What Are You Doing New Years Eve?

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!!!!

Have a safe and fun holiday!

We hope to see you in 2014!

Sparkle For New Year's Eve!

If there is anytime to add a little Sparkle to your outfit, NYE is that time! Weather you like a little sparkle or a whole lot,  you should absolutely go for it! Below I've posted some looks I styled that all have some sparkle in them. My lovely models are my friends Mayra and her boyfriend Reyon. They were really good sports about the whole thing! Mayra works for American Express and Reyon is a speed skater. I appreciate all their help with this! I couldn't of done it without them.  I've also included a few fun affordable pieces you can pick up now if you want to add a little sparkle to your NYE or just to help inspire you! Have a fun NYE everybody!

New Year's Eve Sparkle by heidihanson featuring wall art

Sweetheart neckline dress / Wildfox Couture t shirt / Silver skirt / Jessica Simpson black sparkle pumps / Blink glitter shoes / Oasis box clutch, $33 / Circle pendant, $26 / Bridge Jewelry button jewelry / 2b stretch ring / Juicy Couture apple iphone case / Metal hair accessory / Bobbi Brown Cosmetics sparkle eyeshadow / Deborah lippmann nail polish, $36 / Wall art / Daltile Glazed Ceramic Salerno Grigio Perla 6 in. x 6 in. Bullnose

Fashion Quote Friday

Armor by heidihanson on Polyvore

Sparkling Festive Background / Aikman Design - Polyvore Art

Merry Christmas!

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

A few weeks ago Kaya and I went down to the Humane Society to

have our picture taken with Santa for their annual fundraiser.

How could we not?! It was for such a great cause.

The photos were done by The Photo Box and they did a great job!

 

We wanted to make sure and wish you all a Happy Holiday and

thank you for reading our blog!

 

Here is what we wore for our picture with Santa:

 

Heidi

Statement Necklace- J.Crew Factory Store

Shirt- J.Crew Factory Store

Skirt- J.Crew

Belt- BP (Nordstrom)

Boots: Brash (Payless Shoe Store)

 

Kaya

Sweater- Banana Republic

Leggings- Mopas (Scheels)  

 

Stella and Maggie:

Scarf and Sweater: Shopko

Festival of Trees

This year my work, Scheels entered a tree into the Festival of Trees, and I was honored to be able to decorate it!  Our theme was Gear, Passion, Sports. It was such a fun event, I can't wait for next year! Here is what I wore (in the ultimate Christmas spirit, deer sweater leggings and a cross shirt):

Cross Blouse- Urban Og

Statement Necklace- Scheels

Leggings- Urban Og

Watch- Scheels



Back To Work!

Awhile back I used to work at a ticket office. It was a job I always enjoyed. After about 5 years away I decided to come back. I'm glad I did! I work with some great people and the job is really fun.
I'm still doing lots of merchandising, but its nice to be able to bring home some extra money. :)
Here is what I wore for one of my first shifts back:

Plaid Shirt- Lucky Brand (Macy's)

Black Skirt- J.Crew

Belt- BP (Nordstrom)

Black Boots- Charlotte Russe

Bracelet- Madewell

Pinterest

Guess what?

We got an official Pinterest page!

We will pin stuff from the blog as well

as some of our favorite designer creations,

pictures of some fab celebrity looks, and

even pictures of some very handsome and stylish men!

Give us a follow if you are interested.

We will try and follow you back. :)

 

What I Wore There Pinterest Page

The Davey Foundation

 

Last year I lost a dear friend of mine that I had know since I was in Jr. High School.

He was a wonderful kind person and losing him was very hard.

He was incredibly talented and very involved in the arts especially music, theatre and film.

His amazing mother came up with the wonderful idea to start a foundation for

emerging artists in his memory.

Last Tuesday  the kick-off event  was held on what should of been his 31st Birthday.

I was lucky enough to be able to attend.

 

If you would like to donate to the Davey Foundation, or would like to apply for one the

emerging artists grants please click the link below.

 

The Davey Foundation

Dinner and a Movie

Date Night, dinner and a movie! I've been dying to wear this faux fur vest I bought last year, and I finally found the perfect outfit.  How cozy! Here is what I wore for a date with my boyfriend:

Sunglasses: Fuego

Statement Necklace: Icing by Claires

Skull Sweater: (Rainbow.com)

Rings: BP Nordstrom

Leggings- Threads 4 Thought

Bracelets: Icing By Claires

Faux Fur Vest : Icing by Claire's



Plus Size Party Fashion

Plus Size Party Fashion by heidihanson featuring a colorblock coat

American Eagle Outfitters beaded dress / Goldie chiffon dress, $62 / American Eagle Outfitters navy cardigan / Mossimo flat top / Jack BB Dakota colorblock coat / H M black denim jacket, $57 / Vince Camuto stretch pants / Dune black suede boots, $72 / J by Jasper Conran black high heel pumps, $63 / Ballet shoes, $29 / Brooks Brothers 14k gold earrings / Stella Dot bracelet / Humble Chic art deco inspired jewelry

This post is for all my curvy girls out there! Reader Jessica who lives in New Jersey and is sales rep for Rodan and Fields recently asked me to put together a post of possible holiday party outfits for my full figured readers. So here it is! A great thing about the items above is they can all be mixed and matched to create different looks. Also, every piece featured in the post is under $100!
Happy partying ladies! Paint the town red!

Have a holiday outfit you are especially proud of? 

Send it to us for a chance to be featured on the blog!

Shoot us and email including pictures (jpeg format please) and outfit details to: whatiworethere@hotmail.com

Happenin Hoopla

This past weekend I hat the pleasure of attending a fabulous holiday party for a lady I used to work for. It was a blast! They had a live band, tons of delicious food, and even a mechanical bull! It seemed like the perfect event to bust out my new pleather leggings. Here is what I wore to the Happenin Hoopla:

Statement Necklace- J.Crew Factory Store

Shirt- Stem (Nordstrom)

Pleather Leggings- Willow and Clay (Nordstrom Rack)

Grey Booties- Charlotte Russe

 

Fashion Quote Friday

Fashionably Quoted:

Up On The Catwalk by kaya-nielsen on Polyvore

All That Glitters-Ribbon Embroidered Satin Black Fabric

Check back every Friday for more fun fashion quotes!

Radiant Orchid -Kaya's Take

Queen Orchid by kaya-nielsen featuring Wolford

Chiffon dress / Purple blazer / Wolford tight, $27 / Christian Louboutin purple pumps, $645 / Kohl jewelry / Ralph Lauren belt / Napoleon Perdis glitter eyeshadow / Kohl eye makeup / ASOS lip treatment / Essie nail polish

Family Dinner

For a family dinner, comfort is key. But style always trumps my choices. Here is a perfect blend of both. Stretchy legging like pencil pants, a button up tank, and a sweater provided a very forgiving ensemble, fabulous for when food is involved. 

Gold accessories went perfect with my mustard color pants. (Mustard is not a flattering color next to my face, but I still love it, and am able to wear it on the bottom)

 

Tank- Miss Me (Scheels)

Leggings- (Ross)

Sweater (Gift)

Shoes- Thrifted

Bracelets- Icing by Claire's

Watch - Unknown Brand (Scheels)

Dinosaur Necklace- Gifted From Heidi

Color Of The Year!

 

Its official! Last week Pantone announced the color the of year for 2014, and

it's Radiant Orchid!

 

The official Pantone has this to say about Radiant Orchid:

"An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm."

 

What do you think? Are you a fan?

 

Check back this week for a post from Kaya and me showing some looks

we came up with that are inspired by the new color.

 

 



Because who is perfect?

I found this great video on Huffington Post. I think it is really powerful and a great idea! Take a look and let us know what you think!

Glitter and Gold

What I Wore

Deborah Lippmann -"Happy Birthday" (Sephora)

Nicole by OPI "Future CEO" (Shopko)

Dinner With The Girls

Had a fun girls night out with some friends last weekend! We headed over to PF Chang's for happy hour then did some quick shopping. Its always fun to catch up with the ladies! Especially if it involves drinks, food and shopping! I love these sweater leggings because the print is so fun and bright. The necklace I made myself for my jewelry brand BeadDifferent. I'm exciting to share with you guys when my online shop officially launches.
Here is what I wore:

Sweater: Currants (Gifted)

 Sweater Leggings: (Scheels) Similar styles still available.

Socks: Ouleiting (Scheels)

Boots: Charlotte Russe

Earrings: Icing by Claire's 

Necklace: BeadDifferent (My own brand! Details to come.)

Bracelet: Unknown Brand (Gifted)

Rings: BeadDiffernet 

 

Lunch at a French Bakery

There is an adorable locally owned bakery in downtown SLC called Eva's Bakery. It is absolutely delicious! Last week I met a friend there for a lunch and quick catch up session. The bakery is French themed and is packed full of yummy food, pastries and desserts! It's always such a pleasure to eat there. You guys know when I saw this cat sweater I had to snatch it up right meow. ;) The weather was fairly warm that day so I opted for no coat. Not sure I can get away with that much longer!
Here is what I wore:  

 

Cat Sweater: Halogen  (Nordstrom) (Still available)

Black Jeggings: Old Navy

 Moto Boots: Brand Unknown (Forever Young Shoes)

Fashion Quote Friday

Fashion Quote Friday

All Dressed in Love by kaya-nielsen on Polyvore

Dashed border / SJP

Thanksgiving Day Style -Look Two!

Thanks for the Memory by kaya-nielsen featuring a black tee

Black tee, $32 / Forever 21 moto jacket / Hue cordoroy pants / Forever 21 lace up wedge booties / La Mer red watch / River Island red cocktail ring, $16 / Blu Bijoux ruby jewellery / Gold stretch bracelet, $37 / Giorgio armani lipstick, $41

Thanksgiving Dinner Style -Look One!

With Thanksgiving this week Kaya and I thought it would be fun to show you some outfits we think would be great to wear to Thanksgiving dinner. I'll post mine today then check back tomorrow to see what Kaya came up with!
 I love how this shirt is a great mix of two of my favorite things. Peter Pan collars and stripes.
The collar helps keep the look dressy and the stripes add a touch of fun!
When wearing mostly neutral colors its always fun to add a bright color somewhere. In this case I added a bright pop of color with the nail polish. How are you celebrating Thanksgiving this year?
And more importantly, what will you wear there?

Thanksgiving Dinner Look by heidihanson featuring asos jewelry

Oasis peter pan collar sweater, $62 / Warehouse slim jeans, $78 / Forever 21 black platform boots / Kate Spade stud earring set / Asos jewelry / Butter london nail polish

No matter how you choose to spend this day, be it with family, friends, your pets, by yourself, or maybe even working, I hope you get a least a few minutes to reflect on the things you are grateful for. Because after all, that is what the holiday is really about. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Holiday Party

One of my old employers held a holiday celebration to unveil their new gifts for the holiday season.

I was lucky enough to score a invite!

The event featured new gift items, décor, food and fun! 

It was a great date night the boyfriend.

Here is what I wore:

Shirt: Glam Dollz (Ross)

Pants: Pripe (Scheels)

Heels: Charlotte Russe

Jewelry: Icing by Claire's

Nail Polish: Viper by Estee Lauder (Nordstrom)

Clutch: Love Culture

 

Turtleneck

Happy Saturday everyone! Have a wonderful weekend!

Fashion Quote Friday -Dress Better

Dress better by heidihanson on Polyvore

Open Air 12X12 Maggie Holmes Flea Market Paper by Crate Paper - Two...

Macy's One Day Sale

Ok guys, I got into a bit of shopping trouble yesterday. Trust me, I was not planning on attending the Macy's One Day Sale. I really wasn't.  The problem  began when I went in to do a merchandising project. Well, the  problem actually began with that elephant sweatshirt. I have loved that elephant sweatshirt since I first saw it a few months ago. The problem was it was $80. Call me crazy, but that seemed a little pricy for a sweatshirt. Let me also tell you that for my job I visit pretty much every Macy's and Dillard's in/near SLC. I visit these stores many times a month. Every time I was at one of these stores I would check on my sweatshirt. Check to see if it was on sale yet and if they still had my size. And today at the Macy's One Day Sale it was FINALLY one sale. Original price: $79.50 Price I paid: $39.80 I really have no excuses for the other purchases, besides I loved them. And in all fairness, I had been eyeing them for quite sometime too. Just not as diligently as I had the elephant sweatshirt.

Heart Blouse by QMack

Original Price: $79.00

Sale Price: $33.18

I love it because it reminds me of something Spencer Hastings

from Pretty Little Liars would wear.

Cardigan by Maison Jules

Orginal Price: $79.00

Sale Price $47.40

I loved how soft it was. Also it was 100% cotton,

Which means its less likely to pill and easy to wash.

(Never, ever, ever buy acrylic. Trust me on this one. Pill city.)

Elephant Sweatshirt by Lucky Brand

 Orginal Price: 79.50

Sale Price $39.80

You guys know I love my animal motifs!

 

 

So what do you guys think? Which find do you like the best? Did you snag anything for yourself at the Macy's One Day Sale?

Lunch Date With My Mom.

Last Sunday I hade a lunch date with my mom, then after we headed over to support my favorite soccer team RSL on their quest to advance in the playoffs. We had lunch at one of my favorite locally owned places, Ret Butte Café. It was a beautiful warm sunny day, but I knew it would get chilly at the game so I choose to wear a pair of my favorite AG skinny jeans with a new oversized striped sweater I picked up when I visited LA a few weeks ago. The booties or shorty boots as I like toc all them I also picked up in California. I loved their rugged look and zipper detail. I knew my mom would hate that the zipper doesn't actually zip. She does. Lastly, as I often seem to do, I then threw on my favorite locket to help dress up my look a bit. Lunch was delicious and RSL won, so I'd say it was a pretty good day!
Here is what I wore:

Locket- Brand Unknown (Similar styles available at Nordstrom)

Sweater- Madewell (Still available on www.Madewell.com)

Jeans- AG "The Stilt" (Similar styles available at Nordstrom)

Shoes- Cathy Jean  (Bought at the Cathy Jean store at Fashion Island in Newport Beach)

Cathy Jean has lots of shoes on sale right now.

Check their website out at www.cathyjeanshoes.com  

Paris -Look Three

Dreaming of Paris by kaya-nielsen featuring Dooney & Bourke

L.K.Bennett black turtleneck sweater, $150 / Madewell black stretchy pants / Sole Society knee high leather boots / Topshop knapsack bag / Vintage gold earrings / Valentino scarve / Dooney & Bourke tech accessory / Yves Saint Laurent glossy lipstick / NARS Cosmetics diamond nail polish

Birthday Dinner

Last week I had a birthday dinner for my boyfriend's mom, and then a girls night afterwards with my dog, Maggie and a few close girlfriends. I had to dress up at least a little for the dinner. :) I love what a statement the pants make! It is such and exciting an intricate print.
 Here's what I wore.

Shirt- Miss Me. (Scheels)

Printed Pants-Xhilaration (Target)

Rings and Braclets-  Icing by Claire's

Shoes- Charlotte Russe

Nail Polish- Revlon



Fashion Quote Friday

Wear Red by heidihanson on Polyvore

A red dress and a book / Solid border

Coffee Date

Last week, I got to have a fun coffee date with an adorable friend of mine. I had to meet my friend straight from work. So I needed to look professional and fun! I always love a good cardigan, (have a mentioned that yet? ;)) And the one I wore on this day is one of my favorite purchase from the big Nordstrom sale last summer. I love the bright pick with the oatmeal color. The earrings I bought from Claire's when I needed them for my Halloween costume one year. I surprisingly find my self wearing them a lot! The only problem is if I hold my phone to my ear they fall right off. Anyone have any ideas about how to fix that? I love a good suggestion!
Here is what I wore to my coffee date:

Striped Cardigan- Halogen (Nordsrom)

Button Up Shirt- J.Crew Outlet (similar styles still available at www.jcrewfactory.com)

Jeans- AG Jeans "The Stilt" (similar styles still available at Nordstrom.)

Oxfords- Not Rated (Journeys)

"Pearl" Earrings: Claire's Boutique

 

Paris -Look Two

I wanted to show you guys another look I styled for my friend who is heading to Paris. What do you think? Which one do you like better?

Louvre by kaya-nielsen featuring black clip on earrings

Preen shirts blouse / Warehouse skirt, $40 / Tabitha Simmons leather mary jane shoes / Forever New handbag, $47 / Marni black clip on earrings / Diane Von Furstenberg tech accessory / Alice by Temperley bow belt / Tom Ford red nail polish

Fashion Quote Friday

Steppin Out by kaya-nielsen on Polyvore

Vogue Russia / drop shadow

Work

I just realized that a few weeks ago I uploaded these photos,

and wrote this entry but forgot to publish the post!

So its a few weeks late, but here is what I wore for a causal day at work:

Shirt: Layers Clothing (Now out of business)

Cardigan: American Eagle Outfitters (www.ae.com) Still available

Jeans: AG Jeans (www.Nordstrom.com) Similar styles available

Boat Shoes: Daniel Gray (www.shoebuy.com) Still available

Hair Pin: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Kitson store in LA)

 

My favorite thing about this sweater is the zipper detail.

I love how a simple thing like a zipper on a pocket, can

take a regular black boyfriend cardigan and make it just a

tad more exciting!

I have way too many cardigans, but I love how unique this one is!