Macy’s Fashion’s Front Row

This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of Macy’s; but as always, the thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.

Macy's Presents Fashion's Front Row

I may not be going to NYFW this year, but that doesn’t mean that I’m not getting my fashion fix.

Macy’s Fashion’s Front Row is bringing Fashion Week to Boston!

Get a preview of the latest Macy’s Fall Fashion looks from you favorite designers. One on one style advice from Macy’s pros. It’s supposed to be one of the biggest shopping parties of the season! Trust me, you won’t want to miss it. I know I don’t.

For more information on this event or to find a location near you visit: http://bit.ly/MacysFrontrow16

If you’re in Boston, I hope to see you there. And if you see me, make sure to come say hello!

Can’t make it? Follow along via #MacysFrontRow. I’ll also be live tweeting while I’m there, so if you’re not already following me on Twitter!

xx

Hartford Has It + So Do I

Being back in Connecticut, although not my ultimate goal, has presented some pretty great opportunities for me. And not just getting to go to ULTA!

For starters, having grown up, and attended college here, I get to see family and friends from school more often.

After going away and exploring Vermont, I now have a whole new appreciation for the cities in CT.

Yes, even in the freezing rain.

And in heels.

I guess the Vermonter in me is now used to it…

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Growning up, Hartford was always just kind of there…
But walking around downtown, I got see what it has to offer. Hartford has it!

Certainly worth checking out.

Seriously.

And as for my outfit, yeah, it’s pretty casual…I’m all about jeans and a t-shirt.

You will probably be seeing this coat A LOT. I love everything about it. It’s warm and cozy, really bright so it stands out, and is just beyond chic!

My clutch was a find on Poshmark, and one side says ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA.

Yes.

Yes, Hartford is.

xx Bet

 

 

 

Photos by TWJemison | Go follow him on Instagram!

 

J. Crew coat | H&M shirt | Dittos Brand jeans | Steve Madden booties | Zara clutch | Old Navy umbrella

Random, but This or That?

I almost never post twice in one day, but when one of your favorite beauty bloggers tags you for a ‘This or That’ post, you do it. Thanks, Kristina!

How This or That works:
1. State who tagged you (provide link) Answer all the questions.

2. Select one ‘This or That’ question for all your readers to answer.

3. Tag 4 others to answer ALL of the “this or that” questions on their blogs (provide links)… They say you really get to know people when they’re put in tight situations. Today’s “This or That” is going to do just that!”

Any other fellow bloggers that want to are more than welcome to consider themselves tagged!

Not a blogger + not tagged?
It’s OK, you can still comment! And I’d be interested to know your answer for number 29!

I tag Broke College Beauty, Coming Up Roses, Collective Beauty, and The Skinny on Beauty.
No pressure…Just for fun and only if you want to…

This or That Questions:

Beauty

1.  Blush or Bronzer? 
Blush. I even use bronzer as blush.

blush

 

2. Eyeliner or Mascara? 
Mascara. Lots and lots of lash!

mascara

 

3. Foundation or Concealer? 
Foundation.

foundation

 

4. Lipgloss or Lipstick? 
Lipstick.

lipstick

 

5. Neutral or Color Shadow? 
Neutral. Naked, if you will…

neutral eyeshadow

 

6. Sponges or Brushes?
Brushes.

brushes

 

Nails

7. OPI or China Glaze? 
OPI.

OPI

 

 

8. Acrylic or Natural? 
Natural.

9. Long or Short?
Short. Even when I do get acrylics, I ask to have them cut down as short as they possibly can.

10. Brights, Darks, or Neutrals? 
Darks.

darks

 

Body

11. Perfumes or Mists? 
Perfumes.

perfumes

 

12. Lotion or Body Butter? 
Lotion.

13. Body Wash or Soap? 
Body Wash.

14. Wax or Shave? 
Shave. Except for my eyebrows and even that’s only occasionally…

shave

 

Fashion

15. Jeans or Joggers?
Now, don’t get me wrong, I LOVE jeans.

BUT, sweatpants that you can dress up without looking a hot mess?!

Joggers.

joggers

 

16. Skirts or Dresses? 
Dresses. Love skirts, but dresses can be worn as a skirt, a shirt, or a dress…

17. Stripes or Checkers? 
Stripes.

stripes

 

18. Flip Flops or Sandals? 
Sandals.

sandals

 

19. Boots or Stilettos? 
Stilettos. The make my calves look hot. And my ass. And they could double as a weapon…

stilettos

 

Hair

20. Curly or Straight? 
Straight. Because it’s longer…

21. Long or Short? 
Long. Fake hair don’t care!

22. Bun or Ponytail?
Bun. Messy or top knot? Yes.

23. Light or Dark? 
Light. Blondes have more fun!

24. Hair Spray or Gel? 
Gel. 

gel

 

Random

25. Rain or Shine?
Shine. I have so many more options for shoes when it’s sunny!

26. Summer or Winter? 
Summer. For the same reason as above and the beach.

27. Autumn or Spring?
Autumn, but only for my birthday and foliage.

28. Chocolate or Vanilla? 
Vanilla. Fun fact: I don’t like chocolate, maybe a Kit Kat bar once in a while, but ice cream or cake, no thanks!

29. Fashion or Beauty?
Fashion.

No, beauty…

No, fashion…

I. Can’t. Even.

30. Leather or Sequins? 
Sequins. I like to SPARKLE!

sequins

Can’t wait to read everyone else’s answers!

xx Bet

Going Gray

Summer is my favorite season, but I love the layering options that fall provides.

Every now and then fall is the perfect temperature, not too cold or windy, where you can get away with wearing a sweater and shorts without tights.

At 57 degrees, today was one of those days.

Not only did I switch up my do, with platinum twists, I decided to go gray with my outfit, and rock neutrals.

Going Gray

Keeping warm with wool shorts and a faux fur vest.

Zara Purse

Purse by Zara purchased using the Poshmark app. Vest by Madewell, Steve Madden booties and sweater by Forever 21,  also purchased via Poshmark. Short from Gap Outlet.

Origami Owl Necklace

And a special reminder from Origami Owl this past weekend to live a Fun Fearless Life.

Going Gray

Who knew you didn’t need bright colors to make a bold statement?

xx Bet

#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: 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…

4 Ways To Do Red, White + Blue

With the Fourth of July being this weekend, I started to think about what I was going to wear to all the BBQs, parties + fireworks.

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I get really excited about holidays because they can inspire some pretty great + creative outfits. Hey, any excuse to dress festively!

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When I think about Independence Day, I think red, white and blue, so I styled four different red, white and blue looks. While I don’t expect anyone to want to copy any of these looks exactly, I hope that they can still spark (pun fully intended, ain’t no shame in my game) some outfit inspo!

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Nothing in this post is new or even recently purchased, everything was already in my closet (or on my bedroom floor)…except for the Birkenstocks, I got them on Poshmark about a week or two ago + have worn them pretty much everyday since.

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Happy Fourth of July! Enjoy the fireworks!