Two Year Blogiversary

Today is a very special day. Today we celebrate the two year blogiversary of Dress in Sparkles! Wooooooo! What started out as a little hobby to take away the boredom of required classes has turned into more than I ever could have hoped for. It turned into my second job, and something that I absolutely love doing! I've gotten to meet amazing people, work with fantastic brands, and make great friends. And as cheesy as it sounds, I've also learned a lot about myself. The blog has definitely forced me to come out of my shell, and be more confident with what I'm doing.

I want to thank each and every one of you for visiting and reading my blog over these past two years. I wouldn't have gotten this far without your support, and I truly appreciate! I look forward to the next two years on Dress in Sparkles, and the next two after that, and so on... ;)

(dress: Accessories Boutique (similar) // shoes: J.Crew Factory (similar) // sunnies: Nich Boutique (similar) // necklace: Accessory Jane // lips: Benefit Dare Me)

Here's to two years full of sparkle!

-Kylie

Casual Thanksgiving Outfit

Can you believe that it's the week of Thanksgiving? I feel like this fall just flew by! Although, I have to admit, I am so so so ready for all things Christmas! :)
But before Christmas is Thanksgiving, which means planning an outfit for the day. My family keeps things pretty casual. Every year, we do an early dinner and then go see a movie. (We're seeing Mockingjay Part 2 this year, and I am PUMPED!) So a comfy and low-key look is perfect for me. Enter a cozy blanket scarf and a classic white shirt, and I'm ready! Bring on the turkey and pie!

scarf: Accessory Jane (exact) // shirt: Ralph Lauren // jeans: Calvin Klein (similar) // boots: Unisa // sunglasses: nich boutique

What do you do for Thanksgiving?

-Kylie

minnie mouse

I feel like a fact that most people know about me is that I love Disney. I was born in California, semi close to Disneyland, and my mom was working at the Disney Store at the time. I joke all the time that helped make me into the Disney nerd that I am today ;) So obviously when I saw the clothes from Lauren Conrad's Minnie Mouse line, I knew I had to snag at least something! And as soon as I (and my mom and dad) saw this shirt, I knew it was perfect! Girly and cute, just like Minnie.

got my Minnie ears on!

shirt: LC Lauren Conrad // shorts: Target (similar) // sunnies: Anthropologie (similar) // watch: Accessory Jane (similar) // bracelet: Kiel James Patrick // shoes: Carlos Santana (similar)

Who else out there is a Disney nerd?

-Kylie

fancy LBD

At this point, everyone knows I love the little black dress. It's just such a versatile piece, and a definite closet staple. When I got this fun and flirty LBD from Azalea Terrace Boutique, I just knew I wanted to dress it up! Add a sparkly necklace and a bright pink coat, and I was good to go!
Also, use the code SPARKLES15 at Azalea Terrace Boutique to get 15% off your purchase!

dress: Azalea Terrace Boutique c/o // necklace: Accessory Jane (similar) // jacket: Target (similar) // flats: Steve Madden

Hope everyone has a good Monday!

-Kylie

new years eve sparkles

Almost time for New Years Eve, and all the sparkles that come along with it! So excited to be collabing with one of my blogging besties, Hannah from Sweeter than Serenity, on what we would wear for the night! I'm so in love with the romper she chose. I definitely think I need to snag it for myself! You can never have too much sparkle, am I right?
I went with a sparkly sweater and my favorite black jeans, and topped it off with a blingy necklace, sparkly heels, and neon pink nails. Gotta get that pop of color in there!

sweater: Chico's (similar) // jeans: Calvin Klein (similar) // shoes: Nine West (similar) // necklace: Accessory Jane // nails: Kate Spade Shocking Pink (unavailable online, but look in Nordstrom Rack stores! it comes in a little set!)

What are you planning to wear on NYE?

-Kylie

plaid and turtlenecks

Two of my favorite pieces of clothing right now: turtlenecks (basically have been living in them) and Old Navy Pixie pants. They look cute and fancy, but they are SO comfy! They're stretchy and it totally feels like wearing sweatpants. So pair a cozy turtleneck with a cute pair of Pixies and I am good to go. Add heels and bling to make it even fancier, and add Christmas lights to make it festive! ;)

sweater: French Connection (similar) // pants: Old Navy // heels: Bumper (similar) // necklace: Accessory Jane // lips: NYX Butter Gloss in Red Velvet

What are you living in lately?

-Kylie

red and white

Tis the season to wear red as much as possible. Which has actually been hard for me, as I've realized I actually own very little red, minus shirts from my undergrad. TjMaxx to the rescue as usual. Ralph Lauren turtleneck, in the perfect shade of red, and on sale for $23. Such a win. Slowly but surely going to add more red in my wardrobe (and maybe sneak a few things from my mom's until it gets there ;))!

sweater: Ralph Lauren (similar) // vest: J.Crew Factory // jeans: Anthropologie // boots: Calvin Klein (similar) // sunnies: nich boutique // necklace: Accessory Jane (similar)

What color is missing from your closet?

-Kylie

linking up with: Posh Pair, Style Me Wednesday, Shanna, Pleated Poppy, Pampers & Pearls, Get Your Pretty On

polka dots and heels

As a future nurse, my "work week" attire is going to be scrubs, aka not something that is bloggable. However, that doesn't mean I can't make cute "office wear" into every day wear. I've always been someone who likes to be more dressed up (always suffering from freezing legs in the winter with my dresses and skirts!), so why not just bring all the cute outfits people get to wear at work into my normal wardrobe? Cute structured shirt, a longer skirt, heels...count me in. (for an actual work environment, I would probably add tights, lower heels and maybe a blazer!)

shirt: Oasap c/o // skirt: Oasap c/o // heels: Bumper (similar) // necklace: Accessory Jane c/o // lips: NYX butter gloss in Eclair

Anyone else have this issue with their job?

-Kylie