Put A Hat On It

Don't forget to enter the $1000 J.Crew Gift Card Giveaway:)!

Blouse - Forever 21 (Similar one here, here, here, or here) ; Shorts - Gap (Exact one here) ; Booties - Zara (Exact one here or also love these) ; Hat - J.Crew (Exact one here) ; Bag - Zara (Old) (Similar one here or here)

Giveaway: $1,000 J.Crew Gift Card

I'm excited to bring you a very special giveaway today... one lucky reader will enjoy the ultimate prize - a $1,000 J.Crew Gift Card! That's one major shopping spree!

In celebration of an exciting new concept called The Shelf, this group of fabulous bloggers and I are giving you the opportunity to win one seriously amazing fashion makeover.

Style Elixir   |   Fash Boulevard   |   Ivory Lane   |   The Chiffon Diary   |   GBO Fashion

Hello Fashion   |   Barefoot Blonde   |   Because Shanna Said So   |   Shannon Hearts   |   See Jane

A Little Dash of Darling  |  Mix and Match Fashion  |  Little Miss Fearless  |  Merricks Art  |  Coast With Me

A fashionistas ultimate tool! The Shelf is a new website that allows you to keep all the items you love in one place. When you go shopping online, simply click and 'shelve' your favorite pieces...



Plus, The Shelf will even track their price! Input your desired purchase amount and you'll never need to spend a cent more than you have to - receive automatic alerts when your favorite items are on sale...



A hub for style inspiration and maximum savings, the gorgeous ladies I'm collaborating with are all using the The Shelf and we'd love you to join us! I've shelved some of my favorite pieces and you can keep up with these, or start adding your own.

For your chance to win a $1,000 J.Crew Gift Card...

• Click here and sign up to The Shelf (if you're a blogger, add your URL for special features!)
• Click here to follow your favorite bloggers' shelves
• Complete the simple Rafflecopter entries below... remember the more you do, the more chances you have to win! It's open Worldwide too. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Touch Of Gingham

Denim Jacket - Urban Outfitters (Similar one here or here) ; Gingham Shirt - Gap (Sold Out) (Similar one here or here...P.S. If you're buying the one from J.Crew use the code LOOK20 for 20% off) ; Skirt - Banana Republic (Exact one here or different options here and here) (I bought it during the 35% off sale...hopefully you can get it on sale too:) ; Heels - BCBGeneration (Exact one here On Sale) ; Necklace - Banana Republic (Sold Out) (Similar style here) ; Lipstick - Mac (Pink Noveau) (Exact one here)

My friend Aggie wore a statement necklace over her denim jacket and I loved it, so I decided to give it a try. It's so awesome that we can look to fellow bloggers for inspiration. Also, just wanted to say thank you for watching my cooky, crazy, silly, little rap video (btw...I'll stick to my day job lol). I enjoyed reading your comments and learning more about you all. I feel like our true sides come out when we're alone in the car and just singing off the top of our lungs, rapping, rocking hard, OR balling (bawling?) our eyes out cause the perfect song came on at the perfect moment and touched us in some way. I put myself out there and kinda set myself up for criticism, but whatever...I can't take myself too seriously. It was all in good fun:). Anyways, have a great weekend all! P.S. Sorry, grammar was never my strong suit, so feel free to add mental periods and commas wherever necessary;)!   

Can't Hold Us by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (Cover)

This my friends is Gangsta's Paradise. Do your remember this song? Am I dating myself?

I Love To Rap (as I said in my bio). It occurred to me when I was listening to Gangsta's Paradise by Coolio back in the early 90s. But this is my first rap video. And probably my last lol. I know in my heart of hearts that I was a rapper in my past life. P.S. I think I've now revealed all sides of myself. Well. Maybe not all. I still have a few tricks up my sleeve;)! Anyways, check out the video if you'd like and laugh away at my attempt to rap (and breathe:)! P.S.S. I do use the word SH*T (once), so if you have kiddos around and don't want them to hear it..don't play the video. Thanks for watching:)! 

Color Me Red

Cami - J.Crew Factory (Exact one here) ; Denim Jacket - Urban Outfitters ( here or here) ; Jeans - Gap (Exact one here) ; Booties - Zara (Exact one here or also in love with these) ; Bag - Forever 21 (Sold Out) (Similar one here, here, or here) ; Hat - J.Crew (Exact one here)

A Few Things:

1) Yes. I colored my hair. And I should've listened to you guys. And just stayed with the original. I never realized how much my hair color would impact my wardrobe. When I walked out of the salon on Friday...I loved it. I felt like I could conquer the world lol. But then it settled in. And I was shocked. And instead of conquering the world...I felt like I could join Barnum & Bailey Circus as Bozo The Clown. Haha. I know it's going to take a couple of tries to get to the right color....but even when it's the right shade of red...will I like it? So much to consider. I could always go back to brunette....which is the safer/easier option. Ahh....but for some reason...when it comes to my hair....I like to live on the edge. Bear (Bare?) with me while I try all the colors of the rainbow.

2) Thanks for all the feedback on the shoes. Majority went with #1:). They're both a little tight in the toe area, so still not sure which one I will keep (if any). I have wide feet and I have bunions (double whammy)! So....basically I look like Cinderalla's stepsisters when I'm trying on shoes.

3) These are the lace up booties that I've had my eyes on for centuries. Finally bought them. I'm sure you've seen them on Gal Meets Glam and Cupcakes & Cashmere (and other bloggers).

BEE-U-TIFUL

Photos via Atlantic-Pacific

I think it's her birthday at the end of this month, so this post is dedicated to the oh-so fabulous, stylish, and beautiful, Blair of Atlantic-Pacific :)! We all know how much I love her. I could just browse her blog all. day. long. I take so much inspiration from her. And there is not enough room on this blog to share every favorite outfit of mine (which is all of them). I've said this before and I'll say it again...I think she has changed the face of blogging. I see her influence all around. Take for example the studded Valentino heels. Who made them popular? Blair. Or how about the bubble necklaces, gingham shirts, cap toe flats/heels, chunky pearl necklaces, layers of arm candy, etc. Yup, all her. She is truly a fearless leader in the fashion world and I look forward to all of the wonderful things that she has yet to share with us! Cheers to Bee!  P.S. I think she has the most adorable teeth/smile.

P.S.S. This is totally not related, but I needed help picking heels. I got both of these heels (1, 2) in the mail over the weekend and I'm not sure which ones to keep. They look similar, so no need to keep both. Any thoughts?

Inspiration & Humor Filled Friday

Not what I was expecting. I kept looking for the real singer. Where is she hiding. Nope. It's this incredibly talented kid.

Yes. Yes. And. Yes.

Don't pretend like this has never happened to you. 

  

 Love you, Mama! Happy Mother's Day to all the superhero moms/grandmas out there!  

This pic was made for me.

Amen, Sister Mary Clarence. 

Oh no you didn't girl. Yes....Yes, I did. C'mon.....doesn't this pic just make you LOL. How could you not? The hearty smile......MISSING TEETH.....middle parted bangs.....did I mention the MISSING TEETH? P.S. LET'S BRING BACK THE BIG SCRUNCHIES. #WhoLetMeOutOfTheHouse #CantBelieveImPostingThis #ImAHillbilly

My favorite commercial!!!!!! I hope to meet a French model on the internet too. Crossing my fingers. And he better be wearing a FANNY PACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UH...BONJOUR!!!!!

Anchors & Stripes

The wind and I were having a moment. 

I think this is my first attempt at mixing prints. Thoughts? Btw, did you watch the Idol cryfest yesterday? I was a mess....but I was not the only one. Keith Urban cried too (be still my heart). Who do you think is going home tonight? I'm torn....love all three women. P.S. My hairdo was inspired by my friend Jenny. :)

Anchor Top - J.Crew (Old) ; Shorts - Gap (Exact one here or similar styles here, here, and here) ; Espadrilles - Aldo (Old) (Similar style here or here) ; Pearls - Zara (Exact one here)

Polyvore Set

Denim Jacket - J.Crew (Exact one here) ; Top - Topshop (Exact one here) ; Skirt - J.Crew (Exact one here) ; Heels - Zara (Exact one here) ; Watch - Michael Kors (Similar style here) ; Necklace - J.Crew (Sold Out) (Similar styles here or here) ; Sunglasses - Ray-Ban (Exact one here) ; Bag - J.Crew (Sold Out In Color Shown Above) (Similar styles here or here)

Boston Cream Pie Minis

SORRY...GOT A LITTLE CARRIED AWAY WITH THE CHOCOLATE. THIS DESERVES A #HELPME #HELPME #HELPME #HELPME.

DOUBLE DECKER. WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE. LOOKS LIKE THE LEANING TOWER OF PISA.

THIS IS AFTER 15 MINUTES OF REFRIGERATION. 

Recipe :)

Something Borrowed Part 2

I borrowed these jeans from my sister and they are a wee bit long on me. They look perfect on her cause she's 5'9....and I'm not quite 5'9 or 5'8....maybe 5'7 on a good day;). We all want what we can't have, right? I personally admire tall women. Most of my extended family members are giant-sized ranging from 5'8 - 6'2 (I'm just referring to the women) and my bff is 5'11. It's pretty cool having tall family/friends because I could spot them anywhere haha. #Where'sWaldo 

A few other things I wanted to mention:

1. Dont' forget to enter the $250 Visa Gift Card Giveaway From Style Lately here.

2. I thought I was the only crazy who loved these killer (literally) Zara heels, but I guess Olivia Palermo is digging them too!

3. In case you missed Something Borrowed Part 1.

Have a great week:)!

Blouse - H&M (Similar style here) ; Jeans - Hudson (Borrowed) (Similar style here or here) ; Heels - Charles David ; Bag - Marc by Marc Jacobs (Borrowed) (Exact one here or here)