Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Bold Blazer and Best Friends

About four months ago some of my best friends from high school and I planned a weekend at the coast.  It seemed like our much needed reunion would never get here.  Finally, last weekend all our plans and countless back-and-forth emails became reality.   I haven't seen some of these pretty ladies in years, so of course we were acting like giddy school girls heading to the prom.   We had enough not-so-healthy food and cocktails to last us a month...perfect way start to kick off the weekend...not to mention we could see the ocean from our seaside cottage.

Sounds like the perfect weekend, right?  Well, coincidentally the company I work for had a state wide convention in the same city, on the same weekend.  How does that happen?  So, guess what?  Yes, you are correct, I had to make an appearance for a few hours while my lady friends sipped on mimosas and munched on {fattening} breakfast casseroles.  Not fair!!  Actually, it wasn't too bad, I got to hear some amazing speakers and actually learned a thing or too.  A few hours later I was back in the saddle with my girls.  Surf's up!

Before I changed into my beach bum clothes, I had my sweet friend Jenny snap a few pictures of me in my company convention attire. 


I paired my dark skinny jeans with a bold blazer and mint colored accessories. This look is timeless and classic.  Every girl needs a solid color blazer in their wardrobe.
Orange and mint seem to be filling up my closet lately.
It was so perfect outside that I decided to stop and smell the flowers!  
{I know, these flowers don't have a scent, just thought it sounded good}
Bird's Eye View - Actually, there were seagulls flying around!
Standing in front of our quaint little sea side getaway
Blazer:Forever 21 (similar) | Jeans:Express | Creme Top: Thrifted | Boots:MIA (similar) | Necklace:Francescas | 
Earrings and Ring:Charlotte Russe | Sunglasses:Target

I felt obliged to post a "then and now" picture of us girls.  I think we look better now than we did back then {I won't mention the year of 'then'}!  I love those girls more now than I did before!

Don't forget to get your entries in for my Stila Cosmetics Giveaway.  The winner will be announced February 5th. 

Cheers to life long friends and a bold blazer!

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Sparkle for New Year's Eve

I wanted to put together a few staple ideas to help make your New Year's Eve sparkle!  Everything listed is super affordable and under $60.00.  Sequins, glitter and sparkles are a MUST to ring in 2012, but be subtle...don't over do it...less is always more!  And leave the knee boots and flats at home...this is the night for HEELS!!  Glam it up...Because Shanna Said So!  Cheers! 

Sparkle for New Year's Eve

Forever21 sequin shorts
$23 - forever21.com

Two-Tone Sequin Skirt
$25 - forever21.com

Forever21 cotton tight
$8.80 - forever21.com

Forever21 stiletto heels
$16 - forever21.com

Forever21 sequin clutch
$29 - forever21.com

Dangle earrings
$8.50 - charlotterusse.com

Charlotte Russe - Square-Gem Trio Ring
$7.50 - charlotterusse.com

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