LAUREN CONRAD AT IT AGAIN

All my Disney loving ladies, there is another Lauren Conrad collection coming to Kohl's that is sure to catch your fancy. I am not sure if anything can live up to her fab tulle skirts that were a part of her most recent Cinderella inspired collection, but you never know! This time around, Mini Mouse is the source of inspiration! Check it out:

Available May 10th!!!!

xoxo MaryBeth

ALTUZARRA LOVE

I hope everyone had a fabulous Valentines Day! The hubs and I went to one of our FAVORITE Italian restaurants, Vincenzo's, and then hit up the Louisville Ballet. It was great! I rocked a fabulous dress by Altuzarra for Target that I have been waiting to wear for a very long time! I posted about when I initially snagged this beauty here, and finally got to rock it!

My 23 week baby bump was rockin', too! I distinctly recall trying on this dress and, like so many times before in our infertility journey, I dissected this dress wondering how it would look if I actually got pregnant. We were coming up on our FET (Frozen Embryo Transfer) so I knew that if it worked I would be pregnant for Valentine's Day and would wear this dress. So, long story short, this was a very awesome and surreal moment for me. :)

The drapery of this dress, ahhh to die for! So beautiful, the pictures do not do it justice! Heels by LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's. Love!

Sorry for the inconsistent lighting... working on it!

xoxo MaryBeth

FANTASY FULFILLED

Mark your calendars! Lauren Conrad and Kohl's have teamed up with Disney (yes, Disney) and created a whimsical Cinderella themed collection. Two dresses and one tulle skirt (which comes in FOUR different colors) are available online and in some stores as we speak! The entire collection does not debut until February 22nd and from the looks of it, this will be one you DO NOT want to miss out on!

This is a fantasy collection more so than a Cinderella collection, in my opinion. Tulle, bows, sequins, pastels and colors like, "Heavenly Pink" & "Ballad Blue"... I swoon! I love it so far and cannot wait to see the rest! Here is a sneak peak!

Available NOW at Kohl's

Available NOW at Kohl's

I am DYING over the light blue and light pink tulle skirts, available NOW! Love, love love!!!

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

NUTCRACKER STYLE

Nothing besides tulle and sparkles would be appropriate for an evening at The Nutcracker, and that is just what this girl did last night!

This beautiful crop top and grey tulle skirt are both by LC Lauren Conrad for Kohls. So glamorous and extremely comfortable! The top also comes in black and light blue! Check them out here! Unfortunately, this tulle skirt is not available online at this time. So get your booty in the store and see if you can score it on a clearance rack- the BEST way to shop!

To top it all off, these Versona heels and headband were key. OB-sessed!

xoxo MaryBeth

FALL FUN

So this happened on Friday...

and this...

Fall has to be the BEST time of year... I just love it!

Comfy and roomy was my go-to look. With the inevitable amount of food that was going to be consumed that day, nothing other than stretchy pants and a baggy sweater were going to cut it!

Roomy burgundy sweater with cut-out shoulder details from Forever 21, leggings by Apt 9 for Kohls and faux Uggs from Target. Love!

And to compliment my sweater I went for multiple shades of pink for my eye shadow and a light pink lip! All products used are by Cover Girl and E.L.F. 

And lastly, one of my Stella & Dot staples: The Rebel Pendant necklace. OB-sessed!! This bad boy is a celebrity coveted piece and also comes in silver and rose gold! Join the rebel boat ladies!!

xoxo MaryBeth

PRABAL GURUNG STEAL

One thing I am always in search of is a good deal. Even when famous designers collaborate with affordable stores, the price point still might not be where you want it. Enter exhibit A: this amazing silky button down by Prabal Gurung for Target was snatched up by yours truly after his collaboration had been in the store for a couple weeks and things were starting to find their way to the clearance section. I scored it for a fraction of the cost and that made the deal much sweeter. Obviously this tactic does not always work, and I was fortunate to find not only the top I wanted on clearance, but the size I needed. Nonetheless, it worked out for me and had it not, I would have just deemed it not meant to be.

So classy, comfortable and fun! Paired with my most favorite brand of faux leather pants, Rock & Republic for Kohl's and Charlotte Russe black platforms. Ugh, love! And of course, the jewelry. Who could forget the JEWELRY! Stella & Dot's Sumervell Necklace is seriously all you need in life. Seriously! It comes in four different versions, but this classic one totally stole my attention when it was first released. OB-sessed!

Thankfully at the last minute I tossed on a faux fur vest. It is starting to get chilly at night these days! Last year I zeroed in on a want need of mine and that was more faux fur vests in a variety of colors. This beauty was one of my selections from Forever 21 and is definitely a staple item that will be with me for years to come. And for the price (under $50) I was able to realistically get more than one. I get so many compliments any time I wear one of my fur vests! I know faux fur can seem a little scary at first for some, but once you wear it a few times and get comfortable with the look you will realize they really are great pieces to have in your closet. Mark my words: you WILL get a compliment ;)

xoxo MaryBeth

PEPLUM PARTY

Nothing beats a sassy peplum dress and this one is no exception. I have had this beauty for a few years now, but it has stood the test of time. Black, sleek, classic and a pop of flare makes this inexpensive find a  grand slam for sure!

I scored this at... wait for it.... Forever 21. ha! As usual. Even though this particular one is no longer available, here is a link to some other peplum dresses at F21 right now. F21 has a tendency to bring dresses back, so maybe it is just a matter of time before this one is back on the shelves!

Charlie making an appearance.... so sweet!

I knew I wanted to rock some burgundy lips and heels, so I chose to keep my hair very sleek and simple so the lips could take center stage. Love! This lip color is, "Entwined" by Cover Girl and is part of the LipPerfection collection (#340) and my heels are from the LC Lauren Conrad Collection for Kohl's (last season).

xoxo MaryBeth

FIT FASHION FRIDAY

I cannot say enough about how much I am LOVING these work out bottoms from Kohl's by Tek Gear! They are thick, stretchy and just the right amount of tightness to give your body a nice sleak look. I went on a whim and got the capris, loved them, and then decided to give the pants a shot. I was impressed! My other slim leg pants like these by Nike constantly sag down and I usually spend the first 2/3 of my workout pulling them up. Not the Tek Gear pants! They stayed in place from start to finish and I am so stoked! Can't beat the price either! These are officially my go-to workout bottoms! 

The capris have a really nice mesh paneling on the sides and behind the knees. Difficult to see in the picture, but they are there. Front and back views of both pieces below!

Kohl's
Tek Gear Core Essentials Shapewear
Capri Yoga Leggings
SALE $20.99(plus you will use a coupon, right?! So even cheaper!)

Kohls
Tek Gear Core Essentials Shapewear
Basic Yoga Leggings
SALE $25.99
(plus you will use a coupon, right?! So even cheaper!)

xoxo MaryBeth

NEW ADVENTURE

Friday night I went to dinner with some of my work ladies and it was a bittersweet night. After almost 6 years, I am leaving to pursue what I would describe as one of my dream jobs as a nurse. The job I am leaving was also my dream job those several years ago so it would be very accurate to say that I have been beyond blessed with the opportunities I have had. Most people probably never get to pursue their ideal job, let alone twice! So sad to be leaving, but also very excited for my new adventure. Now if I can only get a dream job for the other half of who I am: Fashion!!

My first thought for my outfit last night was this fab motto vest and sweater from Forever 21 and bad ass heels from Charlotte Russe. But of course, at the last minute I changed my mind. Hashtag Fashion Addict Problems. This particular vest is not available last time I checked but Forever 21 has many many vests that are very similar to this one.

So then I opted for a fab sparkly top snagged off Target clearance and cropped trousers from Kohl's (trousers no longer available). I did switch up the shoes as well at the last minute because it is so dang cold here! I needed heels that had side and toe coverage, and unfortunately my original choice was not gonna cut it! And, I was not about to take off my close and refold them just for a new pic with the shoes I actually wore. Sorry, deal with it. ;)

Stella & Dot- Somervell Necklace
Target,Mossimo- Sequin Top
Charlotte Russe- Studded T-Strap Heel

Topped it all off with my long black coat and Stella & Dot jewels. The link for the sequin top does not reflect the in-store clearance price that I got so if you want to snag one on the cheap you need to hit up your local Target and pray to the clearance gods that it is still there! Also, this top is a comfort fit, not form fitting. I purchased a small and it is very loose and comfortable.

Charlotte Russe- Nubuck Almond Toe Platform Pump

After dinner with my fab work ladies, I met up with one of my best friends for some drinks and catch up. Annnnnnd this happened.... YUM! We both love Bloody Marys and Drake's make a delicious one! Never disappoints. 

Does anyone recommend a specific wrap to hold my curlers back? This is a swim suit cover up wrap and I would really like to get something that is made for the purpose I need it for. Ha! Hey, gotta be resourceful! I like to put in my curlers, apply my makeup and then finish off my hair. That routine seems to work best for me and I gotta get those curlers outta my face!

Breakfast this morning was fresh and delicious: 1 cup cottage cheese and a diced up orange. Simple, healthy, quick and yummy!

Well, gotta get back to doing nothing on this snowy day! 

Anyone going to watch the Grammy's tonight? Hopefully I can convince the hubs! Wish me luck!

***Correction:  just realized (enter sad face) that the Grammy's are not on tonight. Whoops!***


xoxo MaryBeth

DESIGNATION FOR KOHLS

High fashion meets Kohls. Umm.... yes!! I know this collection has been out for several days now, but I finally got the chance to check it out in person the other day. Catherine Malandrino for DesigNation Clothing at Kohl's. Talk about a mouth full! This collection is full of parisian inspired statement pieces and is gorgeous! Unfortunately, my Kohls did not have all the pieces in the collection (sad face), but the items they did have were super fab! It would be silly to show EVERY item on the 'ol blog, so I picked a few. BUT, I wanted to show them all because it was really hard to pick favorites. Ch-ch-check it out!

Catherine Malandrino for Kohls by marybethklingenfus featuring a surplice dress

Catherine Malandrino for Kohls by marybethklingenfus featuring a long sleeve tee

Catherine Malandrino for Kohls by marybethklingenfus featuring a black print skirt

While perusing the racks, I came across two items that I could not pass up! And, no shopping at Kohls can be done without a killer sale paired with a coupon. Score! This cardigan has some faux leather detailing on it, which is something I am OB-sessed with lately. Love!

Apt. 9 for Kohls
Open Front Sweater Coat

And this fab bag has a Chanel-esqueness about it. Love!

Apt. 9 for Kohls
Cara Satchel

Have you checked out the Catherine Malandrino collection yet?

xoxo MaryBeth