December Favorites + Christmas and Moving Updates

Outfit Details: Dress: Tahari, purchased at Ross,  Heels: Marc Fisher 

I hope you all had a marvelous Christmas with family and friends. I can't believe Christmas has already come and gone. And really, where did December go?! Between moving into a new place right before Christmas and then the holidays, this month seemed to fly by so fast! I know so many of you were also busy traveling to see family, finishing up finals or marking off your never ending to-do lists getting ready for the holidays. Christmas is the one time of year I truly look forward to all year long, and yet it seems to fly by so fast that I almost miss it!

Tuesday Deals: 30% off with code READYTOPARTY

Good morning! Today I found a really good sale, so I'll get right into it! This retailer is taking 30% off full priced inventory with code READYTOPARTY. They just came out with a bunch of great items for holiday parties and special occasion wear. Each Christmas I end up wearing a piece from this retailer because they're so beautiful and I feel amazing in them! The quality is hard to beat too. I'm especially loving this sweater that's under $60. 

Have a great day! Thanks for reading. 

Palm Trees and Ivory...

Tee: Halogen | Skirt: J.Crew Factory, love this option for fall | Pumps: J.Crew Factory | Clutch: Lilly Pulitzer c/o | Sunnies: Madewell | Necklace: Kate Spade | Bracelets: Kate Spade, Alex and Ani, J.Crew Factory | Watch: Michael Kors | Lips: Lipstick - MAC Creme Cup, Lipgloss - NARS Turkish Delight

An ivory, monochrome look for your Friday! I'm wearing all the ivory-on-ivory I can until fall hits (although I do like a good winter white look!). Have a great weekend! Thanks for reading. 

Photos by Jordan Stumbo.

Navy and Blush...

J.Crew sweater | J.Crew faux leather mini skirt | Pink BaubleBar earrings | Steve Madden Sandals | Kate Spade leather clutch | NARS Lip Gloss | Isaac Mizrahi Sunglasses | Michael Kors Watch | Essie Nail Polish

This time of year, I'm all about incorporating my summer staples with fall shades. I'm gravitating towards hues of navy for fall, and blush pink adds a nice feminine touch to the mix! This leather skirt is at the top of my fall wish list - it's seriously to die for! Have a great Wednesday :)

Summer Skirt...

Tank: Topshop | Skirt: J.Crew Factory | Pumps: J.Crew Factory | Bag: J.Crew, similar | Necklace: Kate Spade | Bracelet: Kate Spade | Lipstick: MAC - Creme Cup with Bare Minerals gloss on top

Now that the weekend is over, my life is a little more normal again. Last week I was coordinating a week-long event and then had a bachelorette party over the weekend. I could definitely use a nap, but it was so much fun! If you were following along on snapchat (@libbyglaser), you probably got a glimpse of my outfit and hair (more on my hair later - stay tuned!). I wore this skirt with a white off the shoulder top and it added the right amount of class to a fun weekend look. It would really work well for most settings, whether it be casual, a party, church, etc. Also can we talk about my Topshop tank??!! Insert heart-eyed emoji. It comes in so many colors, and its under $30!

Photos by Jordan Stumbo.

Transitioning into Fall...

Dress: J.Crew Factory | Sandals: Tommy Hilfiger | Bag: BCBG | Sunnies: Ray-Ban | Earrings: J.Crew Factory | Watch: Michael Kors | Bracelets: J.Crew Factory, Kate Spade | Necklace: Kate Spade | Lipstick: MAC - Up the Amp

Is it just me or is this summer really hot and humid?? I've been ready for the fall months since July - riding boots, scarves and hot cocoa are calling my name - however the weather isn't cooperating with my fall daydreams right now. In the mean time, I'm incorporating my favorite bright colors with pops of fall shades to transition my wardrobe right into the new season! This dress from J.Crew Factory has a lot of bright colors, but I'm also loving the deep purple and navy shades that make this dress great for both summer and winter. It would be adorable with boots and a navy blazer in the fall! Another easy way to add fall shades into the mix is in your lipstick! I'm wearing MAC's Up the Amp, which is a buildable purple shade, and I wear this shade a ton in the fall months. I also wear MAC's Rebel, a burgundy shade, in the fall quite a bit, and it pairs nicely with all-white, monochrome looks.

 I am SO excited it's the weekend because today I'm traveling to Des Moines for my friend Mara's bachelorette party!! Bring on the champagne, games and fun times! Hope you all have fun plans for the weekend too!! 

Thanks for reading :)

Photos by Jordan Stumbo.

Colorful Shift Dress...

Dress: Lilly Pulitzer | Pumps: J.Crew Factory | Necklace: Kate Spade | Watch: JORD c/o | Bracelets: Kate Spade, J.Crew Factory | Lipstick: Stila - Fiore

I love a good shift dress - easy, comfortable and these bright colors definitely make for a show stopper :) Lilly Pulitzer happens to be one of my favorite designers for summer, and I'm excited to do a fun post with them soon. In the mean time, I'll be running around town in this comfortable shift dress that's sure to turn heads! Happy Tuesday!

Photos by Jordan Stumbo.

Fuchsia lace...

Dress: Mint LA Boutique, similar and love this | Heels: Nordstrom, similar and similar | Bag: J.Crew, similar and similar under $100 | Necklace: Kate Spade | Watch: Michael Kors | Bracelets: Kate Spade, Alex and Ani, J.Crew Factory | Earrings: J.Crew Factory  

One of my new year's resolutions (remember those?) was to wear more color, and this dress from Mint La Boutique is definitely BRIGHT and colorful! I love the feminine lace detail and the color is one of my favorite shades of pink. The open back is also super flattering and adds a little spice to such a sweet dress. This look would be perfect for a bachelorette party or a girl's night out! You can order this dress from Mint LA Boutique but I've linked two options that have more conservative hemlines below!

In other news, I'm gearing up for a fun week of event coordinating starting Saturday. You could say my stress levels are steadily climbing...but I love all the excitement before event days :) A few of the events include an outdoor concert for 3,000 people, a cocktail party at a classic car museum, and coordinating day-to-day activities for 32 amazing college students. You can follow along on my snapchat @libbyglaser for daily updates and behind the scenes action! 

Photos by Jordan Stumbo. 

Shades of Lilac...

Dress: J.Crew | Pumps: J.Crew Factory | Clutch: J.Crew, love this & this under $50 option | Earrings: Kendra Scott (small), the size I'm wearing here | Necklace: Kate Spade | Bracelets: Alex & Ani, Kate Spade, J.Crew Factory | Lipstick: MAC - Creme Cup

Excuse me while I do a happy dance because my laptop is finally back in my possession!!!!! 

You're probably wondering how I lost it, and no I didn't lose it myself but TSA did and I'm thrilled to have it back because I thought for sure it was a goner. So if you've been following me on Instagram you know that I've been traveling for work the last few days. When I was packing for the trip, I decided my Tory Burch tote was large enough to carry all my necessities and that I wouldn't need a carry on if I put my laptop in my checked bag. Well somehow during my layover and connecting flight my luggage got misplaced in the Chicago airport :( I arrived in Dayton, OH with literally nothing besides the clothes on my back, my purse and a half empty bag of almonds :/ This has never happened to me before, and I was traveling alone, so you can imagine I was a little frazzled! I went to baggage claim and they had no idea where it was but knew it was somewhere in Chicago, and I was told it would make it on the next flight. Well I think it took a little more searching than that because my luggage didn't make it to my hotel until 6pm the next day and by that time all my meetings were over so I didn't even need it anymore! Long story short, I'm never putting my laptop in my luggage again just in case my luggage does get lost! I think the only good thing about it was that I had a legitimate excuse to raid Target for new work dresses and pajamas! :)

Ok on to the outfit... this J.Crew dress is not only comfortable and cute, but it's so different than any other shift dress I've owned. I love the extended sleeve that's a different pattern and texture than the rest of the dress - it definitely helps make the dress interesting and stand out from the rest. Also the angled zippers on the front...yes. They add just the right amount of edge to such a classy shape of dress. PS it's on SALE!! For sizing, it does run BIG. I ordered a small and it's almost too big on my size 6 frame. 

Have a fabulous Thursday! Thanks for reading. 

More LILAC dresses:

My outfit:

Photos by Jordan Stumbo.

Happy...

Moto Jacket: old, similar here and under $30 version here | Top: J.Crew, similar | Skirt: J.Crew (under $40!) | Pumps: J.Crew Factory, love these | Clutch: old, similar | Sunnies: Ray-Ban | Watch: MK | Bracelet: kate spade | Earrings: Charming Charlie 

photography c/o f8 creative

What can I say, blush is my new favorite color! This skirt from J.Crew not only comes in the most perfect hue, but it's also under $40 now and they still have almost every size so grab 'em while you can! In all honesty, this skirt is super flattering and it's easy to wear with tanks and button downs for work. For a working girl like me on a limited shopping budget, $40 for a high quality, versatile skirt is a no-brainer!!! Also I'm newly obsessed with my lace moto. I bought this one almost two years ago and just recently starting wearing it all the time. It looks great dressed up or dressed down with a basic t-shirt and jeans. I'm now looking out for a neutral one for summer so if you find one email me!

Total side note: when I was going through these photos, I couldn't help but notice how HAPPY I look in almost every single one. Serious props to Chris my photographer for making me laugh the entire time we're shooting - he has a gift for capturing great moments!

Pastel Pink...

Dress: J.Crew | Pumps: BCBG | Clutch: vintage, loving this black clutch | Necklace: J.Crew Factory | Bangle: kate spade (on sale for $25!) | Sunnies: Ray-Ban

photography c/o f8 creative

Happy Easter Monday! There's something about this holiday that always makes me want to pull everything pastel to the front of my closet. Maybe it's the pastel-painted Easter eggs and the bright colored Easter candy that inspires my wardrobe during this time of year! I wore this dress for church on Easter Sunday and felt not only chic but comfortable. The tiered-chiffon overlay is of great quality, but I wouldn't expect anything less given that it's from J.Crew. Plus the hemline is the perfect length for church, seeing grandparents, etc! Definitely worth the money, and it's on sale for under $100! 

GIVEAWAY TIME!!!

I'm soooo excited to be doing another giveaway with 3 other fabulous midwest bloggers! We're giving away a $100 gift card to one of my FAVORITE online stores, ShopBop! I always head to ShopBop for  high quality staple items, like my Ray-Ban sunnies, 7FAM jeans and pieces from other designers that you can't always find in midwest department stores. They have a wide variety of styles, and their AMAZING spring sale is coming up! As always, I've made it super easy to enter: simply follow me on Instagram or Bloglovin'. Have a great day! Thanks so much for reading. 

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10 things...

Dress: H&M | Vest: similar and similar | Pumps: J.Crew Factory | Earrings: similar | Sunnies: Target, recently purchased these | Watch: Michael Kors | Bracelet: kate spade | Lipstick: Covergirl Lipshine - 235

photography c/o f8 creative

So one of my blogger friends did a post where she shared 20 interesting facts you probably didn't know about her, and I'm realizing that many of you, whether a new or longtime blog reader, probably don't know a lot about me! I love reading emails/comments from readers and getting to know about all of you, so I've decided to list 10 random things about myself and hopefully by the end of this article you'll know a little more about who I am and won't be totally bored or annoyed!! :/

1. My name is actually Elizabeth - Libby is not a middle name or a family name, just the name I go by!

2. I have one sister, Emily, and although we look alike, we literally have opposite features! She's blonde, I'm brunette; she's tall, I'm on the shorter side; she has green eyes, mine are blue. However if you put the two of us in the same room, you'll know instantly that we're sisters - our mannerisms and the way we talk are almost identical! 

3. When it comes to black coffee, I prefer Dunkin Donuts. If I want a latte, Starbucks is my jam. When hot chocolate or tea is a necessity, dear God please let there be a Caribou Coffee nearby!

4. I played soccer competitively from ages nine - 17 and have won the state championship four different times. I played in regional competitions in front of college scouts almost every weekend growing up, but I was never going to be fast or tall enough to play Division 1, and frankly my love of playing soccer faded in high school, but I'm a HUGE U.S. Soccer fan. I would probably cry if someone brought me to a U.S. Soccer match (men or women's team!). 

5. Yellow, orange and lime green nail polish really weird me out... on others it looks really cool, but for some reason it's just a "no" for me!

6. I've never traveled out of the country before! I actually never had the desire until recently, so I'm gathering a list of places I want to see. I have cousins who live in Japan, so right now that is on the top of my list!

7. I will be cheering for all three Iowa college teams (Iowa, Iowa State and Northern Iowa) in the NCAA tournament. I just love the craziness of March Madness and want all of them to win!

8. I hate black licorice. I know, random, but really, who does?? I don't understand how anyone thinks that stuff is appetizing... OK sorry, I just had to get that off my chest! Ha!

9. The town I live in has a population of 3,000 people, and there is very limited shopping here. You can only imagine the amount of restraint needed when online shopping...

10.  I have never been in love, although I definitely thought I was not too long ago! It's funny how you can be so sure of yourself but then God waves His hand and says, "I've got something else in mind." Although difficult at times, I'm looking forward to that "something else". 

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Thank you to all of you for your continued support of me and my passion for blogging! I'd love to hear a little about all of you as well - feel free to introduce yourself in the comments or email me! styliniowan (@) gmail (.) com.