fashion friday...it's party time

Happy 100th birthday Friday's Fancies!  I've put together two party outfits to celebrate the occasion.

leopard chic

I know this dress is pretty bold, but I think it's super fun!  I paired it with classic accessories to make it elegant and chic.  

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little black dress

I took the little back dress and went fun and funky.  If you don't know already I love the color combo black and hot pink-what girl doesn't right?.  I paired this dress with a multi-colored glitter clutch that I'm dying to own.  I would totally wear this to a fun party or dressy occasion...New Year's Eve maybe?? 

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Let me say I'm sorry for the lack of blog posts recently.  I've gotten really busy lately then Mr. H and I got a terrible stomach bug this week.  It's not been good!  I'm so happy it's Friday, but I'll be working most of the weekend.  I get to photograph three awesome families.

I do have a few exciting announcements to share AND I still need to show you my new brown boots.  I haven't taken them out of the box since I bought them two weeks ago.  Ha.  I am still trying to decide if I want to keep them.  Have a fun weekend and let's party!

Happy FRIDAY!

fashion friday...costume prep

It's FRIDAY!  I know what you're thinking...it's not Halloween yet.  Of course I know that; however, I thought I'd share with you some Halloween inspiration since it's just around the corner.  

I've actually never been much into celebrating Halloween.  As a kid, my family would go to a church carnival type of event.  It was fun and honestly all I cared about was the candy.  Ha.  To this day that's the best part for me.  For me, I'd rather skip Halloween and go straight to Thanksgiving and Christmas!!!  

Sassy Cat Woman

In the even I would go to a Costume Party, I would totally love to be CAT WOMAN.  I mean who wouldn't want to at some point.  If I felt I could rock these faux leather leggings, I'd totally be Cat woman just because!    

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Chic Black and Orange

If you aren't into dressing up for Halloween (like me), you can still dress for the occasion in black and orange.  Black and orange can be a scary combination any other time of year because you'll instantly think of Halloween...so it's the perfect time of year to be bold.  Then after Halloween you can wear this outfit with different pants/earrings.      

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I'm linking up with the lovely {av} over at long distance loving for my Friday's Fancies.  Check out some of the other great outfits fellow bloggers have put together.  It's one of my favorite parts of the link up.

If you'll be dressing up for Halloween, what will YOU be?

fashion friday...leaf love

It's been another LONG week.  I'm soooooo happy to have Mr. H home with me this week!!!!!!!!  I wish it hasn't been such a busy week though because I don't feel like we've had too much us time.

This week, Friday's Fancies is all about dressing in fall leaf colors.  I typically like brighter colors so this was a little challenging for me; however, I still managed to put together two fun outfits in fall leaf colors.

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I'm linking up with the lovely {av} over at long distance loving for my Friday's Fancies.  Check out some of the other great outfits fellow bloggers have put together.  It's one of my favorite parts of the link up.

Are YOU loving leaf colors this fall?

Mr. H and I are headed to the lake for the weekend with our friend Mel.  I wish I could say I'm off to the lake for a relaxing weekend, but I'll actually be editing pictures most of it.  At least I'll be in a peaceful place.  Hopefully it will be a little chilly so we can sit outside by the fire pit and make s'mores.  Yummy!  It will still be a fun time...can't wait!

What are YOUR plans this weekend?  

fashion friday...marvelous monotone

It's FINALLY Friday!!!  I have no idea why, but this week has been the longest week for me.  And on top of that...Mr. H left early yesterday morning for five days.  He's in Canada with his brother and dad hunting.  While I'm excited for him to have time away and to build memories with his family, I'm super sad he's gone.  It's going to be a long few days without him.  I don't like it when my best friend is gone.  Anyways...

Today's Friday's Fancies is all about being monotone.  Don't worry, monotone doesn't have to be boring.  I put together a few outfits I'd totally wear.  

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I'm linking up with the lovely {av} over at long distance loving for my Friday's Fancies.  Check out some of the other great outfits fellow bloggers have put together.  It's one of my favorite parts of the link up.

I want to give a birthday shout out to my sweet friend Lauren!  We get to have lunch to celebrate her birthday today.  I'm so excited!  And get this...her husband is planning a weekend birthday surprise.  I'm almost as excited as she is.  Happy Birthday Lauren!!  So blessed to have you in my life.

While I'm super bummed I won't be hanging out with Mr. H this weekend, I'll be busing taking pictures  AND I will be shopping with a friend on Saturday.  I can't WAIT to pick up some new fall clothes!!!!

What do YOU think of the new monotone trend?

What are YOUR weekend plans?

How do YOU keep busy with your significant other is gone?

brown boots, brown boots!

It's finally beginning to feel like fall around here!  That's totally a good thing because I'm ready to wear boots.  But FIRST, I need to buy a pair.  I'm on the hunt for a pair of brown boots.  The Steve Madden ones I got last year are all scuffed up so it's time to invest in a new pair.   

J. Crew / Mia / Bandolino / Chinese Laundry

I want a pair that you won't see on everyone!  I'm trying to decide if I want a riding boot style or not.  I'm headed on a shopping spree with a friend this weekend so I hope I find a pair.  Hopefully it's love at first sight. 

fashion friday...outfit crush

It's Friday again and I'm so happy!  I've been finding lots of amazing outfit inspiration on pinterest lately.  Today's Friday's Fancies is perfect because it's all about an outfit crush.  I have lots, but narrowed it down to two.  

beautifully bright

I'm so happy bright colors are sticking around for fall.  Hot pink is a favorite color of mine to wear and I love it paired with turquoise.  This is a super chic outfit for a causal outing with friends or a fun date night with the hubs.  

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leopard lovin'

Okay, it's official...I need to get a button up leopard shirt.  I'm totally crushing on this outfit.  I love how it can be dressed up or down.  I've got an H&M shopping trip with a friend coming up and this will be a must buy for the fall! 

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I'm linking up with the lovely {av} over at long distance loving for my Friday's Fancies.  Check out some of the other great outfits fellow bloggers have put together.  It's one of my favorite parts of the link up.

Wish me luck as I head to College Station to experience a true A&M football game.  Mr. H is thrilled for me to finally attend a game and he's so excited to show me where he went to school.  It will be a walk down memory lane for him!  

Happy FRIDAY!

designer dress anyone???

Ladies, I just got introduced to the most awesome website ever!  Rent the Runway is amazing and a genius idea.  I don't dress up that often and rarely need something very fancy.  Mr. H's company Christmas party is the only time I really get super fancy.  I don't like to spend lots of money on a dress I'll only maybe wear once or twice.  So, for me Rent the Runway is perfect.  

As you may know, I'm a planner!  To the max so I've already been scouting for the perfect party dress!  I was on the hunt for a gold sequin dress last year, but couldn't find one and settled for a black sequin dress.  So this year, I was determined to find a super cute gold party dress!!  I want to shine and shimmer.  

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Rent the Runway has some amazing gold dresses and this one stuck out the most.  I love the simplicity and the v neck.  And BONUS for first time users, they offer $50 towards a purchase over $75 so it's such a steal!  I think I'm going to reserve it now so it won't be sold out.  This dress is marked as a "most popular."  Call me crazy, but I like to be prepared!!  Now I just have to figure out what accessories I'll wear.

What do you think? 

Have you ever rented from Rent the Runway?

fashion friday...fall into fall

Here we are again...it's FRIDAY!  Today is all about FALL.  While the cool weather has yet to come to Texas, I anticipate it's arrive.  Summer is my favorite time of year; however, there are things about fall that I love to wear.  Here's a list of some of my favorite fall must haves.  My favorites are boots and coats.  I'm a little obsessed with coats.  It's funny how I feel like I need a new one every year.  It's only really cold here like one month out of the year.

scarf / cords / boots / sweater / coat

colored cords

I love how color is sticking around for the fall!  That's one thing I don't like about the fall is all the darker jewel tones.  This color combo was popular in the spring, but for a fall look I paired these cords with brown leather boots with matching accessories.

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sassy sweater

One of my absolute favorite looks for the fall is a long sweater dress paired with leggings.  Leggings are so comfy so I always find myself drawn towards them in the fall.  I love how easily they can be dressed up or down depending on the dress or shoe.  

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wild about prints

I've always loved animal prints.  While I think it's acceptable year round, I personally think the best time to rock animal prints is in the fall.  There's something about it that screams fall to me.     

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I'm linking up with the lovely {av} over at long distance loving for my Friday's Fancies.  Check out some of the other great outfits fellow bloggers have put together.  It's one of my favorite parts of the link up.

Oh how I'm wishing Mr. H and I were headed to the Mansion again this weekend.  We had such a fun time.  I can dream.  This weekend is already a busy one.  Don't you love it how you hope you'll have nothing to do, but it turns out to be super busy?  It's going to be fun, just packed with activities.

One very special activity will be celebrating our nephew's 2nd birthday!  Mr. Bentley turns 2 years old on Sunday.  He's our only nephew and I'm obsessed with him.  We're having a family get together on his birthday to celebrate and then his party is the following weekend.  Mr. Bentley, you sure are loved by so many people!  

Have a very happy Friday and a super awesome Weekend!

fashion friday...back to school

It's September so it officially means back to school.  I've been out of school for several years now, but if I was headed back to school, I'd wear something like this.  Comfort is key, flats are essential and you'll of course need a cute tote to carry things in.    

Just because I'm not going to school doesn't mean I can't go back to school shopping right???  I think it's time.  

comfort casual

I'm put together another outfit with my favorite colors and bonus...a heart (I love hearts!).  I love these metallic shoes and the Kate Spade watch is so cute too.  Even though I'm not headed to school, I'd totally wear this outfit any day.   

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casual chic

I created a fun twist on a classic look: white t-shirt and jeans.  Don't these jeans look so cute?  Too bad they are a little out of my price range.  I paired them with a bright scarf and a bold bag to make this plain outfit pop.    

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I'm linking up with the lovely {av} over at long distance loving for my Friday's Fancies.  Check out some of the other great outfits fellow bloggers have put together.  It's one of my favorite parts of the link up.

This is a VERY special weekend for Mr. H and I.  We'll be celebrating our anniversary on Monday.  We have plans to stay at the same hotel we stayed at on our wedding night on Sunday and then we both took off work on Monday too.  Mr. H made us dinner reservations at the hotel restaurant, which is amazing.  We'll get dressed up and have a fun date night together.  

Not only will we be celebrating our anniversary, but we'll be celebrating a couple's wedding on Saturday night.  It will be weird being a guest because a year ago we'll have been the bride and groom. Time sure does fly!  

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!  Mr. H and I will be having a wonderful one.  

Happy FRIDAY!

fashion friday...labor day

It's a holiday, which means a long weekend ahead.  That makes me very happy!!  Labor Day signifies the end of summer is nearing.  While I'm ready for cooler weather, I am sad that I'll no longer get to wear summer clothes.  I love summer dresses and shorts!!

Today's Friday's Fancies is all about dressing for the Labor Day weekend.  Summer is the perfect time to wear bright, bold colors so both outfits I put together are fun colors.

These two outfits make me wish summer was just starting!  I'll be sad when summer bright colors turn into fall jewel tones.

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I'm linking up with the lovely {av} over at long distance loving for my Friday's Fancies.  Check out some of the other great outfits fellow bloggers have put together.  It's one of my favorite parts of the link up.

This Labor Day weekend Mr. H and I are headed to the lake!  We've been so busy this summer we haven't been back since July 4.  I'm looking forward to a lot of relaxing, good food and hanging with the in-laws.  

Hava a Happy Labor Day Weekend!!!

fashion friday...road trip

Happy Friday everyone!  Have you ever gone on a road trip?  I haven't.  I actually hate being in the car for long periods of time.  I just find it really boring and I get antsy.  

Mr. H and I travel four hours to go to the lake during the summer and I can barley handle that drive.  Don't get me wrong, Mr. H is fun to travel with because we talk almost the entire time...I just don't like to be cooped up for a long time.  

In my perfect world, I would love to take a road trip through California with Mr. H and stop at all the best cities.  I've only been to LA once and I'd love to travel and see San Francisco.  Maybe someday Mr. H can talk me into road tripping through California.  

This Friday's Fancies is all about the perfect outfit for a road trip.  Comfort is key when traveling!  I put together two shorts outfits that would be perfect for a road trip...if I ever decide to take a long one I'd for sure wear something like this.  Just because you're traveling doesn't mean you can't look fashionable!  

casual comfy    

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comfy chic

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I'm linking up with the lovely {av} over at long distance loving for my Friday's Fancies.  Check out some of the other great outfits fellow bloggers have put together.  It's one of my favorite parts of the link up.

I'm excited for the weekend (as usual)!  Mr. H and I have NO plans.  I'm thrilled!!!!!