Classic Christmas Glam

Happy Christmas Eve loves!! With so many people dressing up tonight and tomorrow, this morning I wanted to share a holiday appropriate look that is not only classic, but very glamorous. 

As I have said many times before, I'm all about dressing up and being girly so when I saw this skirt I knew I had to have it! I think a black midi skirt is something every girl should have in their closet because it can go with so many different looks and can be worn to a variety of occasions since it's not revealing. To go with the skirt, I chose to wear a long sleeve gray top with lace shoulder accents and put on strappy black heels. Any top would go with this skirt, but I love how the black lace looks with the shadow stripes on the skirt; both provide great texture. To complete the look and make it look more holidayish (yep, I just made that word up!), I chose to carry this beautiful Dooney & Bourke crossbody and wear bright red lipstick. Perfect for kissing under the mistletoe right ?! ;) 

Skirt | Top, similar here and here | Heels | Purse | Sunglasses | Necklace | Stud Bracelet | Crisscross Ring | Lipstick

Thanks for reading! Happy Holidays!
xoxo Kendall 

Purses & Polishes

Growing up I always remember my mom carrying nice handbags of various designers, one of which was Dooney & Bourke. Now I want to note that she did not have them to brag or show off, but simply because she loved them. Her love for handbags is something that rubbed off on me and as I reflect back on growing up, I can recall many special occasions that were marked by receiving a purse. I truly believe that there is something special about a nice purse. It becomes your prized possession, an item that holds significance because of the memories connected with it. With that being said, when I was thinking of holiday gift ideas to share, I knew that a purse was a must. Then of course, what's a purse without beautifully manicured nails to hold it right?! With the holiday season already here, today I'm combining my love of purses & polishes with a little help from Dooney & Bourke.

Before jumping into the three purse and polish combos I've created, I want to say how much I love this brand. Dooney & Bourke has been around for a long time, but the quality of their handbags remains exceptional and they have so many new designs out that are modern yet classic. Each nail look I created was inspired by their fabulous purses.

1) The Peppermint Twist- The holidays are the perfect time to rock pops of bright red. For this nail look, I polished my nails with OPI's Big Apple Red & then on the ring fingers I added white stripes with OPI's Alpine Snow. When combined with Dooney's Saffiano Sawyer crossbody, this look is perfect for a holiday party.

2) The Classic- For the girl who prefers a more subtle, but elegant look a french manicure is the way to go. Once again using OPI's Alpine Snow, I created the tips of the french manicure and then I topped it off with Essie's Gel Setter topcoat for the glossy finish. When paired with the Pebble Grain Kendall Crossbody, this look is great for spending quality time with family and friends.

3) The Glam Girl- During this festive season, there are so many occasions that require dressing up and for me, holidays + dressing up means looking classy while having a little shine. For this look, I chose to polish my nails with Sinful Color's Supernova for that shine factor and then to make it a little more fun I used OPI's Alpine Snow to add polka dots to the ring fingers. To add in the classy aspect, I paired the nail look with the Alto Valentina. This look is perfect for a night on the town.

Saffiano Sawyer Crossbody c/o | Pebble Grain Kendall Crossbody c/o | Alto Valentina c/o | OPI Alpine Snow | OPI Big Apple Red | Sinful Colors Supernova, old, similar here

I hope these looks inspire you. Don't forget to check out Dooney's new purses here. 

Thanks for reading! 

xoxo Kendall 

Embracing the Cowl Neck

We can all relate to loving certain styles of clothing, but feeling that we personally just cannot pull off the style. Lately I've been really thinking about this issue (yes I consider it to be a real dilemma) and I realized that if I like a style I need to get rid of the "I can't pull this off" mentality. Having this blog has really encouraged me to try out styles that I previously would have shied away from and honestly, I think that everyone needs to step out of their clothing "comfort zone."    

For me, cowl necked tops and dresses have always been the items that I've loved on others but felt I wouldn't look good in. On a whim, I picked out this cowl neck beige tunic from The Mint Julep Boutique and lets just say that I'm planning on stepping out of my comfort zone more often. Before going on and on about my obsession with this outfit, I must say that this boutique seriously has the CUTEST clothes and I like that they are pretty affordable. I can almost guarantee you that you will have a hard time choosing just one item when you head over to do some online retail therapy ;) Also, I wanted to let you know that for the next week I'm hosting a giveaway where you can win a $25 e-gift card to The Mint Julep Boutique. For details you can head on over to my Instagram account! 

Okay...back to my love for this Fall look! This oatmeal colored tunic is so comfortable and soft, which, in my opinion, is essential for any sweater-like top. Nobody wants to feel itchy all day! Also, can we talk about the alternating pattern of it?! I think it's so cute & makes the tunic even more stylish. For the rest of the look, I kept it simple, pairing black leggings and my favorite black leather boots with gold accessories. The watch is so classic looking and the bangle bracelet is one of my favorite jewelry items to wear. As for my purse, how cute is this Dooney & Bourke City Barlow bag?! I've been using it on repeat since I got it and I'm in love. 

Top c/o | Leggings | Boots, Steve Madden, old, similar here | Purse c/o | Watch | Ring | Necklace | Bangle Bracelet  

Thanks for reading! Don't forget to head over to Instagram to enter the giveaway! 

xoxo Kendall