Showing posts with label faux leather. Show all posts
Showing posts with label faux leather. Show all posts

Thursday, July 17, 2014

W.I.L.L.

For this edition of, "What I'm Loving Lately", I am featuring none other than... Forever 21! Why change a good thing when they have what you love :) 

I am LUSTING over all three of these items and had to share them! So, let's get this started!

This first dress is definitely timeless with a chic and edgy vibe. Anything (faux) leather ups the ante and elevates your look from, "timeless chic" to, "timeless chic bad ass". Very technical terms being thrown around here... ha!


Forever 21
$27.80


Something about that button on the hem line of the dress just makes me swoon. Weirdo? Maybe ;)




This next piece is also timeless and very classic in lace. Leather and lace, what can I say?! Two opposites but yet both so beautiful!


Forever 21
$22.80




And my last obsession (for tonight) is this beautiful coral number featuring a faux crop top. There are several dresses with this illusion cut and they are so dainty and beautiful.


Forever 21
$22.80




Now time to sleep and dream of these beauties hanging in my closet.

xoxo MaryBeth



Thursday, April 17, 2014

FAUX LEATHER & FINE DINING

So glad it is Thursday!! The weekend is right around the corner and the temps are rising! Spring is here to stay this time... hopefully. 

I had a, "Girl's Night", at mi casa on Tuesday and it was fabulous! I have such a great group of friends and we have fun no matter what we are doing! And as usual, I took the opportunity to get a little glammed up. 




-Faux leather top from Forever 21
-Faux leather pants in merlot by Rock & Republic for Kohl's (this color is AH-mazing)
-Suede merlot heels by Lauren Conrad for Kohl's




Luna Wrap Bracelet by Stella & Dot




Windsor Tassel by Stella & Dot




For dinner I did what most girls do these days: browsed Pinterest, duh! I made Buffalo Chicken stuffed peppers with a side of guacamole, and...




Italian style beef stuffed peppers with a side of marinara. YUM! 




This Pampered Chef beer bread is SO freaking good... I drool just thinking about it!




Paired with two Pampered Chef dipping oil mixes




And of course... WINE!




Oh yeah, and dessert.... Uhh yeaahh!

"Brownie Batter Dip" and "Funfetti Dip" with fruit, pretzels, animal crackers and honey graham sticks. So freaking good, especially paired with a Sweet Rose!






I think we all had a great time :)





xoxo MaryBeth





Friday, April 19, 2013

FLOWERS, FASHION & FRIDAY

First and foremost, I still cannot believe what happened at the Boston Marathon- so senseless and inhumane. It is scary that people capable of such things exist in our world. The things I blog about seem so trivial when an event like that is fresh on every one's mind, but nonetheless, I will blog away true to form.



Happy Friday!  I was going through my pics so I could fill everyone in on what I have been up to this week (haven't blogged since last Friday...eek! Bad blogger, bad..) and have noticed a trend....








Apparently, I really like overnight oats!! And the best overnight oats of all are the ones that take up the last of the nut butter jar... Mmmmmmm! 

The hubs and I went to one of my bestie's house for a cookout last weekend, and I rocked some denim and some stella. Love!




Denim top from Target, faux leather pants by Rock & Republic for Kohl's, blue heels by Candie's for Kohl's, Bahari Necklace by Stella & Dot, Emerson Bangle by Stella & Dot and the Christina Link Bracelet by Stella & Dot. Love!




Fox Ring sold out


With the fabulous weather this week (aside from today, boo), I was able to get a couple runs in at the park and also threw in a couple classes at the gym. Top knot is a standard hairstyle of mine. Yes, it is true, I don't run around every day in heels and my hair and makeup perfectly done. :)




And another top knot...




This AM was a spin class. Gosh, I love spin!! (being totally serious...seriously). Definitely too cold today, for me at least, to work out outside. This Gap hooded zip-up is one of my absolute favorite jackets. My sister and I got them at a Gap outlet and I am so mad at myself for not getting it in both colors. Such is life! 




This past weekend we got a lot of landscaping done. Such a tough job, but also very rewarding. And the nice thing is that every year it gets easier and easier because we have been adding things little by little. We transplanted our Asiatic Lilies to a more optimal area of our backyard and digging them up was like Christmas. There were SO MANY bulbs, big and small, under the ground. These suckers spread a lot! I'm pretty sure I was quoted saying, "OMG nature is sooo cool". Nerd alert!! But it is SO cool! Now we have a ton of these lilies, and at the price of $0.  Love!




Also purchased a few new ones to add to our collection. We bought these ones before I realized how many bulbs had been produced. But, we probably would have still gotten them anyways because we wanted some that were fully mature for an instant effect.




Some new Annuals for out hanging baskets. Pretty!




Gorg!




Needed some plants for the inside too! Notice my hummingbird feeder in the background? This is my first time having one, so hopefully they find it!




All the outdoorsness wore Charlie out. When I took this pic Winston was probably still running circles in the backyard. Ha!! Charlie is a little more... dainty.




Yesterday we added a few more to our flower bed (pics to come) and it is crazy to think that I was in shorts and a tank, even got a sunburn (oops!) and that today it is FREEZING! We actually covered all our new plants with plastic just in case. I would literally cry if they died and all our hard work would go to waste. 

After all that, we took two of our nephews to a movie. It was fun, and an excuse to go see a children's movie!




Femme Fatale Necklace by Stella & Dot. Love love love!!!




Comfy look for the movies. Rider boots by Payless, thick stretchy leggings by Apt 9 at Kohl's, flowy tank from TJ Maxx and my awesome Micheal Kors sweater steal from TJ Maxx. Love! Also, wet hair in a side braid. Ha! Rockin' it!

Too cute with their 3D glasses on!




And lastly, after my spin class I went for an overdue massage. The hubs got me a gift card for a massage at the salon I get my hair cut at and I finally used it! It has been, literally, almost a year ago when he gave it to me. Victoria's Secret velour sweats are the best. And again, the top knot! Oh man, I gotta get a new look. :)




After running a million and one errands today, I made my way to Target to check out the new collection by Kate Young that I mentioned before. Verdict: Cute! I didn't have time to try anything on, but I did check it all out, and so should you!



Just heard Suspect 2 has been captured and taken to a nearby hospital. Thank goodness. I am going to sit on my couch with the hubs and our dog children and count my blessings. 


xoxo MaryBeth




+Kohl's 
+Victorias Secret Angels 
+The Home Depot 
+GAP MAYFAIR 
+Target Coupons 
+Tj Max 
+Earth Fare 
+Organic Farmers & Growers 



Sunday, January 20, 2013

STAN THE MAN & WEEKEND LOOKS

Hey Hey! Before we get to the fashion, I have to acknowledge what a tremendous loss my baseball loving hometown has experienced with the passing of Stan "The Man" Musial yesterday. But, to make this a positive, the St. Louis Blues won their game 6-0 yesterday too, six being Musial's number. Kind of crazy, huh!?!? 

So this weekend we relaxed, watched some college basketball, and hit the town for a bit. Check it out!


Sparkly Bardot Spiral Bangle
Ginger Layering Necklace
Soar Necklace


Sparkly Bardot Spiral Bangle
Soar Necklace
Windsor Tassel Necklace
Stackable Deco Rings





After UofL's disappointing loss to Syracuse, we all decided to drown our sorrows in some drinks. ha! The "Effen Bloody" was de.lic.ious. There is the hubs, kind enough to share his drink with Manti Te'o's girlfriend... haha  I know, I know, this joke is soooo overplayed, but we couldn't help ourselves.
 
Dinner tonight was a favorite around here: Breakfast! Eggs, salsa and Ruby Sensations potatoes. The potatoes were quartered and seasoned with olive oil, pepper, sea salt and garlic powder, then cooked in a skillet on the stove top. Yum!! 




As much as I hate to admit this, I am super pumped for the Kourtney and Kim Take Miami season premier tonight! Gonna have to DVR it though because the hubs has football to watch! Boo! 


Tomorrow I have a great website to share with you all, and some deets on my Etsy girl who did my wedding jewelry. Love!


Have a great Sunday! 


xoxo MaryBeth














Thursday, December 27, 2012

HOLIDAY WRAP UP

Hey Hey! I am typing this post from my fabulous new Mac Book Pro!!!! Yay!! The hubs surprised me with this gem and boy am I pumped! Funny story, actually, because I got him an IPad. We are uber techy now! And, great minds think alike because we both had the great idea to wrap our respective gifts in overly large boxes with smaller boxes inside. Too funny!    










Now my turn.... :)












Such a great Christmas! We actually exchanged gifts the morning of Christmas Eve because we had so much going on for the holiday, and neither of us minded because we were both so excited to give each other our gifts. Apple better love us! After several family parties here and then surprising my parents on their doorstep Christmas night in St. Louis, we are tired!! We didn't have any plans for the night of Christmas, so we figured we would be sneaky and show up at my parents' house. Needless to say, they were ecstatic! Since my parents weren't expecting us, they had mailed us a Christmas care package. Check it out!






Yummy!


Here is some fashion pics from the weekend/week! This pink top was off the Target clearance rack for a whopping $9. Ohhh Yeeaah! Super.freakin.cute. Paired with my faux leather pants by Rock & Republic and over-the-knee stilettos by Charlotte Russe. Love. And I topped it all off with the badass Lillith Fringe Necklace by Stella&Dot. This necklace is such a statement piece and actually is 50% off in the month of January with a purchase of $50 or more!!




Stella & Dot $138
Lillith Fringe Necklace 



The following day we had another family function for the holidays, and I rocked my sweet bun-maker from Walgreen's, corduroy pants from Kohl's, sweater from Gap and black heels by Candie's for Kohl's. Comfy and cute! I paired my Soar Necklace ($59) and Delicate Drop Earrings ($24) by Stella&Dot to top it all off.





So later that night the hubs and I met up with some friends that were doing a holiday themed pub crawl. Hilarious is the only way to describe the costumes! Elves, snowmen, Santa, a Christmas tree, Jesus and even a penguin showed up for the crawl! I originally was going to wear my sparkly blazer and a black flowy tank, but decided to change back into my Gap sweater from earlier that day and my faux leather jacket. Paired all that with my faux leather pants, bad ass red lips and red heels by Candie's for Kohl's. In case you haven't noticed, they make this heel in several colors, and I think I have them all... Ooops! Ch-ch-check it out!


Stella&Dot $49
Stackable Deco Rings
Set of 3



Cutie

Christmas Tree and Penguin! ha!

College Bestie :)

Christmas Brew at a local brewery

Happy Hubby

More holiday celebrations on Christmas Eve with the in-laws and nephews. Fun times!!




On our way to the Hubby's Dad's farm on Christmas morning for a country breakfast! Yum! My new Victoria's Secret pullover, skinny jeans by Lauren Conrad for Kohl's and my fab rider boots from Payless. Cute and comfy.




And the hubs doing some unexpected farm work. ha! So funny how preppy he is but yet was driving a tracker from the day he was born and grew up on the farm. Love it!




Sine we surprised my family on Christmas night, we got to see my nephew open some of his presents. Too cute!




And we also got to enjoy some homemade Salciccia that my Grandpa and some of my Uncles made. Italian food is AH-mazing... especially these!






Charlie and Winston enjoyed themselves too! So cute!




And as I mentioned before, my parents have a large collection of nutcrackers and this is my proof! haha!





I hope everyone had a fabulous holiday!!! Now on to New Year's Eve!



Have a great night!



xoxo MaryBeth







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