Category: Style

Spark Sessions Conference

Lately my passport has been burning a hole in my pocket. I mean I’ve traveled, but I have never been to Canada. Yes, I know that I live in Vermont, and yes, I do realize how sad that is.

Spark Sessions is hosting their fashion and beauty blogger conference next month and having a giveaway on their blog for a change to attend! Now, that being said, what better of an excuse to visit my neighbors up north, than a blog conference?!

The only better question to ask? What would I wear?

Day 1

Day 1

 

Day 2

Day 2

 

I like to keep my looks simple when I travel, but simple does not by any means have to be meh. Accessorizing is always a little bit trickier for me, so I basically pack everything I own and decide the morning of what I want to wear. How would you accessorize these outfits?

xx Bet

Feature image for this post was obtained from the Spark Sessions blog.

My New Suede Shoes

I like to shop.

Scratch that.

I like to go shopping.

I don’t go very often, so when I do go, I tend go a little crazy…

My most recent shopping excursion was to the Wrentham Outlets with the manfriend’s sister. She is a horrible influence on me…

…but in her defense, I got some great new additions to my wardrobe + just in time for fall.

Banana Republic

Banana Republic tank

Banana Republic sweater

American Eagle

American Eagle Outfitters Moto Jacket

GAP

Gap Sunglasses

Gap LBD

Gap d'orsay flats

Gap suede oxfordsThe last thing I needed was another pair of shoes (said no girl ever), but I simply couldn’t pass on these purple suede shoes!

xx Bet

Dream Day Style Challenge

The manfriend and I don’t have any plans to get hitched, at least not in the near future. Now, that is not to say that we never will, I mean technically we are engaged, but just don’t currently have any plans.

When the opportunity came up to participate in the Lover.ly Dream Day Style Challenge, I couldn’t help but jump the broom at the chance! (I know, I know…but don’t act like you don’t have a wedding Pinterest board!)

Wedding planning can be very stressful. Even just pinning a fake one. Lover.ly is the bride’s digital BFF + helps to take that stress away!

The challenge?

Select one of the follow settings and style my perfect wedding dress.

Traditional Wedding     Traditional Wedding

 

Beachside Nuptials    Beachside Nuptials

 

Rustic Soirée    Rustic Soirée

 

Maybe it’s the Vermonter in me, but I decided to go with the Rustic Soirée.

Dream Day Style Challenge

 

I love this dress! It goes perfectly with the rustic theme. It is elegant without being too formal, a necessity for the reception!

I wanted the dress to really standout and be comfortable, so I went with a natural yet feminine look.

This challenge was super fun! And thanks to Lover.ly, it was a breeze to style. The manfriend may have to watch out…

Back At It

Happy September + Labor Day!

New months always feel like a new beginning to me. I mean, who says you have to wait until January to try to change?

The other day, after climbing four flights of stairs, I found myself winded. I joked that I was getting to old, and had a student correct me and tell that I was just out of shape. As much as I wanted to tell the student to shut it, I realized that they were totally and utterly correct.

I used to  run on the reg, but my feet would always hurt. Not enough to cry about it, but enough to discourage me from wanting to keep up with it for an extended amount of time. As a People StyleWatch Style Hunter, I  was recently given the opportunity to test out the Rykä Flextras and they are seriously the most comfortable sneakers I have ever owned! So much so, that I am back at it and getting up earlier to run in the morning before work.

Rykä Flextras | Back At It

Don’t believe me?

Find out for yourself. Comment below about why you want to get in shape and you could win a pair!

This giveaway ends Friday, September 5th, at 11:59pm EST, so make sure to enter ASAP. Winner will be selected at random.

Don’t believe me about the running? You’ll have to take my word for it…

#ootd: Back to Work

I have summers off.

It’s pretty glorious.

This past Friday (which would have been my first day back in the office) and Monday I had off to attend a wedding, so today was my first day back in the office.

What does one wear when going to back to work after two months off?

A dress. Obvi.

eShakti dress

While this #ootd is very simplistic, I like it because the dress is by eShakti, so I was able customize it!

eShakti dress

I got to pick the neckline, the sleeves, and who doesn’t want a dress with pockets?!

BCBG shoes

AND my necklace was custom made by Oh So Antsy, a very talented friend I made at Alt Summit!

Oh So Antsy Necklace

Still can’t believe that my summer is over! Anyone else have the summer off?

This post was sponsored by eShakti.

#ootd: Sweats

I don’t always dress up.

But even in sweats, I like to make a statement.

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If these shoes don’t scream STATEMENT, then I don’t know what does. I saw them and fell.

Hard.

And, yes, they are just as comfy as they are bright!

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I almost didn’t get this shirt. It’s a size large. I am not. But I tried it on anyways and loved the fit. It’s perfect for lounging around, or with leggings.

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Old Navy Active sneakers, Old Navy tee + sweats from TJ Maxx.

#ootd: Poshmark Finds

My obsession with Poshmark is completely + totally normal.

Just ask anyone that uses the app.

Aside from the fact that it goes along with my personal mission to be more sustainable, I really enjoy the community. I mean even the New York Times knows that the awesomeness of Poshmark is worth mention.

black, white + camo

black + white ootd

camo clutch

This Zara tux blazer,  J. Crew graphic tee, Zara flats, and custom camo clutch (an @ellebee206 exclusive) are all “poshfinds” (short for Poshmark finds, which is literally items that you find on Poshmark).

Check out my Other Stuff page to explore some of my favorite closets on Poshmark!

#ootd: Chambray + Gladiators

Lately, I haven’t been feeling very inspired. So, when the manfriend asked me what I wanted to do (which he does everyday, it’s one of our things…), I said walk around town. Usually, I respond with something outrageous that we could never do, but I figured why not explore Poultney.

Chambray + Gladiators

(Chambray Dress: Old Navy, Gladiator Sandals: Charlotte Russe (this style is longer available, but you can get similar + even better ones here), Bag: Kelly Moore, Sunglasses: Foster Grant, Nail Wraps: Scratch)

OOTD Details

Sunflowers

Gladiator sandals from Charlotte Russe

We didn’t do too much, but I did enjoy a strawberry smoothie from Café Pazienza + a Full Belly Deli Pepperjack Bacon Melt (the sandwich that turned me on to sandwiches). And if you know anything about my relationship with the manfriend, you know that movie nights are another one of our things, so we picked up three movies. You don’t have to go all out to have an inspiringly uplifting day.

xx
Bet

#ootd: Band Tee + Chucks

This is what happens when you pack in the pitch dark, because your power went out thanks to a storm.

If you’re not sure what I’m getting at  by that, let me explain. The shirt was a rescue from the manfriend’s sister’s to be donated pile. I grabbed it since I didn’t have anything else to wear, and cut off the sleeves +  just threw it over a basic H&M dress.

Band Tee

The Converses we share. I think they were originally mine (or maybe my little brother’s), but I gave them to her, and she never wears them but when I visit I do sometimes.

Red High Tops

Give you one guess where I am…