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a touch of sparkle

One of the easiest way to create a festive look for any holiday event {think Christmas or New Years} is to wear black and add some sparkle. Sparkle, shine and sequins are all trending this season, and make it easy to add a fun new flair to basic black pieces…

jackie’s christmas wishlist

It’s hard to really think about yourself during Christmas and give ideas of what it is YOU want.  As a mom and pretty much the organizer of our household, I have to shop for my entire family, my husband’s entire family, teachers’ gifts for two kids, adopt a family boxes,…

a playful skirt & patterned tights

I’m on a skirt-craze this Fall {it must be the temperate Texas weather we have been having…until today!}, as well as loving patterned tights this season. I had fun putting this playful, patterned ensemble together, mixing both.   {Outfit details :: Sweater, Anthropologie; Skirt, Anthropologie; Tights, Hue via Nordstrom; Boots,…

gift guide :: for mom

Here are some fab {and mostly practical} gift with which to spoil your mother-dearest {or your dear mother-in-law}… 1. UGG Ansley Slipper {available in a variety of fun colors}. For the coziest feet ever! 2. Stella & Dot ‘How Does She Do It’ Tote {available in multiple colors/patterns}. Converts from a…

in the fields

One of my favorite Autumn looks is a belted dress paired with riding boots. How perfectly “Fall” is this Scarf Print Tunic Dress?   This is an easy-to-wear Fall look at its finest. Just add a pair of tights and a cropped jacket {leather would be fab} when the temps…

be-jeweled

A jeweled statement necklace is the perfect day-to-night accessory for the quickly-approaching holiday season. Add one of these neutral crystal necklaces to jeans and a tee/sweater/button-down or work-wear for day, and transition it into holiday party-attire for night.  An on-trend necklace like one of these also has the power to…

maxi skirts for Fall

I get a lot of questions about whether maxi skirts and dresses can be worn into Fall, and, if so, how to wear them in cooler weather. This season, I am loving the look of pairing ankle booties with long skirts and dresses, for a casual and comfortable look. {If…

Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale

The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale for Women and Kids kicked off yesterday! There are some great deals to be found…and the availability will not last long, so I recommend shopping as soon as possible, online or in store! A few not-to-miss items… If you are wanting a watch for yourself or…

the cross-body bag

We are going to touch on several hot handbag styles for the season over the next few weeks, and today I am going to focus on the “must-have” cross-body bag for Fall. The cross-body bag is an absolute accessory-necessity for traveling and sightseeing, as well as a practical handsfree bag…