Goodbye 2013, Hello 2014

Before ringing in the New Year, I have a couple of clients left 

to style looking for the perfect dress to wear tonight.  What 

better to wear than this fabulous look!

Sweater: White House Black Market, Similar

Sequin Pants: c/o LaRue Chic Boutique

Black Pumps: Jessica Simpson

Headband: c/o LaRue Chic Boutique

Mustard Clutch: c/o Gallery Boutique

Earrings: Givenchy, Similar

Jaded, Ja-Ja-Jaded

In between a couple of appointments today, my brother and 

I managed to squeeze in lunch in Calabash, NC followed

by a walk on the dock at Coquina Harbor and Starbucks.

Sky Blue & Jade Button Up: J. Crew (on SALE for $24.99!)

Denim Jeans: J. Crew

Statement Necklace: J. Crew, Similar

Gold Heels: Stuart Weitzman

Gold Clutch: Finders Keepers, Similar

Sunday Morning Finds

               On this rainy Sunday morning,

these are the fabulous finds I have found at great prices!

                 

                     Yours for $39.99 <click HERE to buy>            Yours for $81.23 <click HERE to buy>         Yours for $39.00 <click HERE to buy>

                        

                     Yours for $24.00 <click HERE to buy>          Yours for $69.95 <click HERE to buy>           Yours for $68.00 <click HERE to buy>

                    

                     Yours for $40.00 <click HERE to buy>           Yours for $22.40 <click HERE to buy>           Yours for $40.15 <click HERE to buy>

New Years Eve

Looking for last minute New Years Eve Looks?! 

These are PERRRFECT! So sexy, yet classy and simple. 

 Can't wait to see your looks! 

Open Back Sweater

Oooo, I love the look of this sweater.  So classy in the front and to die from the back.

 

Open Back Sweater: BB Dakota, Similar

Denim Skinny Jeans: Velvet Heart

Camel Booties: Dolce Vita

Multi Handbag: BCBG

Tortoise Necklace: Gallery Boutique, Similar

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays

It's a wonderful feeling
Feel the love in the room
From the floor to the ceiling
It's that time of year
Christmastime is here
And with the blessings from above
God sends you his love
And everybody's okay
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays

-N SYNC 

I cannot believe Christmas is finally here.  It seems every year it gets closer and closer and from August until today went by literally in the blink of an eye.  I didn't have all of your addresses to personally mail you a Christmas card, so I thought I would send one to you this way.  I hope you enjoy every moment of this precious holiday and the birth of Jesus.  Take time eat, eat, eat, take LOTS of pictures, and count your blessings.  I cannot WAIT to see all of your special holiday moments.  

I'll be sharing my special moments & pictures on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

I hope Santa is good to each and every one of you.

Thanks for making my Christmas better just by visiting my blog.

From my family to yours, God Bless and Merry Christmas. 

You Simply Sparkle, Holiday Lookbook

Take a few moments to "read" as I transition you from
Christmas decorating to Christmas Morning all the way into the New Year! 

Where do I even begin with what this year has gifted me when it comes to my life and starting this blog?  One day I was in Gallery Boutique and Hannah was going on and on about starting a blog. Never in a million bazillion years did I think I would enjoy blogging as much as I do. Since October, I have been so blessed to have the support of my family, boyfriend, friends, fellow bloggers, and even strangers I now call friends.  I cannot wait to see where this next year takes me with my blog but I hope you enjoy my You Simply Sparkle Holiday Lookbook.  We had the funnest time putting it together and from the bottom of my heart  I would love to thank the following people:

Photographer:

Scott Smallin 

(You rock and are always there for me, even at last minute! THANK YOU)

Hair & Make Up

Kara Cushman 

(My hair was fabulous and those red lips, TDF!)

Clothing Provided By:

Judith March

Gallery Boutique

Bou'Tiki

LaRue Chic Boutique

Sherri Hill

Location Provided By:

Jennifer Hall

(Thank you so much for letting us enjoy your BEAUTIFUL home.  It is simply fabulous, and so are you!)

Special Thanks To:

Hannah Parrish

(For helping make this blog dream come true, taking my photos, and being my go to girl! I'll never be able to repay you!) 

Chelsea Warren

Liz Sodan Johnson

(Thank you both SO much for helping me with my cover, Lord knows there is no way I could have done it without you!)

I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, XOXO

To see full photos, click here.

Layer It Up

I have been dying to wear this adorable pleated dress,
but since it's sleeveless I didn't know what to wear it with this winter,
until I saw this ADORABLE leopard sweater.  Totally made the outfit!

Leopard Sweater: Jack

Black Pleated Dress: BCBGeneration

Black Wedge Booties: Dolce Vita

Black Leather Handbag: BCBG

Statement Necklace: Lydia

Striped Poncho

Ah, up and down with this weather, I never know what to wear! So I threw on this cozy striped poncho, even though the colors jump ahead a few months to spring (please hurry), but I love these camel booties paired with tortoise necklace and black cami.  Super easy, yet great work outfit.

Striped Poncho: c/o Gallery Boutique, Similar

Black Cami: Steven Alan

Dark Skinny Jeans: AG Adriano Goldschmied

Camel Booties: Dolce Vita

Tortoise Necklace: c/o Gallery Boutique, Similar