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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Lust List

Henri Bendel bag | Lauren James shorts | Alex and Ani bangle

KJP for Brooks Brothers | Jack Rogers Sandals

Recently, there have been a few things that I have been wanting and lusting over! First things first this Henri Bendel convertible backpack. Since this style was released I have been dreaming of it. I love how you can change it back and forth from a cross body or shoulder bag to a backpack. This was recently on sale at their private sale online and I hope my mom picked it up for me for my birthday! It was even in the color I grew to love (a light blush hue).

Next thing I have been loving is cute running shorts. Between Krass and Co and Lauren James how could you not love these! I recently picked up a pair of Krass and Co Sarahbelle93x exclusive shorts. If you use the THIS LINK you can get a discount with your oder!

Bracelets are always a favorite of mine. This leather wrapped Alex and Ani is for sure on my birthday list. I love the blush color and I think it would go great with a lot of the pieces I wear. Also, I am loving this pearl KJP bracelet exclusively for Brooks Brothers. My Audrey Hepburn pearl bracelet is a personal favorite of mine.

Lastly, I cannot wait to bust out my Jack Rogers gold sandals. Hopefully I can find a good deal on another pair this summer. Last summer I lived in mine so I would love to add another pair to my collection.

What is on your lust list? Let me know in the comments!
XOXO
Miranda

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

OOTD: Cozy Sweater

Here is a little OOTD throwback! I wore this look before there was snow on the ground and before it was 2 degrees out. Although, this is a great look to wear when the weather gets chilly.

For this look I wore this oversized sweater from American Eagle. I love the textures on this sweater that are combined with the stripe pattern. You can't go wrong with a bold black and white look. But, to add a little color I wore these utilitarian inspired skinny pants from J Crew.

To accessorize I wore my go-to Baublebar earrings. I always find myself reaching for them! I think they are great because they have simple black, grey, and white stones. This makes them match practically anything! Then I also layered a few of my favorite dainty necklaces. One is a M initial pendent from Kate Spade and the other is a twitter handle necklace from Marley Lilly. For my bracelets I wore my favorite Alex and Ani bangles plus my KJP bow bracelet. To complete the look I wore camel colored booties.

Where it's from:

Sweater: American Eagle

Pants: J Crew

Shoes: Target

Necklaces: Marley Lilly and Kate Spade

Bracelets: Alex and Ani & KJP

Earrings: Baublebar

How do you style your oversize sweater? Let me know in the comments!

XOXO

Miranda

Monday, February 16, 2015

OOTD: Embellished Oxford

For this outfit of the day I was a little more dressed up then normal. To create this preppy look I first wore this gorgeous embellished oxford. Originally around $90 at J Crew I got it on sale for around $25 on clearance! It was such a great deal that I could not pass up. The shirt has a fabulous sequin detail down the side which gives the shirt a glam touch. I paired the shirt with a simple navy skirt. To keep my legs warm on the chilly day I wore thick sweater tights.

To accessorize the look I wore a gorgeous multi-colored statement necklace. I also scored this necklace for under $20 at J Crew! My number one shopping tip is to take advantage of the sale section at J Crew. Most often times they have an extra 40%-50% the sale section. In addition, to my necklace I also wore subtle iridescent statement earrings.

To complete the look I wore Daniel Wellington watch and a Henri Bendel bracelet. For a change in my watch, I switched out my leather strap for my navy and red nano strap. I love Daniel Wellington watches because it gives you the option of changing your strap to make it a completely new watch!

Where it's from:

Shirt: J Crew

Skirt: J Crew (Crew Cuts)

Boots: Madewell

Tights: Nordstrom

Earrings: J Crew

Necklace: J Crew

Watch: Daniel Wellington

Bracelet: Henri Bendel

I'm currently LOVING this oxford! The sequin and ribbon detail makes the shirt a little more special then your average oxford.

How do you style an oxford? Let me know in the comments!

XOXO

Miranda

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

KJP bracelet | Butter London nail polish | Tieks ballet flats | Tory Burch Earrings

Fun tote bag | tassel key chain | Daniel Wellington watch | any perfume | wallet

heart shaped bag | festive phone case

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. So, if you have some last minute shopping to do, here are some great gifts to pick up for your sweetie!

Although this isn't my favorite holiday, I think buying gifts for friends or family is actually fun for Valentine's Day. So you may not have a boyfriend or a significant other. But, you can still treat the ones you care about! Here are a few little things I think would be great for your girlfriends, mom, or sister!

What are you gifting on Valentine's Day? Let me know in the comments!

XOXO

Miranda

Friday, December 19, 2014

Guy Gift Guide

button down shirt | flask | boat shoes | aviators

pull over | sports team beanie | cool sneakers

funny socks | printed bow tie | belt

From dads, brothers, best guy friends, to boy friends everyone has a guy to shop for this holiday season. Here are a few gifts that I think a guy would enjoy! Also, one of the best gifts to give a guy is a gift from Rowdy Gentleman! I am currently a campus rep for Grandex which runs Rowdy Gentleman. So, to get a discount off your Rowdy Gentleman order be sure to use the code MPollitt!

Here are my top picks from Rowdy Gentleman.....

Everyone loves a patriotic tee! These are a few of my favorites from Rowdy Gentleman.

Rowdy Gentleman has great new fleece items! I recently purchased a fleece jacket for my brother for Christmas. They have black, olive green, red, and blue so there is a color for any guy on your list.

Koozies are a great gift to give any guy! They are perfect for keeping any drink cold. Plus they can have great witty sayings like this Rowdy Gentleman koozie!

What do you plan on buying for your guy's holiday gift? Let me know in the comments!

XOXO

Miranda

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Boho Chic Gift Guide

glam romper | Capri Blue candle | velvet skirt | floppy hat

ankle booties | long chain necklace | lacey bra top | dark lipstick

cool phone case | ring holder | stud earrings | lace socks

mix and match earring kit | textured skirt

Everyone has that one friend who can rock anything and everything hippie and boho. My have a few friends who can rock any of the pieces above. For myself I will stick to my preppy and classic style. But, any of these gifts would be great to gift the boho babe in your life.

I have an Capri Blue candle in the Volcano scent and it is purely amazing! A lot of small boutiques and stores like Anthropologie carry these candles or candles very similar. If you are from the Ames area Portobello Road boutique has a great selection of fabulous candles. But, if you are reading from somewhere else Anthropologie has a huge variety!

If she is an accessory girl I highly suggest a long dainty necklace or a fun pack of stud earrings. Delicate pieces are a boho girls go-to. If you know she is a ring person be sure to find a cute ring holder for her to hold her collection on.

For clothing pieces fun skirts, delicate bra tops, and awesome unique pieces are the way to go. Topshop, Free People, Urban Outfitters, and Anthropologie are all great places to find fabulous boho fashions.

For small stocking stuffers dark lipstick, a cool phone case, or a pair of lacey socks are great small gifts to throw in someones stocking!

What are your go-to boho pieces? Let me know in the comments!

XOXO

Miranda

Monday, December 8, 2014

How to style plaid scarves for winter!

It's officially December! Which means it's time to bundle up and keep out of the cold. Plaid scarves have been in a ton of my posts recently and to say the least I'm obsessed. There are a ton of ways you can style and wear a plaid scarf. Here are a few ways I've styled them recently.....

Shorts, tights, and a long sleeve: For a fun holiday party look pair your scarf with tights and a cute pair of shorts!
Dress, denim shirt, and tights: If your seeking a mix between casual and dressy this look is for you. Layer a denim shirt, sleeveless dress, and a plaid scarf for a fabulous layered look.
Sweater, button down, jeans: This look is great for running around campus or town. It's simple but still has interest with the layering.
Long sleeve and jeans: A comfortable look sometimes is a necessity. To dress down a plaid scarf pair it with a simple long sleeve and jeans. Don't be afraid to mix prints. Plaids and stripes are always a cute combo.

What is your favorite way to wear a plaid scarf? Let me know in the comments!

XOXO

Miranda

Saturday, December 6, 2014

OOTD: Cargo Cool

For a day of classes I have been drawn to pants more and more. With the temperature dropping wearing tights and dresses is getting less appealing (which is super depressing). So, I have resorted to wearing cute utility pants like these navy pants from J Crew. I paired these cool pants with a simple striped top. Overtop I wore an army green military vest. The overall look was super cool but still my preppy style.

For accessories I wore one of my favorite pair of statement earrings. This pair is great because it has a lot of colors that I wear on a regular basis. You can never go wrong with a great statement earring! My favorite place to get statement earrings is Baublebar or J Crew. They have great options and if you keep your eye out you can usually score them on sale! Then I tied in the navy and green in my outfit with my Sperry Topsider watch.

Where it's from:

Vest: Aerie

Shirt: J Crew

Pants: J Crew

Boots: Michael Kors

Earrings: Baublebar

Watch: Sperry Topsider

Bracelets: Alex and Ani

XOXO

Miranda

Thursday, December 4, 2014

How to layer like a champ

Old Navy sweater | Ralph Lauren Polo shirt | J Crew necklace

As many of you may know, I am obsessed with layering. Almost every look I wear in the fall or winter I incorporate some type of layering. Sometimes it can be hard to figure out what pieces are good to layer. So, I created a go-to guide of how I like to layer pieces.

Sweater and collared shirt: Whether it is a graphic sweater or a chunky knit I usually ALWAYS put a collared shirt underneath. This creates a fun pop because you can peak your collar over your sweater. Not to mention it creates the perfect stage for an awesome statement necklace. Check out this recent post where I layer a sweater and a denim shirt!
Long sleeve and a vest: This is a classic combination. Vests are a huge trend this season and I am loving it! Normally I pair my vest with a denim button down or a simple long sleeve shirt. This way you can stay warm and look fashionable. Check out this post all about vests!
Dress and a collared shirt: Layering a dress may seem a little weird but I promise it looks adorable! I love doing this because you can make a dress normally made for the summer or spring more winter appropriate. Check out this OOTD post to see how I did it!

Those are my 3 go-to layered looks! What are your favorite ways to layer? Let me know in the comments!

XOXO

Miranda

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

How to style The Periwinkle Co. bows!

I am currently a campus rep for The Periwinkle Co! The Periwinkle Co. is a line of hair bows and bow ties that are too adorable for words! Their newest collection is pure perfection. My favorite from the collection is this adorable plaid bow. I wear it al the time because it goes great with a lot of my fall pieces. Here are a few ways I like to wear them:

Half up: Pin your hair back with a few bobby pins then stick the bow on top. Its the perfect way to showcase your adorable The Periwinkle Co. bow!

Behind a bun: Another favorite way to wear my Periwinkle Co. bows is to put them behind a bun. Simply put your hair in a donut bun and stick the bow right below it in the back. Its a great way to add a little girly touch to your look.

To the side: Make an adorable bow your side kick! Simply pin back your bangs or hair in the front near your ear then place your bow over it. I love doing this with my seersucker bow for game day. This way you can sport your school colors while looking adorable!

Current favorites from Periwinkle Co! Which is your favorite? Be sure to check out their website and use the code REP for a discount! Want to make an order of custom bows or bow ties? Contact me for more information!

XOXO

Miranda

Saturday, November 29, 2014

OOTD: Black Friday look

Normally I do not shop on Black Friday. Like ever. I don't really get all the hype. I'd rather shop online or shop the week before Black Friday. When I went shopping the weekend prior I got some AMAZING deal! But, my friend asked me to go shopping with her so I decided to tough it out and head out to the mall. To my surprise it wasn't to crazy around 2-3 in the afternoon. We went to a few stores and I got some great deals (I can't lie). Some included 30% off at Francesca's as well as $10 deals at Charming Charlie's. I mean 2 for $10 winter accessories can't be beat. I got 4 great scarves (one for me 3 as gifts) for $20! What a steal.

For my on-the-go Black Friday look I decided to mix prints. I wore a simple striped long sleeve with a bright pink plaid scarf. Mixing stripes and plaid is one of my favorite combinations. It's a surprisingly cute combo! In general, I think mixing prints can add a lot of interest to ones outfit. It makes your look have a little something extra in comparison to a plain tee and scarf.

To stay comfortable while shopping I wore my go-to American Eagle jeans. American Eagle jeans are the ONLY jeans I wear! They are not only super stretchy but they are beyond comfortable.

To complete the look I threw on my favorite pair of short boots. I've worn these in countless OOTD looks because they are the perfect height. Also, they are great for walking around because the are uber comfy. Then I added a pair of fun purple and pink statement earrings to accent the pink scarf. For my arm candy I mixed Alex and Ani, Kate Spade, and Henri Bendel pieces.

My newest obsession is a recent purchase of mine this black cape coat from Nordstrom. I picked it up at Nordstrom rack for around $50 which is a decent price for a cape coat. Although it doesn't look warm it actually keeps me toasty. I love this kind of coat if you know you will be running in and out of stores. Not to mention it is adorable!

Where it's from:

Shirt: Old Navy

Scarf: Gift from a friend

Earrings: J Crew

Jeans: American Eagle

Boots: Michael Kors

Coat: Nordstrom

Bracelets: Alex and Ani, Kate Spade, and Henri Bendel

Watch: Henri Bendel

Are you loving the cape trend? Let me know in the comments!

XOXO

Miranda

Friday, November 28, 2014

OOTD: A thankful look

First things first..... I cut my hair! I cut about 5 1/2- 6 inches off so it is kind of a drastic change. I feel kind of like a 20's flapper mixed with Taylor Swift with my new hair-do. So, I'm basically obsessed! Do you like short hair or long hair? Let me know in the comments!

But here is my Thanksgiving day look........

Thanksgiving calls for a festive outfit. When I think of Thanksgiving I think of my favorite foods from the famous meal, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes. So, for my outfit I took inspiration from the two foods with a cranberry colored dress and a creme colored cardigan.

For my outfit I wanted to be comfortable and be able to eat a lot! The key to a great Thanksgiving look is being able to hide your food baby. So, I chose an adorable baby doll style dress. I love this dress because of the extra tulle skirt. It creates a fun and festive look perfect for any holiday party!

Overtop my dress I wore my favorite winter sweater. This cardigan is basically a sweater which is perfect for a long evening of food. This sweater also has great small details like a zipper closure and side pockets. I always stash my phone in these small pockets which is super handy.

For my jewelry I wore my go-to necklace of the moment my tassel monogram necklace from Marley Lilly. I am OBSESSED with this piece! Its simple compared to most of my pieces so I love throwing it on with statement earrings. I wore these great black and crystal earrings from Baublebar to complete the look.

For my shoes I wore these awesome maroon heels. The heel is super chunky and it has a high platform which makes them surprisingly comfortable. I bought these a while back for only $9! What a steal!

Where it's from:

Dress: Local boutique in Iowa

Sweater: Nordstrom

Necklace: Marley Lilly

Shoes: Forever 21

Tights: Aerie

Earrings: Baublebar

Bracelets: Alex and Ani, Armed and Readi, and Lilly and Laura

Watch: Henri Bendel

For my arm party I went a little crazy! Without the problem of having to write and type constantly I stacked up my bracelets for this look. I am loving a new purchase from Armed and Readi recently. It's a marbled beaded bracelet with an adorable creme tassel detail. Then I wore my favorite Alex and Ani bangles (as usual) as well as an adorable Lilly and Laura bracelet.

What did you wear for Thanksgiving? Let me know in the comments or post a link to a blog post! I would love to see :)

XOXO

Miranda

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Break Shenanigans: Day spent shopping in the city

For a day spent shopping in the city I wanted to look my best! So, I paired a simple denim button down with one of my favorite Topshop skirts. I love this skirt because it has so many great fall colors. Over the shirt I layered a blue cardigan to pick up the blues in the skirt. Denim shirts are a major staple for me (If you couldn't tell!). I love layering them with sweaters and cardigans to create a layered look. Not to mention they go with practically anything. From skirts to colored pant they go with practically everything in my wardrobe.

To add some sparkle to my look I added a fun statement necklace. This necklace matches a lot of my fall outfits because of its great fall colors! Then for shoes I wore one of my favorite pair of tall brown boots. To finish off the look I stacked my go-to bracelets and wore my Henri Bendel watch.

It's all in the details! I am loving this currently bracelet stack. It features my two favorite Alex and Ani bracelets as well as a fun spikey piece from Nordstrom.

Where it's from:

Shirt: Lucky Brand

Sweater: Aerie

Skirt: Topshop

Tights: Nordstrom

Boots: Michael Kors

Necklace: J Crew

Watch: Henri Bendel

Bracelets: Nordstrom & Alex and Ani

Check out my super cute blogger friends Cassidy and Mariah!

Cassidy- The Yellow Window

Mariah- Chambery and Champagne

A snap from the Lush store and the hotel lobby! I love this super modern tree. I wish I could have one in my own house!

I was so excited to finally eat at the Shake Shack in Chicago. Literally Shake Shack as the best burger and fries you will ever eat. It is for sure my favorite fast food place in the city. Not to mention I tried their ice cream and its to die for.

Where is your favorite place to eat a burger and fries? Let me know in the comments!

XOXO

Miranda

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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Lust List

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

OOTD: Cozy Sweater

Monday, February 16, 2015

OOTD: Embellished Oxford

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Friday, December 19, 2014

Guy Gift Guide

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Boho Chic Gift Guide

Monday, December 8, 2014

How to style plaid scarves for winter!

Saturday, December 6, 2014

OOTD: Cargo Cool

Thursday, December 4, 2014

How to layer like a champ

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

How to style The Periwinkle Co. bows!

Saturday, November 29, 2014

OOTD: Black Friday look

Friday, November 28, 2014

OOTD: A thankful look

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Break Shenanigans: Day spent shopping in the city

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