top grammy's 2014 fashion!

Hey, y'all! I hope all of you had a fun weekend! So, last night, I was eye-deep in frilly, chiffon gowns, miles of red carpet, and many golden gramophones for the 2014 Grammy's...

Ever since I was little, the Grammy's is always my favorite awards show to watch because it features all of my favorite singers and has great in-show performances and tributes. But best of all, the fashion of the Grammy's is unlike many others. There must be an unspoken motto of, "Go big or go home," because the fashion is fabulously over the top. 

Here are a few of my favorite red carpet looks from the star studded event:

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I love this black and white cocktail dress on Sarah. It brings the perfect amount of demure with the black velvet bow sleeves, but it also adds some glam with the black sequin trim. She paired it with a tousled updo, some strappy heels, and a red lip. The only thing I don't love is the bulky clutch, but the chic factor of this outfit outweighs it!

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Taylor's gown looks just as stunning on TV as it does in photograph! Her platinum sparkles coordinate perfectly with her diamond drop earrings and her purple smoky eye. I love how the dress looks almost as though it chain link metal or mesh, which is a unique twist on the classic sequin gown. She looks elegant and perfectly coiffed for this year's awards show.

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"Wow...," is the first thing I said after laying eyes on Miranda Lambert in this siren red column gown. This shade of red is a perfect match for her bronzed skin tone, and I love the pop of bright green from those statement earrings, (and of course, her husband Blake Shelton isn't a bad accessory either ;). Topping off this look with sideswept blond curls and a red snakeskin clutch was a fabulous end to the 2014 Grammy's red carpet.

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I loved the 2014 Grammy's! There were some great dresses, performances, and winners last night. My favorites were Robin Thicke, John Legend, and P!nk! Let me know in the comments who you thought had the best dress or the best voice! Thanks so much for reading, and have a great Monday!

vintage, edgy, and trendy... all in one outfit?

Hey, guys and gals! I'm not really sure what inspired today's outfit, but for some odd reason, I feel like a Bond Girl (???). It's a very eclectic mix of vintage, edgy, and trendy...so, there's that. Even though these pieces seem to come from all over the map, I think they all fit together to produce a unique and eye catching product. 

That's one of the things I love about fashion: coordinating an outfit is like solving a puzzle; you have to find the piece with the perfect fit to complete the entire puzzle. I love the way the bold and sharp statement necklace clashes with the delicate, lace top, yet combined with the teal and brown checked skirt, they create a fantastic product.

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Thanks so much for checking out this blog post! Let me know in the comments how you put eclectic pieces together to form a really great outfit. Thank you for your continued support, and have a fabulous day!

P.S. Great changes coming soon to the blog! Stay tuned for details! :)

this or that tag!

Hey, y'all! Today, I'm going to be doing something a little different. There is a tag that has been going around through the YouTube beauty/fashion gurus called the 'This or That Tag: Beauty/Fashion Edition.' I really loved hearing the answers to these relatively simple questions because it gave me some insight into that guru's personality. I'm hoping that you will get to know me a little better today, and let me know in the comments if you would like to see another Q & A type post and if so, which one. Here we go!

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-Makeup:

Blush or bronzer? Blush all the way! I think that it gives a more natural looking contour to my peaches and             cream complexion.

Lip gloss or lipstick? In the spring/summer, I like lip gloss because it requires no fuss and is easy to reapply. However, in the fall and winter, I get more inspired to get creative with my makeup and often try a bold lip, which I love to do! 

Eye liner or mascara? Mascara for sure! I loooove the way mascara can open up and brighten your eyes and basically give the 'push-up bra effect' to your eyelashes. Plus, my eyes are pretty small, so eyeliner just shrinks them even more.

Foundation or concealer? Concealer because I'd rather be able to spot-conceal than mask my entire face!

Neutral or color eye shadow? Can I say Naked (1,2, and 3)?

Pressed or loose eye shadows? Definitely pressed because I find loose shadows to be unnecessarily difficult to use.

Brushes or sponges? I have always used brushes, especially now that I have a powder foundation, but in the future, I'd love to try sponges to apply my liquid foundation because I've heard the coverage is ah-mazing!

-Nails:

OPI or china glaze? Essie, anyone?!

Long or short? My nails grow like crazy, and I'm lazy, so long nails sounds good to me (at least until I need to impress someone special...;).

Acrylic or natural? Au natural is the way to go!

Brights or darks? I love all of the bright colors, but I always end up going for a dusty rose pink or dark red/purple, so that's an ambiguous answer...

Flower or no flower? NO.FLOWER.

-Fashion:

Jeans or sweat pants? Umm, leggings? (Is the term 'common white girl' flashing in your head yet? ;)

Long sleeve of short? Long sleeved shirts are the best in my book because I get verrry chilly pretty much anywhere and everywhere.

Dresses or skirts? Ball gowns? But, honestly, I would wear dresses and/or gowns everyday if I could!!!

Stripes or plaid? Oooh, this is a hard one. I have a lot more striped items in my wardrobe, but I've had a serious crush on tartan plaid for the duration of fall and winter, so I'll have to go with (tartan) plaid for now!

Flip flops or sandals? Sandals because they are wayyy cuter than flips and inject style into those spring and summer outfits!

Scarves or hats? Scarves!! I love love love scarves,  and I seriously wish that Pinning a scarf meant adding it to my closet!!

Studs or dangly earrings? Stud muffins ;)

Necklaces or bracelets? STATEMENT NECKLACES ARE EVERYTHING!!!

Heels or flats? Ballet flats are an eternal favorite. I love the way they can make any outfit dainty. feminine, and classically chic.

Cowboy boots or riding boots? I have to go with riding boots on this one because I personally love the sleek appearance that riding boots can offer.

Jacket or hoodie? Vests please!! The J.Crew excursion vests, Old Navy quilted vests, and Patagonia fleece and furry vests are the perfect addition to spruce up a cold-weather outfit.

J.Crew or Lilly Pulitzer? J.Crew because they have classic pieces that I will continue to wear throughout the rest of my life, as well as more modern preppy pieces with a trendy spin, which I love 99.99999% of the time!

Tory Burch or Kate Spade? Though I'm lusting after a pair of TB flats, I have to go with Kate Spade on this one because their stuff is just so gosh darn cute (scrolling through their new arrivals literally melts my heart!).

Saks 5th or Nordstrom? I'll always be a Nordie's girl at heart!

-Hair:

Curly or straight? Back to the whole lazy thing, I almost always wear my hair straight because that's it's natural texture. However, I love the way naturally curly hair can be styled as well. It really depends on the person as to which style and texture I prefer.

Bun or ponytail? I think buns, messy and neat, give an overall chicer appearance to anyone's look, while ponytails can look sloppy at times.

Bobby pins or butterfly clips? Neither hold up this head of hair! :(

Hair spray or gel? Hair spray (?)

Long or short? (On me) Long because I can play with it in class (guilty confession... anyone else?)!

Light or dark? (On me) When I'm out in the sun frequently,  my hair turns my favorite shade of dark golden blonde, which I would prefer year-round!

Side sweep bangs or full bangs? (On me) I could never pull of full-on bangs, so side-swept bangs it is.

Up or down? (On me) My hair looks better in a style where my hair is down than up!

-Random:

Rain or shine? SUNSHINE!!!!!

Summer or Winter? Summer because that means a break from responsibility (for a little while!). Plus, frequenting to the beach every weekend is nice too!

Fall or Spring? Fall is my favorite season because of the crisp air and vibrant leaves!

Chocolate or Vanilla Vanilla all the way!

East coast or West coast? I'm a tried-and-true East Coast girl!

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Wow, that was a lot of questions! If you made it to the end, congratulations :)! Please let me know if you like these type of posts in the comments below! Thanks so much for reading, and have a great day!