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THE LITTLE RED DRESS

Now I may not like Valentine's Day (insert cynical single lady comment here), but I still thinking looking amazing on that day to let all the single men know what they are missing out on is highly important. Meet this sexy little red number from Michael Kors. It's so simple yet so amazing. It just oozes sexy. Wouldn't you agree?

This dress could definitely take you from single status to most taken as soon as you walk into the room! So ladies, change the little black dress in for a little red dress and get ready to turn heads of all the single men in the room.

Shop the look here.

STYLE LUST: OLIVIA PALERMO

I remember watching The City and thinking who is this girl Olivia? She's kind of bitchy, kind of pretentious, dresses really well. You know what? I like her. Now i'm kind of obsessed with her personal style. Even with the City done and over with, she is still stealing the spot light by doing her normal every day routines. You know like riding a bike in ridiculous heels in Paris with her Birkin on the back. Or sipping champs in a ridiculously amazing fur jacket by the pool. You know every day stuff. But she does keep it basic with a chambray shirt and skinny black ankle pants & Manolo BB heels. She really does have impeccable style that anyone could easily emulate.

{Photos via Pinterest}

FANCY FEET FRIDAY

This fancy feet friday is dedicated to my beautiful Joanna's from Shoemint. My favorite detail is the bow on the toe. Very much like the Valentino's but a mere fraction of the price. In fact, the Joanna's are on sale for $55.99!

These are seriously some of the most versatile shoes I have. You can dress them up for work with dress slacks or relaxed with a pair of skinnies, a blouse, and a fur vest. (see the fur vest shows i'm wishing this spring weather would go away for a while)

Hurry before they are sold out. There's only a few sizes left! An if you're lucky, they might have your size in the metallic nude. Yeah you heard me. Metallic. Nude. Go get em!

If you're not already a Shoemint member, click here to join now!

CORAL STRIPES

It may only be January, but I'm already thinking ahead to summer. Over the weekend Target, began pulling out their new spring/summer lines and I only have 1 complaint; I don't have enough money to buy it all. I did however purchase this amazing clutch. Okay, it's not actually a clutch, but a tablet case with a wrist strap. Potato Potahto. What I really like is it's the perfect size to carry everything. Sadly, I can't find the link online for you, but if you must (and I totes think you should) go to your nearest Target as soon as possible. It is only $16.99.

Hurry! Go now!!

J'AIME DALLAS

On Saturday, I trekked may way down the freeway to my favorite city, Dallas. This was the last weekend the DMA was showing the Posters of Paris exhibit. It was such a great exhibit. I go to the see some of the original french posters, like The Chat Noir, by the likes of Toulouse-Lautrec, Pierre Bonnard & Edouard Vuillard.

After the exhibit, we walked our way over to Klyde Warren Park to have lunch at the food trucks. I ate the most delicious beef tenderloin quesadilla & sliders from The Butchers Sons. And I finally got to eat at Cool Haus Ice Cream. The brown butter & bacon ice cream on a potato chip & butterscotch cookie was to die for. And since it was such a beautiful day in Dallas, we decided to just walk through downtown. We stopped at the Nasher for some picture ops and then continued through the Arts District until our feet wanted to fall off.

If you live in Dallas or within 40 miles, i'd make sure to make the trek to the DMA (which is now free to the public) and then spend the rest of the afternoon at Klyde Warren. You will not be disappointed.

First Pic: Shoes- Sam Edelman (similar here)

Above Pic: Sweater- Nordstroms (similar here); Shirt- Target old (similar here); Jeans- Gap (here); Necklace- Old Navy (sold in-stores); Sunglasses- Target old

{Photos by me. Picture of me in tunnel- Carol Simpson}

STYLE LUST: Rachel Bilson

In 2003, we were introduced to Rachel Bilson in the form of Summer Roberts, the super popular & super cute girl we love to hate from The OC. Then in 2011, Rachel gave life to Dr. Zoe Hart in Hart of Dixie. I may love the characters she plays in TV & movies, but I surely do lust after he unique style. To me, she has the most coveted closet ever!

I love when she's rocking structured dresses or comfy susie homemaker type dresses, but I love her jeans & a t-shirt look so much more. She's fearless in her style in a sense that she has fun. She can be girly & cute in feathers or vintage dresses. Or she can be cutting edge with mixing prints or masculine cut suits. To me, she is one of the more influential style makers of today.

Honestly, how many times have you seen Ms Bilson rocking some killer ankle booties and immediately started googling where you can buy the same ones? OH wait, that's ShoeMint! And who doesn't love ShoeMint?

{Photos via Pinterest}

SPRING TREND ALERT

Since spring is inching it's way closer, I keep getting urges to purchase pieces to start building my wardrobe. One item, well trend really, that I keep going to is Emerald. Or various shades of green, but Emerald to me is the main one. Simply because it looks great on my pale skin, red hair & freckles. Emerald really is one of the most versatile color on the pantone wheel of color. Since emerald can be as bright as the emerald earrings, to the deep green of the Acne swede leggings. And in contrast to the neon trend that keeps going and going, you can at least wear emerald in a full jumpsuit and not look like a skydiver or walking bullseye.

I definitely plan on incorporating emerald in great quantities into my wardrobe this spring.

I'm still trying to find affordable emerald pumps that won't cost a small fortune. Any help in that area my friends would be greatly appreciated!

How do you plan on wearing emerald this season?

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Prabal Gurung for Target

In a game of poker, Target would be the winner every time. They just upped the ante by introducing their next collaboration with Prabal Gurung. It makes me wonder if their Neiman Marcus collaboration was just an introduction to future endeavors. (If there was a Marc Jacobs collaboration, I think I would die) Prabal's designs are said to hit Sunday Feb 10. The mix of florals, brights, strappy heels & flats, is getting me super excited for spring & summer. You should head over to Elle.com to see all 80+ pieces. I'm so excited for the shoes, I can hardly contain myself!

{Images Via: 1-2a-2b-collages}

BOWS & PEARLS

On a rare occasion at work I actually take a lunch. Today was one of those occasions. I decided to hop on over to Kohl's, since I hadn't been there in ages. I've always like Kohl's but sometimes I just don't have the patience (or time) to sort through racks & racks of 70%-80% off racks. So this time i gave myself 10 mins to dig an of course, found nothing that screamed WEAR ME!! However, I did find these LC Lauren Conrad shirts that were 50% off. I am in love with both of these beauties! I think i'm kindof obsessed with the mauve sweater with the bows and pearls. It's to die for soft! And gold polka dots? I mean, who could resist! Not me!

If you're a fan of Miss Conrad, head over to your nearest Kohl's or shop online to find some great, inexpensive pieces.

SPRING 2013 TREND PREVIEW {Lace}

I know what you're thinking, Spring? Already? Yes, my fellow fashion addicts, Spring Preview is here!! And i'm loving ultra feminine lace. I never got into the masculine details from Fall and previous seasons (except maybe the oversized watch) but lace is something i can stand behind. Or standing in, looking gorgeous!

Here's a few of my favorite lace pieces from Neiman Marcus. Can anyone guess which one i'm dying to get?

Hint: I'll boho if i don't add this to my wardrobe.

Click below for more details on each piece.

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SUPER SALE: Rachel Zoe Calf Hair T Strap Wedges

Took my mom on Saturday to Northpark Mall in Dallas for a little early birthday shopping for her. We were on a quest to find her nice jeans, that didn't give her mom butt. Of course i got super distracted at Neiman Marcus when we walked into the huge Last Call Sale Sign. They had me at 65% off! So of course i tried on almost every shoe in size 7 i could find, but of course each pair i liked were on sale for $600+. Gucci, Fendi & Miu Miu, oh my! But right when I was going to give up, I saw the beautiful animal print of these massive wedges and swoon, i couldn't say no. Rachel Zoe -1 Shannon's Thrifty side-0. You won me this time Rachel Zoe, but really at over 50% off, who would say no?

Want a pair too or want to shop Neiman's Sale? Go HERE!!!

I HAD A DREAM

And that dream became reality! I finally got my Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC that i've been coveting for quite some time. {See here & here} Yeah it's pretty much amazing. The only problem? I'm wanting it in red, purple, & leopard. Lord help me! I've created my own monster!!

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TWENTY THIRTEEN

Welcome to 2013. I am ready to embrace this new year with open arms & an open heart. Instead of resolutions (that i never keep), I'm making a promise to myself. To enjoy this year. No matter what! And i hope you do the same!

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