Love Her Style, and Hers, and Hers, and Hers!

Happy Tuesday to all! Today's quick little post pays homage to some of my favorite style icons all across the fashion spectrum.

Rachel Bilson

Rachel is just precious. She looks so fresh and cute in her casual day wear and she completely turns it out for evening. I appreciate that she embraces new designers and is never afraid to mix high & low and vintage & new.

Kate Beckinsale

She always looks stunning, whether she's taking her daughter out for ice cream or rockin' the red carpet. I love her choice of accessories and her ladylike chic-ness.

Victoria Beckham

This teeny little thing packs a lot of punch in her outfits, designer line and her overall demeanor. If you watched American Idol auditions you would also know that she is hilarious and is really sweet and open to others' personal style. Plus, she's married to gorgeous David and she can rock 6" heels better than anyone.

Gwen Stefani

Ms. Stefani truly has her own unique style. From the days of bindis and braids in No Doubt to rockin' Vivenne Westwood, Gwen is such an innovator and a chameleon. I love that she pushes the envelope and enjoys her own cool style.


AND, one of the best parts of blogging is to experience and take in others' style! There are so many talented, whimsical, adorable fashion bloggers out there. One of my favorite parts of my day is reading new posts :)

That being said....

The fabulous Obsessionista awarded me the Love Her Style Award! Thanks lovely!

There are so many style related blogs that I adore...but I want to give this sweet little award to the following...

• Amber's Notebook
• Anthroholic
• Fetching Fashions
• Fabulous Florida Mommy
• Chasing Davies
• The Chloe Conspiracy

These ladies are fab-u-lous. Read their blogs - they never disappoint!

Randomness: New Buys, Promo Codes, I'm a Winner & a Sugar Doll...

 Hi all! Happy Tuesday!

Today's post is more of a housekeeping post to catch up on some lingering fun-ness...here we go.

1) My Dolce Vita Pela sandals came in the mail yesterday...I was so excited for them but I'm sad to say they are going back :(

They were just ridiculously HUGE around my ankles, and considering the back zip is the only item securing these gorgeous shoes to my feet, it just didn't work. Maybe I have emaciated ankles?

On a different note, I ordered them from a cute retailer, Madison Los Angeles, and have tons of amazing items in their online store. Also, the promo code STYLEWATCH gets you 20% off! Not sure how long it's valid, though.


2) I wanted to send a great big thank you to Kim over at Anthroholic for these amazing Kensie sunglasses that I won from her blog giveaway last week. They might be a wee bit big on my face but I do not care - I luf them. Not a great photo of me...but oh well!

3) Thanks to Miss K from Love, Lipstick & Pearls who gave me the very sweet Sugar Doll award! Thanks sweetness. Now, I have to tell ya'll 10 facts about myself. Hoping not to repeat myself, here it goes...

1. 
   
   I cannot stand when people chew loudly or with their mouths open. I really have to go sit somewhere else. I think when we were kids my brother used to do this on purpose to irritate me. It worked. Well.
2. 
   
   My husband does 90% of the cooking in our household. It's not that I can't cook, I just choose not to. :) Plus, he's so damn good at it.
3. 
   
   I'm really good at laundry...and I'm an excellent folder. Just ask my mom....she has been impressed with my folding skills since I was 12 or so.
4. 
   
   I've only lived in Charlotte, NC for 2.5 years...I'm originally from the Windy City. I heart Chicago.
5. 
   
   I can't handle caffeine. I gave it up a few years back and even if I have half a Coke, I start shaking. I get really pissed when I find out that said restaurant gave me regular instead of decaf when I'm trembling and nauseous at 4 am.
6. 
   
   I am extremely loyal to my friends and family. You don't F with my friends or family. I'm scrappy - and I can take you down.
7. 
   
   I own more lipsticks and lipglosses than a woman should ever possess throughout her entire life. What can I say, I like to have options.
8. 
   
   While I clearly like to shop, I get very irritated when I find out I paid significantly more for something.
9. 
   
   In addition to my full-time job in fundraising/marketing, I am working at an incredible boutique a few weekend days per month. And.I.love.it.
10. 
    
    Someday I would love to open up my own boutique. Someday...

So, that's it! And I tag the follow lovely ladies with the Sugar Doll Award if they so choose to participate...check out their fabulous blogs!

Fetching Fashions

The Obsessionista

Fabulous Florida Mommy

Strawberry Swing and Other Things

K's Conspiracy of Being Maria

Have a great day everyone!

How Sweet! Beautiful Blogger Award!

Jen from The Look 4 Less nominated me for this very sweet award (thanks, Jen - GORG wedding photo btw) and I'm supposed to tell you all seven rando things about me...so here we go!

1. In my opinion, the best way to consume a Wendy's Frosty is by dipping french fries in it. My brother likes this too...it's so delicious.

2. My hubs and I adopted our nutjob beagle (Riley) in January of 2007. The rescue failed to mention that he hates other dogs and some people. Information that may have been useful...we love him anyway.

3. Just a few days ago, Todd (hubs) surprised me with the most incredible graduation gift - a gorrrgeous pair of Louboutins. Real life photos to come as soon as I get them back in my size.

4. I hate mushrooms. My "death pizza" is sausage and mushroom. Nast.

5. I am originally from the 'burbs of Chicago and have only lived in Charlotte for a mere 2.5 years. I'm still getting used to the southern "culture".

6. I love Big Ten Football...probably because I went to University of Wisconsin...GO BADGERS!

7. I love the movie "French Kiss". If you haven't seen it...go rent it...IMMEDIATELY. Meg Ryan is adorable and Kevin Kline is superb.

And to conclude this award I must name seven other bloggers to participate, if they so choose to:

1) Chasing Davies

2) Fabulous Florida Mommy

3) StyleStance

4) The Owl's Closet

5) Twillypop

6) Pammycakes

7) this that and what not

Thanks for the award, Jen!

Awards for Friendly Bloggers & One Gorgeous Wedding Guest Look for Fall

First off...thanks to Chasing Davies for awarding me this fab blog honor! Her site is always filled with fun shoes, accessories and great insight. More info on the award below  - thanks again, Chasing, I'm honored!

Blogs that receive the Let’s Be Friends Award are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers.

I would like to honor the following blogs with the LBF award as well!

Anthroholic - She always looks adorable, but also offers great styling advise to her followers!

LookforLess - FABULOUS reviews and offerings to truly get luxe looks for less!

The Chloe Conspiracy - Great IRL photos and hilarious stories. Such a joy to read.

Fabulous Florida Mommy - A great lady and a fantastic stylist. Her looks are always polished and perfected. And she's just a fabulous person to boot!

Oh, don't we feel all warm and toasty now?! I feel like bursting into "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?"...you know...the one in the Lion King...the one by Elton John.....yeah....that's right. Good times.

I also wanted to offer up a gorgeous dress (and outfit) for a late fall/winter wedding.

As my best friend Nicole, would say, "How stinking cute!" is this dress at Modcloth.com?! 

And...it's only $83!

Pair this lovely with some black tights, a cropped leather jacket OR boyfriend blazer and pair it with these...

Demode Peep Toes - Nine West

Kitschy with color!

What do you think?