tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57300191429449650712024-02-20T16:22:36.013-06:00workday.weekendSarah Davis http://www.blogger.com/profile/03391334509425143031noreply@blogger.comBlogger270125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730019142944965071.post-92220201548500340502014-03-01T14:53:00.000-06:002014-03-01T14:54:49.669-06:00Blue and White<div style="text-align: center;">
One color combo that always gets me is blue and white. When I was a little girl, my great grandmother collected blue and white china that was eventually passed down to me. Anytime I see blue and white, whether in fashion or decor, I immediately gravitate to it for this reason. When <a href="http://www.pembaboutique.com/">Pemba Boutique </a>reached out to me and asked if I would collaborate by styling one of their adorable dresses, I jumped at the chance (especially when they told me I could choose which look I wanted). Of course, I fell in love with this blue embroidered breezy white dress. I love the stitching, but the detailing in the back makes it sweet and sophisticated. I'm so happy I finally was able to take some pics in the sunshine since it has been freezing here for months. Make sure to check out <a href="http://www.pembaboutique.com/">Pemba Boutique</a>! They have some precious dresses and accessories, all for a fabulous price, and perfect for the upcoming warmer months and trips to the beach.</div>
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Dress: c/o <a href="http://www.pembaboutique.com/">Pemba Boutique</a> | Heels : <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1GviE">J.Crew Factory</a> | Bag: KSera | Vest : thrifted, no brand</div>
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Sarah Davis http://www.blogger.com/profile/03391334509425143031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730019142944965071.post-25792549040637574952014-02-19T16:07:00.000-06:002014-02-19T16:07:03.491-06:00Peter Som x Made in Kind<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello loves! I have officially come out of hibernation since the sun is shining here in Texas, thank you sweet baby Jesus! I took full advantage of the warmer temperatures yesterday and had fun with some spring outfits that I have been dying to photograph. We had an extended three day weekend plus a couple more days due to the Valentine's eve wedding of some close friends here in Dallas. Man, did I wear a fun dress to that event. Stay tuned for an upcoming post!</div>
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I hate to admit this, but I don't really shop at Anthropologie. I think I have this made up idea of what it is in my head and it always prevents me from walking in. Granny chic meets flower child meets dowdy is what I have felt in the past, even though I am proven by some of my fellow bloggers time and time again that I am dead wrong. My iPhone pooped out on me (more on that story later) so I was at the Apple store, which happens to be in the mall right next to Anthro. I was feeling especially crazy and didn't want to buy anything so I played it safe and walked in. Boy, were my preconceived notions totally wrong! I was met not only with a major s.a.l.e. (y'all know it takes an act of Congress to get me in anything full price) but the biggest selection of high waisted dresses and skirts, which are most definitely in my comfort zone. I was in heaven! I walked out of there with frocks of sequins, lace, stripes, appliqué, you name it. </div>
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One of my absolute favorite purchases was this Peter Som x Made in Kind dress that is going to be perfect for one of the 10,000 weddings, showers, or engagement parties that are in my future. I mixed it up a bit with a leather jacket, just to give another look that wasn't so super girly. It fits like a glove and it has pockets y'all. Sometimes I feel like I would still buy the ugliest dress on the planet if it had pockets. </div>
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Dress : <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/29465523.jsp">Peter Som for Made in Kind via Anthropologie</a> | Jacket : <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1ANwa">Forever 21</a> (now $12!!) | Bag : <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1ANjV">Fendi</a></div>
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Heels : <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1ANpD">Jessica Simpson</a> | Bracelets : <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1ANB9">David Yurman</a>, <a href="http://rstyle.me/~bu8x">Stella & Dot</a>, Ann Taylor</div>
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What a great movie that was, seriously. Magda was always my very favorite character with her hot pink lipstick and fabulous tan. I'm not sure what that has to do with anything, but whenever I hear the word baseball, I immediately think of sweet Warren and not the Texas Rangers. Anywho, I've really turned into a beanie type of gal this year. I've always loved a good hat, but have never been one to sport a beanie. Maybe it's the fact that my ears will fall off in this weather without one, but I am totally diggin' the look lately. I have also been patiently waiting for a good pair of faux leather pants to come across my path and <a href="http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/knits_tees/knit_pants/PRDOVR~06380/ENE~1+2+218+22+4294967294+216+205~15~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~leather/06380.jsp?isSaleItem=false&isFromSearch=true">these</a> were just what I needed. I have big legs and a big bootie, and I like to sit with my legs curled up underneath me at all times. These are characteristics that just don't take kindly to leather pants. I don't think I could invest in a real pair because they would stretch out like my leather pencil skirt and that would be a death sentence, friends. These are leather on the front and business in the back, kind of like a reverse mullet.</div>
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Pants : <a href="http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/knits_tees/knit_pants/PRDOVR~06380/ENE~1+2+218+22+4294967294+216+205~15~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~leather/06380.jsp?isSaleItem=false&isFromSearch=true">J.Crew Factory Leather Panel Gigi</a> | Sweater : J.Crew Factory | Jacket : Zara | Shoes : Converse </div>
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Bag : <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1cszW">Alexander Wang</a> | Beanie : Unknown | Necklace : <a href="http://www.benevolentjewels.com/product/frost-garden-collar-necklace">Benevolent Jewels</a></div>
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Bracelets : <a href="http://www.lipstickrose.com/rams-head-gold-clutch-bracelet/#.Uvl_TBY6JFI">Lipstick Rose</a>, <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1jdz5">J.Crew</a>, <a href="http://rstyle.me/~bu8x">Stella & Dot</a></div>
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<br />Sarah Davis http://www.blogger.com/profile/03391334509425143031noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730019142944965071.post-69626957762468674652014-02-09T12:40:00.000-06:002014-02-09T12:40:15.981-06:00Home Sweet Sunday - Mercedes Remodel<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Sunday, friends! We've been busy, busy, busy around these parts finishing up our latest project and starting a new one. Not only have we completed our latest remodel, but we are tying up all the components of turning a lifelong dream into a reality: owning our own business! It's pretty amazing how many teeny tiny little details go into launching a successful business, but it really reflects the same amount of focus and structure that these remodels require.</div>
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Our latest project was extremely stressful and has been one of our bigger projects. Although the design process has been my focus, the other half of the project involves budgeting, negotiating, and pricing. This is not my forte', clearly, so I am extremely lucky to have a wonderful partner in my fiancé. He spends countless hours with extremely tedious number crunching, and is the reason why we have been able to turn this dream of ours into something tangible. He's the real reason why I am able to bring my vision to fruition and deserves all the credit.</div>
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Mercedes, as we call this project, certainly deserves this high end moniker. It's glam, chic, sparkly - basically everything I love in both fashion and interiors. We took this home down to the studs and completely restructured the heart of the house. Now the living, kitchen, dining, and entry are functional and have a great flow. We are so very proud of how it turned out and we had a record setting offer within 48 hours. We hope you love it as much as we do!</div>
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We obviously had to get rid of the applesauce that has moved through an infants intestinal tract color of the brick and shutters. On top of that, we needed to replace the front door, roof, and windows, change out the light fixtures, and add a good deal of landscaping. I chose a very light grey, almost white, for the brick, and a contrasting darker grey for the shutters and glittering front door. I love how the super white windows pop off both of those colors. The roof is a two-tone stone color that gives a little depth and isn't just a solid color. I would highly recommend choosing this type of shingle if you are doing roof replacement. It makes such an impact. I added some modern house numbers that automatically let outsiders know that the home is modern and bright after you walk inside, but the traditional light fixtures keep everything grounded. My future mother-in-law helped with the landscape choices and she is such a lifesaver because plants are definitely not in my wheelhouse.</div>
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As you've seen with the other homes that I've featured on WorkdayWeekend, there is generally a wall (or two or three in this case) that we open up to give the living areas better flow. No surprise here that we completely removed the wall that formerly separated the living room from the kitchen and breakfast area. This room is very wide and needed support from above. Instead of simply having a straight line between the supports, I opted for arches, which we carried into the dining area and office. It adds a little architectural detail and creates a softer line with all the angles in this room.</div>
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Since the ceiling line is lower in the kitchen because of the support, I kept the sight line from behind the island to the rest of the home clean and uncluttered. I chose two clear glass pendants, even though the space could have held three. I didn't want to junk the space up by blocking the view of the back splash and mantle, nor did I want the new owner to feel like they were staring at a pendant when they were at the kitchen sink. I used two opposing colors of marble on the island (Statuary Carrara) and against the back splash (Astoria Grey) to offset the cabinet colors. Chrome fixtures and pulls bring it all together.</div>
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The original layout was very 1960's parlor party. The dining room and formal living were very closed off and the Mad Men error of living is long gone. We opened up a formal dining room and created a true office with double doors. Glam lighting sets the stage for the prospective owner's fabulous dining table and office furniture. I'm seeing a mirrored china cabinet with plush chairs and a black lacquer campaign desk. But that's just me.</div>
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The master suite is pretty fantastic. Nine times out of ten, we buy these fixer uppers knowing that we will need to completely reconfigure the master bedroom, bath, and closet. Luckily, the fab old lady who lived here once upon a time was a clotheshorse and understood the need to have a big bathroom. We still gutted the entire thing, but the sizes of the rooms and the walls stayed in place. </div>
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I cannot for the life of me find the before pics of the bathroom, so bear with me in my virtual walk-thru. I have been waiting for the opportunity to lay tile in a herringbone pattern and the second I saw the size of the master bath, I knew I would finally get to experiment with it. We removed a monstrosity of a bathtub to make way for the free standing tub and filler and changed the shape of the shower which was formerly a corner unit. I chose (again) chrome fixtures, sconces, and cabinet pulls for a little sparkle and the MaraMara Marble was a risk that I was willing to take. I knew it was specific and a tad bit modern, but when I saw the slab, I totally fell in love with it.</div>
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Detail in secondary bathrooms is extremely important, but there is no need to spend the same amount of money you spend in the master bathroom. If you are looking to sell, make sure that you pay attention to little things in your additional bathrooms because most people don't and it will set you apart from the competition. If you aren't looking to sell, you will certainly want your guests and kiddos to have a fun space as well. I had a lot of fun designing each of these bathrooms, one for the kids since it was a Jack and Jill style bath, and the other for the split bathroom far on the opposite side of the home. In the kids room, I used a fun smoky glass mosaic tile and very durable honed white tiles on the shower wall. These tiles are great because they hide dirt, soap, water spots, etc. The floors (although you can't see them) are a dark gray linear pattern with light grey grout. For the guest bathroom, I wanted it to feel very luxe, like a hotel or a spa. I used stainless steel mosaic alongside light grey wall tiles and light tiles on the ground, in order to offset the grey cabinetry. </div>
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We did a lot of work on the outside of Mercedes, not because it was poorly cared for, but because it was terribly outdated. The former patio was those aggregate pebbles that were laid in tar and feel like razorblades when you walk across them. I had the idea to lay slate on the patio and under the walk way before I chose the paint colors and it couldn't have turned out more beautifully. We replaced the fence and laid new sod to set it all off. I think this is a fabulous back yard and could hold a small pool with minimal lines if the new owners wanted to put that in. </div>
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We love hearing feedback on what you think, maybe what you would have done differently, and of course if you love it like we do ;) Thanks for coming along on the tour!</div>
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Hi dolls!!! So, poor planning on my part - I didn't realize that I would be out of the country with limited connectivity when my giveaway ended on Friday. Duh. Anywho we do have a winner, Mrs. Crysti L. will be receiving our fab bangle in the mail in a couple of days. I can't wait to see how she styles it! A big thank you to Lipstick Rose for sponsoring such a fun giveaway! Have a happy Sunday everyone!!!</div>
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I'm sure you remember the scene in Pretty Woman when Julia Roberts is fixin' to go out on the town and she uses a Sharpie to cover the scuffs on her heels. This was the state that my usual over the knee Jessica Simpson boots had been in for some time. So, instead of feeling like a hooker every time I put them on, I decided to bite the bullet and buy a new pair. Imagine my glee when I found these amazing <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1mp74">Calvin Klein Averie Platform Boots</a> at <a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/jgqw3ksbe">Nordstrom</a>! I haven't been a skirt and boots type of gal until lately, simply because I've packed on a few LB's over the last year, but I've been hard at work in the gym and felt like I could finally strut these babies with a leather mini. Other than the striped sweater, everything else is from a thrift or vintage store! The skirt and jacket were great finds at Goodwill, while the necklace came from a local antique shop here in town. You seen in worn with stripes before here, and the rich gold and candy colored stores give a monocromatic look a much needed splash of color.<br />
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Jacket, Skirt, Necklace : thrifted/vintage | Sweater : Banana Republic | Boots : <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1mp74">Calvin Klein Averie Platform Boot</a> | Socks : Velvet Heart (and a gift from my future mother in law) | Ring : Francesca's </div>
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I had a funny email from a reader one day asking if I ever wear flats and the answer is a resounding "Y.E.S." I used to be one of those girls who was full time fabulous in sky high heels and a pencil skirt on a daily basis, but as life evolved, so has my footwear. I am constantly running from project to project, schlepping heavy boxes of tile, walking through wet paint, and it's generally impractical to do any of that in 4 inch Louboutins (although sometimes a bad day is easily remedied by a pair of red soles).</div>
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I absolutely adore the denim on denim look, but there is really only one way to wear it: light denim on top, dark on the bottom. I didn't feel like washing my hair, so I threw on my boo's <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1kLsH">Southern Tide Hat</a>, ballerina pink satin Chuck Taylor's, and my favorite jacket on the planet. I literally wear this jacket every single day. It's been extra cold in Texas this year and my usual jacket wasn't cutting it. I love how thick this <a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/products/clothes-accessories/jackets-and-hoodies-jackets/Calm-And-Cozy-Jacket?cc=9508&skuId=3525353&catId=jackets-and-hoodies-jackets">Lululemon Calm and Cozy Jacket</a> is because the tailoring and structure makes it easy to wear to the gym early in the morning and while I'm out and about. </div>
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When the fab fab fabulous online jewelry boutique <a href="http://www.lipstickrose.com/">Lipstick Rose</a> contacted me to do a giveaway, I was so very excited. What sets these ladies apart from everyone else is that they carefully and meticulously curate their collection. So many online jewelry sites display every little every cheap little trinket they can find, but <a href="http://www.lipstickrose.com/">Lipstick Rose</a> does just the opposite. Their baubles are of the utmost quality and you can tell that a lot of time and love went into their selections. The other inspiring thing about LR is that these ladies are not only friends, but business partners who love what they do. I totally admire their entrepreneurial spirit and am proud to be a partner. <br />
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A few months ago I was in Atlanta for my best friend's wedding and the hotel where we stayed was connected to a mall. Seriously dangerous! We forgot a couple things and while running around searching for the perfect pair of cufflinks, I saw a <a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/gzefksbe">C.Wonder</a> store. As absolutely amazing as Dallas shopping is, we do not have a C.Wonder. It was such a beautiful and happy store! Bright colors, sparkly baubles, monograms galore! It was a perfect mix of home decor and clothing and accessories. AHHH! I promptly sent the man back to the hotel room so I could have the opportunity to touch every single thing in there. Two hours later... among several other things, I walked out with this adorable zebra print blouse. It reminds me of my favorite Scalamandre Zebra wallpaper, so it was a must have.</div>
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Blouse : C. Wonder Dancing Zebras Blouse | Vest : Target | Denim : <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1jdzq">Rich and Skinny Balboa</a></div>
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Remember a few weeks back when I wrote <a href="http://workdayweekend.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-one-thing.html">this post</a> about one of the biggest trends of the season? Blanket scarves are all the rage, yet I couldn't seem to get my hands on one no matter how hard I shopped! Imagine my surprise when my bestie blessed me with this beautiful grey masterpiece! It was a Christmas miracle, for real! I am in love with a blanket scarf, y'all. It is so warm and I can just wind it around my neck to make anything, and I mean anything, look super chic and relevant. </div>
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Just a little fashion food for thought: If for some reason you don't have leopard heels, or you are scared to try them and don't want to fork over $100, consider <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1hRK4">these</a> for less than $9. You heard me! <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1hRK4">These babies </a>are only $8.33! Not to high, not to low, and not too light in color, these are the perfect shoes to take the plunge. Toe too pointy? Try the same shoe in a <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1hRUh">rounded toe</a> for $13.86.</div>
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"Below Zero" two words I never thought I would hear living in Dallas. Sweet Baby Jesus it's cold y'all. I don't mean forty-two degrees I know I'm being a huge titty baby cold. I mean two pairs of pants, three shirts, a scarf, boots, freeze your ass off, don't want to go to work cold. Now, I lived in Chicago as a kid so don't you think for one minute that I don't know what cold is. I really think this is karmic retribution for me making fun of the Green Bay Packers coach's choice of head gear while watching the game last night. I even spilled coffee all over my cream sweater on the way to work... and it was already cold!! FML!</div>
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I only own <a href="http://workdayweekend.blogspot.com/2013/11/cons.html">this one</a> flannel shirt and <a href="http://workdayweekend.blogspot.com/2013/12/cable-knit.html">this one</a> really warm heavy sweater, both purchased this year and blogged previously, so I apologize for the close proximity repeats. I was just at such a loss this morning that I couldn't pile on enough clothes. I was crazy enough to go to the gym at 5 am, but it was a whole 'nother deal getting dressed for work. How do you ladies do it, up in the frozen north and Midwest. I am thinking about moving to Brazil for half the year at this point!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Jacket : <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1gFzd">Forever 21</a> | Sweater : <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1dr34">Banana Republic</a> | Flannel : J.Crew Factory | Pants : <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1gFl8">J.Brand</a> | Boots : <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1gFm0">Dolce Vita</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bag : Louis Vuitton Monogram Idylle 30 in Sepia (retired) | Gloves : Lululemon (in store only) | Bracelets : <a href="http://rstyle.me/~bu8x">Stella & Dot</a></span></div>
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Sarah Davis http://www.blogger.com/profile/03391334509425143031noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730019142944965071.post-76766258574816211192014-01-05T10:28:00.002-06:002014-01-05T10:32:57.228-06:00Home Sweet Sunday: Our Kitchen Remodel<div style="text-align: center;">
Since we've started our business, our weekends and most of our evenings are spent planning and picking up odds and ends for the homes we have under construction. We are finishing up a project (which I can't wait to show you guys) and starting demo on another, so this weekend was one of those rare times when we could be at home and didn't have any other social obligations (weddings, engagement parties, baby showers). Sometimes I forget how much I love my kitchen until I get to spend some quality time there and that's exactly what I did yesterday. </div>
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For those of you interested in remodeling or building, the kitchen, as you know, is the most important room in the house. Even if you eat out every single meal and use your oven for storing sweaters, spend the money on designing a great kitchen. If you follow my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/sarahdavis3334/home-sweet-home/">Home Sweet Home</a> board, you know I am totally obsessed with kitchen design, so when I had the opportunity to design and build my dream kitchen, I was already prepared. My main priorities were amazing marble, a badass range, and a huge island, so those are the items that I focused on with the design. </div>
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As you can see from the before photos, we ripped out a very long wall that closed off the living area from the kitchen. This created a huge space for the island, which is where everyone congregates when we entertain. We also don't have need for a dining room, so it's entrance was walled off in exchange for creating pantry space. I didn't want double ovens, nor did I want to physically see a microwave. Big pet peeve of mine. We chose a 48 inch range with double ovens and a griddle that we got for a fabulous price (over 50% off) because it was missing it's feet. We simply ordered them from the manufacturer for $100! This was the first purchase for our new home and the whole room was planned around it.</div>
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Two budget items that I had used on other homes and knew would fit seamlessly into this home were the apron sink and cabinets pulls, both which came from Ikea. Apron sinks can get into the thousands, but <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S49847479/">this one</a> is huge and was only $186. <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/kitchen/16298/">Cabinet pulls</a> can be outrageous, especially for the larger ones and the most expensive ones in our kitchen were $6 a piece. I do tend the splurge on backsplash tile and mosaics simply because a small area can make a huge impact. I had the Carrara marble laid in a brick pattern for the backsplash and then a herringbone pattern over the range for something decorative and chic.</div>
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We are a bit messy in the kitchen on a day to day basis and it would have been a bad choice to put white marble throughout the kitchen. I chose black leathered granite around the cooking areas because it holds up to grease. The Calacatta marble is much better suited for the island where it's less likely to be stained. I kept the cabinet design simple with shaker style door fronts but added some style with the mantle and glass fronts on either side. You can't really see the living room TV from all points of the kitchen and we have a small tv nook so I can watch Bravo while I'm preparing dinner. Finally, I mentioned earlier that I am not interested in seeing the microwave. I designed a 'garage' of sorts to hide it when it's not in use.</div>
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I'm so super proud of the kitchen design and it's the one thing that people absolutely fall in love with as soon as they see it. It's functional, stylish, and makes me happy every time I walk in the front door. I'm so very lucky that the man trusted me to design it from head to toe exactly as I wished. It's definitely my crown jewel!</div>
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Sarah Davis http://www.blogger.com/profile/03391334509425143031noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730019142944965071.post-65256186111908103252013-12-29T18:46:00.002-06:002013-12-29T18:46:44.280-06:00Fair Isle<div style="text-align: center;">
Isn't it funny how things that we used to think were lame and uncool are now trendy and stylish? That's exactly what I think every time I see a Fair Isle sweater. While they used to be what your scary Uncle Bob wore to Sunday dinner, they are now staples in numerous collections from J.Crew to Isabel Marant. My girlfriend and I actually pondered last week, "What does Fair Isle really mean? Is it a place?" The answer to that, my little <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Isle_(technique)">wiki-lovers</a> is this: Fair Isle is not only a style of knitting with multiple colors of yarn, but it's also a tiny island in the north of Scotland. They were made famous by Edward VIII who wore Fair Isle tank tops in the 1920's. Sounds hot huh? I bet he had some short-shorts on with that snazzy tank top. I need to holla at him! </div>
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So, this sweater isn't the traditional picture that comes to mind when I think Fair Isle, but it's as close as I feel comfortable getting. It doesn't have knitted snowflakes or any of that crap on it, but I love that it has 3/4 sleeves and that it's gray. Two of my favorite things in a cold weather top. The other super cool thing about it is that it looks like it's knitted inside out so it has a deconstructed feel. Too bad my accessories get stuck in it every two seconds, but I can deal. The real find of the century were <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1ed7U">these boots</a>. I have been looking for a perfectly simple and chic pair of cognac boots for years. Not too brown and not too red. Cognac, y'all. The leather is so soft and you don't feel like you are wearing ankle shackles. They're like butta'. Do yourself a solid and type in BRSALE40 for 40% off. My little Christmas gift to you!<br />
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Sweater: J.Crew | Blouse: J.Crew | Vest: J.Crew | Skirt: Banana Republic | Bag: <a href="http://kserastore.com/">K. Sera</a> | Boots: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1ed7U">Banana Republic</a> | Necklace: Factory | Bracelets: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~bu8x">Stella & Dot</a>, Cara's, <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1dyDo">Bauble Bar</a></div>
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Merry Christmas, y'all! I wish you all a lovely day surrounded by friends, family, food, and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Jacket: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1drGd">Burberry</a> | Sweater: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1dr34">Banana Republic</a> | Skirt: J. Crew | Boots: Dolce Vita | Bag: Louis Vuitton | Glasses: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1drtM">Rayban</a> |Bracelets: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~bu8x">Stella & Dot</a>, <a href="http://rstyle.me/~PVuX">J.Crew</a>, <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1dyDo">Bauble Bar</a> | Earrings : Benevolent Jewels (old)</span></div>
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Hi dolls! I hope your week has been as eventful as mine, but hopefully a little less stressful. As you may notice, I got my hair did and it's a bit lighter, not to mention shorter. What do you think? My hair doesn't grow super fast, as I've mentioned before, and hasn't been cut in over a year! I was feeling a little drab, so I had several inches taken off and had layers added. I have to admit, I'm slightly ecstatic about wearing it straight. All this curling and blowdrying has certainly taken its toll, so I hope it gets healthy as a result. </div>
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When I walked out the door in this sweet little number today, it was 73 and humid. I left the office only the find that the temperatures had dropped into the 40's and I was freezing my little toosh off! The great thing about this dress is that it transcends the seasons and easily goes from day to night.</div>
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Well, it seems that the Great Dallas Ice Storm of 2013 is coming to a close, thank the Lord. I'm sure that it will be something most Dallasites won't soon forget, recounting the tales of fallen trees and the lack of electricity for nearly 24 hours. It was armageddon, y'all. When you live in a climate that rarely sees cold temperatures or weather of any kind, the world stops and people lose their damn minds at the mention of "freezing rain". It's actually pretty entertaining. We passed the time by drinking screwdrivers and playing Trivial Pursuit with friends up the street, so it wasn't half bad. </div>
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I did take a few minutes to get out and take some pics before all the ice melted in my new duds from Old Navy. I all but threatened the life of the store manager after he refused to take this Heart and Soul sweatshirt down off the mannequin. After begging and pleading, I waited until he went outside for his smoke break and then scaled the window scene to pull it off the form. I apologize to the poor "lady" I left shirtless in the window for all of Dallas to see. I was so pleased with myself that I waived this puppy like a flag as I ran past the manager on the way to my car. I may need to lay low and shop online for a few months...</div>
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Hi loves! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and got some much needed R&R. We traveled all day long yesterday to get back from USVI and today is definitely going to present a challenge, simply getting back into the swing of things. I really feel like I've been on another planet for the past 7 days. The good news is that we have another holiday right around the corner! </div>
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So, as you can see, I partook in Cyber Monday, but not in the usual sense. Since I had an entire day in flight and laying over, I was able to work on the rebranding that I told you about in my last post. What do you think of the new WorkdayWeekend?? I'm super stoked about the new, fresh look and really can't believe I waited this long to do it! It's not 100% complete, but it's already worlds better than it was to begin with. I researched several different options including several custom designs and ended up with this semi-custom design from 17th Avenue. Kate makes everything so simple, from the design itself to easy-peasy installation, which is so important for a tech dummy like me. It was extremely cost effective (custom designs can get into the thousands) and actually came in much less than I had originally budgeted for. Y'all know how I like a bargain!</div>
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Back to Black Friday and Cyber Monday - did you guys find any great deals? Since I was out of town I hit the J.Crew sale before I left and got some cute things, but other than that I generally don't partake in the madness. I am a thoughtful shopper. I like to take my time to look, touch, and try on. I go to stores on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30pm just so I have some peace and quiet, so the sheer panic and bustle of Black Friday makes me want to take a handful of Xanax. Not my cup of tea. There is always The One Thing every year that people go absolutely bat shit crazy over and lose all sense of normalcy to obtain. In the spirit of The One Thing, I got to thinking about a great gift that everyone would love, is still stylish, transcends genders and ages, and is easily accessible to just about everyone. Gorgeous plaid scarves have been popping up on every blog from here to Timbuktu and are all over Pinterest and I am just as smitten as the next girl. Whether it's for your boo, your mom, or your co-worker, a plaid scarf is just the ticket. Here are a few of my favorite looks:</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">With that being said, we are in the Virgin Islands for Thanksgiving, so this freezing cold weather couldn't have had better timing. I have never been so ready for the beach in all my life! It won't be all fun and play, though. One of the tasks at hand while we're there is to find a place to get married and I have no idea how that is going to turn out. As much as I love style and design, planning is certainly not my strong suit. I'll let you know how it goes! In other news, and speaking of something that I'm super stoked about, WW is going to be getting a major facelift in the next couple weeks. It's about time y'all have something prettier and more professional to look at, so I finally bit the bullet and can't wait to see the results.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">So, I got the thumbs up on devoting Sundays to a house and home post, so I will be getting domestic on y'all from here on out. I wanted to share our bedroom with you because I really tightened up the purse strings on this little makeover. After the renovation of our home, we didn't really have much left in the budget to decorate. After pulling as much as I could from what we already had, I finished up with some wonderful items from Target, Joss and Main, and even the neighbor's garage sale! Yep, they were moving out right as we were moving in and I snagged those Restoration Hardware lamps for $30 for the pair. Major score!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">In terms of the renovation, this master bedroom had one of those double entry bathrooms, so we walled one side up to make room for a bigger closet and to open up the space altogether. I can show you the bathroom in the coming weeks. New hardwoods and my trusty paint color (SW Amazing Grey) makes the space much more comfortable and fresh. We spend sooooooo much time in here when we are home and it's definitely my favorite space in the house.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I've told you before that both my fiancé' and I are mortgage bankers during the week, but on the weekend we enjoy renovating and remodeling homes. Back in May, I posted <a href="http://workdayweekend.blogspot.com/2013/04/what-ive-been-up-to-lately.html">this</a> remodel and you guys went absolutely bonkers and have been begging for more ever since. I'm thinking about reserving Sunday posts for stuff that has to do with home. I have a ton of content (I haven't even shown you guys the house we live in!) and we have more projects in the works. What do you think? I'd love to hear your feedback in order to keep the integrity of the blog. This is a huge and very enjoyable part of our life that we don't really get to share.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">So, about the house: we bought this little junker a couple months ago that had been horribly neglected for several years. Of course it smelled absolutely putrid, and someone had even left an old dog out back in the jungle of a yard, poor thing! We always say "The uglier the better!" and we took this home to heart. The neighborhood is very desirable and is a great place to buy for couples, small families, and even empty nesters who want the suburban feel without being too far from the city. This particular home sits on a green belt and had a layout very similar to White Cliff, so it was a relatively easy project from a design perspective. The challenge was the sheer amount of work. The sweet couple who bought the home really is getting a brand new home, inside and out (minus the brick). We got a little squeamish on the budget and really bargain hunted for everything we could, without sacrificing quality. We found some AWESOME buys and they ended up looking so great. I was so excited for this house to be finished because it really is a great home for a couple starting a family. Our buyers are 7 months pregnant with their first little one and it just seemed like it was meant to be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We had a lot to clean up on the outside, as you can see from the before photo below. The ivy had grown all the way up into the trees and completely taken over the front yard. We had it cut down (it will eventually die and fall off the trees) and we pulled up all the ground cover and laid sod. The junk trees in front were removed so you can see the house, and we left the nandinas to fill out after someone did a hack job on them before we purchased the property. We replaced all the original metal windows with bright white vinyl ones and painted the brick a gorgeous grey. We salvaged the original shutters and front door and painted them black for a little contrast.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">In the back, we replaced a chain link fence with a gorgeous, stained one and replaced all the dirt with fresh sod. Once we cleared away all the junk, we discovered that the yard was tired for drainage by these pretty stones, so we kept that detail and I love the way it looks. This house also had a white gate in back that, when we purchased the home, we didn't realize was electric. It wasn't in working condition, but after a quick visit from the electrician, it works like a charm and is a rare amenity for the neighborhood. We had it painted black to go with the color scheme.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">When I was asked to work with <a href="http://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/richardsonfoundation">Methodist Richardson Medical Center Foundation</a> and The Impeccable Pig in styling a look for their silent auction, of course I jumped at the chance! I've been blessed to know the folks at The Foundation for a few years now and their annual <a href="http://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/YellowBlackTieGala">Yellow and Black Tie Gala</a> benefiting the medical and cancer centers is a wonderful event. These men and women work tirelessly each year to put together a fabulous evening that raises money for cancer research and awareness. <a href="http://theimpeccablepig.myshopify.com/">The Impeccable Pig</a>, a boutique with locations in Texas, Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Tennessee graciously donated the fantastic bag in the pictures below as an auction item for this years event. My job was to put together a look that showcased the bag, along with my favorite items from their store. It's such an honor for me to participate in something that has a cause behind it. A huge, giant, Texas-sized thank you to everyone involved and for the opportunity to participate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Now, let's talk about the clothes!! The second I walked in, I just knew that I had to style an entire outfit around this shearling vest. I mean the bag. Oops. Anywho, I fell in love with the vest and lucky for me, it went flawlessly with the bag. To be totally honest, the palazzo pants weren't my cup of tea, simply because this chick generally steers clear of prints on her booty. The girls at <a href="http://theimpeccablepig.myshopify.com/">The Impeccable Pig</a> insisted that I try them, so I set my trunk junk aside and trusted them and guess what? They were right! These pants are not only comfortable, but they are slimming. Yep, you heard me. Once I threw on my big girl platforms, I had legs for days and the roll down waist band kept everything right where it needed to be. Once we had those three pieces knocked out, I added the sweatshirt and y'all know I've never met a sweatshirt I didn't like. I piled on some of my own accessories and voila! A luxe boho look that is both comfy and chic. By the way, this bag has a removable clutch inside, so it's super versatile and will go with just about any look and any color. What do you guys think?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">If you aren't familiar with The Impeccable Pig, get your can over there ASAP. They have unique boutique clothes at great prices, not to mention some awesome jewelry and gifts!</span></div>
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Hey y'all! Boy, do I have some crazy fun stuff to share today! So, you all know that I have been writing and styling the fashion features in <a href="http://www.thenewsstar.com/section/DELTASTYLE">DeltaStyle Magazine</a> and this past weekend, I hit the mother load. If you follow me on Instagram, you probably got sick of my incessant posting, but if not, here's what went down. Not only did I get to do my own shoot with the fabulous <a href="http://gugphoto.com/">Gary Guinigundo</a> but I spent the entire day on Saturday styling a shoot for Jep and Jessica Robertson with photography by <a href="http://bradarender.com/#">Brad Arender</a>. Not only was I surrounded by amazing creative talent all weekend, but I got to hang with Jessica who is one of the sweetest most down to earth and honest people I've ever met. </div>
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I blew into town on Saturday morning and went to every boutique in Monroe to pull clothes for both shoots. Monroe is such a great town, if you ever have the opportunity to go there, by all means, it's worth the stop. The boutiques are all amazing and unique and have so much to offer. I mean where do you get a leopard hair clutch, a tiger sweatshirt, and a pair of hooker heels all in the same place? I was super impressed by the longevity that these boutiques have had. One of them has been in the same location for 25 years with the original owners. It's a testament to staying current and relevant in a small market, but still appealing to the masses. Make sure you visit <a href="http://kserastore.com/">K-Sera</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Caras-Boutique/437270759678767">Cara's</a>, <a href="https://www.herringstonesboutique.com/shop/">Herringstone's</a>, <a href="http://www.thetoggery.com/">The Toggery</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bayou-Gypsy/403121346389013">Bayou Gypsy</a> if you are ever rollin' through town.</div>
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Monroe is also a destination for antiques and gift shops, along with some pretty stinkin' fantastic restaurants. We had a beautiful dinner at <a href="http://www.restaurantcotton.com/">Cotton</a>, which is run by Chef Cory Bahr who won the show <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/chopped/index.html">Chopped</a> on Food Network. Now, I've been a very lucky girl and have been able to eat of some really amazing places across the country and I would rank this food in the top three. Chef was so sweet and arranged for us a sampling of their most popular appetizers (the pimento cheese stuffed beignets with green tomatoes made me want to eat until I puked), and then we shared stuffed catfish and shrimp and grits for the main course. Besides the food, the space itself is beautiful (think Restoration Hardware with a little southern charm mixed in). Freakin' amazeballs, seriously.</div>
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So Jessica and Jep's photo shoot was at the private plane hangar and runway, which turned out to be a fantastic setting. We had to make do with the space we had, which was basically a small conference room. The theme was jet-setters mixed in with a little holiday. The planes and runway in the background added to the scene and Jessica is so stinkin' beautiful that it could have been in a landfill and still turned out perfectly. Jep was very funny and laid back, as expected and it felt very much like hanging with my friends in North Carolina that I've known for years.</div>
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After that, we went to a jewelery store where Miss Kay was waiting with the grandchildren to do another promo shoot for that store. It was just a really great experience and I felt like Rachel Zoe all day long, plus I got to work with <a href="http://bradarender.com/#">Brad Arender</a>, who's work is phenomenal. You've gotta check out his stuff. Beautiful! You've gotta be super talented in order to make such a busy setting work and he did it flawlessly. I can't wait to see the final cut and work with him again.</div>
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Monday, I shot some fun stuff with <a href="http://gugphoto.com/">Gary Guinigundo</a> who is our super duper talented staff photographer with Delta Style. Sweet baby Jesus, what would we do without Gary? I don't even want to know. We have some upcoming features that we are working on (ways to wear the little black dress, gift ideas) and I was able to actually have someone else take my photos rather than standing out in front of my house while all my neighbors watch the weirdo next door taking pictures of herself. It was a little weird for a few minutes, but then I remembered that I look at my own photos all.the.time and know how to pose in order to make my body look good. Gary kind of let me be my bossy self and I just ran with it (sorry, Gary!!) </div>
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I also styled some items for future articles that turned out really pretty. It was awesome, though and you can see a couple of the photos he took by visiting his site <a href="http://gugphoto.com/">here</a>. We had a ton of fun with it and I'm excited for those edits to come across as well. </div>
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After that, we did some quick shopping while returning all the borrowed items to the boutiques and then hauled balls home to Dallas. Southern hospitality at it's finest. Get on out to Monroe, LA if you have the opportunity!</div>
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I've written, cried, complained, and whined about my straight hair on many, many occasions. It's baby fine, stringy, and plastered to my head, but sometimes I just don't have the time or energy to spend on curling every.single.day. I've tried dry shampoo, I've tried volumizing shampoo, I've had layers cut, I've tried not washing it for a week and nothing ever gets me the beautiful, long, thick tresses that Jennifer Anniston has. See the third picture? My futile effort at back combing left a rat's nest on the back of my head. Awesome. Nothing like the appearance of wallowing in the bed all day, right? Bed head ain't for me, y'all. I long for thick hair that has oomph! Do you any of you fine hair beauties have any suggestions, products, techniques that seem to work? I'm probably well beyond repair since my hair feels like straw from heat and product exposure, but it couldn't hurt right?</div>
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Also, I wanted to give a little shout out to <a href="http://www.benevolentjewels.com/">Benevolent Jewels</a>, the company that I purchased this necklace from. They have such a super cool concept and donate money back to a different cause every 3 months. What a wonderful way to pull in two passions: accessories and charity! They have a fabulous selection of pretty things, all at an unbeatable price point, so be sure to check them out :)</div>
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<br />Sarah Davis http://www.blogger.com/profile/03391334509425143031noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730019142944965071.post-35651907509837269562013-11-02T16:04:00.002-05:002013-11-02T16:04:21.147-05:00This is my Edgy<div style="text-align: center;">
I've been a blog stalker for several years now and it's always interesting to see how the style of some of my favorite fashionistas has evolved over the years. Some go from preppy to edgy, some go from casual to dressy, and some go from obtainable to downright expensive as they become more and more popular. The latter is super annoying in my opinion, simply because I feel like that person becomes less and less approachable and their choices can alienate parts of their audience. Success comes with it's perks, especially in an industry that thrives on materialism. I've caught myself (on several occasions) being addicted to "stuff" and having to really take a look at myself and scale back. Whether it's quality over quantity, or it's simply revisiting why you decided to write your blog in the first place, it's always good to come back to earth periodically. </div>
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I got an email from a reader and it basically said "Do you always look like this? Do you ever wear flats? Is your hair always curled? What's your secret?" It got me thinking about who I am as a blogger and who I am as a person. I've read a thousand posts from different gals about the "bubble effect" of a fashion blog. It's a snapshot of how you want other people to see you from afar. Is it biased? Maybe a little. Is it unrealistic? In my case, no. My clothes, accessories, and "stuff" are a representation of who I am as a person. I like some expensive things, but I absolutely destroy them and get the most wear for my buck. No matter how successful or unsuccessful I am or am not, I will always shop at Target and Forever 21. I thrive off seeing an expensive outfit in a magazine or on a website and recreating it from a lower price point so everyone can wear the look. I'm preppy, quirky, classic, edgy about once a month, and live in my workout clothes, no makeup, and dirty hair on weekends. Hell, I've had these boots for two years and I just started wearing them this season because I just couldn't see how they would look halfway decent on me. There is absolutely no method to my madness and no formula to the way I dress. I just get up in the morning and do it, solely based on how I feel that day. And by the way, <a href="http://rstyle.me/~Vvlu">these</a> are the most comfortable jeans I've ever worn. For real.</div>
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One last note - I wear a ton of stuff over and over again, just in different ways, that's not necessarily a new item every single post. These items are eventually no longer available, so I have added similar items at the price point that I purchased my item in the banner below my actual links. If the item is still available, it will be in both places.</div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Denim: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~Vvlu">Rich & Skinny Relaxed Balboa Ankle Cropped Jeans</a></span></div>
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She's alive! She's alive!!!!! My MacBook, after two weeks in the Apple Hospital of Horrors has been resuscitated and is back beneath my fingers. I took her with me on a business trip to Lake Tahoe in hopes of blogging and catching up on Downton Abbey and she wouldn't turn on. At all. No humming or lighting up. No signs of life. Panic at the disco, y'all! Ends up that the whole motherboard had to be replaced! As soon as the Apple guy said that, my mind went straight to the place it always goes - a SATC episode. Remember when Carrie's Mac died? Devastating. The great thing is that since these dang things are so expensive in the first place, no matter what the repair is, there is a flat rate fee of $280. If my windows laptop or PC had this problem, I probably would be stuck buying a whole new device, so I guess it could be worse, right?</div>
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Enough about that drama, how was y'all's weekend? My last two have been pretty decent because #1 - I did not travel, and #2 - there was no excessive football celebration causing a Sunday hangover. Instead, we were extremely productive and had friends and family over for a barbeque. I also got to catch up on season 2 of Scandal on Netflix. Let me just say that this show is so freakin' good. I love politics, so I love a good political drama, and on top of a great storyline, everyone is extremely well dressed. Kerry Washington is one of the most beautiful women on the planet and they dress her impeccably from head to toe. It's kind of the way I would want to dress if I were in a position that was super professional and high profile, but I'm not, so I get to have people stare at my mismatched patterns and bright colors every day instead. Besides that, we are in the process of renovating two homes for sale and we ran all over kingdom come getting the finishing touches for the house. I'll post some before and after pics as soon as it's 100% complete.</div>
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So, let's chat about this outfit right quick. First off, if you don't have a <a href="http://rstyle.me/~SVDe">jeweled sweatshirt</a>, let's go ahead and knock that out right now. I mean, a sweatshirt that you can wear to work or while you are sitting in bed during a Scandal marathon? C'mon. I may or may not have done both, but I wanted you to be aware of your options. Next off, chunky heels. I have really agonized over this one for a couple months now. With my body shape, especially my lower body shape, I just didn't know if I could do a chunky heel. I felt like it made my legs look even thicker and I ain't that proud of what I'm workin' to highlight it even more. I was in J.Crew doing my usual price adjustments during the sale, and I saw these sweet heels that are basically the tall version of my patent bow flats. They are super comfy and the best part is that they were $25. Sold! And these camo pants, well, I had a different pair last year and they are a little snug, so I bought a less expensive pair that I could stuff my arse in this fall instead. Story of my life.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sweatshirt: </span><a href="http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/knits_tees/long_sleeve_tees/PRDOVR~02073/02073.jsp"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Factory Beaded Sweatshirt</span></a>, love <a href="http://rstyle.me/~SVEJ">this</a> and <a href="http://rstyle.me/~SVDe">this</a>, too!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Denim: </span><a href="http://rstyle.me/~SVqT"><span style="font-size: x-small;">J.Crew Faded Chambray Popover</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Pants: </span><a href="http://rstyle.me/~SVAX"><span style="font-size: x-small;">F21 Camo Skinny Jeans</span></a>, other options <a href="http://rstyle.me/~SVEY">here</a> and<a href="http://rstyle.me/~SVES"> here</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Heels: </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/shoes/pumpsandheels/PRDOVR~04093/04093.jsp">Factory Olive Pumps</a>, <a href="http://rstyle.me/~SVGR">similar with bows</a>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bag: </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://rstyle.me/~SVCZ">Alexander Wang Emile Tote</a>, <a href="http://rstyle.me/~SVGb">budget friendly option</a>, <a href="http://rstyle.me/~SVFs">Celine-inspired</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bracelets: J.Crew Classic Pave' Link (</span><a href="http://rstyle.me/~SVCE"><span style="font-size: x-small;">this color</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> is on sale, love it!), </span><a href="http://rstyle.me/~SVCd"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Stella and Dot Renegade Cluster</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://rstyle.me/~SVCd"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Humble Chic NY Spike Bracelet</span></a></div>
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