Designer Necklace Giveaway from Belcho USA

Belcho USA textured bar necklace

I'm so honored to introduce to you Belcho USA, whose dainty & feminine jewelry is handmade in Los Angeles, CA. For every piece sold, a portion of the proceeds is donated to various animal rescue groups and St. Jude Research Hospital. That alone is enough to make Belcho USA a winner in my book! I've been on the hunt for dainty necklaces to wear in the summer, so their textured bar necklace turned out to be a perfect fit for me! I can imagine wearing it with flirty dresses and cotton tank tops alike. 

I'm happy to announce that Belcho USA would like to give away one of the textured bar necklaces to one of my readers!

Requirements:

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Leave a comment stating that you completed these requirements and be sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win!

Extra Entry:

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This giveaway is open to all U.S. residents and will conclude on Tuesday July 9th at 11:59 pm CST. 

The winner will be selected at random and will be announced here on Wednesday July 10th. 

And the winner is... Jessica from Poppies and Polka Dots! Congratulations! 

Thank you to all who entered!

Tuxedo Jacket

Jacket: Express // Tee: J. Crew // Jeans: Loft // Wedges: Jimmy Choo // Bag: Francesca's // Bracelets & Necklace: J. Crew // Sunnies: kate spade

I love mixing dressy and casual pieces together. I think it always adds an interesting and unexpected element into your every-day style! Of course, this tuxedo jacket goes with dresses and sequins, but it also pairs just as easily with tees and jeans for an effortless daytime ensemble.

Check back tomorrow to see how Laura and I style the same skirt for day and evening looks!

Black & White

I am thrilled to feature a collaboration with Tara from Jimmy Choos and Tennis Shoes! She's as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside, and I've loved getting to know her! We've been discussing a collaboration for a few months now, and I can't believe time has flew by so quickly since we first started emailing. Bad weather happened, Baby Gibby happened, moving happened... life happened. Nonetheless, here it finally is! We decided to showcase a black and white outfit... Something we both hardly ever wear! We love us some color :) Once I started looking in my closet, I realized how little black or white clothing I actually have. It was a bit of a challenge, but I am pleased with how classic the end result is. 

What goes better with black and white than red? Tara has her red hair... I went with red lips! Can never go wrong with a red lip :) To keep the pencil skirt from being too stuffy, I added a fun pair of heels and a statement bracelet.

I'm loving how fun and bold her outfit is and those Zara shorts... too cute for words. Be sure and visit Jimmy Choos and Tennis Shoes to see more of Tara's outfit!

Top & Skirt: Express (old), Heels: Sam Edelman, Bag: Francesca's, Bracelet: J. Crew, Lips: Mac "Ruby Woo"

Neon + Berry

Tee: J. Crew (similar, on sale!) / Jeans: Express / Wedges: J. Crew / Clutch: Francesca's / Bracelet: J. Crew / Necklace: Francesca's / Sunnies: Kate Spade

I wore this a couple weekends ago when my in-laws came to visit. We went out for a casual dinner Friday night at the Trolley Stop, so I decided to keep it comfy & casual with jeans and a tee. To make the combination more interesting, I added pops of neon pink and berry purple with simple gold jewelry.

Happy Friday! I hope you all have a fantastic weekend, and don't forget to come back here Monday for a huge giveaway!

Comfy in Coral

Blazer: Piperlime / Tee: J. Crew / Pants: J. Crew / Necklace: J. Crew via eBay / Bracelets: J. Crew / Bag: Gianni Bini / Heels: Ivanka Trump / Sunnies: Kate Spade

I love a good blazer, mainly for their versatility. You can wear them casually with a pair of boyfriend jeans or dress them up paired with a elegant shift dress. My favorite of the two is casual, as I most often wear blazers with jeans. I loved this particular blazer because its stretchy knit fabric makes it so comfortable, yet it creates a more polished look when paired with ponte pants and a striped tee.

I wore this a couple Sundays ago to church. I was scheduled to take care of the children during the service, so I needed a comfortable outfit appropriate for chasing down kids!

In other news, look at these pretty pink blooms on the trees! Spring is almost here :)

Beautiful Blossoms + Colorblock Cardigan + Prancing Pups

Cardigan: J. Crew (on sale!) / Blouse: J. Crew / Tee: J. Crew (on sale!) / Jeans: Express / Heels: Ivanka Trump / Bag: Kate Spade / Necklace: Jessica Simpson / Stacking Rings: Groop Dealz

Things that are currently making me happy:

The first sighting of pretty spring blossoms
My new colorblock cashmere cardigan
Blue skies + beautiful weather
Walking my pups + seeing them prancing around in the sun


I hope everyone has a great weekend filled with things that make you happy :)

Weekend Spontaneity

Turtleneck: J. Crew (on sale!) / Vest: J. Crew / Jeans: Express / Boots: Hunter / Bracelets: J. Crew / Earrings: Francesca's / Sunnies: Kate Spade

This past Saturday we slept in, ate brunch at a cozy diner, took Bella & Bentley on a doggie play date at the park with Will & Courtney's furry kids, (which resulted in baths for both dogs), made cupcakes, cleaned our apartment and ended up going on a spontaneous double date with friends Barrett & Michelle! A Saturday with no plans turned into a day full of friends & productivity... gotta love spontaneity! 

If you don't follow me on Instagram, here are a few iPhone snapshots!

The Sequined Valentine

 Blazer: J. Crew / Top: Express / Skirt: Express / Bag: Kate Spade / Heels: Nine West

Since Valentine's Day fell on a weekday and Tyler and I are old people with early bedtimes, we decided to celebrate the following weekend. Tyler made reservations at our favorite Italian restaurant, The Brooklyn Bridge. Note to self: Don't wear a tight skirt to eat Italian. After dinner, we went to see Safe Haven, where I got to unzip my skirt halfway, kick off my heels, and cry my eyes out. I literally had to put myself back together after the movie was over!  

I gave into the Valentine's cliche and ended up in pink and red for our date and I couldn't resist adding a little glitz with a sequined tank and bag. Tyler gave me the bag a couple years ago for my birthday and since it's too fancy for everyday use, I get so excited for a chance to carry it!

Red, Pink, & Valentine's Trivia

Dress: Gap (on sale!) / Necklace: J. Crew / Bag: Gianni Bini (old) / Heels: Ivanka Trump (on sale!) / Bracelets: J. Crew

The beauty of East Tennessee gets me every time we visit. I realize I totally took it for granted that I got to see mountains every day when I lived there, so I have a newfound appreciation for their beauty whenever I walk out the front door of my in-law's home. We visited last weekend and enjoyed time with family, eating at our favorite Mexican restaurant, getting pampered at the hair salon (me), shopping at West Town, and watching the kids happily run free around the farm. Being there always makes me happy, and what better way to show happiness than by wearing bright colors? This dress was comfortable enough for running around Knoxville but still looked put-together with a statement necklace and pumps (however, I did mildly regret wearing them after walking around the mall).

Now for some Valentine's Day trivia! I Got these questions from The Life of a Not So Ordinary Wife and thought they sounded fun! I answered the questions then gave them to Tyler to answer to see how well he knows me. Here are our answers! I have to say, Tyler knows me pretty well :)

How long have you been married?

AP: 7 months, 7 days

TP: Over 7 months

Where was your first kiss?

AP: Phoenix airport

TP: Phoenix airport

Who said "I love you" first?

AP: Me

TP: Amanda

What were your wedding colors?

AP: Pink, purple, and gray

TP: Purple, pink, and silver

What is her most commonly used phrase?

AP: "Bella, I love you!"

TP: "Please can I {insert shopping, nails, etc}

Who is her celebrity crush?

AP: Justin Timberlake

TP: JT

What's the last thing she does before she goes to bed?

AP: Watches Friends and kisses Bella

TP: Turns off Friends and tells Bella to come snuggle her

If you could throw out one item of her clothing, what would it be?

AP: my blazers

TP: high heels that makes her taller than me

What would she say is his most annoying habit?

AP: crunching ice and spitting it at Bella & Bentley

TP: crunching ice or yelling at games on TV

What would he say is her most annoying habit?

AP: being reluctant to admit when I'm wrong

TP: being OCD

Happy Valentine's Day! xoxo

Valentine's Day Gift Guide: for her

cashmere scarf / colorblock heels / beaded dress / fuchsia nail polish / dainty necklace / graphic sweater / floral bracelet / tassel loafers / silk pajamas / kissaholic lip gloss / colorblock clutch / neon earrings / patent satchel  / lace dress / suede pumps / quilted crossbody

All of these items are under $100! Go get 'em, guys! (this includes you, Tyler) :)

If in doubt, diamonds and puppies are ALWAYS good ideas.

Come back tomorrow to see the Valentine's Day gift guide for him!

Polished Weekend Wear

Sweater: Ann Taylor Loft / Blouse: J. Crew / Jeans: Express / Shoes: J. Crew / Clutch: J. Crew / Bracelet: J. Crew / Necklace: Sandy Hyun (on sale!) / Sunglasses: Kate Spade

Since it was so warm outside last weekend, I ditched my coat for a short-sleeved sweater. It was the perfect light layer for the 70 degree weather and I love how the chunky knit dresses down a silk blouse and statement jewelry. My necklace and bracelet are two of my very favorite pieces in my collection. I fell in love with both pieces after seeing how Emily styled them on her blog. I learned the hard way that following Cupcakes and Cashmere can be a major threat to my bank account.

I wore this last weekend for exciting Saturday afternoon activities (i.e. looking for Tyler new under shirts, new bronzer for me, and browsing the clearance section in TJ Maxx). I was so glad to get to spend the day with my hubby leisurely "running" around Memphis. While I like to have things to do, sometimes weekends with little to no plans is a relaxing and welcome change. Saturday night we met our friends Will and Courtney for Mexican and Jerry's sno cones. Side note: If you're like us and have never tried Jerry's, YOU MUST GO as soon as possible. I don't care if it's cold outside, you can sit in your car with the heat on while eating them. But it's not a bad idea to pack heat 'cause it's kinda in the ghetto. Side note 2: Take a moment and visit Courtney's blog, exodus31three! She's awesome!

Photography by Tyler B. Parks


Stay tuned for Valentine's Day gift guides!