Dec 10, 2018 |
*This blog post in is Collaboration with Talbots & Stylinity but all opinions are my own* For the Cozy-loving gal: My first holiday outfit with Talbots is for those of you who love staying in and staying warm. This Cherry red pullover is so festive! I got the size Misses XL (my usual size) and it’s perfect! This look is super versatile because you can wear it at home, or take it out of the house by adding a puffer vest on top, or warm thermal underneath. If you’re looking for a great gift idea, this pullover is such a good one! We’ve already gotten lot’s of snow this past week, so this jacket couldn’t have come at a better time. I’m not taking it off anytime soon, that’s for sure. Outfit Details: Pullover For the festive Girl-Boss: Outfit Details: Polka-Dot Shirt | Blazer For my second Talbots holiday look, I went with this darling gold polka dot button-up, and hot pink blazer with the most amazing gold buttons to complete the look. This outfit would be perfect for wearing to work, a casual holiday party, or drinks with the girls! I have been SO impressed with the quality, and consistent sizing with everything I received from Talbots. I got my regular size (Misses XL/14) and everything fit absolutely perfectly. They
Oct 31, 2018 |
Happy H a l l o w e e n ! I’ve got my comfy athleisure look on from Stitch Fix today so I can take my little one around and do all the festive things. Did you know TOMS made sneakers?! Because I had no clue but these might be my new favorite shoes. I’m also OBSESSED with this “Love Yourself” crew neck for obvious reasons. My stylist clearly just gets me! I’ve wanted to try Stitch Fix for years now so I was more than stoked for the opportunity to give it a shot. If you aren’t familiar with how it works, let me explain the process to you. Step 1: Sign up and complete the style quiz. It’s an in depth questionnaire that asks very specific questions about your style, body type, and preferred fit. That way your stylist can better match you with pieces you’ll love! Be sure to leave any additional comments you have that you think will help them out. Step 2: Schedule your fix. The best part about this service is that you can control the frequency of when your receive your fixes and whether you want them to auto-send or come on an as scheduled basis. Right now mine will be about 3 weeks apart and I think that was a good
Oct 29, 2018 |
Events, Styling, and Gifting with Lightbox Jewelry: Hi guys! Thanks for stopping by Carnations & Lace today. If you missed it, in my last blog post I talked about how Lightbox Jewelry creates their lab-grown diamonds. Read all about it here! But today I want to touch more on who Lightbox is as a company, how to style such elegant pieces for any event, and what occasions Lightbox jewels would make great gifts for. Let’s dive in shall we? First I just want to say that Lightbox is so different than any other jewelry company because they pride themselves on being a bright, happy, and fun loving brand. When I think of classy and delicate jewelry, I imagine a lot of complicated options with evasive pricing. No thanks! The experience with Lightbox is the exact opposite. They have made shopping for elegant lab-grown diamonds such a fun, and exciting experience. Whether picking out a gift for a loved one, or treating yourself to a little something sparkly, the whole process is enjoyable. Speaking of gift giving, Lightbox Jewelry would make the perfect present for an array of occasions. Natural diamond jewelry is a great gift for men to give their ladies on the most important occasions and anniversaries. But a simple pair of Lightbox’s lab-grown earrings, because
Oct 22, 2018 |
Changing the Game with Lightbox Jewelry I am so excited to introduce you to my new sparkling jewelry obsession, Lightbox lab-grown diamonds. As you can spot it on me, these lab-grown diamonds were developed by a team of scientists (with over 30 years of research and development experience I might add). Did you know that lab-grown diamonds were a thing?! Well, neither did I but it’s such a cool process. Let me tell you how it works: First, they put a tiny piece of a lab-grown diamond into a plasma reactor. Next, they heat the plasma to over 6000 degrees Fahrenheit. HOLY HOT! Then, the jewel will start to grow! After about 400 hours into the process, the stones are big enough to cut. The longer the diamond sits in the hot plasma, the bigger it grows. Lightbox scientists can also toy with the chemistry, time and temperature to make each jewel either white, blue, or pink. Cool huh?! They’re even working on creating more colors to add to the mix. The pieces I had an opportunity to work with are the Halo Pendant in blue, as well as the Halo Earrings in blue. They are simply stunning in person. When I put them on I instantly felt classier and more sophisticated. Every day of your life is an occasion to feel beautiful! So, some of the
Oct 9, 2018 |
Hi friends! With Fall in full swing around here, you’ll probably find me in some variation of this outfit for the next month or two! A cozy sweater, jeans, and booties! The perfect combo of comfortable and cute. Which brings me to my main topic of this post; Let me introduce you to your new favorite denim! Jeans are definitely the most worn item in my closet so it’s important to me that they fit just right. I have always been pretty picky about denim so before I agreed to work with this brand, I hopped on a called with the cutest gal from Democracy and she explained all about why their “Ab”solution jeans are perfect for all women, but especially curvy ladies like myself. She then sent me some sample pairs to try out and see if I liked them. The verdict is in- I love them and couldn’t wait to share with you guys! I love the dark wash on this specific pair because it is so versatile. I’ve worn these with a t-shirt and Vans, oversized sweaters, and even a button up tucked in with a blazer on top. They can be dressed up or down, and have such a classic look to them. If I had to pick one closet staple to have in my wardrobe
Sep 26, 2018 |
Happy Fall Ya’ll! Living in Utah definitely has it’s perks and this gorgeous mountain landscape is definitely one of them. I’m so glad to call this place home! We spent the majority of the first official weekend of Fall outside and it was perfect. The weather didn’t get above 80 degrees and we got to run up the canyon to play in the colorful leaves! Why can’t Autumn last forever? I just love everything about it. The crisp air in the early morning hours, cooking yummy soup all day in the crockpot, and most importantly the fashion! Fall fashion will always be my very favorite. I just scored this GORGEOUS pair of new boots from Cougar and I’m so pumped to tell you about them. When I first spotted them on Cougar’s site, I knew that they had to come and live in my closet. I’m pretty picky when it comes to boots, but these surpassed my expectations. They are also waterproof, rated for -11°F, and are memory molded inside. Basically just heaven wrapped around your feet! I styled my new Cougar boots with my favorite faux leather leggings, a chunky knit sweater from last season, an oversized denim jacket, and a little baker boy cap! It’s the perfect mix of comfort and style because as you all know, I am all
