a maxi fit for a castle

Dress: Hope's | Heels: Jessica Simpson | Earrings: Bou'Tiki | 

Ring: Francescas | Bracelet: Dillards | Clutch: Chanel

Photography by: Painting with Pixels

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This weekend Painting with Pixels and I got to play at the BEAUTIFUL

Atalaya Castle at Huntington Beach State Park.  We thought the outside

was beautiful until we went inside and oh my gosh, it was 

GORGEOUS!!! The old stone, archways, ivy, hallways, fireplaces, etc. 

were simply stunning and I cannot wait to go back and shoot there.  Robbie

did a wonderful job of capturing the beauty of the castle as well as the 

beautiful palm trees and shining sun.  I am obsessed with this neon maxi

and wanted it SO bad when it was made by BCBG but it sold out before I 

could get it, so when I saw it on Hope's website I HAD to get it!

Don't forget that you can use code: RETAILTHERAPY at www.shophopes.com

for 10% off + FREE SHIPPING.  

Shortin' It

Saturday Shopping Spree :)
I do not think it gets any classier or chic-er than this look!

I LOVE the top paired with this blazer and booties!!!!

BRING ON SPRING!

Blazer: Gentle Fawn

Top: ℅ Gallery Boutique, Similar

Shorts: ℅ Gallery Boutique, Similar

Necklace: ℅ Gallery Boutique

Stud Earrings: ℅ Gallery Boutique

Booties: Dolce Vita (ON SALE!)

Handbag: BCBG

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

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

Classy & Fabulous

I am in need for some major therapy today, but first must help
style a few clients for coming up Christmas Parties.
Why not do so in this classy, yet fabulous outfit!
Everyone have a great Saturday, XOXO

Sport Outfit: Boston Proper, Similar

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Handbag: BCBG

Letters To You...

The sun definitely fooled me this morning when I was getting ready and BURR was it chilly!
Obsessed with this sweater dress and scarf.
(Pre-Hair Color Change)

Sweater Dress: Gap, Similar

Letters To You Scarf: Gap, Similar

Brown Heel, Fur Boots: Uggs Australia, Last Winter, Similar

Grey Handbag: BCBG

Bracelets: Gallery Boutique

Earrings: Similar

Tribal Cardigan

In loo of BLACK FRIDAY and since we are hitting the malls hard, I figured I would pull out this AMAZING cardigan and who can go wrong with a Messy Bun + Skinnies + Wedges?!

Aztec Tribal Cardigan: c/o Gallery Boutique

Black Glitter Tank: Gentle Fawn

Black Skinny Jeans: Velvet Heart

Black Suede Booties: BP.

Statement Necklace: c/o Gallery Boutique

Coral Clutch: BCBG