Vegas Trip...

Hey everyone! I haven't been able to post much lately because of school and work, but I do want to share with you a recent trip I took to Las Vegas with some of my girlfriends. We had such a fun time walking "the strip", going out, trying fun restaurants and relaxing by the pool. It was the perfect mini getaway I needed to feel recharged for the end of the semester. It's just starting to hit me that I'm graduating in two months...where has the time gone? Like always, I've linked all of my outfits for easy shopping! If you have questions on where I got specific pieces, feel free to also email me at styliniowan (at) gmail (dot) com. Enjoy!

{Annie and I eating dinner at Tao... I had the best sea bass I've ever eaten!}

Romper: Forever 21 (similar), Necklace: Francesca's (similar), Lipstick: MAC Divine Choice 

{Walking around the Venetian Hotel} 

{Outside on the "strip"... looking out towards Bally's and the Paris Hotel. This is as close to the real Eiffel Tower I've ever been (so far....one day!} 

{Out on the town with the girls at Chateau. Their balcony was amazing!} 

Dress: Forever 21, Lip Gloss: Estee Lauder 

{...we were definitely having fun!}

Dress: Forever 21, Clutch: J. Crew (similar), Pumps: Madden Girl 

{Before dinner at Koi.. the best sushi ever!} 

{Walking the strip and taking in the sights. This was right outside the Mirage Hotel}

Romper: Target, Kimono: Von Maur (similar)  

 Jenny and I before heading towards the strip. 

Romper: Target, Kimono: Von Maur (similar), Watch: Michael Kors, Sunnies: Target 

{Out by the pool. Our hotel had three different pools, all of which were equally relaxing!} 

Bikini Top: Victoria's Secret (similar) 

 {Keile and I hanging in the pool}

Bikini Top: Victoria's Secret (similar)

 {Our hotel from the pool} 

{Throwing up the kite with all the Thetas!} 

{Our last breakfast at the Paris hotel...  a great way to cap off a great trip!} 

Cardigan: Calvin Klein (similar), Headband: Lemons and Lace 

{All the girls before our limo ride to dinner}

Dress: BCBGeneration

See more Vegas pictures and other life updates on my Instagram and Twitter: @styliniowan. Have a great day! 

Spring Fever

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Just a couple fun ideas (all $100 or less!) to help you get ready for spring break! Shopbop is having an awesome sale until midnight tonight, and they have a ton of fun pieces that are perfect for spring break and summer. If you've never shopped from their site before, you'll be happy to know that they carry some of the best designers, offer free 3-day delivery AND offer free returns! It doesn't get much better than that :) Enter BIGEVENT14 at checkout. Happy shopping! 

Sunday Uniform

Sweater: Chicos, similar, similar and similar | Vest: Forever 21 | Leggings: Ann Taylor LOFT | Shoes: Ann Taylor, similar | Necklace: J.Crew Factory, similar | Bracelets: Francesca's Collections and Giggleosophy, similar and similar | Sunnies: old, similar and similar | Purse: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target (sold out), similar and swooning for this     

Good morning! This weekend I was home enjoying Des Moines and tending to blogging meetings. I love coming home -  I feel so refreshed and ready to conquer school and work in Iowa City!

I've owned this sweater for 3 years and I frequently get asked where I purchased it. The answer may surprise you! My mom and I went shopping together and we stopped into Chicos...yes, Chicos. I had always thought this store was for women in their 30s and onward, not for a 18 year old. This is one of my mom's favorite places to shop, so when we stopped in I wasn't expecting to find something for myself. When I found this sweater, I couldn't help but try it on and I'm so happy I did! I still go in there with or without my mom on occasion and find lots of good pieces for my wardrobe, so ladies, don't always judge a store by what age you think is appropriate!

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Velvet...

Dress: Banana Republic, similar & similar, Tights: Target, Pumps: Madden Girl, Necklace: J.Crew, similar & similar, Bracelets: Francesca's Collections, similar & similar      

Sometimes it just feels good to get dressed up! I had the best time last week with Justin at the Old Capitol Museum snapping photos and taking in all the sights. The building is so breathtaking and is full of history, it felt only natural to be a little more formally dressed in such a beautiful place. 

I love a good LDB. My velvet dress from Banana Republic is a staple in my closet, and I may or may not have worn this dress two years in a row for Christmas Eve mass! When shopping for an LBD, look for quality stitching, fabrics and thickness. I always run my hands through the material to really make sure it's not too sheer or see-through. Black is surprisingly sheer in almost all materials, so keep that in mind when shopping! This dress is definitely my winter LBD given that it's velvet, but it's one of two LBD's that I own, and I wear both of them on repeat because they are quality, timeless pieces.

Thanks for reading! See you Monday :)

Photography by Justin Torner Photography