Tunic Time

Tunic: NOM Black Liz Colorblock Tunic c/o

It is tunic time in my world. 

Fab Fuschia with eShakti

 

eShakti is absolutely a must for any women who in the market for a new dress this summer! 

Navy Baby.

Spring is just flying by! This Friday I begin my third trimester... I cannot wait to meet my little princess!!! August cannot come soon enough.

Comfort.

Since becoming pregnant my new favorite word is comfort. 

Blue love.

Clean and classic. This Banana Republic blazer has it going on.

Patches.

Happy Thursday y'all! I am so looking forward to the weekend and the following week. My brother is visiting with us from Chicago! He moved there about two years ago and has been so busy with work it has been hard for him to get away and come see us. So this is quite the treat for me. Some quality brother sister time before he becomes Uncle Tommy in August!!

TBT: Halloween Edition

Happy Halloween!!!! In honor of this glorious holiday, I thought I would take a walk down memory lane. Here are some of my favorite Halloween costumes from past years. Enjoy! 

Orange is the new black. {Outfit Post}

Fall Evenings

There is something about fall evenings in Denver that just make you feel right at home. The brisk air bring backs back that feeling of nostalgia of when you were younger. The feeling of a brand new year of school, Halloween being just around the corner and the feeling of a new start.  This is such a wonderful feeling and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Chambray & Burgundy Days. {Outfit Post}

Everyone is lovin' the chambray & burgundy.

Nights in Colorado have definitely cooled. Sleeveless is no longer an option when going out on the town in the evening. While summer wardrobe choices are easier, the cooler weather gives us the opportunity to expand our style expression with hip coats and warmer accessories.  Here I am wearing one of my favorite leather jackets. I LOVE the color burgundy this season and I am especially smitten with burgundy leather. This coat looks great with my chambray, ruched Nicole Miller dress and my canvas & leather Ash heels. It is a look that sleek, stylish and street ready. The finishing touches include my small patent Burberry purse, David Yurman necklace & bracelet and my Michele watch. Who could forget the best accessory of all!?! Mr. Rugby. Rugby couldn't resist jumping in this photo shoot and showing off his best poses. He is definitely the star of this show.

Skulls & Wingtips. {Menswear Outfit Post}

Today I thought I would change it up and take a look at my better half. 

Menswear has gone in a different direction lately. It use to be that the only acceptable look was a generic suit, tie and uncomfortable shoes, but now designers are adding extra pizzazz to these looks. Recently I bought my husband these Cole Haan Great Jones Saddle shoes in a Chestnut Corp Orange. They have an added edge that most wingtip dress shoes lack. He paired these brilliant shoes with this debonair Brooks Brothers shirt, tie and 3 piece suit-- loving the 3 piece suit!!! The orange detail throughout this look adds that extra element of panache. The best part of this look is his dress socks, the jolly roger clad blue socks, add that element of oomph that makes modern menswear so fun. And what men's look would be complete without a watch, David completes his ensemble with his classic Daytona Rolex.

B & W {Outift Post}

Hello all! Well it is Thursday, almost time for the weekend! I know I am looking forward to a nice fall weekend filled with college football on Saturday and the Broncos (PFM) on Sunday, and enjoying those cooler temperatures with friends. Warm enough to still be able to be outside and enjoy the beautiful fall foliage, but cool enough that you aren't dying from heat. Fall is definitely my favorite time of the year.

I am loving the black and white trend. It's sleek, sharp and looks good on everyone. I wore this AMAZING black and white dress to our friend's wedding in Aspen and felt it fit the mountain chic dress code at the Roaring Fork Club. This fitted dress also incorporated the color blocking trend, which added a fabulous edge to the look. My patent pumps from Nine West also added a geometric element which made the look.The finishing touches included my new Michael Kors ruched nickel clutch, my David Yurman cable Onyx bracelet and my Tom Ford sunnies. It was the perfect attire for an incredible evening of dancing, toasts and great friends!

Royal. {Outfit Post}

Last weekend we attended a stunning wedding in Aspen. This incredible weekend started out with a s'mores and cocktail party at the Limelight Hotel downtown Aspen. These photos were actually taken on the patio of the Limelight Hotel right before a blizzard hit. Luckily, the evening did not involve going outside, so I didn't have to go buy a new outfit for the occasion.

For the kickoff party I wore this amazing fit & flare, royal blue dress from Banana Republic. My favorite part of this dress is the leather trim detail around the neck and shoulders. I accessorized my dress with this fun statement necklace from Francesca's, my David Yurman bracelet  and beautiful earrings made by Kathryn Giarratano, who is a fabulous jewelry designer and a good friend of mine. I absolutely love them. The finishing touches included my favorite lip gloss from NARS and the new fall nail polish color, "for the twill of it", from Essie.

Fit & Flare.

The fit and flare leather skirt is absolutely my new favorite addition to my closet. It is both flattering and flirty, making it a fun piece to wear out on the town. Here, I have it paired with this sheer mustard Banana Republic top with a ruffle detail. To complete the look I am wearing my classic patent pumps and my Chanel Pearl sunnies. My white leather ruched Michael Kors clutch is the perfect topper to this chic ensemble. Oh and of course, who could forget the red lipstick, the perfect finishing touch.

Pop of Tangerine {Outfit Post}

I am seriously loving the leather trend right now. The combination of black, white and leather has topped my list of my favorite fall 2013 trends. Here I combine my fit & flare leather skirt with a classic, sheer black & white shirt. This structured top combines the color-block trend & the luxe sheer look, which are both far from new, but are still very much making a splash in the fashion world. I completed this look by adding a "pop" of tangerine!  The Michael Kors tangerine bag gives the outfit a chic zest. 

Ruffles! {Outfit Post}

It was another beautiful weekend in Denver! I am so enjoying these, as I know our nice warm summer days are very limited. (Nooooo!!!!) On Friday evening we ventured out to this taco bar that has an amazing patio. Gotta enjoy those patio dinners while we can!

For my evening out, I wore my beige Leifsdottir blouse. I love this top for it's fun ruffled sleeves and exquisite silk detail around the neck.   I paired this with a great black skirt I picked up at Banana Republic for a remarkable discount!! (BARGAIN ALERT--end of summer sales are the best!!) This skirt is fantastic, not only because it has pockets, but also it's a lightweight material that is absolutely perfect for a hot night out. I completed the outfit with my Michele watch, oversized Tom Ford sunglasses and my Charles by Charles David wedges. 

PFM Day! {Outfit Post- Tailgate Edition}

Happy PFM Day! aka Go Broncos!!! Today is the official start of the 2013-14 NFL season. Last week I attended a preseason game at Mile High and learned how the new "purse rule" works. I had my whole outfit planned and at the last minute had to find a purse that would be "allowed in". This rule is frustrating for a multitude of reasons, but there is an upside, it gives you a reason to buy a new cute clutch, wristlet or crossbody bag!

Here are the new NFL purse regulation rules:

• Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bags. No larger than 4.5"x 6.5"
• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12.”(Tory Burch made a cute line of clear bags this summer, unfortunately, they are hard to find now. I would recommend looking at Nordstrom Rack or other discount retailers.)
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)--- what girl wants to carry around a freezer bag????

My original outfit included my Michael Kors crossbody bag, which was larger than my hand. Great for tailgating, not so great for getting into the stadium.

Top: Old Navy | Shorts: French Connection | Shoes: Sperry Top-Sider | Watch Michael Kors (previous post) | Necklace: Kenneth Jay Lane | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban (previous post) | Crossbody Bag: Michael Kors (similar here)

Hellooooo September!

Top: lululemon (similar here)| Shorts: lululemon (similar here) | Sunglasses: Tom Ford

What's my name????

This past weekend we attended the one and only Dave Mattews Band concert with Snoop Dogg, er wait, I mean Snoop Lion, as the opener. It was awesome. While there was no twerking, (ahem, Miley Cyrus at the VMAs) it was quite the evening. Snoop Lion and DMB still put on an epic performance.

For my Friday night out, I chose to wear these cute skinny jeans from Neuw Denim (some of my favorite jeans!) with this fun coral palm print top.  (BARGAIN ALERT) I found this MOD.lusive top at Nordstrom's on sale this past week. I accessorized with my Jelly Bean Michele watch, a David Yurman cable bracelet and the always classic Ray-Ban Aviators.  I then topped off my look with simple patent leather pumps from Vince Camuto. 

Top: MOD.Lusive at Norstroms | Jeans: Neuw | Shoes: Vince Camuto | Bracelet: David Yurman | Watch: Michele | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Into the Wild {Fitness Post}

Over the weekend I channeled my inner "mountain girl" and roughed it for two nights in the great Colorado wilderness outside of Granby, CO. After setting up camp and establishing shelter and fire, (think Naked and Afraid, Discovery Channel.... just kidding, I am not that intense) we did some daytime hiking. These hikes were absolutely beautiful, challenging, and a great way to burn a few extra calories. Hiking is a great way to stay fit in the summertime.