Quote Friday

Oh ya, quote Friday is back and with a bang! I absolutely think perfection is overrated. Making mistakes is the best way to grow! And it usually always seems to work out in the end.

This past week I have been in Houston volunteering for my moms non-profit, Grammy’s Cookie Convoy. It is an amazing project that sends giant chocolate chip cookies to the soldiers overseas. It is crazy how a simple cookie, something we take for granted, means so much to the men and women serving. They always send notes saying how much it reminds them of home and boosts the units moral. I am so proud of my mom and everything her project is doing to help! For more information check out here Facebook page or website.

:: Weekend Links ::

: Thanks to Refinery 29 I now know how to throw the perfect wine tasting party!

: Yay! Shopbop is at it again! They added a LOT of new and exciting sale items to their already amazing list. A cold front moved in this week and this sweater has my name written all over it.

: Thank you Nordstrom for creating a list of wallet friendly sweaters all under $68! Incredible job! They are all so amazing!!

: Congratulations to the amazing Bailey, of Biscuit Home! The incredible home goods shop turned ONE yesterday!!! Be sure to shop their swag!

: The Dreslyn is having their Friends and Family sale this weekend! 25% off site wide with code WITHBENEFITS. How beautiful is this jacket?

Nike Free Run Street Style

Nike Free Run sneakers, COS sweater, Gap tank, c/o Timex Intelligent Quartz Fly Back Chronograph watch

I have been a long time fan of sneakers and regular clothing. After seeing the look on one of my favorite bloggers, Sietske, last year, I was sold. Fast forward a year and you see this look everywhere. I styled my other Nikes with a dress in the past, if you read that post I was actually headed out the door to buy these Nike Free Run’s. Why did it take so long to post about them? Well long story short, but I bought the shoes, went out of town, left my garage door open, and returned to find my brand new, never worn, much coveted, Nike’s box was empty. I was so frustrated that someone took them from me before I could even have a chance to wear them once, that I waited for my birthday to come around to ask my parents for them. Luckily, I have amazing parents that allow me to sport my long awaited look!

:: If you are wanting to attempt this look, make sure your sneakers are very basic, try getting them with one or two primary colors. It also helps if they have a low profile sole (nothing too chunky). This makes the sneaker look high fashion rather than, “I am going rock climbing.” Lastly, if you can brave it, don’t wear socks. Socks can be a real fashion buzz kill in this situation. It makes it look like you are going to the gym instead of styling them for fashion. If you must wear socks these are always a great option! So basically, every conception you have in your mind on how a sneaker is used, throw it all away, and go with that.

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The Perfect Cold Weather Dress

ASOS sweater dress (now on sale), Black Over-the-Knee boots, Karen Walker Harvest sunglasses, Celine clutch

I love a good sweater dress. My closet always has at least one at all times. I am a creature of comfort and they fit the bill. They can be worn with heels, boots, jackets, scarves, hats, or just by themselves. It is the perfect cold weather dress. I am all about a a piece of clothing that lends itself to be a, “blank canvas.” Some days I want to dress up and some days I want to dress down, so I try to make sure I buy pieces that can accommodate this “fashion bi-polarness.” In the hotter months it is the perfect cream dress and in the cooler months it is the perfect sweater dress. If your closet is feeling this void look no further….

Over 20 handpicked sweater dresses from M.A.S.

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