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!

Paris -Look One

A good friend of mine is headed off to Paris soon, for a whirlwind adventure! She asked me to style some looks for her trip. I happily agreed! She has some professional business events to attend and even some black tie events. I wanted to make sure her looks were both classy and functional.
Check back on Tuesdays these upcoming weeks to see more looks I styled for her trip! Let me know what you think! I'd love to hear your feedback.
Here is the first look I came up with:

The Boulevarde Of Love by kaya-nielsen featuring a cream chiffon blouse

Cream chiffon blouse, $24 / St.Emile black white blazer, $435 / Mango palazzo trousers, $96 / Valentino high heel boots / Classe Regina handbag / Arman Sarkisyan princess cut emerald ring / KENNETH JAY LANE diamond shaped earrings / Elizabeth Cole necklace / Tory Burch tech accessory / Butter London red nail polish

Out of Town

Hi guys! I wanted to write a quick post to let you know why things have been slow around here lately. First off, as far as work goes for Kaya and I, we have hit our busy season.
Also known as Christmas.
So we have both been a little crazed.
Then Halloween happened.
And the weekend before that I was in California for a dear friends wedding.
(Check her blog out at http://www.pinkylovejoy.com/)
I had the important job of getting the couples dog not only to the wedding, but also down the aisle!
The wedding, location and bride were absolutely beautiful!
I know they will have a lifetime of happiness together.
So I apologize, and I also promise to be more on top of things in these upcoming weeks. :)

For Los Angeles

Just wanted to send my thoughts and love out to my favorite city today.

xoxo