This year we are hosting our family for Thanksgiving in Boston. Since we are dining out I am torn about what to wear this year. Considering the holiday is one that is based around indulgence in delicious stuffing, mashed potatoes and pie. I would say it's safe to say key is comfort. While most of us would be thrilled to be in our loosest of clothing I put together three looks that will help hide your Thanksgiving food baby wether it be under a loose blouse, a comfortable sweater or a ruffled dress :).
Happy New Year friends, I hope you had a fabulous holiday break! It seems as though winter is finally upon us here in Boston and it's time to officially put away my flats and welcome warmer winter wear into our wardrobes. I personally loathe having to dress in a billion layers, wear clunky boots and a puffy jacket that pretty much adds thirty pounds to you frame but I might as well quit my bitching and try to make the best of the next few frigid months with some cute outwear, boots & accessories. I put together a few looks that I love for all different occasions but I also tagged a bunch more cold weather gear in the links below.
I gotta be honest, I love me some heels and always prefer how they look compared to anything else but unless I am going out on a date with my man, a girls night out in the city or some sort of social event you will always find me in flats. While I have already shared some of my favorite ways to break in some new shoes, I wanted to tell you about my new favorite product Compeed that has saved my heels & toes when wearing some new flats this fall. This magical second skin adheres to your heels preventing blisters to ever happen. They are a total lifesaver with new shoes, pick up a pair & try them...your feet will be eternally grateful. {p.s., this is not a paid product ad, I just am completely obsessed with this product}
I don't know about you but I love me a good deal! The satisfaction of finding an item you love that is also affordable is a big high five to you and your bank account. So while there are certain items I do like to splurge on, there are so many more things that I look to save some cash on. A few of my favorite items that allow for some high style, guilt free shopping are below. Can you believe everything is under $50? Happy Shopping!
Happy weekend friends! I have recently read in an article that this year the retailers are offering their black Friday sales earlier this year which means you can start saving way before the holiday rush. I put together a little round up of this weekends sales for your convenience. Happy Shopping!
Friends & Family is happening over atAnn Taylorwith 40% off with codeFRIENDS40.
Friends & Family is also happening over at the affordable sister brand Loft with code SHAREIT.
J.Crew is offering 25% off with code SHOPNOW, offering savings to dress the whole family.
Finally, as mentioned earlier this week, Friends & Family is going on at Bloomingdales with code HOLIDAY giving you 20% savings. I stocked up on this fabulous sweater in a few classic colors and already have been wearing a ton this week as the temps drop.
Morning friends! You may have recall previous posts about layering statement necklaces here & here, but today I want to leave the bold baubles behind and talk about the lighter more dainty version of the layered look. Wearing multiple necklaces at once, finding the perfect blend of lengths and coordination of metals can be a bit of a challenge. Don't even get me started on the tangling repercussions of all of the above. So when I started noticing brands were making the layered look simple with styles that have it all done for you all in one clasp, I was sold. I did a little round up of my favorites below and I am happy to report these are all super affordable under $100!
Living in the city means a lot of walking around town and heels are definitely not a friend of the broken sidewalks of our little historic neighborhood. I recently picked up these two pairs of flats trying to replace my old favorites{available here in other colors} that are literally worn through the sole and I am having trouble on which pair to keep. I personally love the look of the d'Orsay style with it's pointy toe and open middle. Just feels a bit more dressy then the typical ballet flat. It's perfect for the warmer weather and available in a plethora of prints, materials and colors. A little round up of some my favorites are below.
I was literally stopped in my tracks when I saw Kate Upton on the cover of Vogue this month. This American beauty first stood out to me when she graced the cover of Sports Illustrated and the fact that so many critics said she was a "heavier" then some other SI models of the past left me flabergasted. This clearly infuriated me as this was the furthest thing from the truth. What I saw was an all american bombshell who resembled another style icon of the past. Then Vogue got their pretty little hands on her and created a stunning photo-shoot with incredible fashion and the correct heading. While she wears some of my favorite designers in this issue like Matthew Williamson, Stella McCartney, Givenchy and so on. I thought I would create some looks inspired by the shoot to help recreate this fabulous style without going bankrupt.
Valentines Day may have come and gone but for those of you who waited to celebrate over weekend this bold color combo of red and pink is sure to keep love in the air! Heck I would wear this for any day or night, I adore these two bright colors paired with each-other, how about you???
Winner of the fab "rainey" necklace is comment #19 - Kelly. Please email me heidi@dooleynotedstyle.com your info & I will send out tomorrow - CONGRATS!
(winner chosen through random.org)
Since these necklaces sell out in a hot second of being listed. I found some other painted goodies for you all to feast your eyes on! Spike the Punch was definitely onto something because everywhere I look I see more painted colorful crystal jewelry! Every time I spot painted crystals I am head over heels in love. Below are just a few of my favorites I have recently discovered Is the painted colorful crystal look for you???
Sparkle and shine this new years in the beauty below. I seriously love anything sparkly all year long but the dress below really is beyond gorgeous. I would wear it with a fab faux fur jacket, suede pumps, and simple crystal jewels. A smokey eye and nude lip for make up will be sexy and perfect for that midnight kiss!
