Hits and Misses

Okay...now you have it.  Side by side, one dress, five ways.  I would love to know, which look is your favorite.  Were any of the looks a total HIT, and were any of the looks a total MISS.  Come on...tell me...I can take it.  Happy Friday...J

1 Dress, Five Ways: Part 5

Okay...4 outfits down, 1 left to share.  Got all bundled up, per the usual, for this last look.  I really loved how this fun yet simple print was the perfect start to 5 different looks.    I was originally counting down the days until I could sport this dress with bare legs, but it turns out I am in luck.  I will hop on a plane to Florida this Friday to run the Disney Princess Half-Marathon, so I will definitely get to take this cute dress for a spin in the warm Florida weather.  Wish me luck...J

Dress {Riffraff}, Pants/Scarf {Forever 21}, Purse {Masons}, Earrings {Vintage from Pura Vida}, Vest {J.Crew},

On My Table Tuesday

I am a lucky girl because this Friday I have two Valentines.  Of course I have my regular Valentine, but my mother-in-law will also be in town.  The Mister took care of dinner reservations, but I wanted to plan a little something myself, so I thought I would handle our happy hour with a little "Red Hot Valentine Party" built for 3.  Here is what will be on the table. 

1. Signature champagne drink with red hots.

2.  Back up drinks in case someone prefers a little wine.

3.  Flowers because what Valentine's happens without flowers.

4.  Fun straws from Hobby Lobby.   

5.  Treat bags with hot tamales {a family favorite}. 

6.  Little note cards and envelopes in case someone wants to leave a little love note for someone.

7.  "Balls of Steel."  You read it right.  "Balls of Steel" is a business that creates amazing drink coolers to support research for testicular cancer.  You can catch a glimpse of these little babies in the picture above.  My husband loves to make specialty drinks, but never uses much ice, so I thought this would be a perfect gift for the bartender in my life.  If you are looking for a fun way to spice things up or rather cool things down, I would recommend a pair or pairs.  

As you can tell from the pictures, I decided to do a test run of my little party.  And I learned a couple of things.  As a side note, I was not pounding specialty drinks on my own, I made these three trial drinks with soda water.  Anyways....don't add to many red hots to the champagne.  The drink will be too sweet and a little too cloudy in my opinion.  Three/four hots will do.  I tried to include a little homemade garland in this bar cart look, and I felt like it was a pinterest fail.  See picture below for reference.  Will try harder next time.  Do you have anything fun planned for the 14th?  Happy Tuesday...J

 

 

1 Dress, 5 Ways:Part 4

Hello Friends!!  Back this week sharing two new ways I styled this amazing little Riffraff dress.  Not sure that I can count this one as styling since I just threw on a colorful Pendleton coat and a scarf.  But I like to think that I showed a smidge of style dreaming that these two bold prints would make the perfect pair.  What do you think?  Do ya dig it?  Happy Tuesday...J

Dress {c/o, Riffraff}, Jacket/Jeans {Local Honey}, Scarf/Long Necklace {Forever 21}, Bow Necklace {DahliaLynn}, Shoes {Steinmart}, Earrings {DahliaLynn Vintage}

**P.S. for those of you sweets that entered the inPink giveaway.  The individuals that partnered with me on the giveaway sadly had an unexpected family emergency.  They will get back to me with the winner as soon as they are back.  I really appreciate your patience!

On My Table Tuesday

Yeah, yeah...I know it is Wednesday.  But I am crossing my fingers tight that you all are still interested in what is "On My Table Tuesday."  This week one of my best friends from Nashville is so kindly making the trip up North to pay me a visit.  Good thing her days of living in Alaska will prepare her for the Artic Tundra that has become Northern Indiana.  

So I spent some time this weekend prepping our little guest room for her.  So what's on the table?  

1.  Sweet treats for that mid morning, mid day, or late night snack.

2.  Cheering flowers to brighten up old man winter.

3.  Hotel shampoo, conditioner, and lotion in case she forgets something, while packing from all the excitement over getting to see me.  They are from the Memphis Peabody Hotel, so they have these cute little ducks on them.   

4.  Some light reading I plucked especially for her in case she gets bored.  "Pride and Prejudice," "P.S. I Love You," and some fun cookbooks, since we are making a potluck dinner Saturday.

5.  Some DahliaLynn bling to add a little sparkle.  {This necklace is for sale.  Just shoot me an email at dahlialynnlane@gmail.com for pricing and if you want dibs before it hits Etsy}. 

Ok KT.  Hurry up and get here girl...J

1 Dress, 5 Ways: Part 3

Did you guys have a great weekend?  I did.  Spent some time with my man, went to an amazing workout class, got my hair done, drove in the snow (again), went to some local vintage shops, had a fun bloody mary brunch on Sunday, and made a fun delicious with the Mr. for the big game.  Think hot chicken wings and mini twice baked potatoes.  Still having a little too much fun styling this Aztec dress from Riffraff 5 ways.  Do you have a favorite look yet?  See you tomorrow...J

 

Dress {c/o, Riffraff}, Skinnies {J.Crew}, Booties {Nine West}, Scarf {Vintage}, Necklace {Anthropologie}, Clutch {Kate Spade}

Last Chance

Happy "Throw Back Thursday."  I know TBT has been around forever, but I always forget about it.  Kind of like I forgot about this super cute look I pulled together almost exactly 2 years ago.  I know what I am wearing on Saturday.  Except...I will have to add snow boots, long underwear, a hat, and parka to get this look South Bend ready.  But thinking I will still be giving off that same cute, casual vibe as long as I can keep my teeth from chattering in the -40 temps we have been having in good old Northern Indiana.  Hey...did you remember that today is the last day to enter the amazing INPINK giveaway for $150 to go on a little jewel buying spree?  Good luck friends...J!!