STELLA & DOT DEALS!

Alright Ladies, let's get our jewelry shopping on!! My online party that is currently going on will be open until April 9th and these are the perks of shopping any of my parties this month:

This bracelet is a beautiful addition to any one's jewelry collection not only for its looks, but for the purpose it serves, too! "Brass chain encasing sparkling black diamond crystals, is set on genuine black leather and bound together with rainbow cotton thread". Love! Shopping with a purpose is a win win!

Another great thing about the month of April is that S&D is having not just one, but TWO sets of products that are all 50% off when shopping a trunk show, aka shop my online party to receive this discount!! The link to my party is here. 

Shop Online Now!

xoxo MaryBeth

WINTER SWAG

If you are experiencing weather like we are here in Louisville, then you are probably staying warm in the comfort of your home and bored to tears! What better to do then shop some jewelry! Some of my Stella & Dot favs below! 

To check out these looks and more, visit my Stylist page here!

xoxo MaryBeth

SPRING 2015 S&D COLLECTION

Alright Ladies, the Spring 2015 Collection for Stella & Dot is in full swing, and it is not disappointing! I think this might be my favorite collection thus far! All the bright colors are getting me in such a mood for Spring and honestly, just makes me happy! Head on over to my Instagram page for a sneak peak of some of my items that I have from the collection, and also check out the Look Book here.

Stella & Dot $89
Marina Statement Necklace

One of my FAVORITE pieces is this glamorous necklace! It is so beautiful and can easily be thrown on with a casual tee or fancy blouse! Very versatile! 

And this delicate cuff bracelet features beautiful threading between tough studs! Love!

Stella & Dot $24
Colorblock Cuff

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

FIGHTING FASHION

Whenever a collection is created for a cause it always gives me an extra incentive to check it out. Stella & Dot is constantly creating pieces for specific causes and this one is just as important as any. One hundred percent of the proceeds from these beautiful pieces will be donated to the Noreen Fraser Foundation in support of breast cancer awareness and research. Shop here!

Another one of my favorite companies is getting into the given spirit as well. Select items at Forever 21 will generate $1 each towards The Keep a Breast Foundation to help educate about breast cancer prevention. Shop the collection here! Featured below are a few of my favs!

Enjoy!!

xoxo MaryBeth

ANIMAL PRINT LOVE

For this year's annual, Brew at the Zoo, I wanted to go with the natural theme: animals! So, animal print it was. I might not be lying when I say that I spotted this dress online at Forever 21 and ordered it immediately just for this event..... about 7 months ago... yeah... I got a little excited I guess you could say. Anyways, here goes!

And guess what... it is still available online!! Check it out here. It even comes equipped with built in skin tone booty shorts in case those slits get a little out of control, ha!

The fab waves were achieved with my CHI Waver, which I freaking LOVE! Such a fun look! I've mentioned this hair tool numerous times and you can find all the details here.

I am in love with this dress! SO comfortable and very sassy! Clearly I am not one to shy away from a good animal print, and you shouldn't be either! 

And of course, no outfit is complete without some Stella & Dot pieces. The Luna Wrap Bracelet, On The Mark Necklace and Rebel Pendant in gold. Shop these looks at my online party, ending September 1st!! Shop here!

xoxo MaryBeth

S&D DEALS AND STEALS

Happy Hump Day! What better way to kick off the downward slope to the weekend then with a kick ass Stella & Dot, "Fan Favorites", sale! Voting took place on Facebook (if you follow Stella & Dot then you will always know when these occur) and only requires you to "like" the picture of the pieces you love most. The highest "likes" are 60% off, second most "likes" is 50% off and, well, you get it. Here are the results!

Not only are these fabulous goodies on sale, but the new Fall 2014 Collection is available, too! Oh, but it gets better... On top of that, I am currently having an online Trunk Show that includes its own sweet deal. After spending $50, all four of these pieces are available for 50% off!! Earrings for $17?! The gilded arrow ring for $14?! AH-mazing!

So what are you waiting for?! Start shopping the sale today! My online Trunk Show ends September 1st. Here is the link to my party! 

And lastly, YOU can do the same thing that I am and host an online Trunk Show. Any hostess for the month of August will get a FREE engravables necklace! Can't beat that! If you are in the Louisville area you also have the option to have an in-home trunk show where I bring my personal collection of Stella & Dot pieces to you and your friends for a night of glamour and fashion. 

So lets recap:

-Fan favorites sale (ends TOMORROW 8/14)

-Trunk Show exclusives (50% off select pieces) for my online party

-Hostesses in the month of August receive a FREE engravables necklace

-Brand spankin' new Fall 2014 Collection

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

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

ONE WEEKEND, TWO LOOKS

A little of this, a little of that... My weekend consisted of a casual night at home and a glam night on the town: two of my favorite things to do all rolled in to one weekend. Not too shabby, eh?! Something about the warm summer weather makes me want to be such a home body and just grill out in my own backyard. Well, that is exactly what we did on Friday. And even though my usual at-home attire consists mostly of sweatpants, the fact that it was the weekend encouraged me to bump it up juuust a notch.

Faux leather trimmed top from TJ Maxx, jean shorts by Forever 21 and gladiator sandals from New York & Co. Comfy and cute!

Nothing is better than a good 'ol braid. For this look I simply made a deep side part, twisted the hair all the way across until I got to the back of my head. Then I popped in a clear plastic band creating a pony tail, made a simple braid and completed it with a second clear plastic band. The twist alone is sometimes hard to keep in place so I usually slip a few bobby pins in to secure it. I guess I didn't disguise that last one very well! Ooops!

Why do I look so pissed, haha! I promise I had a great night!

Mmmm.... slices for burgers

Now to my favorite part: the glam!

So this is how the hubs and my text went yesterday: 

hubs: what do you want to do tonight?

  me: I don't care, I just want to get glam.

Nuff said, he understands me. haha! For this look I rocked my midi skirt from Target that I mentioned here (and here) and this fabulous crop top from Forever 21. I just love this look! Something about that sliver of skin showing just takes it to another level. And the mystery behind a midi skirt is sexier and more flattering than any mini skirt I have ever worn in my life. I love this embrace of to or below the knee skirts and dresses. SO much more comfortable, universally flattering and more importantly: classier! Don't get me wrong, I still have some shorter skirts and dresses in my arsenal, but the midi is definitely a favorite of mine, by far.

Stella & Dot Rebel Pendant Necklace, Christina Link Bracelet and Deco Stackable Rings trio. Love!

Finishing touches: crystal hair clip from Versona and Linda Studs by S&D.

Cover Girl and E.L.F. makeup. I have said it before, and I will say it again: you do not have to spend a fortune to look like one, especially when it comes to makeup! Makeup products can get very pricey, very fast. Of course, some of the cheaper items can be duds, as can some of the pricier ones, but for the vast majority I have had zero problems at achieving the looks I want with drug store makeup.

Cover Girl- concealer, powder, contour powder, blush, mascara, eyebrow pencil and lipstick
E.L.F.- Eyeshadow, highlight cream, eyebrow brush and finishing powder
Revlon- Translucent highlight powder 

When I say, "contour powder" I just mean powder that is several shades darker than my skin tone. Some will contour with liquid foundation, but for now I just use a powder to achieve the look. More to come on that topic.

And lastly, some nude heels to elongate my limbs. These platforms were a steal at Payless several months ago. Yes, Payless! I am telling you ladies, fabulous fashion is everywhere! Don't get me wrong, if someone gave me a pair of YSL or Louboutin heels I would gladly take them, but that is not a realistic purchase for the majority of women, including myself! We gotta improvise :)

xoxo MaryBeth