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Black Tank Dress + 8 Classic Pendant Necklaces

So excited to share this outfit post because…well…aside from the fact that I never wear dresses… I found one dress from the Nordstroms website that I am obsessed with. It’s one item I have had my eye for a while now and I finally decided to take the plunge! I saw a girl on Pinterest wearing the exact same dress, with similar accessories and I was totally inspired to recreate this look. Love how this outfit turned out with all the mix of different neutrals. Since I bought this dress online I was real worried about the fit. I’m always real hesitant when it comes to buying clothing online, especially when it comes to dresses. Right when I put this on, it felt like it had been tailored for my body. It’s very figure flattering but sill simple enough to dress it up or down. You could easily layer this in the winter time like I did or just add some fun heels for a night out. Definitely a new staple piece in my wardrobe.

Shop the Look:

Dress: Nordstroms (exact) —- comes in 7 colors

Cardigan: Target (similar) (another option)

Boots: Target (similar)(lighter option) (splurge option)

Necklace: Stella & Dot (exact)—comes in silver & rose gold

To give you a better idea how this dress fits I am 5’3 & 1/2 ( and yes the half inch counts) and I’m curvy.So in most stores I typically wear a size 8. I am wearing a size medium in this dress and it fits perfectly. It’s tight enough in all the right places and the material is thick enough so it’s doesn’t look see through at all.

To add to this look I added my favorite pendant necklace from Stella & Dot. It’s one of those classic pieces that goes with just about everything. Below I added a few similar long pendant necklaces equally as chic that range in price from $12 to $120.

All links to shop are below.

1. Vince Camuto Long Tassel Pendant

2.Kendra Scott Phara Tassel Necklace

3. Textured Long Bar Necklace —in Rose Gold

4.Kendra Scott Aiden Pendant—-comes in 4 different metals

5.Stella & Dot Plated Rebel Pendant Necklace

6. Stone Pendant Necklace

7.Circle Pendant

8.Kendra Scott Kacey Pendant Necklace—-adjustable

Are you an online shopper? What are your favorite go-to online stores? 🙂

February 16, 2018February 18, 2018

Caitlin Mitchell2 Comments

3 Dressy Casual Valentine’s Day Outfit Ideas + 12 Valentines Graphic Tees

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner I wanted to put together a few dressy casual looks that are perfect for however your celebrating this year. I used a lot of basics to keep these outfits simple but still interchangeable with a few pops of color. Because of the crazy weather we are having with the cold, wind and crazy humidity I had to do mirror outfit selfies for this one.

In addition to these looks are some fun graphic tees that are perfect for Valentines day. All the links to shop are below.

Look #1

Shop the Look:
Blouse: Target (similar) (another option) (similar top)
Jeans: Target (similar pair)
Shoes: Pay less---very old (similar pair)
Clutch: Stella & Dot (same)
Necklace: Kendra Scott (exact)

Date night Outfit– Black skinny’s with a simple black top paired with a pop of red for the shoe. If you can’t tell from all these looks I love wearing black, so this head to toe black look might just be my favorite.

To Amp up the Look: For this crazy weather another option to make this outfit a little warmer would be to add a fur vest.— I don’t have one at the moment, but it’s defiantly on my wish list.

Look #2

Shop the Look:
Top: Old Navy (exact)
Jeans: Gap--old (similar pair)
Boots: Kohls--old (similar pair) (cuter option)
Necklace: Stella & Dot (same)--comes in silver & rose gold
Bracelet: Kendra Scott (similar)
Purse: Stella & Dot (similar)---also comes in brown

Drinks with the Girls Outfit– Simple print top with jeans paired with a mix of neutrals. I love mixing black and brown together, but if that’s not your taste keeping them the same would still work. Both boot options and totes come in brown and black.

Look #3

Shop the Look:
Tank Top: Local Boutique (same)(similar option)
Cardigan: H&M (exact)----comes in 4 colors
Jeans: Gap--old (similar pair)
Boots: Chinese Laundry--old (similar pair)
Bracelet: Kendra Scott (similar)
Necklace: Kendra Scott (exact)

Comfy Low Key Outfit– This is defiantly my speed right here. I am all about keeping it comfy. Easy stretchy jeans with a long knit cardigan with flat boots. Obsessed with this tank top because it’s not clingy at all, so it is very flattering and easy to layer.

Fun Graphic Tees

1.Gray & Black Heart Sweater
2.Red with White Hearts on sleeves
3.Pizza is my Valentine Tee
4."Love" Heart Long Sleeve Tee
5.Always Tee 
6. Kisses Tee
7. Heart on Your Sleeve Top
8. White Long Heart Top
9. White Top With Red Heart
10. Single Heart White Long sleeve top
11. Red "Be Mine" Tee
12. Buffalo Plaid Heart Shirt

All the tops above I would wear in a heartbeat (lol OK lame pun I know but I would). I love having a t-shirt for every holiday or occasion or mood for that matter. I actually just ordered the buffalo plaid heart T-shirt for myself (of course the one that has the most black in it)

I always love celebrating Valentines day because it was the day my husband proposed 6 years ago, so it’s always a very sentimental day for the both of us. Let me know which look was your favorite and how your celebrating V day this year. 🙂

February 11, 2018

Caitlin Mitchell4 Comments

Outfit: Navy, Gray & Black

It’s finally December and it’s still warm outside, well cool in the mornings and warm in the afternoons. So I wanted to put together a kind of transitional outfit for this crazy weather we are having. To transition this look to the afternoon, just switch the boots for some comfy flats and lose the vest. This is one my favorite outfit combinations for fall, a long vest over a top with leggings and boots. I’m going to be honest the top is not as long as I would like, but I loved the color combination of the navy plaid with the gray vest. Like most of my looks this one is very simple, easy, and a perfect casual fall outfit. 🙂

::Outfit Details::
Top: Target (exact,similar option)
Vest:Very old (similar option) (another option)
Leggings:BCBG (similar pair)
Boots:Target (similar, another option)
Necklace: Stella & Dot (exact)
Bracelet: Kendra Scott (same style in rose gold)
Ring:Initial “m” ring (same)

December 2, 2017

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Outfit: Cheetah Print

Nothing like a little cheetah print to lighten your day. Just got this sweater as an early birthday gift and I jumped at the chance to feature it in a blog post. Being that I live in central Texas my sweater collection is quite sparse, so this was a perfect addition to my wardrobe. Cheetah print is always a great way to add a little pattern to an outfit but still acts as a neutral. You can easily add a pop of color to the look to make it more interesting. I kept it real simple by adding a scarf and my much loved black boots and black Stella & Dot tote. Now all I hope for is that the colder weather would stick around for a while.

::Outfit Details::
Sweater: Target (exact,long cardigan)
Jeans:Target (similar) (dark wash without the rips)
Boots: old (another option) (similar)
Purse: Stella & Dot (same)
Scarf: old (similar option)

November 22, 2017

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Outfit: Finally Boot Weather

I’m kicking out the start of a brand new week with a casual outfit of the day. Casual and comfortable I might add. I bought this navy jacket almost a month ago and I am just now getting around to wearing it. It’s finally cooling down here in central Texas, so I am ready to bust out my fall/winter wardrobe that’s been hiding in the back of my closet.

So for this look I paired this jacket with my favorite pair of ripped skinny jeans, a white tee, and some comfy grey boots. Keeping things neutral, I added silver jewelry to go with the cool tones in this outfit. I have to say I am completely obsessed with this jacket. It fits well, it’s flattering, and it’s light weight. I can tell I’ll be wearing this one a lot this season. 😉 To shop this look, check out the links below.

::Outfit Details::

Navy Jacket: Target Exact
White Tee: Same
Jeans:Target (old)—> Similar pair
Boots:Target (old) (Similar / Another Option)
Necklace: Stella & Dot Exact
Earrings: Stella & Dot (out of stock but here is a similar pair)
Bracelet: Kendra Scott (same here)

October 31, 2017

Caitlin Mitchell2 Comments

Outfit: Army Green + Floral Print

Happy Tuesday!! This has been one crazy week so far and it’s only Tuesday!! Right now everyone is sick in our household and we are trying to get back to normal from this crazy weekend. Still in shock over the devastation from Hurricane Harvey, and sending out many prayers for all those effected. I’m putting in a link here for the Red Cross if you are interested in donating to help those who were effected. Here were we live, all we had was rain, wind, and more rain for two straight days. So thankful that’s all we had. I’m happy that it’s over and appreciating all this sunshine we are having. 🙂

Switching to a lighter topic….today’s post, which is an outfit of the day. It’s super simple that I ended up putting together last minute and ended up loving the mix of army green with the floral print. This darker green color has been my favorite color to wear lately. If I go out shopping I seem to gravitate toward that color. It’s just one of those perfect neutrals that I think pair great with soft patterns or even lighter pink shades.

I added a simple jean jacket to give this outfit some structure but still making this look real casual. I’m obsessed with this denim jacket from target, it’s a dark wash that’s stretchy and so easy to throw on over anything. As in my last outfit post I’m wearing the same taupe booties from Lucky Brand that I can’t enough of. They’re comfy, not to high of a heel, and match everything. I don’t normally splurge on a lot of things but once in a while finding a good pair of shoes are worth the money. 🙂

Details of this look are all listed below with some similar floral tanks tops, ranging from $7.49 to $35.00. All affordable and great for layering in the summer and transitioning into the fall season.

::Outfit Details::

Jean Jacket: Target (exact)

Tank Top: old (similar option)

Army Green Skinny’s: old (very similar pair)

Booties: Lucky Brand (exact) (similar option)

Bracelet: Stella & Dot (same)

Earrings: Stella & Dot (same)

Necklace: Kendra Scott (exact)

Shop Links Below

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6

Thanks for stopping by!

August 30, 2017October 10, 2017

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Outfit: Is it Fall Yet?

Can I make the fall weather get here faster, by just wearing fall clothes? I’m just saying… It’s worth a shot, right? 🙂 I am so ready for this crazy hot weather to be over. Who’s with me? It’s been 100 degrees everyday, all day. So I’m trying to get into the fall spirit by putting together a simple fall look paired with, what I think are, must have pieces. One in particular, are these taupe booties from Lucky Brand that I am obsessed with. They are super comfortable and match just about everything, I defiantly recommend these. Another must have piece for fall are black jeggings. In my opinion, you can never go wrong with some stretchy black pants. I think we can all agree on that one. They are comfortable and they can be worn so many different ways.

The statement piece in this look has to be this denim vest. I love it!! It’s so fun and different than any other denim vest I have every seen. Oh, and did I mention it has pockets! I bought it a little while back from one of my new favorite stores Alter’d State and it has since been discontinued. 🙁 However, I did find some very similar looking options that you can go and check out below. I am a sucker for a good vest, which I think you can tell from my previous outfit posts. I have so many of them in my closet, it’s a bit of a problem. FYI, vests are a great way minimize a larger chest. When I hear the word “minimize,” trust me, I’m all over it. 🙂

Below are all the links to the this outfit and more.

::Outfit Details::

Denim Vest: old ( similar option) (another option) (grey vest)

T-Shirt: Target (exact)

Black Jeggings: Target (exact)

Booties: Lucky Brand (exact pair) (similar option)

Necklace: very old (cuter option)

Hope you enjoyed my little fall OOTD. Stay tuned for a foundation review for tomorrow’s post.

Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

August 24, 2017November 3, 2017

Caitlin Mitchell2 Comments

Outfit: Graphic Tees

::Outfit Details::

T-Shirt-Target- old (similar tank top)

Jeans-Target old (similar pair)

Wedges– Target (exact pair)

Earrings– Stella & Dot (exact– only $19)

Necklace– older (similar option)

Handbag-Stella & Dot (exact)

Although we are in the middle of summer and in 100 degree weather, I still choose to wear black, go figure. What can I say, I am defiantly a neutrals kind of a girl. I think most of my closet consists of black, grey, khaki, and a little bit of white. Another thing I am a sucker for besides neutrals, is a fun graphic tee. I paired this t-shirt with ripped skinny jeans, and my most loved wedges. When it comes to finding fun graphic tees, there are so many cools styles out there. From band logos, geometric designs, to ripped up styles, and even fun sayings. It’s a really great way to add something unique to any outfit. They go so well with ripped jeans, shorts, or even as a cool layering piece under a jacket for the colder months. They really go with just about everything.

Below are some graphic tees that I am obsessed with, all for $40 or under, (minus the Pink Floyd tee)

::Links to Shop::

1 / 2 / 3

4 / 5 / 6

7 / 8 / 9

Thanks for stopping by.

Let me know which graphic tee is your favorite. 🙂

July 19, 2017October 10, 2017

Caitlin Mitchell2 Comments

Outfit: Mommy on the Go + Pink Sneakers

Happy Wednesday! I hope you had a awesome 4th of July. For today’s post I wanted to quickly share an OOTD for all the mommy’s on the go. It’s a very simple look, perfect for running errands all while trying to entertain a toddler. One of my favorite things to do to amp up any simple outfit, is to add a vest. This one in particular, I love because of the khaki green color, it really serves as more of a neutral so it goes with everything. These pink sneakers are a brand new addition to my wardrobe and one that I have been wearing everyday. They’re super cute and super comfortable, which is key. I got them from target, and they are a perfect dupe for the Steve Madden pink sneakers. They also come in hunter green and white. 🙂

This look I wore running errands with my little one, and it held up even when my daughter decided to throw a massive tantrum inside a store. I can’t count the times I was wearing something a little low cut or a little loose and then a meltdown happens. While your trying to pick your child up they’re pulling and tugging, and all of a sudden, you realize everyone in the store just saw your bra and/or underwear. :/ #momlife #keepinitreal

Below are the complete outfit details along with links to more pink sneakers.