OOTD + Giveaway Feature!

My OOTD from this Saturday was inspired by The Cotton Necklace from Lucy & Me Jewelry--yes, the same one that I am giving away!

If you've been living under a rock and forgot about the giveaway, you need to click HERE.

While most of you are enjoying the chilly December days, down here in Florida, we are still in the 80s with no sign of chill! Saturday involved quite a bit of running around and finishing decorating the tree, so comfort was key!!

As you can see, I opted for a chambray shirt, ponte pants, and boots. Jewelry was simple and my Cotton necklace gave the outfit the stylish pop it needed! I had just slept on curly hair the night before so I opted for the headband to keep it from getting too crazy over the course of the day!

Even Presley wanted to get in on the photoshoot!

Make sure to enter the giveaway for The Cotton Necklace! It ends at midnight on 12/7!!

Have you entered the giveaway yet? How would you pair The Cotton Necklace if you won?

The best outfit idea will get additional entries into the contest! 

(Polyvores are also welcomed!)

Today's Pickins:

1. LC's Gift Tag DIY

2. Santa Gnomes made from sticks!

3.  DIY Mistletoe Headband!

Latest Lusts - 9/17

Here are a few of the things I am lusting after these days!

1.       Brown Leather Tory Burch riding boots are at the top of my lust list! I really need a new pair of brown boots going into the fall!

2.       My trip to Key West is so close!  I have been counting down the days until this getaway!

3.       A few more skinny belts, especially this tortoise one, would be a perfect addition to my fall wardrobe.

4.       Kind of a constant lust, but I have been drooling over the dainty monogram bracelets! I like them so much more than the “super statement” monograms you usually see.

5.       More leopard.  More more more!

6.       Essie’s  “Fishnet Stockings” makes for a sexy fall nail color. I’ve been going with more muted shades but it already feels like it is time to brighten up!

7.       The Orange and Blue Dixie Dress from Twelve Saturdays has me dreaming of cool fall nights spent at Ben Hill Griffin!

8.       The obligatory “I am never going to buy one but I really really want one” mention of the Kitchen Aid mixer.

On a personal note, something special about today:

“Few people of our generation know, but on this day in 1944 Operation Market Garden commenced in Holland. My Oma rode on top of an Allied tank to celebrate their liberation from the Nazi's.Unfortunately the daring plan to end WWII failed, and thousands of American and British paratroopers lost their lives. The ensuing months of revenge the Germans had on my Oma and the Dutch people should never be forgotten.”

I think of/miss my Oma every day, especially when it comes to important “growing up” events.  She was always such an adventurous and courageous woman!

What are you currently lusting after?

Today’s Pickins:

1.     I am actually not a Michael Jackson fan, but this cover could make me one! 

2.     This glitter starfish mirror at the new Lilly Pulitzer store would be a fun DIY! 

3.     I actually won the “That’s why her hair’s so big…” sorority superlative last year. The thing is, I love having big hair!

Weddings make you happy, right?

I’ve been a little down and a little off today. A case of the Tuesday Troubles, if you will. I can’t seem to get into my groove with anything today, even though I was actually able to make a purchase before Lilly shut down.

Like most of us out here, I find Pinterest to be one of the best distractions from the real world.  Now let me preface the next statement by saying I have never been a wedding person and DO NOT have my dream wedding all planned out.

I totally love pinning Wedding Ideas.  Maybe it’s the joy and excitement in so many of the photos. I’m not entirely sure, but for some reason, wedding pins make me really happy.

So, to bring up my “down day” here is a collage of some of my favorite wedding pins from today!

What things do you do to bring yourself up on a “Down Day”?

Today’s Pickins:

1.       Vanilla Ice Cubes would be perfect in anything from coke to coffee!

2.       Moscato Cupcakes. Sounds too good to be true….

3.       These Ashley Duncan heart bangles are so sweet! I love how they are two-toned, as well.

4.       I don’t care if you think these are tacky because I am in love.