Playing dress up...

Sometimes, when the light is just perfect, and you have new pretties to wear...you just have to play a little dress up...

Headbands: Home is with You Shop // Hat: American Eagle // Dress: c/o Simply Sophisticated // Necklace: c/o Allena Mistral // Pictures: c/o my sweet husband

...and sometimes you have to get a little goofy with it.

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy.

Winter Wonderland // Cozy Sweater

After enjoying Friday afternoon in the warm sunshine (with no coats) on the patio of a coffee shop in downtown Winston-Salem, we woke up Saturday to some of the biggest snowflakes falling down I have ever seen. I honestly thought Dave was messing with me (since I'm blind without my contacts and couldn't see for myself) when he told me it was snowing that morning.

I took the opportunity to throw on the coziest sweater I own, thanks to ClothLess, and ran outside to take some pictures. The snow was coming down so hard, I could barely keep my eyes open! Immediately following these pictures, we headed to Knoxville to grab all of our things from my in-laws garage. It was a GORGEOUS (and a bit scary) drive through the mountains as the snow was falling down.

Sweater: c/o ClothLess // Leggings and Boots: Target // Photos thanks to my wonderful husband, Dave Owens

High Low Sweater // ClothLess

When the high low trend in skirts first started, I wasn't quite sure what to make of it. They kind of seemed (at the time) like the mullet of the pretty skirt world and I never saw myself trying out that particular trend. But, as more options came out for the high low fashion, the more I decided I might want to give it a try...

...enter ClothLess. I found this high low sweater on Storenvy and it was love at first sight. It's comfy and soft, but still looks cute and put together. Perfect for the days I've spent writing in a Starbucks or Panera lately!

Sweater: c/o ClothLess // Leggings: Victoria's Secret // Boots and Tank: Target // Owl necklace: gift from my Mama // Ring: Shabby Apple (won in a giveaway!)

Hunter Wellies // Early Birthday Fun.

Today has been such a fun day! I woke up this morning to my Dad calling to see if I wanted to go out for breakfast and since I'm a hungry angry bear in the mornings, of course I said yes. After breakfast we headed to the mall to do some birthday shopping. I got a super cute new pair of leggings from Victoria's Secret (I got a pair for Christmas and loved them so much I wanted another color). We then headed to Von Maur and that's where I finally got a pair of these lovelies...

Leggings: Victoria's Secret // Boots & Socks: Hunter

Their boot socks are half off so we had to grab those too, I just can't get enough of these boots! To top it off I was chanting "snow, snow, snow!" all morning because it looked gloomy outside and I just love it when there's snow falling. I checked the weather on the way to the mall to see only sunny days in our forecast, but as soon as we left the mall I saw it, "SNOW!"...I frantically put on my new boots and socks and loved every minute.

So fun. A great way to start the birthday festivities this week. Now I just wish Dave was here to snuggle up with since it's freezing out. Soon enough...



Yellow Beanie // Missy's Stitch and Sew.

I received this lovely warm winter hat in the mail from Missy's Stitch and Sew just in time for the cold weather. It was perfect for our trip to Knoxville, since it was cold and rainy the whole time we stayed there. This hat helped me stay warm and cozy, especially when I was sick and wanted to be all bundled up.

Speaking of being sick, don't mind the fact that I'm turned away from the camera in every shot below, we took these in Kentucky when I was still recovering from the terrible head cold/sinus portion of the illness and I thought my face was going to explode. I didn't really want my picture taken that day, but this winter day was just too lovely not to try...

Hat: c/o Missy's Stitch and Sew // Flannel: Target (last season)

Fall Fashion: Legging Style.

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Every year one of my favorite things about fall is getting to bust out my leggings and tights. They are a cute and comfy way to make your outfit look great. They have a wonderful way of finishing your outfit and making you look more put together.

The jeggings I received look so much like real jeans, it's crazy. I love wearing them around the house and convincing myself that I actually got ready for the day. They're super comfy and a great alternative to skinny jeans when you're just not feeling it...

Sunglasses: Vera Wang (from Kohls) // Scarf: c/o World Market // Top and Boots: Target // Jeggings: c/o No nonsense (can be found at food and drug stores or mass retail stores)

The tights I received looked like regular black tights, but loved that they didn't have the darker control top that a lot of tights have. Those tights ride down and everyone can see the control top portion of your panty hose. No fun. These were the first tights since I can remember that I didn't mess with at all.

Live Simply Necklace: c/o Becoming Jewelry // Dress: // Tank and boots: Target // Tights: c/o No nonesense

How do you use tights/leggings/jeggings for your outfit choices? Are they a must-have in your closet?

I was sponsored by No nonsense for this opportunity. All opinions are my own.

Fall Fashion: World Market Style.

Dave and I love to shop at World Market, they always have so many fun snacks and food we like to try. Especially this time of year, we love all things pumpkin and making our Halloween Chili. Delicious.

One thing I never knew was how many fun/cute clothes and accessories they have! I usually make a beeline to the food section (partially to avoid looking at all the pretty decorations that I want and can't buy) when we go in...

This time I took my time and let myself take in everything this store has to offer. It was so much fun browsing the aisles and seeing all the little details that I usually miss...

I ended up getting some really cute accessories that I adore. It's a good thing it's cooled down a bit here in Austin, because I can't stop wearing them.

Infinity scarf: World Market // Tank, flannel, jeans, and boots: Target

Infinity Scarf and floppy hat: c/o World Market // Shirt, jeans, and boots: Target

If you love World Market like we do, you'll be excited to hear they're having an amazing giveaway right now, here are all the details...

-Grand Prize package includes: A $10,000 World Market shopping spree and design consultation with an HGTV Designer

-There will also be 3 runner up prize winners that will each receive a $1,000 World Market gift card!

-The HGTV Sweepstakes runs from September 22, 2012 until October 26, 2012.

-If you share the sweepstakes with 5 of your friends (via FB share or email) you can receive 5 additional bonus entries. This is part of the registration process when entering. Users can also enter daily for more chances to win.

-Enter here or on their Facebook.

You can also find World Market here:

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*Disclaimer: This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™, but all my opinions are my own.

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Rolled Up Pretty, The Paper Mama, Project Alicia, Live and Love Outloud, Angry Julie Monday, and Jenni from the Blog...

What I Wore: Stitch and Stone

Today I'm excited to introduce you to a local Austin shop (she's on Etsy too). Stitch and Stone has gorgeous jewelry that she sells every other weekend on South Congress and here online.

Her jewelry is gorgeous and I was so excited to wear my necklace last week at Spanish Oaks. It went perfectly with my new maxi dress that Dave surprised me with a few weeks ago. The necklace is sterling silver and oh so pretty....

Dress: Spense (Dave got mine at Sam's!) // Necklace: c/o Stitch and Stone // Shoes: Payless

Linking up with Harper's Happenings, The Pleated Poppy, Rolled Up Pretty, Two Thirty-Five Designs, The Paper Mama, Project Alicia, Live and Love Outloud, Angry Julie Monday, Naptimemomtog, and Jenni from the Blog...