Winter Work

When it comes to winter dresses, I typically just layer tights and cardigans over sleeveless silk pieces and let my wool coat do all of the work. Lately, however, I have taken a turn toward dresses that are more specific to the colder months. {This one is a new favorite.} Although it won't get really cold here until February, I pulled out this winter favorite of mine this past weekend. The amazingly soft flannel-esque fabric and muted jewel tones make it a perfect winter companion.

F21 jacket & boots, Lizard Thicket Boutique dress, gifted scarf, Simply Vera tights, vintage belt, vintage & Banana Republic rings, Target earrings, Essie Chinchilly polish


Do you believe in winter dresses?
xoxo


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Scottie Dog Chic

Two things I love: peter pan collars and fun prints. While I tend to stay away from more traditional animal prints such as leopard and zebra, I do like actual animal patterns, like this scottie dog top. The bright yellow is perfect for a summer day, and the little dogs remind me of my beloved alma mater.

 Forever 21 top, The Loft denim, Michael Kors heels, gifted ring, Target earrings, Essie California Coral polish

What about you? Would you wear an actual animal pattern?

xoxo

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the essie giveaway winner is...

... keep calm and eat a cupcake!

I'm a loyal follower of Hiking in Stilettos (I adore your pictures!) and my heart skipped a beat when I saw this giveaway: I've been on a search for for a few weeks looking for a lilac, lavender, light purple nail polish shade! OPI hasn't satisfied me yet and I've been searching to locate an Essie retailer! All 3 shades are perfect for spring/summer! My favorite spring/summer pastime involves the following: iced tea, hot temps but with a light breeze, a swinging bench on my porch at home, flowers in bloom, my puppies at my feet and friends and family sitting all together. The grill is on, and I've husked some corn on the cob and we have strawberry shortcake prepped for dessert.

Lounging outside at dusk in the spring & summer is absolute perfection : )


i couldn't agree more with her favorite warm weather pastime. there is just something so wonderful about eating outdoors, hammocks and porch swings, and strawberry shortcake!

thank you for all of your entries! it made my day that so many of you were interested in the giveaway, and i loved reading about your favorite summer pastimes. there were so many good ones! i will probably be sharing all of them with you very soon. and to those of you who didn't win, don't fret! there are more lined up for the future!

xoxo


winner chosen via random.org
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giveaway extended!

because this week is a bit crazy and because i got very little done this weekend,

but mostly because i love spring and essie nail polish,

the essie giveaway will be open until this friday, april 16th.

so comment away!

happy monday lovely people.

xoxo

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essie spring giveaway!

note: this giveaway is now closed, and entries are no longer being accepted. keep checking back for the next giveaway!


one of my small indulgences is painting my fingernails and toenails. it's an inexpensive way to add a bit of color to an outfit, pull together a polished look, or just feel completely girly and fun. i have been a fan of essie polish for quite a long time. i can always find exactly the shade i am looking for, and i don't have to settle for something with tons of shimmer. sparkle and iridescence has its place {sometimes on my toes}, but i am really more of a matte polish girl. i tend toward colors without shimmer, and i can always find something on point with essie.

so in honor of warm spring weather & unabashed girliness, i am very excited to announce the first ever hiking in stilettos giveaway!
i am giving away three of my favorite essie polishes from the new spring colors:

van d'go {a pale nude/pink}, lilacism {a fun pastel purple}, and watermelon {a punchy pink, not a new color, but a favorite of mine!}


here are the rules:
{i know, i hate rules too}

1. you must be a follower of hiking in stilettos
2. leave a comment below stating that you are a follower & tell me about your favorite spring/summer pastime!
3. for additional entries, tweet or blog about the giveaway and leave a separate comment.


the giveaway will be open until sunday, april 11th friday, april 16th, and i will announce the winner the following saturday. happy spring, my lovelies!

xoxo

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