Thursday, February 27, 2014

OOTD: Pink and Cobalt Blue + $50 Gift Card Giveaway!

Hi Ladies,
Happy Thursday..the weekend's almost here! Ready to do a little shopping on Saturday? If so, I've got a site you have to checkout: Before I Shop (BIS). Their goal is to provide you with all the information you need to make the most of your shopping experience:

  • Current sales
  • Product reviews
  • Outfit Inspiration
"Every day people" provide the product reviews, so if you find a Brand Contributor with your body type and style, you can just buy what they buy! :) Personally, I love scrolling through the different outfits to see how people have styled items from the stores I love.

In addition to being a user, I am currently a Brand Contributor and am teaming up with them to give away a $50 gift card to a Before I Shop store of your choice:


a Rafflecopter giveaway
The Giveaway will run until Thursday 3/6/14 12am MST and I will announce the winner within 2 days. 

Here are a few reviews I did:

And now back to the post... :)





I couldn't get as close as I would've liked but I wanted to show you this simple nail design. I dabbed the 'Spoiled' polish near the base of my nail. Then dabbed Nicole's near the top (it has larger flakes). Then dabbed a little more 'Spoiled' at the bottom and spread it to the tip. The effect is a sort of glittery-ombre look. (You can buy both of these polishes at the drugstore.) Enjoy!
Linking Up With:

73 comments:

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    1. Thanks for your comments...I'll have to checkout Kinnucan's!

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  2. I'm excited about wearing bright colors for spring---and always sundresses!

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  3. My Fav Stores to shop: NY&Co (great deals via mail) & Old Navy (Sat. Deals)

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  4. Excited to wear Long Sundresses w/Blazers! Purchasing them already!

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    1. Interesting...I buy a lot of maxi dresses too, but I never thought of pairing them with blazers. I'll have to try that! :)

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  5. im most excited about the pastel colors

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  6. Victoria Secrets, I think ;))

    Lu,
    www.balgarka.co.uk

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  7. I tend to buy from JCrew, Gap, or Target! I am looking forward to summertime dresses! I live in Charleston SC so I live in summer dresses!

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    1. Me too...I live in Phoenix, AZ and it's as hot here as it's muggy in charleston. BTW...i love charleston...my family is from there! :)

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  8. I love Gap, Target, and H&M for everyday items.

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    1. Thank you...those are my favorites for basics too...although J crew factory makes great t shirts!

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  9. Love this look! J.Crew is my go-to place to shop... and I somehow wind up in Target at least 3 times a week and can't help but pick up a new shirt :)

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    1. me too...i finally broke down and got the debit card so I could at least save the %5. :)

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  10. I am excited for pastel colors

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    1. Me too...can't wait to wear them over the next few months. :)

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  11. What a great giveaway! My favorite spring trend I'm excited about is florals. I could wear light springy florals all year long that's how much I love it. Cute outfit! love how you tied it all together with that belt.

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    1. Thanks! I'm usually bad about picking out florals...I love to see them on other people though :)

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  12. This look is fantastic. Love the wide leg pants and the pretty blue cardi. You are so good at color! And wide leg pants are my fave. So glad they are back in style!
    xo,cynthia

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  13. Saw your post on Tres Chic fashion. Cute pink belt.

    pinkandnavystripes.com

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  14. Totally love your poetry from your comment to me yesterday. Here we go:
    I have a friend named Merrie K.
    She has a naughty kitty.
    I want to win her giveaway
    If I don't that would be sh*tty.

    Ta da!! Thanks for the idea and wish me luck winning a GC to Express! -Gina
    On the Daily Express

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    1. You are so funny...what a great poem...lol :) Poems with curse words are the best!!! :)

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  15. I'm excited about bright colors.

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  16. I love Target and F21 and I am excited to wear light pastel colors and skirts and wedges :) My email is perezashley60@Hotmail.com

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  17. The blue and pink is a great combination. You elevated this casual jeans look.
    http://redreticue.com

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  18. The pop of pink is adorable especially it is in a very subtle quantity - skinny belt! I always wish I pay more attention to my nails - paint them more, keep them long but I have a habit of biting my nails especially when I'm nervous so that alone doesn't help. Everytime we watch a suspense movie, my husband would hold my hand just to stop me from biting everything off!

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    1. I'm terrible too..the only reason I paint my nails now is because of the blogging...lol :)

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  19. Cute nails and cute outfit :) I also like to see how things look on real people before purchasing at least it gives you a realistic expectation on how something will look on you. Great giveaway, I'm looking forward to brighter colors and pastels :)
    Dee
    Ms Dee Kay

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  20. I'm excited about maxi dresses.

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  21. I have very similar pants, and now a new idea how to style them! thanks Merrie!

    -Chelsey
    -http://chelseypatti.blogspot.com

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  22. Open toe booties.

    shannoncarman at yahoo dot com

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  23. I am excited about orange color

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  24. What a fun outfit! I adore the pop of pink and your waist looks tiny!

    (You know me, I love shopping at places like J.Crew, Anthropologie, Piperlime, Zappos).

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    1. Cool...I'm a new lover of piperlime! Have you seen all the coupons they've had lately? And you can use it on stuff that would never go on sale, like Kate spade jewelry.

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  25. I just love the blue and pink together! My favorite stores are Nordstrom, J.Crew, and Target! :)

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  26. I am excited about pastel colors

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  27. I love Target!! Thanks for linking up with Funday Monday!

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  28. i am excited about all the lovely soft pastel colors! My nails are already ready : )

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    1. Awesome! I love that you start with the nails first when planning an outfit :)

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  29. I love Anthropologie & Madewell!
    x
    http://www.lightandsweetblog.com/2014/02/casual-staples-giveaway.html

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  30. Target wins every time. It just can't help itself. I am really coveting a pair of cobalt blue flats from there.

    Danielle
    Little Bit of WoWe

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    1. I know...especially since they do petities...you can't beat their style an price point. Can't wait to see what they bring out for spring!

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  31. i love shopping at J. Crew! Everything is so gorgeous..

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  32. Love the pink and blue combo!
    Nicole
    http://www.nicoletothenines.blogspot.com

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  33. What a cute outfit! I love your sparkly gold nails, too. My favorite places to shop are Target, GAP, Old Navy, and QVC. :)

    xo Always, Abby

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    1. Oooh...you'll have to teach me about QVC...I've never ordered anything from them! What kind of items do you buy there? How do you know they'll fit? Can you return them?

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  34. I am most excited for the pretty florals! Thanks for the giveaway! DamianMom at yahoo dot com

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  35. Some of my favorite stores to shop in are Down East and Old Navy. DamianMom at yahoo dot com

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  36. I'm excited about sun dresses.

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  37. Target and I am so excited for the new sandals!

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  38. Love the belt over the cardigan - very sweet look! Thank you for joining Wardrobe Wednesday!

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  39. I love this look! The pink belt is such a cute touch! Pinning!

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