tuesday shoes day

Well, I'm thinking that it's about time that I share some of my fabulous wedding photos on the blog!!  Yes it's been a little while since we tied the knot but with about 1200 pictures and family scattered across the country, I really wanted to hold off for awhile.  But there's no holding back anymore!  I'll be sharing all of the pictures with some of the family over Thanksgiving break and therefore,  I'll be posting wedding pictures all this week!  Get excited!!

Today I wanted to start it off simple and dedicate this lovely Tuesday Shoes Day to my gorgeous Badgley Mischka pumps that I wore on my big day.  So here they are!! 

Aren't they stunning?!  I loved all of the sparkle!  I didn't want ivory shoes that matched my dress exactly but I also didn't want to go with a highly contrasting color (by the way, I absolutely love blue shoes for a wedding, it just didn't fit with MY wedding).  I wore a beautiful handmade sash around my waist and I did my best to coordinate my shoes with the sash so my accessories would match and the ivory white dress would stand out.  I bought these shoes thinking they were very similar in color and then discovered, to my delight, that they were the exact color of my sash and looked so beautiful together.  

This is the Pearson II metallic pump... I have found the same shoe for you, just not the same metallic finish.  Unfortunately those are sold out.   BUT you can get the exact same shoes HERE in three different colors.  

I highly recommend any Badgley Mischka shoes as your wedding or special occasion shoes!!  I found them to be extremely comfortable and there is such a big selection of absolutely gorgeous embellished pumps!!  I think they are fancy enough for your big day, while still remaining affordable (sorry I don't pay $1,000 for shoes... not my style)

If you are looking for a metallic finish, I found these SIMILAR BM Pumps and I've also rounded up a few of my favorite Badgley Mischkas below!

{Click the thumbnails to shop directly}

Are you married?  Did you wear fancy shoes that you loved?  Any other huge Badgley Mischka fans out there?  

fashion finds

Happy Friday!  Now that the weather is cooling down, I'm starting to think outerwear!  We may not need jackets, coats & vests quite yet in Texas, but if you're planning on traveling to a colder climate, or if you're just wanting to snag a great deal, you're probably already shopping for outerwear!  So I wanted to take a moment to blow your mind and give you a quick tip about a place to shop you would probably NEVER think of!

Ready for it?  It's Sam's Club!  ...Wait, what?  The bulk food store??  Yes, that Sam's Club.  Hear me out on this one...

You may not ever in a million years go into this store with the thought of clothes shopping, but every time I'm in there I always check the apparel section.  Yes, it's a very small section.  And yes, often times there are weird, shapeless items I would never wear.  BUT many times there are actually really nice, good quality items at amazing prices!  From my experience, outerwear athletic gear and men's clothing are the biggest deals here. I've spotted a ton of IZOD clothing for men... button ups, polo shirts, cargo shorts & pants and great athletic wear.  Also, baby clothing!! There are some serious deals on cute pajama sets and onesies!  I don't have kids yet, but boy howdy all of my friends are popping them out, so this is a great place to shop for gifts!

For women, I usually spot great workout gear, simple layering basics and fantastic coats, vests and jackets.  Some of the brands I've seen most recently include Calvin Klein, London Fog and Kenneth Cole.  Check out these vegan leather jackets by Kenneth Cole!  They were spotted in my local Sam's (Fort Worth- West Worth Village) just two days ago and I'm seriously contemplating going back for one... or two...

I'm loving the neutral colors (and the pop of red!) and the comfy fabric accents on the arms and sides of the jacket!  They were extremely soft and pliable.  I also loved that they give the look of a biker jacket without being too over the top with snaps and zippers everywhere.  (I don't see this item online so check your local stores quick!  In my experience, things go very fast at Sam's and they usually display everything that have all at once)

I recently purchased a purple puffer vest, perfect for TCU Football games (Go Frogs!) or any time I just need a little extra warmth.  I love vests for Texas because it helps you transition through all of these awkward "fall" months when the weather has a mind of it's own!

This vest is SO soft and amazingly comfortable!!  It also came in a variety of colors and was so affordable!! Shop the Puffer Vest HERE!

I'm challenging you to think outside the box with your fashion!  Sometimes great items can be found in the most unexpected places!  And talk about affordable!  So the next time you're stocking up on bulk toilet paper and cereal, don't be afraid to just check out the clothing section (and my advice would be to also check out the handbags and jewelry!!... seriously, like Cole Haan, Emma Fox, Michael Kors and Kate Spade bags for amazing prices, just to name a few) because you may find something so much better than you ever expected!

I hope I've opened your eyes to a new avenue of shopping!  Happy Friday y'all!

In the dressing room: Altuzarra for Target

Ok y'all, I was at my Target store at 11:00am this morning and there were already small sizes gone in certain items!  This collection will sell out! 

You may not have time to make it to the store and try on these items, so of course online shopping is a great option.  All of the Altuzarra for Target items are available at Target.com as well as Net-a-porter.com  But sometimes online shopping leaves you with lots of questions.  So, in an effort to help y'all shop, I did my best to try on a lot of the items today and give you a good idea of fit and sizing.

I've already heard from instagram followers that items are sold out at their Target stores.  So choose wisely and purchase anything you think you may want!  As we've seen with other designer collaborations at Target, they don't last long.

A couple of things about this particular shopping trip:

~To give you a general idea of sizing, I am about 5'3" and 105 lbs.  I usually wear XS or S... usually size 2.  I have specified the size pictured below each item.

~Pictures below are from the West 7th/ Montgomery Plaza Target location in Fort Worth, TX.  Selection varies by store.

Let's go shopping!

You'll find the Altuzarra collection prominently displayed in the junior section.  You can shop the entire collection online at Target HERE or at Net-a-Porter HERE {I highly recommend going to target.com first or shopping in the stores because net-a-porter is showing most items sold out! Told you they'd go fast!}

I would have just grabbed everything and headed to the dressing room, but there's a 6 item limit.  The sweet lady let me cheat a few times with more than that!  

First grab and here we go!  Love this sweatshirt so much!  It's a really cute mix of terry sleeves with a sheer satin bodice.  This fall we're seeing a lot of sporty chic trends in fashion and this sweatshirt hits that mark!

The orchid print is really beautiful.  And the whole sweatshirt is soft and lightweight.  I recommend sizing up because the sleeves are very slim-fitting.  

I am pictured wearing a size small.  Shop this sweatshirt HERE

Speaking of lightweight, I really loved the concept of this shirt dress.  

Sorry for my blurry.... I'm starting to think I've dropped my phone one too many times.  *ugh*

 It's hard to tell from these pictures but this shirt dress does have pinstripes in the blue.  It's extremely lightweight and comfortable and very easy to wear.  I have come to the conclusion that it is more flattering on ladies with curves rather than my figure, but it could work!  I didn't think it was the best item for me today but it's really super cute!  I am wearing a size XS.  Shop this dress HERE

Back to the racks... oh look, boots!

Shop the boots HERE and HERE

Back in the dressing room...

At first glance, I thought these were two separate pieces, but it's a dress made to look like a skirt and blouse.  I wasn't sure about it on the rack but after trying it on I changed my mind.  It was really cute and the fit was very flattering!

I love the juxtaposition of the soft blue with the python texture!  The pencil skirt shape and white cuffs and collar keep this look classic, but the mix of colors and prints really wows you!

Oh hello! Don't judge... I'm really tired!!

The light blue in this dress also has white pinstripes.  I am wearing a size 2.  Shop this button down dress HERE

Mixing up the color situation now with some deep ruby reds!  This blazer was to die for!  

Love the classic black pieces.  They are so easy to mix and match!  I am obsessed with this faux fur coat!

Back to the dressing room!!

I think this faux fur coat is fabulous!!! I couldn't get enough of it!

I would pair this coat with casual items as well as fancier outfits.  I love how it looks with my beat up bootcut jeans today!  I am wearing a size XS.  Shop this coat HERE

Another huge fall trend is global chic items.  I love how the Altuzarra collection includes items with intricate detail.  This dress has beautiful gold detail and cute tassels that hang down.

 It's flowy and comfortable.  I am wearing a size 2.  Shop this dress HERE

 Hey, I miss my fur coat!

 Ok that's better!  I could totally see wearing this faux fur with this dress as well!

 I honestly wouldn't have thought that I'd like a python print so much, but I kind of fell in love with it once I tried on all of these pieces!

 This python print t-shirt quickly became my favorite item!  It is so soft and flattering!  I loved how it looked with the pencil skirt.
*Note: The Target link to this pencil skirt is not working so it MIGHT be sold out... check your stores fast!!

The texture on this skirt is fabulous!! And the fit was so easy and flattering!  I was surprised at how well it hugged my hips and how comfortable it was!

Now more python but different blouse... and the jacket!

*Note: same thing on this python bow blouse! Check your stores!!! I'm not seeing it on the website!

And now another fabulous jacket!  This ruby red velvety amazeballs jacket was beautiful!! Unfortunately my store was already sold out of the small sizes!!  I am wearing a size M in this picture.  I really loved this blazer but the size was too big for me.

 The jacket bodice is velvet-like material and the collar is a smooth satiny material in a pretty purple shade.  I actually really liked the blazer with the python tee and my jeans!

 Check your stores y'all!! This one may be sold out online!  Yikes!  It's frustrating I know!  Don't forget there are matching pants and they are so fabulous!! I couldn't try them on because my store was out of my size.

I did, however, find a pair of the black tuxedo pants to try and I loved them!  The fit was great and I loved the tuxedo stripe down the side.  The python tee made another great friend!

 I am wearing a size 2 in the tuxedo pants.  Shop them HERE.

I switched up the shirt one last time and kept on the tuxedo pants.  I love how this black and white top immediately looks so sophisticated when paired with the pants!  This outfit makes me want to attend a black and white party!  I love the simplicity... and as always, I really really loved black and white.

 I am wearing a size XS.  Shop this black and white bow tie blouse HERE

One more ruby red item... I wasn't really sure about this color on me but I actually think it looks nice!  Stay on trend this fall with ox blood's red, ruby red, and maroon and brick tones!  This dress was very comfortable and silky soft.  It is made of polyester so it has that "slippery" feeling, but not in a bad way like many cheap clothing items.

 There is definite stretch to this dress so it will hug your curves (and give you curves where you don't have any! can I get an Amen?!)  I was a little confused what to do with the belt... I felt like the detail on the ends of the belt warranted it being tied in the front of the dress, but it did feel a little strange.  The dress is pictured online with the tie in the back... I guess that makes more sense.   You could wear it however you like.

 I am wearing a size 2 in this ruby dress.  Shop it HERE

I'm finishing this shopping trip off with my favorite dress that I tried on.  I shared a quick instagram video of this dress from the dressing room this morning!  If you missed it, you can check it out HERE.

 I'm a sucker for black and gold, sequins, sheer fabrics and tassels... this dress is all of those things!

I am wearing a size 2.  Shop this gorgeous dress HERE

Well guys, I hope my shopping trip has helped you see these Altuzarra items a little bit better!  There are still lots of pieces that I didn't get a chance to try on, so don't forget to check out the entire collection!

I recommend buying everything you want as soon as possible because everything is flying off of the racks!  There are already many items sold out online so my advice is to use the "FIND IN STORE" function and search for a store near you.  I love shopping in person... it's my cardio! ;-)

I had a blast trying on all of these items today!!  What are your favorite pieces from the collection?  Do you have any Altuzarra shopping stories you want to share?  Did you snag the last item in your size or fight off someone else for a skirt?  I'd love to hear about it!  It's a little crazy how quickly these collections go!  What would we all do without Target??