Party Ready

Blazer (H&M); T- Shirt (The Loft); Jeans (Express); Shoes (Franco Sarto find at Marshalls); Earrings (The Limited); Watch (Fossil)

This is such a fun time of year - hopefully you've had a few holiday parties on your calendar!  And sometimes it's hard to figure out what to wear... but when you have a statement piece like a sequin blazer, you can literally throw on anything and still manage to pull off a polished and party ready look.  I'm also a big believer than anything sparkly makes you dance better - there are Michael Jackson powers in those sequins... I swear!

Feeling Fancy

Blouse (Gap); Sweater (Marshalls); Jeans (Express); Earrings (Nordstrom); Pearls (JCPenney); Bangles (Banana Republic Outlet)

We all have those pieces in our closets reserved for special occasions.  Maybe they have some sparkle, are covered in sequins, or are just fancier than what you'd typically wear on a given weekday...  And usually these items sit in our closets until there is a party, wedding, or "event".  Seriously what are we saving these things for?!  You can dress down these items by pairing them with jeans, a denim vest, T-shirt, etc - and  easily expand your wardrobe by rotating these special occasion pieces into everyday wear.  That's the story of my black sequin sweater, formerly only worn once on New Year's Eve... which I solemnly swear won't happen again!

Sponsored By

Jacket (Stolen from my mom); Scarf (Cynthia Rae); Shirt (Gift from The Loft); Jeans (Express); Shoes (Nine West); Earrings (Stolen from my mom); Watch (Fossil)

Between the earrings, jacket, and sequin tank - this look is proudly sponsored by my Mom :)  For anyone who hasn't raided their mother's closet lately, I highly recommend it!  There are decades of great finds that probably haven't been worn in a while that can easily be updated.  So, Mom hide your favorites - because the next time I'm home I plan on going on a shopping spree!  Not joking by the way...

Shine On

Sweater (The Limited); Tank (Ann Taylor Loft); Jeans (Levis); Purse (Urban Expressions find at Nordstrom Rack); Shoes (Tahari find at Marshalls); Watch (Fossil); Bracelets (Karma Bracelet and Gift); Necklace (Cherie Consignment Boutique)



Whenever I'm feeling less than shiny, I put on something with sequins and/or shine...  And I'm not sure what it is about the sparkle, but it does the trick!  Pretty soon my outward shine makes its way inside and I'm walking taller and feeling confident.  Who knew such power existed in a small shiny disc?  So whenever you are having one of those days - reach into your closet and grab the one thing that always makes you feel good... and feel better!