DIY ~ Jewelmint Zocalo Inspired Bracelet

Hi lovelies!  I've had this Jewelmint Zocalo Bracelet on my To-DIY list for a while now, and I finally made it! Yay!  {Click for the how-to!}

How I Wear Sequins

Well it's that time again, another BDIB challenge.  This time we are showing how we wear sequins.  I bought this matte sequined top at H&M, and here's how I wore it.  I wore this to work yesterday; please bear in mind that we have a casual dress code at my office :)

 Toggle Sweater Coat: St. John's Bay; Sequined Shirt: H&M; Jeans: 17/21; Mocassins: Target

Lipstick: Kat Von D Foiled Love in FTW; Earrings: Jewelmint


So there sure are a ton of ways to wear sequins, and I'm sure all the other ladies did fabulously as well!  I wanted to show a completely different look with this top and love it; it's very me.  I wanted to dress it way down and wear it like I would a plain t-shirt.  How would you style this for a casual look?

xxooxoxo
Lia

Animality ~ Bloggers Do It Better ~ Animal Instincts

Hello lovelies!  Of course, when Kristina of Pretty Shiny Sparkly posted the newest Bloggers Do It Better challenge, Animal Prints, I was stoked!  So if you know me, simply wearing my Leopard Trench Blouse (seen here) and matching heels (seen here) was not nearly enough.  Since I'm putting myself on shopping restriction this month (more on that later), I had to get creative with what I have.  Of course, last year's fad faux fur vest (which thankfully is still in for this fall) immediately came to mind!  Of course it needed a belt to give me some shape, and I thought I had a little Flintstones look going on, so I topped it off with a chunky faux turquoise necklace.

Vest: TJ Maxx
Jeans: Seven 7
Blouse: Ann Taylor
Belt: NY & Company
Shoes: Banana Republic
Sunnies: Marc Jacobs
Earrings and Gold Tone Bracelet: Jewelmint
Necklace: Forever 21
Wooden Bracelets: Vintage

Guy was giving me a weird look, so I gave him one right back.  So glad JT captured it!

This shot came out blurry but I really love it.

And this one too.

What did you wear for the challenge?  And if you haven't taken part yet, be sure to next time!!

xxooxoxo
Lia

Pink n Coral...One Last Summer Hurrah

Hello my lovelies!  We had some rockin weather here in Denver today!  It was 86* which is so rad!!  I'm trying to enjoy it while we still have it, because we've been known to get snow in early October.  I know.  Blechhhh.  So I spied out of the corner of my eye my coral pumps I got this spring from Kohls.  I figured this may be my last chance to wear them before next spring, so I threw together an outfit around them.  Now this isn't the first time I've worn this top with these shoes, seen here.  I just styled it a little differently :)

Top: Old Navy
Jeans: NY & Company
Shoes: Elle via Kohls
Scarf: NY & Company
Bracelet: DIY
Watch: Nixon
Earrings: Jewelmint

So there ya have it!  Hopefully this isn't summer's last hurrah, but in case it is, I dressed the part.

Now if you don't already, you should follow me on GFC.  Tomorrow morning I'm announcing Smart n Snazzy's FIRST giveaway!!!  Here's a sneak peek.... what do you think it could be?!

xxooxoxo
Lia

Military Vest ~ Outfit Challenge Post

Remember this vest from my list of items I was going to make myself wear this week?  Well here's how I styled it!

I wanted to temper this tie dyed tiered skirt that I paired with a simple tank so on went the vest and it instantly dressed it up!  I wrapped a belt around my waist for definition, and added some neutral wedges and a vintage snakeskin print clutch!

Bella was my photographer, so the pics came out a bit blurry :)

Vest: Banana Republic
Tank: NY & Company
Skirt: Target
Belt: NY & Company
Wedges: Michael Kors via TJ Maxx
Pendant Necklace: Jewelmint Daphne Pendant
Wooden Beaded Necklace: Vintage, thrifted
Earrings: Jewelmint World's End Earrings
Ring: Jewelmint Moonbeam Ring
Bracelets: Vintage, thrifted
Snakeskin Embossed Clutch: Vintage, thrifted
Sunnies: Moschino
Kilt Pin (on lapel): Vintage, belonged to my grandmother

What do you think of this look?  How else would you style this vest?

Detailed shot of my accessories, listed out above.

Closer look of the vintage kilt pin on my lapel, cute huh?  Love it!!
What do you think of this look?

xxooxoxo
Lia

Blues ~ Outfit Challenge Post

Hello my lovelies!  Today I am wearing TWO of the items I challenged myself to wear this week, the blue men's shirt, and the cobalt Sole Society pumps.  I love this look.  I bought the shirt on a clearance rack at Walmart in the men's department. 

I belted the shirt, cuffed the sleeves and left the top buttons undone as well.  I paired it with my gray skinnies from NY and Company, and of course, what shoes would look best with this besides the cobalt Virginia's from Sole Society.  Now who would I be without my accessories??  Of course I'm rocking Jewelmint and BaubleBar!

Shirt: George, Walmart Men's Section

Jeggings: NY and Company

Belt: Forever 21

Shoes: Sole Society

Necklace: Jewelmint Bullet Necklace

Earrings: Jewelmint Rio Bravo Earrings

Bracelet: BaubleBar Starfish Cuff, seen here

Do you like how I styled the shirt and the shoes?  Would you have styled them differently?

xxooxoxo

Lia

New Vlog ~ Another Jewelmint Haul

Hiya lovelies!

Yes, I'm wicked addicted to Jewelmint as of late, so here's another haul of what I've gotten.  I'm super pleased with the pieces!

Also, check out my killer earrings made by Tara, of Haute Lunch.  She has an etsy shop, Tara Lane Designs, and I was shocked over how talented she is!!!  Stop by her blog and say hi, or buy some really unique and eye catching pieces from her shop!

Finally, if you aren't familiar with Jewelmint, click the link and sign up!  You definitely won't be disappointed, I swear :)



So what is your favorite Jewelmint piece?  Do I need to join a JM Anonymous support group?

xxooxoxo
Liajavascript:void(0)

New Vlog! Another Jewelmint Haul!

Ok, I may be *slightly* obsessed with Jewelmint, but their stuff is so cute!  And affordable.  And their customer service is *fabulous* if a piece breaks or something :)  Check it yo!



What do you all think of my newest baubles?

xoxo
Lia

A Day Late and a Dollar Short.... BDIB Arm Party Post

Soooo I completely forgot to post this yesterday!  Grrr....  Anyways, here it is a day late...  My arm parties!

I apologize for the picture quality, all of these photos lived on and were taken with my iPhone.

Top to Bottom: Bealls, Daytona Beach Antique Mall,  Jewelmint Mumbai

Top to Bottom: Tiffany's, Daytona Beach Antique Mall, Bealls

L to R: DIY, Target, Jewelmint from the Tulum set, Jewelmint Corsica

L to R: Tiffany's, Daytona Beach Antique Mall, Bealls, BaubleBar, Bealls Outlet

L to R: BaubleBar, BaubleBar, Jewelmint Mumbai

L to R: DIY (variation on this), Loft (I won from a giveaway on BravoeRunway.com), Nixon watch, vintage belonged to my grandmother

All these bad boys are vintage, I picked them up at the thrift store yesterday!  The top one is woven ribbons (looks like leather doesn't it?!), then a brass bangle, then two wooden bangles


What do you think of my arm parties?  Loving them or what?  I know I am!
xoxo
Lia

Drapey, Pinned and Trompe L'Oeil

Hey there dollface!  Happy Saturday!!  I wore this little number to work yesterday, and let me tell you this lightweigh sweater from H&M is quickly becoming a fave.  I'm only regretting not buying it in all other colors! I wore it with a pair of dark rinse curvy bootcut jeans, some oversized gold tone jewelry, and my amazing trompe l'oeil wedges from Aldo!  I wore my hair down for a relaxed vibe, but (GASP!) forgot to put in some Moroccan Oil!

Sweater: H&M (recently), Jeans: NY&Company (recently), Wedges: Aldo (recently), Bracelet: Forever 21 (a few months ago), Watch: Nixon (a few years old), Safety Pin Necklace: Jewelmint (recently)

What do you think of this look?  How cool are the shoes??  I love how from afar it looks like they have a heel, but they are wedges!!  Hee Hee!!

xoxoxo
Lia

60s Mod Chic

Hey my dolls!  I wore this little number to work yesterday.  I picked up this frock for $15 at H&M while I was in FL and it screamed 60s mod to me.  So when I stumbled upon this vintage scarf in the same drawer as the shirt I found at my grandmother's (post here), I died because I knew I would wear it as a headband with the dress.  I wanted to temper the look a little bit to make it a tad more work friendly, so rather than heels (or my Michael Kors wedges, seen here)  I opted for my black Steve Madden oxfords.  I layered up three (!) Jewelmint necklaces, the Lovers' Locket, the Astoria necklace (short one) and the Pin Up necklace (ginormous safety pin).  I opted to forego earrings and stacked on a little arm party, featuring beauties from Target, Jewelmint, and my grandma.  As always, where would I be without my Nixon watch.  Sigh.  I really really need a nice Michael Kors watch.  Anyone want to donate one to a worthy cause? ;)

What do you think of this look?  I seriously love it.  It's my take on 60s mod, and I think I'll continue to wear this into the fall, layered over leggings with some boots.  And let's be real for a second, how amazing is the scarf?!

xxooxoxo

Lia

Another Jewelmint Haul Video!

Hiya lovelies!!!  I got yet ANOTHER Jewelmint package this week and wanted to share it with you all!!!

If you don't like my black bra straps or my messy cuz I came from the pool hair, well then that is too bad.  Also, please forgive the state of my mani :)

Finally, I reaalllllyyyy would love your feedback on the issue I talk about in the vlog.  Thanks guys!!!!



xoxoxo
Lia

Jewelmint Haul Video!

Hiya lovelies!!!  I received TWO packages from Jewelmint in today's mail, and I thought I would share my pieces with you!  If you aren't a member yet, no fear, click here!  I'm super sorry for the poor video quality using the webcam on my computer.  Next video I'll make sure is so much better, promise!!!   Let me know what you think!



xoxo
Lia