Cape

Dress: Fab'rik {similar} | Shoes: Guess {similar} | Necklace: Baublebar {old, but loving} | Bracelet: JCrew | Ring: JCrew {similar} | Glasses: Calvin Klein 

I wore this dress to a rehearsal dinner this weekend. It was the perfect mix of classic and fun. I had to think twice about the whole cape thing...but it added interest and dimension to the look. I am a big advocate of pairing neutral shoes with a dark dress. Some even say it makes your legs appear longer! Great tip!

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Random Wednesday

Like Kate

Blouse: The Limited {Extra 40% off today!} | Skirt: The Limited {Extra 40% off today!} | Shoes: BCBG Paris | Bracelet: JCrew | Ring: JCrew {similar} | Earrings: c/o jojo loves you | Glasses: Cole Haan

You can give me any type of sapphire colored stone and encircle it with diamond stones and I will think of Kate Middleton. Gorgeous gorgeous combination! So while browsing through jojo loves you's website my eyes were immediately drawn to these beauties I'm wearing above. So classic yet fun to pair with a printed blouse!

Lucky for you, jojo loves you is having their Annual Memorial Day BLING sale. Gorgeous earrings to choose from in every shape and color you can imagine! I think picking up a pair of the emerald is a must for this summer! Check out their website now, sale runs through the end of Monday! 

Keith and I are off to celebrate the marriage of two of our sweetest friends on one GORGEOUS Carolina day! You can follow along on instagram with me (@msmiamaree) or even him! (@keithheckendorf) I'm in the wedding...so I told him he is on camera duty!

Happy Wedding Day Emily and Robert! We love you guys and can't wait to celebrate with you!


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Showers and Flowers

Dress: Old Navy {similar, on sale!} | Boots: Hunter | Necklace: Jeweliq {sold out} | Ring: Kate Spade | Glasses: Cole Haan

We have had nothing but gray skies and lots of showers this past week in NC. Hard to get out and take a nice outfit picture when your hair is a frizz ball and you usually look like a wet rat! These rainboots have seen a lot of ground this week. When it is dreary like this I try to add in a pop of color to brighten the mood! I'd love to add this color to the look!

Lots of thoughts and prayers are with the people of Oklahoma this week. 

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Style Sessions, Random Wednesday

Eyelet and Stripes

 Top: H&M {recent, similar} | Skirt: Max Studio via TJ Maxx {similar} | Glasses: Calvin Klein | Bracelet: JCrew | Earrings: Kate Spade

Mixing two of my favorite summer prints - Stripes and Eyelet. Who doesn't think of breezy warm summers when dreaming of eyelet?


Linking up with #YOLOMonday

Trend Challenge: Yellow

Dress: Target {high low option 1, 2} | Heels: Michael Antonio | Bag: Steve Madden {similar} | Necklaces: Various {yellow, turquoise}| Glasses: Cole Haan | Rings: Jcrew, Kate Spade

Today I am participating in Marionberry Style's Trend Challenge of the Month. It is Yellow. While browsing through my closet I realized I absolutely love the color yellow, but don't own very much of it. I'm absolutely crazy about this monochrome look. But I chose to incorporate yellow through a print and accessories. It is a great way to add a new trend lightly.


Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Random Wednesday, Casual Friday

Summer Black

 Top: JCP | Skirt: The Limited | Shoes: Target {recent} | Hat: F21 {old, similar here} | Necklace: F21 {old, similar here} | Bracelets: F21, Stella and Dot | Ring: Kate Spade | Glasses: Cole Haan

I have been in the process of "summer-izing" some pieces in my wardrobe. I love an all black look, but how can I make it look less "cold-weatherish." Here I added a straw hat and shoes with a tribal print.


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Orange and Berry

Dress: Target | Necklace: LOFT {similar} | Shoes: Steve Madden | Ring: jcrew {similar} | Glasses: LC Lauren Conrad

I was very reluctant to give up the color oxblood for these warm summer days...but I will very well settle with this gorgeous Berry color! I've said it before, but I love when a dress can do the colorblocking for me!

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Neon May

Dress: Calvin Klein | Shoes: Guess {similar} | Earrings: Premier | Bracelets: Givenchy, Premier | Ring: Kenneth Cole | Glasses: Cole Haan

This is my version of adding neon to the workplace. A simple stripe is bold yet not obnoxious. If you've been following me for a bit, you know sheath dresses are my favorite look for the work place. Easy to throw on, yet you arrive put together. I include light jewelry because I don't need an entire arm party clanging around my desk. Don't get me wrong...I love a good arm party, when the time is right! 

Happy May Day!

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Random Wednesday, Style Sessions

Kiss with Snakes

Lace Top: Marshalls {old, similar} | Blazer: F21 {old, similar} | Jeans: Gap | Scarf: c/o Brianne Faye | Shoes: Michael Kors {old} | Jewels: Baublebar {similar}, Jcrew | Glasses: Calvin Klein {loving these ones}

What an interesting name huh? Kisses with Snakes. This is the name of the scarf pattern. I'm such a sucker for great marketing! I was drawn to the scarf because of its gorgeous mint color and intriguing pattern. When I read the name...I was hooked. Accessories should be fun, right? The great news is Brianne Faye offers this pattern in a variety of colors, including black and white! (sigh.)

I went against the norm and pulled out my white denim. I love a monochrome look and I loved keeping it in the light/pastel family. If you've been a reader for a few weeks now, you've noticed I've used a lot of "old" pieces lately. My husband challenged me to build more looks from my closet and I am happy to announce I've had fun digging around in what is in there! I challenge you to do the same! 

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Style Sessions, Random Wednesdays

Spring Floral

 Top: Cynthia Rowley via TJ Maxx {similar on sale!} | Blazer: F21 {old, similar here} | Skirt: Banana Republic | Shoes: Steve Madden | Bracelets: unknown, jcrew | Rings: Coach {updated}, Kate Spade | Necklace: LOFT | Glasses: LC Lauren Conrad

Any pop of floral makes me think of Spring and I immediately crave the warm sunshine. Here in NC, we are still in a bit of transition weather. It will be very hot during the day, but remain startling chilly in the mornings. Adding a blazer to my look is my perfect solution to that problem. Adding a bright colored blazer is a bonus!


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Lavender Brocade

Jacket: Cynthia Rowley via TJ Maxx {similar} | Blouse: c/o Zamrie | Pants: Cynthia Rowley via TJ Maxx {swoon worthy and expensive option} | Shoes: Guess {similar} | Necklace: old | Bracelet: old | Ring: Kenneth Cole | Earrings: Nordstrom | Glasses: Cole Haan

As much as I love the bright, bold colors of the Spring season - I am just as much in love with the light, soft pastels. They give such a fresh, clean look. I also love making the softer colors more interesting with different textures, like the brocade on these pants!

Loving this blouse like I am? 
You should check out this gorgeous Opry Print Dress...inspired by the  crowd at the Grand Old Opry in Nashville! Love!

Zamrie is offering 50% off to ALL Mia Maree readers! Use the code: MAREE



Have fun shopping!


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