Happy Monday… and I am mainly saying happy because I am off today for Labor Day! I hope you all enjoyed your holiday weekend (and are hopefully still enjoying it). Today I want to introduce you all to Amaranth Collection, a wonderful online boutique based in Tulsa, OK. We first found each other on Instagram (@lindsayrutland and@shopamaranth) and I instantly fell in love. I can honestly say that I could see myself wearing every single piece on their site! Some of my absolute favorites include this Aztec sweater vest, End of Summer sweater, and Black Ladder maxi dress. They also have some really beautiful and affordable jewelry & accessories, such as the Uptown Girl clutch and Beachy Bead necklace. Amaranth Collection has been kind enough to offer an exclusive discount code to my readers – you use the code MOSBlog at check out for 15% off your entire purchase! The top I am wearing today is not on their site yet, but should be soon and I would totally snag it if I were you. It is very soft and lightweight and is the perfect layering piece that can be worn throughout the year. The 3/4 length of the sleeves and tunic length make it a fall staple in my book!
In other exciting news, today is the launch of the Southwest Blog Society of which I am proud to be a member of! Check out Jessica of My Style Vita‘s mention of it on her blog here.
Wearing:
Zig Zag Tunic c/o Amaranth Collection (coming soon!)
Target Ankle Boots (similar to my favorite Sam Edelman booties)
Shark Tooth Necklace c/o ShopLayeredUp (use code SHOP10 for 10% off)
Ily Couture Pave Bracelet (now on sale!)
Linking Up With: Style To Inspire, Stylish Tuesday, Trend Spin, Mix It Mondays, Confident Twosday, Style Sessions
My Fall Favorites Under $50
I’m sure you’re probably thinking by now, “Do you want it to be fall or not? Make up your mind already!” But the truth is, I can’t decide for myself. This week we have had some of the most beautiful and perfect weather, which keeps me longing for summer, but unfortunately I know it will be short lived. Before I know it I will have to put away all of my sandals and assess my boots and scarves situation. So since fall will be here before we know it, I figured I might as well get a head start on my lust list for the season. There are also a ton of great Labor Day sales going on this weekend at some of my favorite stores, such as Old Navy (up to 50% off everything) and Baublebar (sale starting at 50% off select pieces) that are too good to pass up!
1. boohoo 2 in 1 Stripe Midi Dress ($30): Midi dresses are my new obsession. The struggle is real – maxi’s are rarely long enough and I generally prefer to stray away from short dresses, so midi dresses are the perfect solution! Also this weekend you can get free shipping on all US orders at boohoo with the code LABORDAY14 (ends 09/01)
2. Baublebar Onyx Phoenix Necklace ($46): Worth every penny! I purchased this necklace last summer in a different color and love the statement it, even if worn with a plain white tee.
3. Sole Society Wool Panama Hat ($50): Such a cute fall accessory, especially on a rainy day!
4. Old Navy Flannel Boyfriend Shirt ($19): You can’t go wrong with a slightly oversized flannel for layering over a v-neck and under your favorite utility jacket.
5. KUT from the Kloth Gray Skinny Jeans (50% off – under $40 until 09/07): I am dying for a pair of gray skinny jeans! I love this pair because they are a darker shade of gray, which feels more appropriate this time of year, versus a lighter wash.
6. Forever 21 Harness Ankle Boots ($35): I tend to shop for ankle boots and booties more often than tall boots because they feel easier to wear and are generally a lot more comfortable in my opinion.
7. Old Navy Quilted Tweed Vest ($39): Similar to the cult classic J.Crew vest from last fall, but a fraction of the price!
8. Baublebar Organic Fringe Bib (on sale for $15 this weekend): Very New Mexico-chic. I especially love the turquoise blue version, and it’s such a steal at over half off right now.
9. Sheinside White Boyfriend Blazer ($29): I don’t know why, but a white blazer in the cooler months feels so chic and polished to me. Apparently I don’t abide by the “no white after Labor Day” rule.
10. Sole Society Marlena Clutch ($40): I love the idea of a bright red clutch to offset some of the more neutral colors I tend to wear when the temperatures drop.
I hope you all have a wonderful (and hopefully long) Labor Day weekend! I will be back on Monday with a new post featuring the perfect fall tunic from Amaranth Collection and a discount code to their store!
Summer to Fall Transition Pieces
I was preparing my September (!!!) calendar at work yesterday when I realized that in a few short weeks it will officially be fall. Why does it feel like the older I get, the more quickly each year goes by? And why are pumpkin spice lattes being sold already at Starbucks? Don’t get me wrong, drinking a hot PSL while wearing a chunky infinity scarf sounds amazing, however sometimes it’s hard to think of fall when it’s still 90 degrees out. On a recent Target trip I found these leopard slip on shoes, and couldn’t pass them up considering they: 1) were on sale for $19 and 2) almost identical to the Steven Madden version I have been dying for but unwilling to spend $80 on. Target always saves the day! Since I couldn’t wait until the weather cooled down to wear these leopard beauties, I decided to pair them with some pieces that are also on my transition to fall list, such as my Old Navy vest and dark denim. This outfit is quite the leap from Monday’s post!
Wearing:
3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Bag
Love Always Bow Necklace (use code MOS for 15% off)
Hammered Bar Necklace c/o ShopLayeredUp (use code SHOP10 for 10% off)
Make sure to check back on Friday, as I’ll be sharing some more pieces for fall that I have my eye on! Until then… enjoy your Wednesday!
Linking Up With: Weekly Favorites, #WIWT, Confident Twosday, Style Me Wednesday, Style Sessions, Working Girl With Style, Summer Style, Style Confessions, Passion 4 Fashion, Sunday Edition
Savoring Summer with Pink Blush
I can’t believe that it’s almost Labor Day! Don’t get me wrong, I am definitely looking forward to fall, but I am always sad to see summer go. If I could, I would live somewhere that I could always sport a version of my summer uniform – jeans, sandals, and a sleeveless top. I wore this outfit about a week ago when I went to Denver for an extended weekend trip. It was perfect for exploring, which included a trip to the Coors Brewery in Golden, followed by running to our car in the pouring rain after our tour. This top is so roomy and comfortable, which also came in handy for all of the food (and adult beverages) we consumed throughout the day. I mean, what else are vacations for? Anyway, back to the clothing… if you have not heard of or checked out Pink Blush yet, what are you waiting for? You may remember some of my other favorite pieces of theirs from my previous posts here and here. Pink Blush has the best selection of high quality tops, dresses, and accessories, and generally everything is under $40! They also usually offer great sales – I got this top when they had a 15 under $15 sale about a month ago. They will definitely be a go-to of mine as I start to shop for more fall/winter items!
Wearing:
Pink Blush Top (no longer available; loving this tribal print tank and geometric printed tank)
Forever 21 Mirrored Aviators (dying to splurge on these Ray Bans)
Love Always Cursive Nameplate Necklace (only $85 when you use the code MOS for 15% off!)
Love Always Triangle Bangle (on sale!)
Victoire Bracelet c/o Le Boutique Shop
Ash & Willow Double V-Ring (use code BARutland for 10% off!)
Linking Up With: Sunday Edition, Style to Inspire, Trend Spin Link Up, Tremendous Tuesday, Monday Must Haves, What I Wore Wednesday, Spotlight Weekly, Fab Favorites
Lauren Conrad’s Chic of the Week + Giveaway Winner
TGIF!! I am totally geeking out over here… I just found out that I was picked as the Chic of the Week on Lauren Conrad! If you know me in real life, you will know that LC is totally my girl crush and #1 style inspiration, so I could not be more excited! You can check out my member spotlight here. And now onto some more exciting news… the winner of my giveaway with Loves Creation is Jasmine Thomas! Thank you again to everyone who participated in this giveaway. If you have not already, please make sure to check out all of the affordable and adorable items that Loves Creation has and help support a wonderful cause! I hope you all have a great rest of your day and a fabulous weekend!
(images: Lauren Conrad and Patti Murphy Design via Pinterest)
Navy Jumpsuit
Never in a million years did I think I could pull off a jumpsuit. Jumpsuits and rompers just don’t seem to work as well on us tall girls, especially girls who are tall and have curves. The lovely Carmen at Loves Creation was kind enough to send me this navy jumpsuit and it happened to arrive just in time for my trip to Denver last weekend. To say I was thrilled when I tried it on and loved the fit is an understatement. The fact that it was comfortable to wear all night long and practically felt like I was wearing pajamas was a major bonus! I knew it had to be paired with some stand out accessories for a night out, which was made possible by Le Boutique Shop and Ash & Willow. I am on a statement earring kick lately, and absolutely adore the mint and opal accents on the Valentine earrings from Le Boutique Shop.
Wearing:
Navy Jumpsuit c/o Loves Creation
Valentine Statement Earrings c/o Le Boutique Shop
Love Always Cursive Nameplate Necklace {use code MOS for 15% off your order}
Ash & Willow Sequin Bag {use code BARutland for 10% off your order}
Marc Fisher Heels (old, similar style here)
Linking Up With: What I Wore Wednesday, Confident Twosday, Tremendous Tuesday, Trend Spin Link Up, Style Sessions, The Creative Closet, Style Confessions, Summer Style, Tres Chic Fashion Thursday, #WIWT, Spotlight Weekly
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You only have until 12am MST on Friday August 22nd for your chance to win this pink peplum dress from Loves Creation. Remember, the more entries you complete the greater your chance to win! Good luck!