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February 4, 2017

What to Wear for Super Bowl Sunday

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Flannel Shirt: Levi’s | Denim Jacket: Levi’s | Tank Top: Madewell
Jeans: H&M (similar & similar) | Shoes: Madewell | Necklace: Kate Spade

Regardless of whether you are a football fanatic or more like yay sports, you’re probably going to a Super Bowl Party tomorrow. You could always wear a jersey of the team you’re rooting for, but that’s definitely not you’re only option.

If you are rooting for a specific team, rep them by wearing their colors. As a New England Patriots fan, I will be rocking red, white, and blue. Even though I bought my jacket and flannel from the NFL Shop, you don’t have to. Huge football fan? By all means!

This particular outfit is not really New England weather appropriate, so I’ll be wearing it with closed toes shoes, a different pair of jeans, and with the buttons buttoned. But, if you’re looking for Super Bowl Party outfit inspiration, this look is easy enough to duplicate and tweak.

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Photos by: Madaline Rose Heising Photography

January 27, 2017

The New Madewell Jeans You Need to Have

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It may not be spring quite yet, but Madewell just released new styles for the season. I would have tried a little harder to restrain myself, but with my trip to Palm Springs for Alt Summit next week, I felt there were a few things that would make my packing 1000 times easier.

Specifically? Jeans.

So many good options, but there were three pairs that, for me, are major must-haves!

10″ High-Rise Skinny Jeans in Hank Wash | If you haven’t switched over to higher waisted jeans, then what are you waiting for? I wanted a pair of lighter washed jeans and these are perfection. Zero fear of showing anything no one wants to see when bending over in these bad boys. Plus they make it look like you have legs for days!

9″ High-Rise Skinny Crop Jeans in Bruce Wash | Cuffing my skinny jeans has become almost second nature. I’m 5’4″ and if, like me, you aren’t tall enough to be a supermodel, then these cropped jeans are the answer to your prayers. I’m really hoping for more jeans this length.

Cali Demi-Boot Jeans in Pure White: Distressed Edition | I can’t tell you how many girls have walked into Madewell and asked about white distressed jeans. Well, they’re back! These are likely to be my most worn jeans throughout the spring and well into the summer.

Can’t wait to show you ways to wear each of these! What style jeans are you looking for this spring?

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January 26, 2017

My Best Purchase of 2016

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I love to shop, so it should come as literally zero surprise that I shop quite a bit. (Looking forward to some serious shopping at Alt Summit this year!)

Most of the things that I buy, are either practical or make a statement. You can’t go wrong with basics. They really can go with everything. But, it’s the statement pieces that take an everyday outfit and make it extraordinary.

For me, those statement pieces tend to come in the form of jewelry. Or shoes.

Shiny ponies are a particular weakness of mine. Last year I picked up a few new pairs. And this particular pair was my best purchase of 2016.

I know I shouldn’t play favorites, and I do love all of my shoes.

But this pair is special.

At first, I wasn’t fully sure that I wanted them. They were on sale, but that wasn’t enough for me. What won me over was the challenge to style them a multitude of ways.

So far, I wore them once. I dressed them down, but since they are pretty fancy shoes, I had to balance them out with a statement necklace.

Want more inspiration for what to buy? Here’s a list of everyone else that has joined in for this blog link-up:

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Photos by: Madaline Rose Heising Photography

January 16, 2017

Cold Weather Wear and Skincare

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Sweater: Madewell | Jeans: Madewell | Boots: Sperry
Earrings: Capwell + Co. (available next month!)

In case you don’t live in New England, just let me tell you it gets cold! Like, frigid. The temperature can go from 60 degrees one day, to 20 (or less) the next.

These sudden drops are the worst!

To combat the cold weather, I’m a big fan of bundling up. Layers on layers on layers on layers. Think thick cozy sweaters, long sleeved bodysuits, and boot socks. Mostly because I’m a big baby when it comes to being cold.

And so is my skin. Trying Clarins Hydra-Essentiel serum and moisturizer has helped keep my skin moisturized in spite of how quickly the temperature and weather changes. So much so, that it stays hydrated all day.

So many people are surprised when they find out my age, and comment on my skin and how young it is. That is not case in the winter time. Well, at least, not before discovering Clarins Hydra-Essentiel products. So now, my skin can be quenched and radiant year-round!

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Photos by: Madaline Rose Heising Photography

January 12, 2017

Styled by 5 featuring SweetLegs

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Each month myself and four other boss blogger babes have been styling the same piece of clothing and since we all look and think differently from each other (hair, religion, location, skin, size, height, style…all of the above), you’ll get five totally different looks. That means you’ll get to see what I style, on other body types so you can find something that is best for you!

The amount of leggings I own is absurd. And that’s even after finally throwing out the ones with holes in them. I don’t wear leggings out very much, but there are some days when you just don’t want to put on jeans. Leggings are comfortable and easy. Plus the black ones go with everything.

The Styled by 5 crew is teaming up with SweetLegs to show you five ways to wear black leggings!

Leggings for me are what I wear when I have a lot to get done. In the house, or running around. It made sense for me to pair them with sneakers, a simple graphic t-shirt, and a comfy cardigan. And having tons to do means that I need my trusty Transport Tote.

For four more black legging outfit ideas, make sure to check out Deidre, Kaylynn, Jacque, and Lauryn‘s blogs too!

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Photos by: Madaline Rose Heising Photography

January 11, 2017

Suede Moto Jacket

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Moto Jacket: Madewell | Jeans: Lucky Brand (similar) | Boots: Free People | Graphic Tee: J.Crew

I have a number of moto jackets. Black leather, pink and faux, brown with no collar. But a suede motorcycle jacket wasn’t one of them, at least not until this one went on sale.

After seeing it at Madewell, I knew I wanted it, but couldn’t justify the price. Not to say that it wasn’t worth it, I just didn’t want to spend that much on a jacket. Especially knowing that I had others.

The second this jacket hit the sale rack, I was on it! If you’re looking for a suede jacket, I cannot stress how much I love mine! And right now if you use the code BIGSALE, you can save an additional 40% off all sale styles.

Even if you’re not interested in a suede moto jacket, you can still file this outfit under ways to wear a graphic tee.

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Photos by: Madaline Rose Heising Photography

January 3, 2017

Madewell Maxi Dress

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Dress: Madewell | Heels: Christian Louboutin | Necklace: Capewell + Co.

This is actually the outfit I wore to see the Nutcracker in NYC. Minus the necklace, which I won.

The story behind this maxi dress is that I really wanted it (as did almost every other Madewell employee, shopper, etc.). But, I had literally just bought another dress (also from Madewell) to wear to the ballet.

Look at it, though! Passing up on it was not an option.

So, I got it and wore it instead. I received a handful of compliments, but was too sick to enjoy and bask in it.

I don’t share all of my outfits on here (believe me, if I could, I would). This one was just too fancy not to.

It’s also too pretty to not wear again for something else. Switch out the shoes, and it’s basically a whole new look!

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Photos by: Madaline Rose Heising Photography

December 31, 2016

NYE Party Look

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Bodysuit: Urban Outfitters | Jeans: Madewell | Boots: J.Crew
Sunglases: J.Crew Factory | Blazer: Madewell

My NYE party plans are looking more like staying in binge watching Stranger Things with the manfriend. Netflix, popcorn, and ringing in the new year with mimosas, is much more my speed. But that doesn’t mean that I’m above going out!

If I were up to partying, I’d definitely be wearing this exact look.

Show off a little skin.

Add a little glitz.

Keep it real.

Recognize the jeans? They’re my favorite pair. I wear them a ton and with literally everything.

If you want to wear sunglasses at night, then do it. I got mine for Christmas and they just so happened to match the sequins on the bodysuit.

And, because it’s cold out, don’t forget to bring a blazer. The one I’m wearing is from Madewell. It’s velvet.

I am obsessed with this outfit and that hope you are too!

Happy New Year!!

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Photos by: Madaline Rose Heising Photography

December 20, 2016

Birthday Weekend in NYC

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Sweater: Madewell | Jeans: Madewell | Shoes: Madewell
Earrings: Madewell | Sunglasses: J.Crew

You guys, can you believe it?!

I just turned 30!

To celebrate my amazing friends threw me a surprise party (if you didn’t see my #drakeonacake or our epic mannequin challenge attempt then you missed out!) and the manfriend whisked me away to NYC for my birthday weekend.

What these pictures don’t show is that I got really sick and even though I enjoyed my birthday getaway, it definitely would have been better if I was feeling 100%.

We stayed at the Ritz-Carlton in Battery Park and saw the New York City Ballet perform George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker.

I really wanted to explore the city a little, but wasn’t feeling up to it. Andrew was great the whole weekend (I felt bad for ruining our plans, he just felt bad for me) and suggested taking some outfit photos while we waited outside for our car to be pulled around. Naturally, I had way overpacked, so I was able to pick out an outfit that was stylish, yet still warm.

Add lipstick, brow gel, sunglasses and not half bad!

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December 15, 2016

PinkBlush Olive Green Trench Coat

This month we all proved that neutrals can go with any piece to make a flawless outfit. We also proved that neutrals don’t have to be boring to look good. I personally have been wearing a ton of Madewell lately (in part because I work there, but mostly due to my love of their jeans), and I wasn’t going to change that now!

For me, the basis of a feel good outfit are feel good pieces that pop with out combating each other.

I love that the olive green color of this PinkBlush trench coat that Deidre, Kaylynn, Jacque, Lauryn, and I all styled, goes so well with stripes and a fun animal print. Knowing that it can also look just as fabulous with a little black dress makes it a closet must have!

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