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Thursday, October 31, 2013

Happy Halloween + Giveaway Winner!



Oh my friends! Apologies for the time lapse. Are you so excited that it's Halloween?! We are here. Our neighborhood expects OVER 1000 kiddos for trick or treating! Crazy. While we brace ourselves for the masses, I needed to pop in here to announce a special winner of the Versona Gift Card! Thank you participants! The winner is Caroline!!! Caroline- Please email me your address and I'll send this to you as soon as possible!!

I'll be back tomorrow with a few Friday Frills and I have some exciting things coming next week.
Cheers, yall! Have a bootastic time tonight. Stay Safe!

xo,
SugarMeg


Friday, October 11, 2013

Whatever Happened to Predictability?


So. Very. Excited!

Peace out, friends. Leave any must-do's if you have some!!

xo,
SugarMeg


Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Random goodness...

I'm loving this gal's "winter" packing guide! She has some great tips for any type of packing and travel on her blog. While it won't quite be winter in SF, Ca, I am betting it will be chillier than Amarillo. I roughly took her advice, but had to add in a few items like workout clothes and PJs. Overall, I made sure I could come up with several outfits with my limited pieces. Otherwise, I'd be rolling up with 2 gigantic suitcases and a carryon just for myself since we'll be gone for about 11 days. Yikes.


Lindsay Souza's home tour on The Glitter Guide was awesome. I think her style is so fun with all the layers of patterns, colors, and sass. I've followed her blog for quite some time, so I was a little excited for her to be featured! She has great taste!

Speaking of amazing design, HGTV's new show Cousins Undercover. These guys have partnered with  the one and only ELLEN (love her!) to give back to folks who are so deserving of a revamped space! How precious is this kitchen?!

Blame it on the cooler weather or the upcoming travels and knowing we'll be getting our fill with all the amazing San Fran food spots, but I've been living off of chicken tortilla soup this week:
So good.


Aren't you so glad it's almost the weekend?! Did you enter the giveaway?
xo,
SugarMeg




Saturday, October 5, 2013

Friday Frills: fall fashion + new hair (a day late, oops!)


Have you had a PSL yet? Watched any football? Taken a trip to the pumpkin patch? Tis the season :) I've happily done all three!

With the crispy air and changing colors of the leaves, fall never ceases to inspire me to update my wardrobe. We're also heading to San Fran soon, so I can't wait to add in a few things for my trip (to be honest, I've already started!). 
I think with nearing 30, my style is definitely evolving into a more polished look. Also with nearing 30, you'd think that maybe I could afford to shop 'new arrivals,' and J. Crew, but not so much!! I'm still always hunting for sales and I like my money to go farrrr, so I shop accordingly. That doesn't mean skimping on pieces that will stay around for a few years, though. For me, it also doesn't mean shopping all at once. I tend to have a plan, so there's some strategy with mixing things up and creating several outfits. I totally believe in going for great quality (on sale) and I also totally love some trend, so TJ Maxx is my go-to for that sort of thing.



For 'everyday' fall style, I'm totally jonesing for a cape and this bright pink blazer. Big slouchy sweaters are cozy and easily found at the TJ. I like LOTS of sweaters, but I don't like to spend a ton on them because A-at some point, they're bound to get thrown into the dryer (ahem! Steven;) ), B- my jewelry ALWAYS pulls a snag and then there's a hole and then it's ruined, and C-a variety of color is essential to me. A couple of pairs of cords will be a great asset to my closet, too. I love tan, hunter green, and even bright red! Last fall I lived in dark jeans/black leggings and I realized I needed to add more colored bottoms to my pant collection. I may even go crazy with a print. Cords will easily transition into winter and last a few seasons. When it's not so cold, I love pairing a striped tee and layering a blazer or scarf with skinny cords and boots. Lastly for every day occasions, I've been on the hunt for 2 seasons now for some quality riding boots (that weren't $500) and those beauties above just arrived at my doorstep this week! I love them. They're the perfect color, with the perfect amount of gold hardware so they can be dressed up or down. I'm even more in love with the fact they retail for over $300 and I paid less than $200 :) Are you on Gilt? I love it! Sign up HERE.


To kick things up a notch, I'm definitely on board with the leather trend. P(shh...)leather skirt? Check. Quite a trendy little addition to my closet, but so cute. I paid less than $20 for a similar skirt at the TJ. I love dressing up and looking sleek. I actually feel my age and more like a lady when I take the time to put in a little effort by wearing lipstick and heels (ya don't say!). And black just instantly exudes cool and sophistication, so for me, the lover of bright color, this means laying off the fun hues from time to time. I used to wear black like errry.single.day when I worked with the Aveda Institute, so I got very tired of it and I've stayed away for a while. But, alas! Now, I miss it :)  The Rebecca Taylor blazer is TO DIE FOR, but $500 would be beyond my entire budget, so I actually found a replica (on accident) at, no other than-take a guess- TJ Maxx for a mere $40! Yes, it's also faux/pleather, but does that matter? I paired it with a white tee, skinny jeans, and red high heels and I kinda felt like dynamite, even with the cruddy allergies. Coated pants are something I'd love to get my hands on this year. Oxblood or black would be perfect. Paired with a cozy poncho and heels, I think it's a step up from regular jeans/leggings and boots. I'm adding that Clare Vivier clutch to my wish list, but it's quite the pretty penny. It would go with everything! But, I'm definitely on the look out for a dressier sweater with some shoulder cuteness (I do love a bow) since my hair has been chopped off! I wasn't going for that short of a cut (inspired by Kelly Ripa), but it happened. An inch and a half makes a huge difference when we're talking bobs (mine is really much shorter than hers in the back). I think I was in shock for a solid two days, but now that the anxiety has worn off, I'm getting used to the new style. It's so easy to manage. Definitely won't be going shorter...I mean it this time!   

I won't leave you without some pretty fashionistas from where I've drawn my inspiration:


1./ 2.3./ 4./ 5.

Or a peek of the new hair:


What's on your wish list for fall?

xo,
SugarMeg











Thursday, October 3, 2013

GIVEAWAY!

Hey y'all!
I got to do a little shopping upon coming back to Amarillo at a new store called Versona Accessories. They gifted me with a couple of gift cards-one for me, and one for a lucky reader!

While shopping, I came across a few of my top picks:

Birdie/Polka Dot tank-great under a blazer! Love this comfy maxi dress that could be dressed up or down. And I thought the little detailing on this blouse was darling.

Versona has a TON of accessories-jewelry, shoes, baubbles in every color.

I really liked the dresses, most were cut appropriately for work, but cute enough to wear out, too.
Here's what came into my dressing room:

And Here's what came home with me:


Which I love even more with a black tank underneath.

You definitely can't beat the prices at Versona, so check it out if you're a local! 

Speaking of locals, please comment below to enter a $25 giftcard!
Best of Luck!

xo,
SugarMeg