[[OUTFIT DETAILS: ALL OUTFITS FROM THIS POST ARE FROM RUBI JUBI! ZELPH'S OUTFIT: JACKET, ALLIE'S OUTFIT: DRESS, DRESS IN RED, MY OUTFIT: TOP, SKIRT]]

For this post, I was very excited to team up with a local boutique called Rubi Jubi (see links above) to show you different looks you can wear this holiday season!

I also had the pleasure of having two of my closest friends join me! Having such different/distinct personal styles really created a fun mix of looks from modern to flirty to classic.

Zelph is the first model. I think this outfit is a perfect representation of who Zelph is. 

The black dress, although modest and professional (this would be great to wear to an office party!) has a fun, detailed overlay that differentiates it from other little black dresses. The white coat, although it does not have any loud details, creates a sharp contrast that draws the eye. 

Next up is Allie. 

This deep dusty blue dress is sure to grab attention. With it's pronounced low back and ruffled v neck front, this dress definitely belongs to the life of the party! 

And last but not least, my outfit. 

My outfit is casual enough to wear on a night out with friends or dressy enough to wear to a dinner with your family. The striped crop top is youthful and trendy, adding a pattern to the overall look.  The midi skirt is a very classic style and would be flattering for all body types. The red shoes and necklace add a pop of color. 

Overall, Rubi Jubi has options for everyone! With a diverse collection of outfits, you'll be sure to find something you like!

Oh and I forgot to mention the best part of this blog post! After over a year together, Dan surprised Allie during her individual pictures and asked her to marry him!

Plus, he ventured with me and BOUGHT HER THE DRESS! LIKE WHAT?!?! Two best decisions I think he's ever made :)

 

I want to give a big shout out to Aurora Grace Photography for capturing all of these beautiful pictures! To see more of her work, you can see the link above, her Facebook or her Instagram.

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Outfit Details: SWEATER, JEANS, BOOTS - Justfab, NECKLACE - I bought this from a jewelry maker who works from home, PURSE - Forever21 (old).

If you've scrolled through Instagram, you've probably seen a wall or two. Whether it's glowing lights or iridescently colored patterns, they're always memorable and always picture worthy.

While walking through a building in Minneapolis in search of coffee, Angi and I came upon that wall. 

There in bright letters read CITY.

 It looks small in photos, but I guarantee these were massive, they took up a majority of the expansive wall. It was a piece that took something rather simple and made it unique.  

If you read my previous blog, you know that my taste in accessories tends to veer towards tiny and complimentary. Nothing too big or too in your face. But continuing with my goal to push myself to try new looks and styles, I wanted one outfit in this Bella Mi Jewelry series to be taken over completely by accessories. 

To do this, I started with a very simple piece of clothing (a black bodycon dress) and built the outfit from there. 

The clutch is from Charming Charlie (It was a sale item. A similar bag can be found here or here) and the shoes are Karah by Brash (found at Payless Shoe Source). Both pieces are unique and add a pop of color to the outfit.  

My favorite part is how the accessories all tie together. 

The shoes have orange tones that go with the clutch, and the clutch has fringe just like the Bella Mi necklace I am wearing.

This beautiful necklace (seen here on my Instagram) has a labrodite oval stone with a black onyx stone at the bottom. 

Thanks again to Bella Mi Jewelry for the necklace and Aurora Grace Photography for the beautiful photos. 

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So this post is really cool for me because I paired up with Bella Mi Jewelry to showcase pieces in the current collection!

So for this post, as well as a few upcoming posts, I will be styling different outfits to go with Bella Mi creations.

In general, I usually stick to very delicate, tiny accessories. The idea of big chunky necklaces seemed very intimidating to me. On top of that, I have also lived in this mindset that dangly earrings were 1. not safe (thanks mom for warning me about getting my earlobes ripped out), 2. not my style or 3. could only be worn at fancy gatherings. 

So I went out of my styling comfort zone and the end result was this! 

I wanted to keep it casual and cool as well as practical. My shorts (from JCPenney in the color Orange Sherbet) are super comfortable and this shade is very summer-esque. 

Other than the buttons on the shorts, the look is rather simple. It is the accessories that really bring this outfit to life. 

My Bella Mi necklace and earrings are made of turquoise and bali sterling silver beads. The sterling silver beads are handmade by tribes in Bali! I love how the tones of the shorts and necklace really play off of each other. The earrings are casual enough to wear in an everyday setting, but can still be paired with a dressier outfit and look just as fabulous. 

For more information on Bella Mi Jewelry, follow this link.

Big shout out to Aurora Grace Photography! She did all of the pictures for this series and I could not thank her enough! For her Facebook page, click here. For her blog, click here.

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In addition, my clothing has been a little off as well. I find myself struggling to keep up with the weather's mood changes. But the good news is, no matter what I wear my new Old Navy flats will go with it!

Now I know it might seem crazy for me to be this excited about shoes, but they're so fun! They're like a mullet for your feet! Professional in front and sparkly and fun in the back!

Oh and did I forget to mention they were only $6.50?!?! Yeah I know, JACKPOT!!!

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If you like my fun front to back earrings, you can find them here!

Many of my posts consist of outfits that can be worn for everyday wear or casual events (ootd outfits if you will), but for today's outfit I went with professional inspired attire that looks good in the office and outside of work. While the pencil skirt gives it a polished look, the fun floral necklace and the the adorable ankle boots give the look a laid-back and girly vibe. 

Happy Monday lovebugs!

Looking at this outfit, you may think that it is pretty blah. To define it in Lauren Conrad terms, it's pretty "matchy matchy." Other than the cute ruffles on the back of the cardigan, this outfit doesn't have any eye-catching details. While at Target a few weeks ago, I found these shoes and knew they would add the springy pop of color that I needed. 

In other news, shout out to Jerry for helping me and Angi with these most recent posts.