New Year's Eve Outfit

As the month of December draws to a close, we all know what is awaiting us, welcoming us into the new year. New Year's Eve! And with that year long awaited night comes parties and get togethers to bring in 2013. When thinking about the night, most probably associate it with a glitter drenched outfit, and I am not one to turn this opportunity down. I put together this cute look to give you some inspiration when deciding what to wear on NYE.

I chose to make the focus these adorable gold glitter shorts. There are tons of cute statement shorts at stores like H&M and Forever 21 so you won't have to splurge on one night's outfit and you can also chose from a large variety to find your favorite metallic shade. 

I have also been loving gold and mint recently, which explains this combination. I wanted to add a jacket to have some layers in the look and when I saw this mint one I thought it'd be so cute. You can totally play with your accent color depending on your taste and the other pieces in your outfit. I also tied the mint color back in with a cute geometric necklace. 

For accessories, I added black tights and gold pumps which I feel might be a little tacky but, hey it's New Year's right?! I love this envelope clutch with the tassels and it'll be perfect to hold all your essentials. To add even more glamour, pop on a couple gold bangles and you'll be set. 

I kept the makeup pretty simple with just a shimmery bronzed gold eyeshadow that would look great with other complementary neutral/smokey shades. Some smudged eyeliner is also always a good go to tactic. These Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains are perfect because they aren't heavy at all and are nice and moisterizing. The color will also wear on into the night and you'll have nice smooth lips when it comes time for your new year's kiss. 

I hope you guys enjoyed this little outfit idea, share with me what you'll be wearing on New Year's in the comments. Happy New Year!

xx Meghan

Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas

Whether you celebrate Turkey Day pretty low-key or your family goes all out, there are tons of fall themed outfits to choose from. Above I put together some ideas on every end of the spectrum. Let me know which one is your favorite or how you normally dress to celebrate. And if you do not live in the United States, take this as just some more fall/winter inspiration!

Casual

If you are not looking to go over the top for Thanksgiving and simple and comfy outfit like this one is perfect. A comfy sweater layered over a nice blouse will make you look nicely put together without much effort. For more inspiration for layering sweaters and tops check out my other post HERE. I paired the top portion with some simple skinny jeans. For the finishing touches, I added a cute pair of leopard flats and a gold watch.

Middle Ground

If you are a fashionista who doesn't want to sacrifice your style for little get together this look will give you the best of both worlds. Even a basic top can become a little more glamourous with a more visual fabric such as chiffon or with leather details. I chose this flowy button up because it has a nice tailored look but doesn't over power the awesome metallic pants I added on the bottom. For accessories, a pair of heeled ankle booties will do the trick and geometric earrings add instant fabulous-ness! 

Fancy

When I see velvet, I think sophistication. This adorable maroon dress is perfect for a more dressy party you may be attending. I added sheer black tights because I feel like that makes it a bit more fall/winter appropriate. The black pumps with gold detail on the toe are super cute and a matching tone headband adds a little girly touch that ties the look together. I picked out a delicate bow necklace to dress up the neckline a little bit more.

I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving or just a great week! Let me know any other posts you'd like to see as well in the comments below.

XOXO Meghan

Color Love: Burgundy

For the fall time, I am obsessed with the darker versions of some of my favorite bright summer shades. One of those is a vampy, burgundy maroon color! Using this hue in different ways is super in for the upcoming season and can add a fun bit of drama. I love incorporating it into my accessories but you can also make it a statement by choosing a cute flowy skirt or a bold top. Another way I love to wear burgundy is with my makeup! I love it as a nail color because it is really dark but not as intense as black. I also think a maroon lip or cheek would be super pretty on a color autumn day. What are your favorite ways to wear burgundy and do you have a favorite color for this season? Hope you all are enjoying this last bit of summer.

xx Meghan

Back to School: First Day Dilemma

Everyone always stresses out over what to wear their first day back to school. Today I have two options that you can mix and match between according to your personal style that incorporate and simple and basic piece. This comfy white tee seen in the middle of the picture is an awesome layering piece and is super stylish. It incorporates three trends in one: tribal, neon, and ombre! This is such an easy top to throw on and can be paired many ways.

Outfit No. 1

A chambray shirt should be a staple in every girls closet, especially for back to school. The button up denim shirt can be paired alone or layered over a cute top like this one. I am not a big advocate of denim-on-denim so I recommend going with a black jean, you could also switch this up for a skirt or shorts. I love the addition of a cheetah print belt, it adds a really fun, patterned touch! I kept the shoes neutral with tan flats but I also think a similar shade sandal would be really cute. This oversized and color blocked tote is perfect to carry all your school necessities in and incorporates some of the colors from the rest of the look. Overall, this outfit is super versatile and you can switch little things up to make it your own which I love about it!

Outfit No. 2

I used the same bright top and kind of darkened the look up a bit. I added grey distressed short which instantly add a cool grungy vibe. I layered an oatmeal colored, oversized cardigan for a more casual touch. To play up the edgyness in the outfit I added lace up boots and a motorcycle inspired purse. Be sure you appropriately pair your shorts and boots together, your shorts can't be too short and your boots can't be too tall. For jewelry I played back in the bright color from the top with some fun bangle bracelets. I also added some little stud earrings to finish off the look.

Which look is your favorite or how would you go about combining the two? Let me know what you are going to wear your first day back in the classroom! Hope you all are having a fun last few days of summer!

xx Meghan

Friday Favorites

 {Feminine lace sweater and a gold, geometric necklace}

 {Beads I have been using to make bracelets}

 {A really awesome lip combo for the summer}

{Fun peach and copper mani, plus a band aid!}

I hope you all are having a wonderful Friday! Let me know if there are any particular things you would like me to work on a blogpost for. I love hearing from you guys! What are some of your Friday Favorites?

XOXO Meghan

Little Wishes

1. Pyramid Bracelets: I have suddenly become obsessed with these little treasures for stacking and dressing up my arm parties. As seen in this gorgeous picture, the gorgeous white and gold bracelet on the left adds a playful but classy look to the mix. Forever 21 has a great selection of on-trend bracelets and for such a low price I am dying to get over to the mall so I can stock up!

2. Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains: I am a sucker for cute packaging and colors so when I saw these I was in for it. For such a long time now I have loved the concept of the Clinique Chubby Stick but I never got around to purchasing one. So when these came out I couldn't wait to  try out a cheaper alternative. Again, the packaging is super cute and great for quick pops of color throughout the day. I wanted my first one to be one that would be great as a daily staple so I got the shade Honey (third over from the left in the picture). I really like it and now I want to get some more.

3. Rhinestone Chain: I found myself wanting to be very crafty lately. I am always frustrated though because I never have all the supplies I need. My goal within the next few weeks is to track down some rhinestone chain. I scavenged through the entire jewelry section of my Michael's for some and it was nowhere to be found. I am thinking about just ordering some cheap of eBay unless someone can locate this little guy in my craft store for me. I want to do some cool DIYs and what project doesn't need a little sparkle!

These are just a few things I have been lusting over this week. Was there something you guys couldn't get off your mind? And, honestly, if someone finds me some rhinestone chain I will love you forever!! Anyways, hope your weekend is off the a great start. Don't forget to check out my last post which was a super cool DIY for Floral Sunglasses!

XOXO Meghan

Images {here, here, & here}

Arm Candy

Here are some cute bracelets I picked up today! Thought I'd share them with all this "Arm Party" craze going around. I love to pair bracelets with my watch and these ones are so cute! What do you think would look good? Let me know in the comments! Also, share pictures of your favorite arm parties so we can share inspiration! Hope you all are having a fun Saturday!

XOXO Meghan

Spring Break Essentials!

Right now, I am on Spring Break and I am so excited to soak up some sun and relax for a week! I am leaving for a vacation on Wednesday and I thought I throw together some of the essential things I want to bring with me.

In Your Beach/Pool Bag

- Headphones to listen to fun music!

- Tanning Oil and Sunscreen

- A good read!

- Sunglasses to protect your eyes 

What to Wear

- Cute crochet cover up

- White shorts to accentuate a tan!

- Tons of neon jewelry!!

- Casual flip flops

- Nicer (but comfortable) sandals

- Fun spring polishes!

I hope you all either had fun or a going to have fun on your spring breaks! Enjoy the time off and the (hopefully!) warm weather wherever you may be!

XOXO Meghan

Happy Easter!

Well this has been long overdue! I haven't posted on my blog in such a long time which I definitely am sad about. I missed getting to interact with the people that read my posts and creating new material for them! My life just got really hectic for me and I needed to step back before I imploded! Luckily, I am on Spring Break right now so I can relax and hopefully ease back into a routine that includes working on my blog! Anyways, I don't want to bore you all with just a "Hello! I'm back!" message so I threw together this cute spring-y outfit that would he so cute for Easter. I am not really big on Easter and what not, (I just use it as an excuse to eat candy and dress extra girly ;) but in case any of you are looking for some last minute inspiration hopefully I can help! 

I definitely drew some inspiration for this outfit from the weather! At least where I live, it's starting to get nice and warm out. I also love the summery colors that everyone's rocking these days and my favorite combo is a orange-red with turquoise. I kept the jewelry simple and delicate. Isn't that bunny ring just so cute! The dress is very casual in style but can also be dressed up. The light pink color looks great on everyone and pleats are so feminine and trendy right now. Hope you all have a great weekend.

XOXO Meghan

Best of 2011: My Favorite Products

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To round off this year, I decided to create a list of my favorite of favorites from 2011. This encompasses pretty much everything that I have really loved this year. I switch up items that I use almost weekly for some things so it was hard for me to think back to the things I have been using for a good amount of this year. So that shows how much I love these things! Let me know your favorites of this year!

1. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

I got this lotion actually on January first of this year and since then I haven't gone back! I am pretty low maintenance on moisturizers, so this one is perfect for me. It keeps my skin feeling fresh and clean all day. I use the gel because I have combo/oily skin, they also have a lotion version for dry skin, but I would probably recommend the gel for people with normal skin because I feel like it's a little lighter than the lotion. But it is a great all encompassing moisturizer!

2. Covergirl Lash Blast Mascara (Volume and Fusion)

I used one of these two mascaras all throughout summer! I will always have that iconic orange mascara tube with me, it is great by itself and also layers great with all other mascaras. I have been using some sort of version of Lash Blast for about 2 or 3 years now, if that's not dedication that I don't know what is! It always works!

3. Remington Curling Wand

I got this  hair iron back in 2010 for Christmas and I just works so perfectly for my hair. I have naturally curly hair, but pretty much only on my bottom layers. Then, my top layers are almost stick straight! This curling wand works wonders on my limp hair to give it a really effortless and natural look. You can go from ringlets to beachy waves! 

4. Basic Scarfs

I honestly wear a scarf probably five out of seven days in the week! I pretty much alternate between my black and white cashmere ones but sometimes I mix it up with a fun pattern. I get cold super easy and scarf are great to stay warm and also look really cute. It might just be me but I feel like scarves can make an outfit look super cute even when they are just a solid color.

5. Clairsonic + Purity Made Simple

I got the set in the picture from QVC that included the Clairsonic Plus (in pink!!) and some Philosophy items a while back. I have always love this cleanser and the Clairsonic makes your face so soft and gets out all the leftover makeup!

6. Steve Madden "Intyce" Boots

I pretty much wear these everyday! They are so cute and go with any outfit! They are the perfect riding boot and I cannot gush about them enough. Pretty much everyone has these boots at my school but they are so great I understand why! Definitely recommend if you are looking for a nicely made riding boot.

7. Vintage Coach Messenger Bag

I bought this at thrift store for like $15! I use it all the time for shopping or for school! I actually has a pretty good amount of room to where I can fit a reading book in it and my lunch for school and a water! It is really versatile and a easy choice when it comes to picking out the bag I want to wear, it's really great. You can only find it online now I believe, especially on Etsy!

8. NYX Blush Rouge Cream in Glow

I definitely have an unhealthy obsession with blush! I especially love this cream blush from NYX. It honestly does add a "glow" to your face that is really pretty. It is so pigmented and is super creamy compared to a MAC blushcreme. This is a really great universal pink color that looks good on its own or with a powder blush on top. You can buy NYX online or in ULTA.

9. Organix Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner

I was going through a bit of a rough patch with my hair mid summer. It didn't feel soft, it was dry and damaged. I decided to try this out it did wonders for my hair. Even after one wash my hair felt smoother and softer. I also love the smell!

10. Pearl Studs

I have never really been that big into earrings even though I love the look of long dangly ones! It always seems like a hassle to put them on! But pretty much all this year I wore pearl studs! They go with any outfit and are just so classic. I have like five pairs in different colors and sizes and I love them!

What were your favorites of 2011?! Hope you all are really for the New Year and are have a safe and fun New Year's Eve!

XOXO M

Ring Me Up

If my obsession with rings isn't already made clear, here is just another post of some of my favorite rings. Including my other obvious obsession with coral! I love just looking down at my hands and seeing rings on them, anyone else with me on that one? They just add such a great touch to any outfit. You can go bold with a fun cocktail ring or go a bit more understated with some simple stack rings. I definitely prefer gold over silver, but choose your favorite metal and stick with it when putting together and outfit. Mixing a silver cocktail ring with gold bands in the same look can end up badly.

Going off of the picture in the top left corner I'll let you know where all my rings are from. And here's a little secret! See the last image in the bottom right will the green hand! That's from my jewelry organization for my rings! I also featured the same hand, in a slightly different color from Urban Outfitters, mine's from Home Goods, in my Organizing Jewelry post!

On my pointer finger, the lightest color ring, and on my ring finger, the darkest color ring, are from H&M. All of the gold stack rings came in a set from H&M as well. On my middle finger, the really long ring, is from Forever 21. Which one is your favorite? Personally, I love the darker H&M one because it has a great blue veining through it which make it look like a real stone!

Also, my nail polish color is Ballet Slippers by Essie. This color is so gorgeous! I love light, off white colors, especially pale pink. Even though it's still winter I am still loving this color. And if you didn't notice, I added a fun little extra to the site's sidebar, Nail of the Day! As of right now, it shows this polish in an image including it's brand and name, however every time I change up my nails or find a new favorite I'll be sure to update it!

I also added a  Related Post widget so you can see other posts of mine that might interest you and a Share Button widget so you can spread the word about S&R! Let me know if you do!

XOXO Meghan

Counting Down

Look glamourous while counting down to the new year! When I think of New Years, I think of sparkle! I chose this great sequin dress with some sheer black tights. I added the Lita booties for some edge, but any black heel would look great. If you were to skimp on the accessories you could even go for booties with a little glitter! The oversized clutch can hold all the necessities you'll need. For jewelry I chose small little stud earrings, some gold stack rings, and a gold watch so you can look out for midnight. I kept the makeup fairly simple with just a champagne eyeshadow and some black liner. The bold lips add a pop to the look, I think any lipstick would look good with this look, maybe fuchsia! I picked a gold nail polish, but if you want a little less sparkle go with a black. Hope you all are excited for the new year, see you in 2012!

XOXO M

Organizing Jewelry

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I used to keep all my jewelry hidden in boxes and drawers and I found I never seemed to wear any of it. As the saying goes, out of sight out of mind, and that is just what I did. I wanted to create a way to store while also displaying my jewelry. I came up with a few different ways to store all my different pieces, including a DIY project I did that I'd love to share with you all!

Necklaces

My biggest dilemma was all of my shorter, more delicate necklaces. I had nowhere to put them. All my longer, chunkier necklaces are draped across my mannequin and I didn't want my smaller ones getting tangled up in that. So what I did, I cut down a tree branch from my back yard, one with lots of smaller branches coming off. I trimmed down the branches and spray painted it black and there we had it. There are similar decorations and actual jewelry organizers that resemble tree branches, especially from Urban Outfitters, but mine didn't cost a penny!