Pink & Rose Gold

Pink and rose gold, when paired together, is such a fun, feminine, and classy look. I'm no fashionista and rarely get to dress up other than for weddings and the occasional work or charity event. I also wasn't a big fan of pink up until recently but I've slowly been adding more pink clothing and accessories to my wardrobe. Here are some pretty pink and rose gold pieces that can be mix and matched together to create outfits for work and play:

1. Motif Pavé Triangle Pendant Necklace  2. Cap-Sleeve Sheath Dress  3. Benidorm Square Flash Sunglasses

4. Flared Poplin Shirtdress  5. Pave Huggie Earrings  6. Opi Nail Laquer, Kiss Me On My Tulips

7. Samantha Cropped Floral-Print Pants  8. Mac Flat Out Fabulous Lipstick  9. Jet Set Crossbody Bag 

10. Rose Golden Bradshaw Chronograph Watch  11. Boucle Tweed Bustier Dress  12. Padlock Toggle Bracelet, Rose Golden

13. Graphic floral resin iPhone case  14. 'Glam' 57mm Retro Sunglasses  15. Samantha Cropped Shantung Pants

The Little Black Dress

That little black dress. Every girl needs one. It's your go-to dress that's flattering and comfortable yet stylish. It's your plan B dress when all else fails. It's your saving grace.

It doesn't have to be expensive or a designer brand. It just needs to fit your body in a perfect way that makes you feel confident. The best thing about your little black dress is you can dress it up with any color and combination of accessories/shoes/purses transforming it into a new outfit every time you wear it.

All of these are from H&M and are very affordable under $40.

1. Sequined Dress    2. Fitted Dress    3. Off-the-shoulder Lace Dress

4. Flared Dress    5. Strapless Jersey Dress    6. Short-sleeved Jersey Dress

7. Chiffon Dress    8. Lace Dress    9. Jersey Dress with Lace

10. Dress with Lace    11. Sleeveless Chiffon Dress    12. Sleeveless Dress

13. Sleeveless Dress    14. Sleeveless Chiffon Dress    15. Lace Dress

Turqouise Coverup

The warm summer months are the perfect time to enjoy family getaways and beach trips which calls for cute swimsuits and, of course, coverups. This Mikken pullover coverup in mermaid blue was too pretty to pass up and the price tag was very affordable. The crochet material is light and airy with a cute pom pom trim on the sleeves so I've loved wearing it out to the beach and pool this summer.

 

Pullover Tunic Cover Up * Tory Burch Sunglasses * Alex & Ani Bangles * Tory Burch Thora Metallic Snake Print Sandals

Friday Favorites + Urban Decay Giveaway

What can I say about this week? It really didn't start off too fabulous on Monday and Tuesday when I thought I was getting sick but by Wednesday all my energy kicked back in and I was ready to take on the world. I met up with a girl friend for Thai lunch on Wednesday which was fun catching up on our different travel adventures and life in general. 

I also had fun going through all my photos from Vegas and recapping my trip on the blog yesterday here. K and I cooked up healthy dinners every night because you know traveling can throw everything off so I've been trying to get back on track. I also somehow managed to crush it at work and get so much done which called for a glass of wine or two last night. At the end of the day, it turned out to be a pretty great week ;-) Now it's time to join Amanda for some of my weekly faves. 

Favorite Fashion Accessories: 

These adjustable Alex and Ani necklaces are so pretty and perfect for layering. I'm a big fan of starfish and sand dollars.

Favorite Makeup Lust:

Has anyone tried out the Ultimate NARS lip pencils? I love all three colors in this set. 

Favorite Recipe:
Tracie's Edamame and Bacon Succotash recipe looks like the perfect side dish for summer days.

Favorite Nail Design:

I recently tried out Jamberry nail wraps which come in every color and design imaginable. Check out my Jamberry post from earlier this week to see how they work along with some of my favorite designs.

Favorite Giveaway:
Of course the Naked Smoky palette giveaway hosted by Kate, myself and several other of my favorite bloggers. Only 2 days left to enter!

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Happy weekend everyone! 

Summer Swimwear

A friend of mine recently introduced me to ViX Designer Swimwear and I love the quality and styles they offer. The price point is slightly higher than Victoria's Secret swimsuits which is what I typically purchase but I believe in having good quality suits that will last a long time and withstand chlorine and salt water. The photos don't give them justice but the material of these swimsuits are unbelievably soft plus the patterns and bikini cuts are a bit more mature compared to some other swimsuit retailers out there.

Kai printed bikini bottom * Kai printed triangle bikini top *  Macram trimmed triangle bikini top *  Macram trimmed bikini bottom *  Manteon bikini bottom *  Manteon triangle bikini top *  Pyramid Embellished Bandeau Bikini Top *  Faux Leather-Trimmed Bikini bottom * Stone printed bikini bottom *  Stone printed triangle bikini top 

Summer Nighttime Wear

I'm on my way to Vegas this morning so I may not be very in tune with blogging for the next several days but I'm surely going to try to keep afloat. As many of you know, we've been planning this trip for our anniversary for the past several months. While I'm super excited to get away and have some fun with the hubs and some friends, I'm also very aware Vegas is 100+ degrees during the summer so I wanted to shop and pack accordingly for the trip. Light and airy outfits are a must to survive the heat so here's some cute ideas for summer nighttime wear.

Pink Side Cutout Hi-Lo Hem Dress * Mirrored Skinny Strap Heeled Sandal *  Strapless Sweetheart Neck Jumpsuit * Crocodile Rhinestone Heeled Sandal * Contrast Mesh Inset Sleeveless Sheath Dress *  Snakeskin Print Heeled Sandal *  Pink Ruffle Front Romper * Carrini T-Strap Wedge Heel 

And, of course, some cute accessories and quality cosmetics are a must to tie the outfit together....

Colorful Coverup

 

If you follow me on instagram (emilyalisonb), you might have seen my sneak peak post about dabbling in fashion blogging so today I'm bringing you my very first and not very established fashion post! I really don't consider myself a fashion blogger. In fact, I'm quite the opposite ~ I feel fairly awkward in front of the camera, I don't have a signature pose, and I tend to smirk instead of smile but I decided to suck it up and give it a serious try only because I want to showcase some beautiful and affordable summer clothing I recently purchased.

This chevron-print swimsuit coverup is one of my favorite coverups for summer days at the beach or pool. The semi-sheer material is light and airy and provides great coverage and I love the plunging neckline.

Chevron-Print Cover Up * Tory Burch Sunglasses * Alex & Ani Bangles * Victoria's Secret Bikini Top

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday lovelies!

Hoping this week treated you well. Mine was draining and I just couldn't seem to get enough sleep so I'm excited to say hello to the weekend. The countdown is on...10 more hours!



I have a few fun things on the agenda for this weekend but we'll just have to wait until Monday to recap that. Since my brain feels fried and my week was fairly uneventful other than work, I'm going to get right into some weekly faves for Amanda's Friday linkup.
 
Favorite Nails:
I just got these pretty "Ka Boom" nail wraps from Jamberry in the mail to get my nails prepped for 4th of July weekend... which is only a week away! Is anyone as excited as I am for the long weekend next week? Vegas on my mind + full review of Jamberry nail wraps coming soon too.

Favorite Fashion Find:
I'm in need of a compact purse for traveling and I'm really loving this Michael Kors crossbody which comes in twelve different colors. I do already have a cute Kate Spade crossbody but it's bright pink and not very practical so I'm leaning toward a more neutral color. 

Favorite Tattoo Ideas:

I have one tattoo that I got during freshman year of college. It's a hummingbird on my ankle (the thought behind it was "island girl flying away to college/better things"). It's old and faded and I don't particularly like the location I chose. I've been thinking of ways to brighten it up and I'm loving the watercolor look for tattoos.

Favorite Recipe Find:

Quinao Wrap with Black Beans, Feta and Avocado from Skinny Mom. We eat super healthy dinners during the week but our recipes seems to be on repeat (which is why I end up posting more cheat meal recipes from the weekend). My focus is to get back on the healthy train on the weekends too because #summer #bikinibody.

Summer Outfits: 
I'm always on the hunt for cute outfit inspirations. I'm definitely one of those girls that feels she has nothing to wear yet my closet is full and I have enough accessories to dress up an army in drag. Instead of buying new things, I need to learn how to transform old pieces and make it into a new outfit.

Favorite Quote:

Enjoy the weekend!

Swimsuit Coverups

The warmer days are here I'm excited for more pool days, beach trips, and Vegas for 4th of July weekend where we plan to lounge by the pool so I've been on the hunt for cute beach coverups. These are some of my favorite picks.

Jessica Simpson Lattice-Back Cover Up

 

La Blanca Crochet Trim Kimono Sleeve Cover-Up

 

Miken Crochet Tunic Cover Up

Anne Cole Short-Sleeve Printed Cover Up

Miken Crochet Pullover Tunic Cover Up • $14

 

Raviya Crochet Back Kimono Cover Up

 Raviya Mixed-Print Beaded Tunic Cover Up

Miken Printed Kimono Cover Up

Summer Rompers

I stumbled upon Sheinside's website randomly last week (from a Facebook ad) and clicked over to find a page full of rompers that I immediately fell in love with. Almost every single one of them were unique and gorgeous and they're all in the $14 to $20 price range. The have a great variety of styles but these are probably my six favorite rompers for summer days and well now in Florida (it's currently in the 90s during the day).

 

one / two / three/ four / five / six

I'm really trying not to shop at the moment but I do need outfits for our upcoming trip to Vegas in July. Needless to say it's going to be hot so I'm in need of some light outfits and coverups to tour the strip and go to the pool. Their buy one, get one 50% off and free shipping makes it even more tempting to purchase all of them.

And some dressier options for nighttime wear (not from Sheinside).

one / two /  three / four / five / six

Spring Things

This weekend we spring forward on Sunday and I'm looking forward to many things but mainly the change in weather. I know us Floridians don't experience brutal winters like many of you but we do get the sweltering heat of Summer so Spring brings comfortable yet sunny temperatures to enjoy more activities outdoors. Of course, losing that extra hour of sleep on Monday morning is the toughest part but once we recover from that, there's so much to enjoy.

My Spring Favorites: 

Reaping the benefits of strawberry season and trying some refreshing cocktails such as this Strawberry Basil Margarita recipe.

Colorful nails and Easter-themed designs.

Hosting our annual Easter dinner party for friends. I finally get to dust off and make use of all those serving dishes and the turkey carving set we got as wedding gifts.

Cadbury Mini Eggs have always been my Easter candy guilty pleasure. So glad they only come around once a year.

Spring cleaning and Easter decorating. I particularly love fresh tulips and Easter lilies to decorate at home.

I'm always excited to bring out cuter outfits that don't require layering with heavy sweaters and jackets.

                   

What's your favorite thing about Spring?

Things I'm Loving Lately

Michael Kors Cicely Cork Wedges - I just purchased these shoes because I needed tan wedges for another wedding that I'm in next month and I think they'll also be comfy shoes for work and other occasions.

Buddha Bookends - If you walk into my house, my love for Buddha becomes very apparent. I think these bookends are super cute to add to my collection although it would help if I had a bookshelf.

Clinique 'True Bronze' Pressed Powder Bronzer - I've been using this bronzer for over 4 years on a daily basis to add some color to my fair complexion. After losing my compact somehow on my recent trip, I realized just how much this bronzer is a staple to my makeup routine and immediately ordered one from Amazon to be shipped soon. The color I use is "Sunblushed".

Tropical Print Strapless Dress - Because I need some floral in my life. The picture really doesn't do the dress justice because it's way prettier in person.

Tan Towels - Kerri introduced me to these tan towels and I think they work excellent to get a subtle tan especially during the colder months. 

L'Oreal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Color Correcting Primer -  I just started using this anti-redness primer to control my pink undertones before applying light foundation to my face. I like how it works compared to others I've tried.

NARS Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow - I love shimmery eye shadows and, after the girls at The Sequin Notebook did a review recently, I fell in love with the colors offered in this NARS eyeshadow collection. The $29 price tag is a bit steep but the palette looks like it'll last a long time. 

Portofino Blouse - Express has come out with a new line of Portofino shirts in every color and pattern imaginable. These are perfect for work and I'm planning to purchase a few when I run into a few extra dollars.

Kate Spade Crystal Heart Dial Watch - I really don't need this in my life but it's definitely is a looker. I'm going to keep it on my radar because I like the dainty look for special occasions but wouldn't wear it as an everyday watch.

Pretty Peplums

Is it Friday yet? We're not quite there but close enough so that makes me happy.

I went shopping last weekend (mainly window shopping) and it got me eying so many new styles and looks. I often don't have the patience to go to the mail and end up doing 90% of my shopping online but it was nice to get out of the house and browse, yet restrain myself from splurging on every pretty thing I saw. Peplum tops caught my eye though...

They aren't a perfect match for every lady out there but I happen to think they're flattering for my body type . I don't like skin-tight tops and sometimes loose-fitted tops can be a bit too baggy (although I do love some loose-fitted tops). Anyways, peplums can often give you that happy medium which is something that makes me feel comfortable yet dressy enough for the occasion. 

I picked up a few cute peplums at Express over the weekend which I'll have on the blog tomorrow.

What do you think about the peplum look?

The Perfect Jewelry Holder + $50 Amazon Giveaway

I want to thank the lovely ladies over at The Sequin Notebook for introducing me to this wall-mounted jewelry rack and organizer. They posted about it a couple weeks ago and I knew right away it was the perfect solution to my problem. 

I've collected so many pieces of fashion jewelry over the years and simply have no good place to store them. My bed-side table drawer has been the storage spot for the past few years but I've always felt guilty for just shoving my pretty pieces in there. This jewelry holder is the perfect solution to help me organize and display my statement necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. 

This is the one I bought from Amazon for $16.99:

Black 13.5" Wall Mount Jewelry & Accessory Storage Rack Organizer Shelf

The top of the jewelry rack can also be used as a shelf to display perfume and other decorations.

Last weekend I had K help me install the jewelry rack in our master bedroom above my armoire where I keep my smaller and more dainty pieces of jewelry.

Giveaway Time!

Enter to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card hosted by the lovely Steph from Life According to Steph.
 

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Good luck!