Teodora B. Giveaway!!

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have picked up on the fact that I am ever so slowly inching my way into my Spring wardrobe.  But, since it's not exactly warm enough to wear a lot my Spring pieces yet, I've been Winterizing a lot of them with tights and blazers.  

Two of the pieces that I'm most excited to wear this upcoming season are this gorgeous yellow blazer and this amazing pleated skirt.  Both pieces are from Teodora B., a fabulous new online boutique that I recently discovered.  

I am not exaggerating when I say that I seriously want every.single.piece from this boutique.  I want it ALL!! I want to wear it to work. I want to wear it out.  And I simply just want these delicious pieces hanging right in my closet!

So, I'm thrilled to be teaming up with Teodora B. to host a gorgeous giveaway!  One lucky winner will win ONE fabulous Teodora B. item of her choice (up to $100!).  

Just use the Rafflecopter app below to enter.

(Remember, the more points you complete using the app, the more times your name will be entered into the drawing.)

Good luck, ladies!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The small print: Giveaway ends on Monday, March 17th, and is open to U.S. residents only. Winner will be announced on the Hello Gorgeous Facebook page and must claim prize within 48 hours. If prize is left unclaimed within this time, a new winner will be chosen.

Anticipating Spring.

February and March are by far the most challenging months of the year for me.  I can't exactly call them my least favorite months, because let's be honest-- February has Valentine's Day (perfect for this gooey romantic!) and March is the turn of the Spring Equinox and also the Persian New Year.  

But, what I struggle with in these months is the mental exhaustion/boredom/restlessness that comes from a lingering Winter and the anticipation of a Spring that I'm often convinced will never arrive.  During this time, I feel like all the days blend together.   And on a strictly fashion note, I seriously get so ridiculously sick of wearing tights!  But, I'm too much of a wuss to go bare-legged.  In fact, if I didn't wear shorts at the gym, it's entirely possible that I forget what my legs actually look like by the end of March.

So, here's to Spring coming sooner than later!  

And here are a few work looks from the past couple of weeks. :)

Dress c/o Sugar Love Boutique (Exact here)//
Black opaque tights (Exact here)//
Red pumps (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)//
Skinny gold belt (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Rosa flower necklace c/o Accessory Mercado (Exact here)//
Gold crystal bow bangle c/o T+J Designs (Exact here)

Chambray shirt (Exact here; Similar here, here, here, here)//

Green plaid blazer c/o Hawthorne Collection (Exact here)//
Skinny Dress Pants (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Brown riding boots (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//

Venus Flytrap necklace c/o Accessory Mercado (Exact here)//
Chunky pearl necklace (Exact from eBay; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Watch c/o Wristology Watches  (Exact here)//
Renegade bracelet ℅ Erika Lehman//
Bezel Venus Flytrap bracelet c/o Accessory Mercado (Exact here)

Black and white striped top (Exact old; Similar here,  here; Also seriously loving this take on a striped top here)//
White pencil skirt skirt (Exact old; Similar here, here, here; And an adorable $5 clearance one here !!)//
Yellow blazer c/o TheodoraB (Exact here)//
Black opaque tights (Exact here)//
Black suede ankle boots (Exact here; Similar here, here)//
Chunky pearl necklace (Exact from eBay; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Neena crystal cuff c/o Bauble Boutique (Exact here)//
Renegade bracelet ℅ Erika Lehman//
Bezel Venus Flytrap bracelet c/o Accessory Mercado (Exact here)

Leopard tunic dress c/o Flourish Boutique  (Exact here)//
Black scarf (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Black opaque tights (Exact here)//
Black suede ankle boots (Exact here; Similar here, here)//
Giant faux tusk necklace from Burlington Coat Factory (I couldn't find a similar version!)//
Neena crystal cuff c/o Bauble Boutique (Exact here)//
Renegade bracelet ℅ Erika Lehman

Zappos isn't just for Zappatos!

  About a month ago, I teamed up with Zappos.com to create a couple of exciting Spring looks for work.  

I feel a little silly admitting this, but before visiting their website, I was wholly under the impression that Zappos only carried shoes--kind of like an online DSW.  Although I was correct in that "zappatos" means "shoes" in Spanish (yay for those two semesters of Spanish in high school!), I was wrong about the rest.

Zappos literally carries everything under the sun!

The second thing that I must admit is that I spent the next week or so just browsing through their website multiple times a day because there is just so much stuff to choose from!!  

In the end, I picked out two gorgeous tops (Hello, big polka dots and yellow houndstooth!) and two purses, and I couldn't be happier with all of my picks!  Since I received them in the mail (the DAY after I ordered!), I've been using the BCBG purse every.single.day. and I can't wait to wear out the striped Aldo purse, too.  They're both so flipping cute, right?!

I'm absolutely giddy about styling all of these pieces in a million different ways come summer and spring!  Now the temperature just has to cooperate with me. ;)

Black and pink polka dot top c/o Zappos (Exact here)//
Skinny Dress Pants (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Gold cap toe pumps (Exact old; Almost exact here; Cute pair here)//
Striped Aldo bag c/o Zappos (Exact here)//
Necklace c/o Edith Marie Jewelry (Exact here)//
Renegade bracelet ℅ Erika Lehman//
Tassel bracelet c/o Bip & Bop (Exact here)

Black and pink polka dot top c/o Zappos (Exact here)//
Ivory blazer (Exact here; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Skinny Dress Pants (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Gold cap toe pumps (Exact old; Almost exact here; Cute pair here)//
Striped Aldo bag c/o Zappos (Exact here)//
Necklace c/o Edith Marie Jewelry (Exact here)//
Renegade bracelet ℅ Erika Lehman// 
Tassel bracelet c/o Bip & Bop (Exact here)

Black and pink polka dot top c/o Zappos (Exact here)//
Ivory blazer (Exact here; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Skinny Dress Pants (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Gold cap toe pumps (Exact old; Almost exact here; Cute pair here)//
Striped Aldo bag c/o Zappos (Exact here)//
Necklace c/o Edith Marie Jewelry (Exact here)//
Renegade bracelet ℅ Erika Lehman// 
Tassel bracelet c/o Bip & Bop (Exact here)

Yellow houndstooth blouse c/o Zappos (Exact here)//
Skinny Dress Pants (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Gold cap toe pumps (Exact old; Almost exact here; Cute pair here)//
Ivory BCBG bag c/o Zappos (Exact here)//
Necklace c/o Edith Marie Jewelry (Exact here)//
Renegade bracelet ℅ Erika Lehman//
 Tassel bracelet c/o Bip & Bop (Exact here)

Yellow houndstooth blouse c/o Zappos (Exact here)//
Black and white tuxedo jacket (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Skinny Dress Pants (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Gold cap toe pumps (Exact old; Almost exact here; Cute pair here)//
Ivory BCBG bag c/o Zappos (Exact here)//
Necklace c/o Edith Marie Jewelry (Exact here)//
Renegade bracelet ℅ Erika Lehman// 
Tassel bracelet c/o Bip & Bop (Exact here)

Yellow houndstooth blouse c/o Zappos (Exact here)//
Black and white tuxedo jacket (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Skinny Dress Pants (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Gold cap toe pumps (Exact old; Almost exact here; Cute pair here)//
Ivory BCBG bag c/o Zappos (Exact here)//
Necklace c/o Edith Marie Jewelry (Exact here)//
Renegade bracelet ℅ Erika Lehman// 
Tassel bracelet c/o Bip & Bop (Exact here)

Bauble Boutique Tassel Necklace and Pearl Earrings Giveaway!!

If there's one thing I love, it's gorgeous and unique jewelry!  Bauble Boutique, a fabulous online jewelry shop, has exactly that.  This amazing boutique has the most diverse and fantastic gems-- from necklaces and earrings to tons of beautiful bangles and bracelets perfect for a stack of delicious arm candy (which is exactly what I've been doing!).

So, I'm more than excited to host a giveaway of two of my favorite pieces from Bauble Boutique : the Lily tassel necklace and the Mal pave pearl earrings!

Just use the Rafflecopter app below to enter!

(Remember, the more points you complete using the app, the more times your name will be entered into the drawing.)

GOOD LUCK, girls!! 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The small print: Giveaway ends on Wednesday, March 5th, and is open to U.S. and Canada residents only. Winner will be announced on the Hello Gorgeous Facebook page and must claim prize within 48 hours. If prize is left unclaimed within this time, a new winner will be chosen.

Latest Looks.

Do you ever have those days when your brain feels like mush?  
I've got a bad case of mush-brain right now and in trying to find a few interesting words to preface my latest outfits, the only thing that comes to mind is... muuuuuuuuuussssh.

So, I will totally refrain from writing and just say: here are my latest looks! 
;)

Dress c/o Catch Bliss Boutique (Exact here)//

Skinny black belt (Exact old; Similar here, here, here, here)//

Red cardi (Exact old; Similar here, here, here, here, here)//

Black opaque tights (Exact here)//

Black round-toe pumps (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)//

Chunky pearl necklace (Exact from eBay; Similar here, here, here, here)//

Bezel Venus Flytrap bracelet c/o Accessory Mercado (Exact here)

Black top (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Dusty pink blazer (Exact old; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Wine red pleated skirt c/o Teodora B. (Exact here)//
Wide stretch belt (Exact old; Similar (just turn the buckle to your back) here, here)//
Black opaque tights (Exact here)//
Black suede ankle boots (Exact here; Similar here, here)//
Crystal bib necklace (Exact old, from Accessory Mercado; Pretty version here)//
Love cuff c/o Bauble Boutique (Exact here)

Chevron tunic dress c/o Flourish Boutique (Exact here)//
Skinny gold belt (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Black opaque tights (Exact here)//
Red pumps (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)//
Navy cardigan (Exact here; Similar here, here)//
 Love cuff c/o Bauble Boutique (Exact here)//
Earrings c/o Blossom Jewelry Design

Long black tank top (Exact old; Similar here)//
Black blouse (Exact old; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Ivory tweed jacket (Exact old; Cute versions here, here, here)//
Black and gold leggings c/o Dana-Leigh Apparel (Exact here)//
Black high heeled boots (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Pearl tassel necklace and Neena crystal cuff c/o Bauble Boutique (Exact here and here)//
Renegade bracelet ℅ Erika Lehman//
Bezel Venus Flytrap bracelet c/o Accessory Mercado (Exact here)

Dress c/o Catch Bliss Boutique (Exact here)//
Striped blazer (Exact old; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Black opaque tights (Exact here)//
Black round-toe pumps (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)//
Pearl and Chain necklace set c/o Bauble Boutique (Exact here)//
Skinny black watch (Exact old; Similar here, here)//
Neena crystal cuff c/o Bauble Boutique (Exact here)//
Bezel Venus Flytrap bracelet c/o Accessory Mercado (Exact here)

Plaid button-up (Exact here; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Bright yellow cable knit sweater (Exact here; Cute ones here, here, here)//

Navy pants (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Navy round-toe pumps (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)//
Chunky pearl necklace (Exact from eBay; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Rose gold watch (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Renegade bracelet ℅ Erika Lehman//
Bezel Venus Flytrap bracelet c/o Accessory Mercado (Exact here)

Justifying Multiples.

Have you ever had someone ask you an obvious question like: 
"Why do you need so many pumps?", or 
"Why do have three khaki skirts?", or 
"Why do you need four different black blazers??"

Well, my friends, the outfits below are case and point why we ladies need multiples.
3 Blazers= a gazillion completely different outfits!

And for anyone who needs more convincing: it's because you need a *certain* shoe/jacket/belt to go with a *certain* type of dress/skirt/pant-- that's why! ;)

White sheath dress c/o Catch Bliss Boutique (Exact here)//
Black peplum jacket (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Skinny black belt (Exact old; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Black opaque tights (Exact here)//
Black round-toe pumps (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)//
Necklace from eBay (Exact here)

Black turtleneck (Exact old; Similar here,  here, here, here)//
Tweed sheath dress c/o Catch Bliss Boutique (Exact here)//
Black peplum jacket (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Black high heeled boots (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Skinny black watch (Exact old; Similar here, here)//
Necklace c/o Regina Pierallini (Exact here)

Black sweater (Exact here; similar here, here, here)//
Teal pencil skirt (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Black blazer (Exact old; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Black opaque tights (Exact here)//
Black round-toe pumps (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)//
Green scarf (Exact old; Super cute green scarves here, here, here; Not green but gorgeous here)//
Renegade bracelet ℅ Erika Lehman//
Tortoise bracelet c/o Sira & Mara (Exact here)//
Earrings c/o Blossom Jewelry Design

Faux-leather trim maroon blouse (Exact old; Similar here, here)//
Khaki pencil skirt (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Black peplum jacket (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Black opaque tights (Exact here)//
Black ankle boots (Exact old; Similar here, here)//
Wide stretch belt (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Bezel Venus Flytrap bracelet c/o Accessory Mercado (Exact here)//
Renegade bracelet ℅ Erika Lehman//
Panther bracelet (Exact old; Similar here)

White button-up (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)//
Sequin tank in champagne c/o Sugar Love Boutique (Exact here)//
Skinny Dress Pants (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Black blazer (Exact old; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Black suede ankle boots (Exact here, here, here, here)//
Necklace c/o Sira & Mara (Exact here)//
Bezel Venus Flytrap necklace c/o Accessory Mercado (Exact here)//
Cuff & pearl bracelet c/o Bauble Boutique (Exact here and here)

Leopard print blouse (Exact old; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Tweed blazer c/o Eden Revolution (Exact here)//
Burgundy ankle pants (Exact are Cynthia Rowley via TJMaxx; Similar here, here; cute houndstooth pair here)//
Black suede ankle boots (Exact here, here, here, here)//"Love" monogram necklace c/o Wild Butterfly Boutique (Exact here)//
Love cuff c/o Bauble Boutique (Exact here)

sweater city.

I'm always a big proponent of variety in a wardrobe.
Unless it's a very basic wardrobe building block, it's way more fun to have stand-out pieces that are unique in their own way.  Given that I generally consider sweaters a main component of the mid-western Fall/Winter wardrobe, I'm usually not one to buy fancy or cool-looking sweaters.  But, boy have I been wrong!  Unique and gorgeous sweaters is seriously where it's at.  Just take a look at some of the ones below-- I love them!!

What do you think?  Are sweaters a "building block" of an outfit or do you like your sweaters to all be unique and different?

Sweater c/o Catch Bliss Boutique (Exact here)//
Seamless cami (Exact here)//
White skinny jeans (Exact here; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Taupe boots (Exact old; Similar here, here)//
Drop earrings and bangle ℅ Bip and Bip (Exact here and here)

Teal rectangle sweater c/o Catch Bliss Boutique (Exact here)//
Dark-wash skinny jeans (Exact old, from Express; Very similar here; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Brown belt (Exact old; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Brown riding boots (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
"Yasi" necklace c/o Accessory Mercado (Exact here)//
Cuffs c/o Bauble Boutique (Exact here, here, here)

Striped sweater (Exact old; Similar here, here, here, here, here)//
Dark-wash skinny jeans (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)//
Grey knit shrug c/o ILY Couture (Exact here)//
Blanket scarf c/o Hawthorne Collection (Exact here)//
Taupe boots (Exact old; Similar here, here; SUPER cute pair here)//
Necklace c/o Accessory Mercado (Exact here)//
Cuffs c/o Bauble Boutique (Exact here and here)//
Spike bracelet from eBay (Similar here)