Western-ish

My love for denim runs deep, with denim-on-denim looks being some of my favorites. This outfit turned unintentionally western-ish with the addition of my new hat, but I can't resist throwing it on with everything lately. 

Wool Hat - Target (similar in black)

Chambray Shirt - Urban Outfitters (last seen)

Black Ripped Skinny Jeans - Zara (similar here)

Cognac Crossbody bag - Vintage Coach (last worn)

Brown Suede Booties - Dolce Vita (worn here too)

Lipstick - Revlon "kiss me coral"

Viva Las Vegas

I've actually never visited Las Vegas (shocking - I know!), but I teamed up with Vegas.com for the #UltimateVegasOutfit challenge, and thought it would be fun to live vicariously through this post! Below you'll find three looks that I would pack for a day in Vegas including the hotels & hotspots!

{Brunch at Lavo inside The Palazzo}

Printed Ruffled Romper - William B & Friends (worn here and here)

Ivory Leather Fringe Bucket Bag - Joie (worn here)

Cognac Peep-Toe Ankle Booties - Steve Madden (last seen here)

Brunch is my favorite meal of the day! There's almost nothing I'd rather do than sleep in and drink bottomless mimosas on the Lavo patio overlooking the strip. A flirty ruffled romper & peep-toe ankle booties are perfect for a mid-morning meal of their breakfast mac 'n cheese, including fried eggs, pancetta and truffle shells - yum!

{Pool Party at Wet Republic in the MGM Grand} 

Teal Fringe Bikini - Zara (worn in the Keys)

Straw Fedora - boutique in Santa Barbara

Cognac Heeled Sandals - BCBG (seen here)

Packing essentials for an epic pool party at Wet Republic: tiny bikini, heels, hat (and sunscreen!) Throw in a few cocktails while lounging in a poolside cabana and you've got the perfect afternoon.

{Dancing at VooDoo Rooftop Nightclub at the Rio}

Black Crop Top - BCBG

Black Bandage Mini Skirt - BCBG

Black Quilted Leather Crossbody - Zara (worn here)

Red Color Blocked Lace-Up Heels - Zara

Nightclub and Vegas just go hand-in-hand. For a night out of dancing at the VooDoo Rooftop Nightclub, I'd opt for an all-black crop top & mini with a pop of red in the form of lace-up caged heels.


Thank you to Vegas.com for sponsoring this post. All thoughts & opinions are my own. 

Spaghetti Squash & Sea Scallops

This dish is a light and healthy alternative to my beloved pasta by substituting it with the festive fall vegetable spaghetti squash. Topped with seared sea scallops and mixed in a white wine & garlic sauce, it's equally as satisfying and delicious as pasta but with less calories!

Ingredients

1 large spaghetti squash

1/2 bag frozen sea scallops

4 garlic cloves, chopped

 fresh basil leaves, chopped

1/2 cup white wine (I used chardonnay)

1/2 stick of butter

grated parmesan cheese

salt/pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Carefully cut spaghetti squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Fill the bottom of a baking sheet with water and place both halves open face up to bake in the oven for about 45 minutes. Remove and let stand until it's cool enough to handle. Shred the spaghetti squash with a fork and transfer to a bowl. Meanwhile, sear the sea scallops in some butter on a skillet over medium heat. Season with salt & pepper. Cook scallops on each side for about 2 minutes. Add spaghetti squash to the skillet. Add chopped garlic, basil, and white wine. Stir frequently until all ingredients and flavors are combined. Serve warm and sprinkle with fresh basil & parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Vamp

Lipstick is by far my favorite beauty product and I love experimenting with different shades! I tend to gravitate toward orange and coral colors, but for the cooler months I wanted something deeper with more impact. I had been searching for a vampy lip color for over a year and finally found one! The key for me was finding a lipstick with a brown undertone so it doesn't come off too reddish. Maybelline "Burgundy Blush" was the winner, with a creamy matte formula and rich color, which gives me perfectly wine-stained lips.

Currently Obsessed

{wool hat via Target}

I've never really been a hat person for the sole reason that I usually don't like the way they look on me. I have a petite frame so some shapes are just too overwhelming, but I've been coveting the wool hats I've been seeing everywhere this season! While in the black hole of Target, I spotted this one and thought I'd just try it on. To my surprise I actually loved it! The brim isn't too wide and the color will match everything! At $20 I couldn't pass it up, and I know it will be getting a lot of wear as it's quickly becoming my favorite fall accessory!

Knots

A little double-knot action for this look: half-up top knot + tied t-shirt. This leather pencil skirt is one of my all-time fave pieces in my closet. It's equal parts chic & sexy, and looks just as great with a ruffled blouse for an interview as it does with an everyday v-neck & statement shoe. I scored these grey suede pointy-toe mules last fall and I love the ladylike touch they add to any outfit.

Striped V-Neck Tee - Zara

Leather Pencil Skirt - Zara

Grey Mules - Nordstrom Rack

Red Leather Satchel - Tory Burch (last seen)

Gold Initial Necklace - Etsy

Gold Watch - Michael Kors

Lipstick - Revlon "berry haute"

{DIY} Autumn Wreath

It's officially autumn now that we have a wreath on the front door! What I love about wreaths is how unique and personal you can make them. I picked up a few essentials at Michael's (natural wreath, fall florals, gold-dipped pinecones, wire & burlap garland) for about $25. I had the house to myself last Friday night, and in true grandma-fashion, I cooked myself an avocado grilled cheese sandwich, watched "Almost Famous" and got crafty! I had so much fun creating this wreath (which only took about 15 minutes!) and I love the way it turned out, with a mix of textures, colors and autumnal elements.