MAKEOVER

Hey guys! Notice anything...different? Does the blog look fresh? A little more polished?

That's because after five years of blogging on the same site that I painstakingly cobbled together on my own, I finally had my blog professionally redesigned. Hallelujah!! I actually began looking into a redesign about this time last year. We slowly picked things back up a few months ago, and voila!
I also thought that it would be the perfect time to switch over the blog URL from the uber long www.hello-gorgeous-blog.blogspot.com to a much simpler hellogorgblog.com. Although the old blog address will always get you to this site, this one might be easier to remember. :)

I hope that you like the blog makeover as much as I do and that it makes viewing my site more enjoyable. And last, but not least, I have to send out a big shout out to Aubrey Kinch for being so patient with my ever-present Type A tendencies as I figured out exactly what I wanted the final product to look like. Thanks so much, Aubrey. You are amazing!

THE OUTFIT //

Many of you asked about the details of this outfit when I posted it to Instagram a few days ago and were bummed to find out that I got both the jacket and the scarf in Italy. But never fear! I found almost identical versions of them for you, linked below.

LEATHER JACKET [From Italy] // Similar here, here, & here / More affordable version here
SWEATER [Forever21] // Almost exact here / Similar: with buttons, edgy, relaxed fit
SCARF [From Italy] // Similar here (in lilac) / Cute ones here & here
JEANS [Express] // Very similar here / Budget-friendly version here
NECKLACE // Exact here
BOOTIES [Clarks (exact)] // Love these pairs here & here



Reversible AnnBlanche Tote + Free Flats!

Ask anyone who knows me well and they'll tell you that I'm kind of a bag lady.
Need a Band-Aid? I got you.

 Need some Advil? I'm your girl.

Need some water? I've got a bottle right in my gigantic, overstuffed bag.  

Bag lady, Mary Poppins, Girl Scout.

The point is, I like to be prepared. And in order to be truly prepared at all times, I need a large, stylish bag. Now take that bag and make it reversible? I'm forever yours.

That's why I'm so excited to introduce you to AnnBlanche's new reversible tote bag line. The totes are the perfect size, the fabric is so soft and lush, and the color options are fabulous for everyday use!

What's more exciting is that the first 100 shoppers to purchase a tote will receive a complimentary pair of gorgeous AnnBlanche flats for FREE with the code GIVETHANKS!

So, hurry up and get your fab AnnBlanche tote + free flats before they run out! 
Black Friday definitely came early this year. ;)

Chambray top- Old Navy | Similar 1, 2, 3
Striped sweater- Forever 21 | Similar 1, 2 | Love this rhinestone one
Red ankle pants- The Limited (exact) | Similar 1, 2
Reversible Tote c/o AnnBlanche (exact)
"Sonnet" flats c/o AnnBlanche (exact)
Necklace (Identical, ON SALE!) | Similar 1, 2, 3, 4
Watch- Fossil | Similar 1, 2, 3, 4

Shop The Look:

Scalloped Skirt.

The first time I saw a photo of this scalloped button-front skirt I knew I had to have it.
The most difficult decision then became "should I get it in navy or in camel?"
As shown below, I decided to go with the camel color; if only because I already own a navy skirt in a similar length and I wanted to change things up a bit. Well, friends, let me be the first to tell you that this skirt did not disappoint!  It is ridiculously soft and the color is even more beautiful in person. Because of the rich hue of the skirt, I decided to pair it with a striped sweater in a contrasting color to break things up and add depth to the look. Finally, I added a chunky cardigan, navy ankle boots, and a blinged out necklace.

Scalloped skirt, you had me at "hello". <3

Skirt c/o Catch Bliss Boutique (exact)
Striped Sweater: Forever21 | Similar 1, 2, 3
Cardigan: Forever21 | Similar 1, 2, 3, 4
Navy Ankle Boots: Kohl's (exact) | Love these options 1, 2, 3, 4
Necklace c/o T & J Designs (exact) ; Use code 'YASI20' for 20% off