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Outfit of the Day: Yesterday, April 23rd

Outfit of the Day April 23

Outfit of the Day April 23
Yesterday I had the incredible privilege of managing Chapman University’s Twitter and Instagram during the annual “Spring Sizzle.” It was a blast – I felt so energized after. Opportunities like this remind me of how much I love social media especially for live events. I just really enjoy myself and feel very confident when I do it.

The one thing I did not feel confident about was my body. I really do not know what triggered this inside of me as I am usually very content with my body, but I guess I just had an off day. As I was settling in for the night to write this post and head to bed, a woman in my sorority shared this video on Facebook. I watched in awe as I was incredibly uplifted and inspired. I have included it at the bottom of this post for you to watch – I really hope you do! It is only about eight minutes long and will seriously make you feel beautiful and valued.

I hope you all have a wonderful rest of your day!

Shoes: Kohl’s | Jeans: Kut from the Kloth by Nordstrom | Tank: Frenchi by Nordstrom | Scarf: Nordstrom | Watch: Kate Spade

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April 24, 2014 by
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Romping in Hot Pink

Charlotte Russe

Charlotte RusseCharlotte Russe has some incredible new spring arrivals and this romper is no exception. I’m completely in love with everything about it from the hot pink color to the flattering shape to the lace accents. This is the first romper I’ve ever owned because I was convinced they were the least flattering thing for any woman with hips or thighs. However, I was pleasantly surprised when this fit me like  a glove and accentuated my small waist. It highlights my curves in all the right ways! The chunky chain bracelet I’m wearing is too cute and guess what? It is also from Charlotte Russe!

Romper: Charlotte Russe | Chain Bracelet: Charlotte Russe | Shoes: G by Guess | Blazer: Forever 21 | Watch: Kate Spade | Rings: Vintage Stamp Jewels and vintage

 

Charlotte Russe

Charlotte Russe

Charlotte Russe

 

Charlotte Russe sent me this romper and bracelet free of charge. They did not ask me to write a review. All opinions and images are my own.

 

 

 

 
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April 12, 2014 by
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Outfit of the Day: April 3rd

Outfit of the Day April 3rd

Outfit of the Day April 3rdThis incredible kimono from Jane is the perfect spring addition to my wardrobe. The bright colors and floral print brighten up any outfit. The beautiful chiffon fabric feels light and fun. I also adore this Kappa Alpha Theta necklace from Tomi’s Treasures – an Etsy shop that I found. It’s so dainty and stunning – I love it!

Necklace: Tomi’s Treasures | Kimono: Jane | Ring: Texas Roots | Purse: I Flew the Nest | Jeans: Vigoss | Bracelet: Alex and Ani | Booties: Sofft | Hair: Bellami Extensions | Tank: Mossimo Supply

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Outfit of the Day April 3rd

Outfit of the Day April 3rdI want to talk briefly about Tomi’s Treasures. Tomi was incredible to work with. She was so interested in hearing about my life as a college woman. She worked so hard to provide me with jewelry that I wanted. I will post later about another amazing necklace she sent me (it’s in the shape of Washington state!). She went above and beyond to make it for me. I would highly recommend checking out her Etsy shop full of beautiful Greek jewelry. She even has hand-stamped bottle openers with fraternity letters on them! Anyways, I would just recommend you check her shop out for big/little gifts or a something special for a friend.

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I was provided with the kimono by Jane, ring by Texas Roots, and necklace by Tomi’s Treasures free of charge. All opinions are my own.

 
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April 3, 2014 by
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Outfit of the Day: March 26th

Outfit of the Day March 26

Outfit of the Day March 26

I went to the mall today to get all of my spring shopping done. It’s “warm” today – about 50 degrees – so I didn’t need a huge jacket or anything. This outfit is easy to throw together but it looks really polished. I just love it! I actually bought the hat today and threw it on as soon as I left the store. It complements my outfit nicely!

Cardigan: Forever 21 | Hat: Forever 21 | Tank: Target | Jeans: Hudson Jeans | Watch: Kate Spade | Shoes: Sofft | Bracelet: Alex and Ani | Rings: Colby June, Pure Impressions, Vintage Stamp Jewels

Outfit of the Day March 26

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March 26, 2014 by
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Outfit of the Day: March 20th

Outfit of the Day: March 20th

Happy first day of spring!

In honor of the “holiday,” I decided to break out my favorite sundress, cowboy boots, and Lilly Pulitzer bow from Bows and Kites. Also, check out my gorgeous Kappa Alpha Theta pendant created by one of my favorite people in the world, Donna. Check out my other post all about her jewelry and buy beautiful handmade sorority pendants like this one here.

This is one of my favorite outfits of all time. Comfy, cute, and playful!

Dress: Nordstrom | Bow: Bows and Kites | Necklace: Greek Jewelry | Boots: Vintage | Extensions: Bellami

Southern Belle outfit

Cowboy boots and sundresses are the perfect pair
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March 20, 2014 by
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Obsessed with Faith Christine (plus a discount!)

Amazing dress from Faith Christine Boutique

Amazing dress from Faith Christine Boutique

This stunning orange dress is from one of my favorite online boutiques, Faith Christine. Their entire inventory looks like it was taken out of my dream closet – pretty lace, pastels, and just a hint of country flair. The owner, Faith Hoye, is the cutest person ever! She has a shirt that says “Thug Wife” and posts pictures on her Instagram of her two golden retrievers Lucky and Irish. How adorable is that?

Anyways, she was beyond generous to send me this dress to style (buy it here!). The color is gorgeous, I can’t get enough of it! The details like the crochet bell sleeves and bow-tie back take my breath away. I really love how you can style this dress so many different ways as well. In these pictures, I made it a little more fancy, but it has that country feel that allows it to be dressed down with a pair of cowboy boots. I also think it would look so cute with a brown floppy hat, turquoise necklace, and brown wedges!

Be sure to follow Faith Christine on Instagram and check out their Facebook page!

I’m so excited to share that my readers will get a 15% off discount when they shop at Faith Christine Boutique and use the discount code Madeleine15!!! It was so hard for me not to buy everything there, so good luck ;) Hurry too because they’re having a HUGE winter sale right now!

Dress: Faith Christine | Earrings: Forever 21 | Shoes: Forever 21 | Extensions: Bellami Hair

 Amazing dress from Faith Christine Boutique

 

 

Check out some of their other beautiful items below:

Faith Christine provided me with this dress for free. I did not receive any other compensation. All opinions are my own.
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March 15, 2014 by
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Outfit of the Day: March 14th

Outfit of the Day March 14th

Happy Pi Day!

It’s also casual Friday at my office which means there’s donuts! I’m re-thinking wearing a skirt and tight shirt today because I know I’m going to stuff my face. I wish I had worn my stretchy pants (read that in a Nacho Libre voice). UPDATE (as of 11:38 am): I stuffed my face with a donut bigger than it.

Anyways, I love this outfit. I used to be so against combat boots with skirts, but I’m warming up to the idea. I never dress “edgy” like this, so it was fun for me! I’m usually all about bright colors and looking more preppy.

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I’m also wearing hair extensions. These are my Jessica Simpson “HairDo” 23″ wavy extensions by Ken Paves. I’m going to do a review later comparing them to my Bellamis that arrived today, but I never actually wear these extensions. I just felt like wearing them for the picture. I honestly don’t feel comfortable wearing my HairDo extensions in public because I feel like they will fall off and the texture really doesn’t match my hair. So anyways, I took them off after I took the pictures!

Boots: Steve Madden | Skirt: Nordstrom Kids (yes, I got it from the kids section, don’t judge) | Top: Forever 21 | Necklace: Forever 21 | Watch: Kate Spade | Bracelet: Forever 21

 

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I did not receive any compensation for this post. All opinions and images are my own.
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March 14, 2014 by
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Outfit of the Day: March 13th

Outfit of the Day March 13th

I could not wake up this morning for whatever reason! I went for the laid-back look today. Can you tell I got ready in 30 minutes? I’m sneaky that way! Since I woke up late, I didn’t have time to shower – so I threw my hair up in a sock bun and called it good. I pulled on my favorite Hudson jeans and t-shirt blouse from Nordstrom. These are two of my wardrobe staples that I wear ALL the time. Having a t-shirt blouse like this one is perfect because you can easily dress it up and down. It looks way more polished than the classic cotton t-shirt! I adore these Hudson jeans because they are the perfect length despite my little, short legs. The hug my curves in the best way possible and have lasted me so long. I wish I had them in a million pairs! I topped everything off with a colorful scarf my good friend Nikki gave me for my birthday and some hot pink Revlon lip stain. Slipping into my Steve Madden flats, I was set for the day!

Shirt: Nordstrom | Jeans: Hudson Jeans | Flats: Steve Madden | Scarf: Gift (unknown) | Glasses: Costco | Watch: Kate Spade | Bracelet: Forever 21 | Ring: Colby June

 

My shoes are so interesting

My shoes are so interesting

 

 

Maybe there was a bug

Maybe there was a bug

Outfit of the Day March 13th

I did not receive any compensation for this post. All opinions and images are my own.

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March 13, 2014 by
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Outfit of the Day: March 11th

Necklace from The Flourish Boutique

Today’s outfit is all about having a little fun while still looking professional. I adore this lavender blouse from White Plum. It’s elegant and light – a nice lady-like touch. The statement necklace from The Flourish Boutique adds a fun pop without being too distracting. I firmly believe every woman needs a black skater skirt in her closet and this one from Nordstrom is the perfect essential. You can throw it on with almost everything!

Flats: Steve Madden via Nordstrom | Blouse: White Plum | Skirt: Nordstrom | Necklace: The Flourish Boutique | Watch: Kate Spade via NordstromOutfit of the Day March 11

 

I love the lace back!

I love the lace back!
Necklace from The Flourish Boutique

Necklace from The Flourish Boutique

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You can't take yourself too seriously

You can’t take yourself too seriously

I received the blouse from White Plum and necklace from The Flourish Boutique free of charge. I did not receive any other compensation. All opinions are my own.
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