so totally obsessed with the zippers on both sides.

Makes the dress so cute! And adds a touch of sass!

 Modern Pearlized Cabochon Link Bracelet  WAS MY FAV - THAT'S HERE

                                               MICHAEL KORS RUNWAY WATCH -  HERE

Reptile Print & Zipper Accents

This Zipper accent on the all new Cache dress I wore for the show today was so cute!
Definitely helps flatter the stomach and gives a slender look thanks to the Zipper accents. Love it!
You can get it here: Black Embossed Reptile Print Ponte Dress
I added a little pop of color with my fav Jessica Simpson pumps...
Jessica Simpson Pumps - Similar HERE for just 57 bucks. Ya baby! Love a good sale.

                              

Leopard & Leather

Happily Ever Leather. Tis the season for a leather love affair and Ann Taylor has done it again.

Loved wearing this outfit on the show.
Petite Leather Pencil Skirt HERE
Green Button Down
Leopard heels
Lipstick: NYX Prague
Gallery Deco Ann Taylor Statement Necklace

Bracelet also available on Anntaylor.com

           Watch: michaelkors.com