Summer Wedding

Summer Wedding by haleylong featuring hoop earrings

Just because you have a winter color dress sitting in the closet waiting for the next work Chrsitmas party, doesn't mean that you can't wear it all year long.

I bought this dress with the idea that I might possibly wear it for a wedding this July. But because I am a member of the groom's family, I decided I better match with my immediate family.

Have no fear though. I am still going to wear this dress all year.

The idea of taking a winter color and styling it for summer is quite overwhelming to a lot of people. The key to all of it is finding a summer/spring color that you think compliments the winter tone. One of my favorite color combinations is red and turquoise. So I found these fun turquoise shoes and the rest was history. Look for a fun statement necklace with some of that same turquoise color to tie in that turquoise toward the neckline. Teal nails, berry red lips, and gold accessories finish off the look.

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Fear the Spear

Who would have ever thought that I would be the biggest football fan in the world?

I know it's hard to believe.

But what can I say, I am obsessed. (OBSESSED)

My love for football has grown over time. I hated football for the longest time. I never thought anything of it. I mean all I thought they did was, "Down. Set. Hut hut. Hike." Throw the football. Run before getting thrown to the ground by another guy in a different shirt. It was stupid. One Super Bowl Sunday, I saw the light. I didn't just watch the commercials. I watched the guys rough up on each other and I liked it. Shocker. I remember coming home after halftime and I turned the football game back on. From then on, my world changed and I found my love for football.

I am more of a college football girl than I am NFL. I mean I like the NFL and all but nothing compares to hearing the fight song played by the marching band after they get a touchdown. 

I am a die hard Florida State freak. 

I yell at my tv for all college games but I am a different person when my Noles are on. You are not allowed to talk to me. It's just me and my team. 

Well. I don't know if you have heard but there is this little game going on tomorrow night in Pasadena, CA. It's the 2014 National BCS Championship and my Noles are playing to go home with a crystal football. 

Lord have mercy, I am freaking out. I am so ready for the Seminoles to show everyone what they are made of and give everyone garnet and gold fever. 

I am wearing my school pride tomorrow and Tuesday no matter what the score. Here are a few ideas I was playing around with. (Here is another outfit idea too from an earlier post)

Logo Pride



Wear your colors and school name with pride.
Garnet skinny jeans, school shirt, FSU cowboy boots, gold accessories and a fringe crossbody purse.

Dress up College Colors

For the girls who want to dress up with plastering their team mascot all over their body. No need to rush out to the school store to buy the latest and greatest t-shirt. Garnet dress, Jean jacket (worn open and with sleeves rolled up), spear bracelet, garnet earrings, gold sandals, leopard wristlet, and gold nails.

Show off your school pride and GO NOLES!!!!!!

Bring that beautiful trophy back to Tally!

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Garnet and Gold Game Day

Fear the Spear! 

It's OFFICIALLY (finally) the start of college football!

Time to cheer on your favorite team in their colors loud and strong.

My team of choice is Florida State Seminoles. I wear garnet and gold proud. 

So what exactly do you wear to a game or football party? 

Let's refer to my favorite Ecard, shall we...

Fear the spear ya'll!

Put on your best college colors and add some fun accessories. 

Leopard scarf, feather metal earrings and gold headband complete the look but also tie together the theme of the Seminoles! 

But the most important thing of all is to have fun and Go Noles!!!

What is your favorite college team? Are you as excited as I am that football is back? Let me know. If you made your favorite college game day look, leave a comment with a link below so we can all show our school spirit.

Want more FSU outfit ideas?!?!

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Denim Dress All Year Long

With it being Back to School time, I decided that since I failed miserably at the actually creating a First Day of School outfit on time for the first day of school (what a concept) that I would create an outfit that would be versatile enough you could wear it all year and it never look the same all year.

All from this great store with a red bulls eye in the logo. (Oh how I love thee Target)

Take notes kids.

Look 1:
Back to School/Transitioning into Fall
Fun jewels that will work into the fall season. Neutral color palette.
Basic denim dress and everyday small necklace. 

Look 2:
Falling Denim
One standout Fall color to use as main focus. Scarf for accent.
Trade out old belt for new. Tights and small earrings.

Look 3:
Leopard Denim Dress
Staple sweaters and trench coat. Layering with dress and leggings.
Make look dressier with statement jewels and accessories.

Look 4:
Pink Flowers Blooming
Denim dress with bold pink accents.
Silver and pearls play off the pink. 

Like any of the outfits? Check out my full polyvore page or Pinterest boards.

Don't forget everything you see in the outfits was listed on target.com. So you can thank me later.

(It's later)

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A Tribal Statement

I kind of obsessed with the new tribal trend.

It's official. I have a thing for bold prints. Who would have guessed? 

Tribal clothing is very graphic. The colors can be rich in color with earth tones or black and white. The graphic prints are inspired by the textiles of Africa, India, and South America. The ideas of how women dressed in these cultures are interpreted and modernized for the fashionista of today.

Do you like this trend? Have you tried it yet?

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Maternity Style: The Good, Bad and Ugly

Pregnant women are beautiful.

The bump is magical. It's a beautiful thing to be pregnant.

While I have never been pregnant, I love looking through maternity photos and seeing the hits and misses of maternity fashion.

Since the royal birth has officially commenced (NOT the Kardashian baby), I decided it was only appropriate to showcase the good, bad and ugly of maternity style.

The Good

Jackets and Coats. Fit well but have nice flow

  

The Bad

Too Baggy. No structure. 

The Ugly

High Fashion doesn't work with maternity. Get new shoes. 

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A Colorful Summer

Say hello to a world of color! 

I have a closet full of black and fallish like colors. Dark or jewel tone is really what I look at when shopping. So on this bright and happy day in Florida, I broke out of my norm and tried to expand my new horizons. 

Try to expand your current wardrobe with colorful pieces. 

I am slowly but surely. 

Bring home items one and a time so it's not that overwhelming. Mix and match them with your standby jeans.

If the idea of neon shorts scares the living daylights out of you, look into the wonderful world of accessories. I am a jewelry freak. I am constantly changing up my go to outfit with a new necklace, earrings, purse, scarf, or shoes. My favorite accessory stores are Charming Charlie's (aka the greatest store on planet earth), or Francescas. Both stores are sell clothes but the main attraction is the jewelry and colorful accessories. 

While I am beyond ready for fall, I am excited to try to revamp the rest of my summer wardrobe. 

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Happy 4th!

Happy Birthday America! 

Time to celebrate with sun, food and fireworks. 

Or in my case we went and spent the fourth with the Swiss in Ikea and then with the Italians at Olive Garden. CLASSY!

I love you America! 

What is your favorite way to wear Red, White and Blue?!

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Stepping out in Summer

What is your favorite part of Summer? 

Mine is AC. 

Shorts and sandals are apart of any girls uniform in the summertime. Get the perfect pair of sunglasses and you are set to walk out into the heat with not a care in the world.

Don't forget to roll down your window in your car and blare your favorite song (mine is Cruise Remix by Florida Georgia Line). Sing to your hearts content. It's summer!

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Pretty Little Liars

Pull out the black hoodies! 

Aria, Spencer, Emily and Hanna are back.

Sleep with one eye open tonight

-A

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