Easter Outfit of the Day and Giveaway!

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Hey everyone!

I just wanted to show you what I am wearing for Easter today!  I'm loving the accessories I chose for this outfit :)

Headband:  Charlotte Russe

Earrings:  designs by Stevie j (dbsj)

Bangle:  eBay

Top:  Abercrombie & Fitch

Cardigan:  Old Navy

Jeans:  Express

I love this light gray ruffled top because it has such a cute lace and flower detailing!  This top looks so airy and flowy, making it perfect for warmer weather.  I also think my turquoise cardigan and pastel yellow nails are great accent colors for this Easter outfit.  I decided to add a bright pink headband with black lace overlay to make this outfit even more colorful!

Isn't this dainty little heart bangle adorable?  Also, here's a close up of the gorgeous Trifecta Earrings - Swiss Blue Topaz, Peruvian Blue Chalcedony and Soft Blue Chalcedony on 14k Gold Filled earrings I'm wearing today.  The close-up picture of the earring is taken from my Designs by Stevie J (dbsj) Jewelry Review and Giveaway post. 

If you're interested in winning a different, but equally beautiful, pair of earrings from designs by Stevie j, just click here to enter!  The owner of dbsj has generously offered to give away the Champagne Roses - Rose Amethyst Brios, and 16k Gold Plated Over Brass, with CZ's Earrings, which retail at $57, to one lucky winner!  These earrings are absolutely perfect for dressing up your outfits for this spring and summer.  

Also, don't forget to enter my MDoubleM giveaway for a cute, wooden box perfect for organizing jewelry!  Today is the last day to enter.

I hope you have a Happy Easter and that you enjoy this outfit!  Let me know if you have any questions or have requests for more outfits like this one. 

xoxo,

Linda

My DIY Dupe for the Express Pave Globe Cord Bracelet

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Image Source:  Express

When I was out shopping, I saw some cute bracelets next to the register at Express, but I wasn't loving the prices.  So, I made myself a dupe for the Express Pave Globe Cord Bracelet!

This is my bracelet:

I decided to switch out the black of the Express bracelet for a bright pink thread to really make this bracelet pop!  Plus, the pink color will be perfect for this spring and summer.

Keep your eyes out for more DIY posts and videos :)

You can also check out my DIY Jewelry and My DIY Inspirations boards on Pinterest to see what I might be working on.

I hope you enjoyed this post, and let me know if you have any questions or requests in the comments below!

xoxo,
Linda

Classy and Polished Outfit for Professional or Business Casual Events

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Hey everyone!

I wanted to show you what I wore for a professional event today!  I know that it can be difficult to figure out what to wear for professional or business casual events; you want be dressed appropriately for the event and in a way that fits your age.  Check out my video of this outfit on Youtube!

Pearl Studs, Necklace, and Bracelet:  Gift

Gold and Crystal Bangles:  PacSun

Gold Filigree and Faux Pearl Bracelet:  eBay

Shirt:  Express

Skirt:  Charlotte Russe

Heels:  Calvin Klein/Dillard's

Cardigan:  Old Navy

I chose the red v-neck top because it has a really pretty and vibrant color to dress up this outfit.  After all, dressing up like this doesn't have to be completely boring!  It's definitely important to spice it up and bring out your personality while still looking professional.  I love how the v-neck on this shirt stops at an appropriate length and doesn't expose too much cleavage.  The ruched detailing at the neckline also adds an extra flair and makes the shirt much more feminine.  

I chose the black pencil skirt because it came with a simple belt that really emphasizes the waist and breaks up the torso from the legs.  Pencil skirts, a classic choice for professional dress, are excellent for defining your figure and playing up your curves.  It's also a great choice for this outfit because it hits at the knees and shows a respectable amount of leg.  

I love the black pointy-toed Calvin Klein heels in this outfit!  They are so classy and work great for elongating the legs even though they aren't nude pumps.  

Going along with the classy  look of the clothing in this outfit, I chose to accessorize with my pearls.  I love how they just pull together the whole look and make me feel glamorous!  I had to wear my bangles to add some sparkle.  I like how the crystals in the bangle really shine and contrast the simplicity of the pearl bracelet.  I'm really loving the bangle, pearl bracelet, bangle combo!  I'm also wearing my filigree bracelet on the other arm because it's so little and dainty that it would just be covered entirely if I wore it on my arm with the bangles and pearl bracelet.  If I don't want to clink and make noises throughout the day via the bangles, I would totally just wear the filigree bracelet.    

Top it all off with a simple white cardigan and you're ready to go!  I love how this cardigan has a cropped length so that it can pair very nicely with the pencil skirt.

I hope you enjoy this outfit!  Let me know if you have any questions or have requests for more outfits like this one.

xoxo,

Linda