Friday's Fancies {yummy treats)

Happy Happy Friday! The weekend is almost here!! Do you have any fun plans this weekend? Going anywhere? We're going shopping for Thanksgiving food, shopping for Christmas decorations, and I might be adding a few things to my Etsy shop!
Today I'm linking up with Alison over at {Long Distance Loving} for Friday's Fancies. It's been WAY too long since I last linked up, so I'm definitely excited about putting this week's outfit together! This week's theme is Autumn Faves.

I picked a treat that I indulge in between fall and winter--peppermint hot chocolate! I love adding a little pizzazz to my hot chocolate with everything from {peppermint to white chocolate bailey's}! I found this pretty picture of a peppermint hot chocolate to use as my outfit inspiration.

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And here's the outfit I came up with!

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I paired a nice pair of dark skinnies with a cream sweater {like the whipped topping}, chocolate brown riding boots {like the hot chocolate}, and a pop of color with a red infinity scarf {hello peppermint!}. I also had to throw some fun gold accents in {my favorite metal to wear in the colder months--they pair well with browns!}. ------- What's your favorite treat? Can use it as outfit inspiration? Check out the rest of the treat inspired outfits {here}!

Thrifty Tuesday {Fashion Cents}

Today I'm taking a different approach to Thrifty Tuesday. I've decided to recreate an outfit that I'm obsessed with {and} I'll show you an affordable way to do it yourself!!
I saw this outfit in person the other day and I can't get it out of my head. I am in LOVE. It's also making me super antsy to get back to wearing normal outfits+shoes. 

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I decided to use items from Forever 21 to recreate the outfit in order to keep the costs down as much as possible. Also, Forever 21 is easily accessible for most people. PLUS they usually have a few different versions of each item, so you'll have some freedom to find pieces that match your personality the best!  
Outfit #1 This outfit would be great for a girls night, business casual office, a weekend day date, or even church! You can create this whole look for under $85. Also, each of these items can be used again & again in your wardrobe!

Dress // Shirt // Tights // Boots

Outfit #2 Look two has it's own flair, with the gingham print shirt. This outfit would be great for work, date night, girls night or even tailgating!

Dress // Shirt // Tights // Boots

------- What do you think? I love that you can accessorize each of these looks in tons of ways! Which look do you like best?

{Wedding Wednesday} Shoes!

Happy Wednesday ladies! Did y'all stay up late to watch election results? It's been a whirlwind the last few days with all of the election coverage!

  Don't worry, I'm not here to write about politics today--I'm sharing another Wedding Wednesday post with you! This week it's all about shoes {specifically for the bride--me}! 

Because of the length of my dress, the material of my dress, and the color of my dress it's been somewhat challenging to find the perfect pair of shoes. Not to mention that it's an outdoor wedding, so no high heels for this girl! I am one of those girls who loves when a photographer captures a great photo with the bride and her shoes (whether it be by herself, with her bridesmaids, or with the groom), so the shoes are important to me!   Check out these sweet shots...

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 See what I mean?  Not only are the shoes important in the photos, they also add to the overall feel for the bride! I feel like a princess in my wedding dress, and I expect to feel the same way about my shoes.   I think I've narrowed my ideas down to these four options: Sparkly sandals with little or no heel. Flats with good detail (nothing too plain). A not-too-tall wedge in a navy or a grey with a little detail. Cowboy boots (I already own).   Here are a few examples of what I've had my eye on:

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I LOVE the detail on this shoe--I'm trying to find a similar style in a wedge.
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Aren't these gorgeous? I would like them better in silver or a cream, instead of gold.
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I absolutely LOVE these, but I think the height is too much.
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Relaxed Steve Madden sandals...
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My FAVORITE pair...aren't they gorgeous!? Kate Spade, of course!
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------- Thoughts? I know it's tough picking a pair without knowing what the dress looks like, but I think any of the above would well. Wish me luck with finding the perfect pair!
P.s. I'm hosting a link up today with Mary at {A Happy Wife in New Orleans} for Wedding Wednesday posts! Swing by and check out all the wedding posts and make a few new friends!

Election Day Coverage

You might have been put off my the title of this post.... A BLOGGER covering the election right on her blog? Well, don't worry, I'm posting a different kind of election day coverage...the type you wear out to the polls to vote! 

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 Since I'm stuck in my cast and unable to wear jeans or boots, much less a matching pair of boots, I thought I'd put together an outfit that would resemble the outfit I might have worn today had I been able to dress up like a normal person.

Tee // Sweater // Scarf // Jeans // Boots // Purse

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What are you wearing today?  Are you having an election watch party? We are having a girls dinner and Pinterest party for the first part of the night. I'll be home right after in order to watch the election coverage. I can't wait!  Hopefully y'all are just as excited!

{Thrifty Tuesday} H&M

Happy Tuesday!  I hope everyone is having a great morning :) I'm pretty excited about today! It's my first time doing a Thrifty Tuesday post in a long time! In case you've never caught one of my past Thrifty Tuesday posts, you can check them out here! I love gathering some of the current trends to share with all of you---each at a very reasonable price!

 This week I'm focusing on H&M. They always have great deals, and I've had my eye on some of their goodies for a while now! None of these items is over $60 and some of them are serious steals!   Check these out!

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The black dress with polka dot sleeves is my fav!

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The maroon sweater is my fav!

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The grey infinity scarf is my fav!

 ------- What good deals have you picked up lately? It seems like there are tons of sales every week, so it seems like the perfect time to pick up gifts for the fashionistas on your Christmas list!

Thrifty Tuesday {Honeymoon}

The other day, Neely tweeted about 6pm.com and how they have super affordable prices. Well, I've seen (and been to) 6pm before, but I hadn't thought about them in a long time. I had to fix that on the double--and I'm glad I did!
I went to their site and found some super adorable dresses. They have tons that are affordable, and they'd be perfect for any summer activity. Not only that, but they have a bunch of dresses that are perfect for vacation....or a honeymoon!
This week's Thrifty Tuesday is all about honeymoon dresses.  All dresses are under $25!

FOX Stripe Out Dress

Roxy All Aboard Spaghetti Strap Dress

O'Neill Whisp Dress

Roxy Reservoir Dress

Michael Stars Off Shoulder Dress

Rip Curl Capitola Dress

Kensie Ponte Chiffon Detail Dress

Patagonia Kamala Dress

Hurley Madrid Knit Dress

Billabong Dreamin On Bandeau Dress

How cute are all of these? I can't wait to grab a few of these before our honeymoon :) ------ On that note, I will let you in on a little wedding update---we picked our honeymoon destination and resort!!

Swing back by tomorrow for a whole post about wedding business!!

Maxi Dress to Maxi Skirt

Last fall Lindsay wrote this awesome post about using dresses as skirts or shirts. Well, I've been dying to use her tips and pointers to create my own multi-use outfit.
This past weekend I finally took the plunge and wore one of my maxi dresses as a skirt! I never thought I'd get as many compliments on it, but I sure did. AND, I loved wearing it that way.
The original dress:

Mexico :)

The same dress, worn as a Maxi skirt:

That's me in the middle! And Jess, my MOH, to my left. She's wearing an actual maxi skirt :)
And yes, we're usually outfit twins. On accident!

I liked it so much I did it again yesterday too!
The original dress:

On vacation in San Antonio, with the future SIL

The same dress, worn as a Maxi skirt:

Do you like the color combo?
I'm still deciding...

Why did I do that? Because I have a hard time finding maxi dresses and skirts that are the right length. Most are too short, and some too long. With this method  I was able to pick the length, as well as exactly where it sat on my hips. I can also switch them up with different shirts and wear them several ways--I even have a few belts to pair up with them if I want. I haven't bought many in the past, but I might be inclined to buy a few more this fall since I love wearing them this way! Oh, and in case you didn't know, maxi skirts are the most comfortable thing ever!----------Do you ever do this? One of my friends said that this is pretty much the regular thing to do with maxi dresses. Who knew!