BIRTHDAY LUST LIST

In honor of my birthday today (YAY!), I'm going to keep it nice and simple and share some things I have been lusting over lately! 

Tiger Mist Eyelash Lace Off-The-Shoulder Crop Top
Forever 21
$49.90

M-Slit Suspender Maxi Skirt
Forever 21
$24.90

Rose Print Romper
Forever 21
$24.90

Strappy-Back Striped Jumpsuit
Forever 21
$24.90

Studded Strappy Pointed Toe Pumps
Charlotte Russe
$40.99

Self-Tie Ruffled Shorts
Forever 21
$14.90

Lace-Trimmed Floral Shorts
Forever 21
$14.90

xoxo MaryBeth

WOW ME WEDNESDAY

Hey Hey! Just a few picks of mine of some lovely and affordable items. Even if a girl can't have everything, she can always look, right? Check it out!

This entire outfit is so amazing. I. WANT. IT. 

Forever 21
Tiger Mist Lavender Splash:
Crop Top $39.90
Shorts $49.90

This blazer is sleek and minimal, with a pop of faux leather. Can't get enough! 

Forever 21
Faux Leather-Trimmed Blazer
$34.90

This suspender midi skirt is so damn cute! Love! And, it also comes in black.

Forever 21
Chiffon Suspender Midi Skirt
$22.90

And lastly, these heels would be SO perfect for Spring! Not to mention that there is ALWAYS a sale going on at Charlotte Russe, whether online or in the store. Right now all heels are buy one get one for $10. Can't top that!

Charlotte Russe
Strappy Floral Print High Heel
$38.99

xoxo MaryBeth

HAPPY NEW YEAR

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2015 is going to be a great one! If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram then you probably know the good news: I'm gonna be a momma! The hubs and I are super excited! I also cannot wait to style this growing bump of mine! Not much there yet, but there will be more of me to style before I know it! 

NYE was all about the sparkles for me! This fabulous skirt is something I snagged up from Target several months ago, and what better time to debut it then New Year's Eve!

Top by Jennifer Lopez for Kohls

Heels and headband from Versona

And for a more casual night out to the movies and dinner, I rocked a sparkly sweater and my beloved leggings, both by Apt 9 for Kohl's.

Below the knee platform boots from Charlotte Russe

Cheers to the new year!!


xoxo MaryBeth

SUNDAY LOOKS

How is every one's Sunday going!? There has been a lot of PGA madness going on here in Louisville, PLUS Miley Cyrus performing last night!  Sheesh! 

Here are some recent looks that I have rocked lately. Check it out!

This hi-low tank with metal embellishment by Forever 21 is one of my FAVORITE tops. It goes with literally everything I own, is super comfortable and can be casual or dressy. Love! Paired with some gladiator flats and white skinny jeans. 

Just a little Stella & Dot neck party! Love love LOVE these two pieces!

Yesterday I rocked this fabulous skirt and tank both by Banana Republic and Charlotte Russe heels. I have said it before and will say it again: Charlotte Russe is THE place for bad ass heels at bad ass prices. 

A little braid loving' to jazz up my simple low pony tail. Something about braids just makes everything better.

And lastly, one of my favorite and most BAD ASS necklaces by Stella & Dot: The Femme Fetale. I think it speaks for itself. Very sadly though, this piece has been retired, so it is no longer available to the public.

xoxo MaryBeth

LITTLE OF THIS, LITTLE OF THAT

Just a little fashion recap! Some recent looks that I have been rocking!

Kimono- Target

Tank- Forever 21

Jean Shorts- Forever 21

Dress- Forever 21
Heels- Target

Dress- Target Designer Collabo
Heels- Payless

Dress- Forever 21

Dress- Banana Republic Outlet

Heels- Charlotte Russe

Looking fabulous doesn't have to break the bank! ;)


xoxo MaryBeth

SPLURGE V STEAL

I could sit here and do this day after day after day... but for boredom's sake I will just stick with this doozy! I seriously want to purchase these from Charlotte Russe in both colors! 

Must. Control. Myself.

Valentino v Charlotte Russe

$38.50

$995.00

Now I know that this kind of stuff really pisses people off, but I am not one of them! ha!

While the Charlotte Russe version only comes in black or red, the Valentino version comes in multiple colors, finishes and the option of a single strap or triple strap. Regardless, Charlotte Russe definitely wins this one!!!

xoxo MaryBeth

VICTORY: FOREVER 21 STYLE

"Where did you get that dress"... that question never gets old! And what is even better is the reaction I get when I tell people where I got that dress. "Forever 21", I reply. Which is then followed by the very predictable, "NO WAY!". haha Yes, yes way! 

I received SO many compliments on this dress yesterday. The compliments were from a range of people. Some who I know very well, to a woman at a bar sitting at the table next to us and even a grown man that I didn't know at all. 

I have said it before, and I will say it again: Forever 21 is a great place to go shopping, at ANY age. I know, I can sense your eyeballs rolling at this very minute. And you, the eyeball roller, are the exact person that this post is dedicated to. 

boom.

xoxo  MaryBeth

ROMPER REWIND

One of the many thoughts that run through my head when I am shopping is, "how versatile is this piece?". Something that can transition throughout the seasons is definitely going to earn some extra points in my book. And although not all of my purchases are chameleons, the majority are. Case in point, exhibit A:

This fab romper that I snagged at a BCBG outlet was one of my favorite looks that I rocked this past winter. And by simply removing my black tights and downplaying the accessories, this beauty enjoyed the summer sun with me yesterday for a dinner date with my work peeps. Love!

Stella & Dot jewels & clutch and Charlotte Russe platforms. These heels may be sky high but they are SO comfortable!

xoxo MaryBeth

MIDI SKIRT MADNESS

Oh Sundays, you come too soon! And on top of that, here in Louisville we are about to get slammed with an awful mix of ice and snow. Boo! I usually don't mind a good winter storm if it is on a Friday or Saturday, but when it doesn't hit until Sunday it only causes a headache for Monday morning. Blah!

Friday night the hubs and I went out for Sushi at on of our favorite places, Drake's (in the Summit). Most people probably only think of Drake's as a place to get drunk and dance, but they actually have a very delicious menu including Aqua, their sushi bar. 

 I was in an edgy kind of mood and decided to rock my new midi skirt and a faux leather tee. If we were going to be hitting the town and staying out longer than just dinner I probably would have worn a crop top with this skirt. But for just a dinner I opted to be more casual and wear the tee tucked in. 

I am obsessed with this skirt and blogged about it when I purchased it from Target. It is comfortable, simple, flattering and affordable. What more could you ask for! Even though the combination of a crop top and midi skirt is very trendy and fashionable at the moment, it also is going to be a long lasting fashion staple. I hate to use the word trendy for this look because it is usually synonymous with short, but this IS trendy at the moment but will also LAST. To get to my point, a midi skirt is a good closet staple and investment. 

This necklace was one of my very first purchases from Stella & Dot when I joined as a stylist. There aren't big enough "caps" on my computer to get the point across when I say I am OB-sessed with it. It is the epitome of bad-ass. The mix of metals and the blue threading that is weaved between is just so beautiful. The only downfall, and I am not even sure if this is a downfall, is that it is heavy. To me though, that just proved that I was getting my money's worth! Truly a piece of art!

Stella & Dot: Femme Fatale Necklace

Faux leather top from Forever 21. Chic, simple, comfy and versatile! I couldn't find this particular top online anymore, but there are many just like it out there! And the fab black suede heels are from Charlotte Russe. They are ALWAYS running a BOGO sale so if you happen to hop on the website and their isn't one, wait a day, maybe even just an hour, and their will be.

And for a comfy Saturday night at the house I opted for an oversized sweater from Forever 21, black leggings by APT. 9 for Kohl's and my Payless rider boots. 

Still loving my ombre hair! Cannot believe I waited so long to experiment with my hair! So fun!

xoxo MaryBeth

SUNDAY WRAP UP

Sundays.... blah. 

Valentine's Day was very laid back for us with some good old home cooking in the comfort of our own home. 

Manicotti, salad and wine. Yum!

A pleasant surprise from my man ;) 

And of course some pink accents! Top and flats from Target and lips by Cover Girl (Spellbound)! The link up to the shirt isn't the exact one I have but very similar and also at Target.

And lastly for this short and sweet post, my look for my friend's wedding last night- Forever 21 dress snagged off clearance for....... $12! ha, yes! Heels by Charlotte Russe. Love!

The earrings and black bracelet are both old but from Charlotte Russe and Forever 21. And the gold bracelet is one of my new favorites from Stella & Dot. LOVE it!

High bun with the Con Air, "Bun Maker" and pretty clips from Versona.

Gorg!

xoxo MaryBeth