Create28 ~ Valentine's Day Look

Love is in the air, girls!!!! I will admit my husband and I have never been big Valentine's Day people. We always celebrate the holiday, but I honestly don't think in our 15 years of knowing each other have we ever actually gone OUT for Valentine's Day! Given that I am all about practical, going out to jam packed restaurants with super high prices just for THAT day doesn't really gel with my game, if you know what I mean :)

But this doesn't mean, I don't have a cute "going out" Valentine's Day outfit in mind! IF I abandoned my practical side and decided to go out, I would probably wear something close to this:

Tunic Blouse:
Black Jeans:
Scarf:
Earrings:

For the past 3 years we have had a little family tradition of my sister in law's visiting from Chicago over Valentine's Day. We'll do filets on the grill with some yummy sides and I will make chocolate lava cakes! To die for!! And listen, I DON'T BAKE and somehow I pull these off every year! It's like a Valentine's Day miracle or something.

Here is the recipe I use: Chocolate Lava Cakes

I also organized a Love Box last year. It was so much fun!! Here's what you do:

LOVE BOX

1. Get a small, cute box (or small bag) for each person in attendance.
2. Ask each people to write ONE thing they love about EACH person at the dinner/party and place it into their Love Box (or bag).
3. After dinner (we like to do ours during dessert), people take turns reading the messages from their box and GUESSING who wrote it!

It's especially fun when little kids are involved because they always say funny things like, "I love you because you are poopy." #deadgiveaway

Seriously, it's so much fun!! Try it!!

What are you plans for Valentine's Day?? Are you cool and whoop it up out on the town or are you lame like me and stay in??!! :)

Here are this week's prompts for Create28! We'd love to see your looks at #Create28winterlooks!!

Time to link up! Don't forget to use the hashtag #lovelylittlealamode on social media!

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Each week we choose a favorite...check out Carrie and Whitney's blogs to see if it's you! My favorite look this week was Shelly from The Queen in Between: 

Shelly clearly shares my #vestlove and that outfit with the red vest in the middle. PERFECTION in my book, girl!!! Read her entire post HERE.

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Create28 Winter ~ Shea's Mom & Toddler Style

Hi A Lovely Little Wardrobe, A Little Bit of Cheer, and Whitney a la Mode readers, I’m so happy to be here sharing my Create 28 look today! I really enjoyed participating in the Create 28 challenge last year, so I was thrilled when Carrie asked me to share a look for this month’s challenge. I’m all about shopping my closet and finding new ways to creatively remix my wardrobe, so I love how this challenge really encourages both of those things.

In addition to getting creative with my own wardrobe, I also love to create stylish looks for my two year-old son Jona. I admit that I have way too much fun shopping for him and creating looks that coordinate with my own. Today I’m sharing a mom and toddler look that would be perfect for Valentine’s Day. The pops of red in both of our looks give a nod to the holiday, but paired with classic stripes the effect is subtle enough for any other day as well.

This year, since Valentine’s day falls on a Sunday (next Sunday, can you believe it?), I’m looking forward to spending the day as a family. I’m not sure of our plans just yet, but I know it will likely involve some quality time playing with cars or blocks, Valentine M&Ms, and possibly even a heart-shaped peanut butter and jelly sandwich to complete the day.

On Jona: striped sweater: Gap via ThredUp (similar) | button-up: Gap Factory (adorable buffalo check version) | jeans: Gap | lace-up shoes: Old Navy (similar)

On me: cardigan: Loft (similar) | striped top: Ann Taylor Factory (similar) | red cords: Gap (similar) | necklace: Bauble Bar (similar) | boots: Crown Vintage (similar)

Striped sweater: Gap via ThredUp (similar) | button-up: Gap Factory (adorable buffalo check version) | jeans: Gap | lace-up shoes: Old Navy (similar)

Cardigan: Loft (similar) | striped top: Ann Taylor Factory (similar) | red cords: Gap (similar) | necklace: Bauble Bar (similar) | boots: Crown Vintage (similar)

What are your Valentine’s Day plans this year?

Create28 ~ Rain Boots with Brooke & Erica

Hey girls hey!! Is it raining where you are? Or, even snowing?! We have had a ton of up and down weather on our end lately; from a huge snow storm a couple of weeks ago, to a warm, rainy, almost spring like day this week. So, we are dealing with a lot of mud and ick around here, which is perfect for...rain boots!! Today we are participating in #create28 with Casey, Carrie and Whitney and showing off our rain boot style!

{Sweater | Jacket | Jeans | Boots} The day we set to take these pictures, just so happened to be rainy! It was a little bit perfect, if you excuse the fro hair situation. We didn't plan the rain that day, nor did we plan to be dressed nearly the same, but you know great minds think alike!

 

{Boots | Jeans | Jacket (similar) | Sweater (similar)}

Rainy days are mostly about comfort for us, so you can catch us rocking our boots with a pair of jeans and a cute, comfortable, top! How do you rock your rain boots?

Create28 Winter ~ Whitney's Duck Boots

I tend to like outfits with a cozy vibe.  Give me a soft sweater, a chunky scarf or a pair of fleece tights and I am a happy girl!  For this reason, I pinned this look over a year ago.  I love the juxtaposition of the feminine skirt, classic tweed and outdoorsy boots.  Little did I know that duck boots would be the "it" pair of shoes to own this winter!

My recent reintroduction to Michigan winters convinced me to finally invest in a pair of these boots.  There are so many cute versions out there in different patterns and colors (that teal pair!), but I decided to go with a classic navy pair for easier outfit remixing

Admittedly I haven't been as creative in putting together outfits featuring these boots as I would like.  I want to venture into wearing them with more skirts and dresses, but for now, here is a look based-on my current winter uniform!

I told you, a thick cardigan, skinny jeans and some booties are what I have been living in lately!  You can't beat this combination in terms of comfort or warmth!

Since I've been so into my booties this season, I've also invested in some cute and cozy socks.  These are my current favorites but I'm also loving all of these.  I'm particularly curious about the Toboggan socks by Stance and the Buffalo Check socks by Madewell!  Where do you buy your thick socks?

Thanks for stopping-by today and I hope that you will post your duck boot looks on Instagram (#create28winterlooks)!  Tomorrow Carrie, Casey and I will be featuring our first friend blogger of this series.  Brooke from Pumps and Push Ups will be keeping with the boot theme by styling a pair of rain boots!

What I'm Wearing:

Shirt: Gap Outlet (similar, similar)

Cardigan: Modcloth (exact)

Jeans: American Eagle (exact)

Socks: L.L. Bean (exact)

Duck Boots: DSW (exact)

Create28 ~ The "Sporty" Mom Look

Happy hump day, ladies!!! Hope you are enjoying Create28 so far this week! We hope you will take a look at the prompts below and join us! We'd love to see your looks on social media at #Create29WinterLooks

Today I am showing you a look that I have been wearing quite often lately. For whatever reason I am just FEELING leggings this winter! It's all I want to wear!!! To avoid getting into the frumpy yoga pants look, I try to doll it up just a bit but trying to remain 100% comfy!!

This is my sporty "mom on the go" look. It's a look for a day when I have a zillion things to do and I just want to be comfy and not even worry about looking cute! HA! Yet, not look frumpy :) Do you guys have those days??!

Leggings: Nordstrom Brand (exact)
Tunic: sold out, similar styles below
Sneakers: New Balance 696 (exact, see similar styles below)
Scarf: similar, similar

Cropped leggings, a good fitting tunic and a fun sneakers fit the bill, I think! Throw on a scarf and it's all about cute and functional! I have to say that I have not bought a pair of sneakers in like 10 years! I have been wearing my trusty Converse Shoreline's as my "sneakers" but I needed a pair of shoes to exercise with AND wear around...enter the New Balance 696.  Form & function, once again!!!

The are are SUPER comfy, light and not bulky. And the best thing..look closely....they have herringbone detail! #score! I love these sneakers SO MUCH! Because they aren't bulky they also look good with jeans.

Here are a few more sneakers that are super cute and fit the non-bulky criteria ~ (click on any image for more info)

Here are a few cute "sporty" casual tunics that you can wear with leggings ~ (click on any image for more info)

' Whitney is up tomorrow sporting her awesome, oh-so-fashionable-yet-fuctional duck boots!!! Have a great day and don't forget to link up and join in the fun on social media #create28winterlooks!!

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Create 28 ~ Whitney's Turtleneck

Is it just me or are turtlenecks making a comeback this year?  I, admittedly, was a little slow to jump on the turtleneck train due to some not too fond memories of the garment as a child.  I'm sure you remember the basic layering turtleneck of the nineties that my mom would make me wear under everything from a sundress to a Halloween costume?!

But would you believe it if I told you that it was my mom who convinced me that turtlenecks are chic these days?  I actually had this top sitting in my online shopping cart from LOFT but wasn't quite convinced I could like a turtleneck.  Then I went over to my parents' and guess who was wearing the exact top!?  My mom!  Between the stripes and the tunic fit, I just couldn't resist.  I am now the happy owner of a turtleneck!

I think this tunic has lots of comfy potential, but for its first outing, I went with a monochromatic look. A vest, some skinny jeans, a pendant and a simple pair of flats made for an easy but put-together look.

So tell me, are you on board the turtleneck train?  Mine is currently on sale and Shopbop has some great options for turtleneck tunics...not to mention some really cozy looking sweater tunics (did you see the fringed poncho turtleneck sweater?)!

Let's see those turtlenecks on Instagram (#create28winterlooks)!  And I hope that you'll stop by tomorrow to see how Carrie styles her stripes (my favorite pattern)!

What I'm Wearing:

Turtleneck: LOFT (exact)

Vest: Eddie Bauer (similar)

Pendant: Gift (exact)

Jeans: American Eagle (exact)

Flats: Amazon (exact)

Create28 Winter Edition ~ My Favorite Winter Look

Hey Friends!!! Are you ready for another month of Create28?? An entire month of outfit inspiration by me and my blogging buddies Carrie and Whitney. This month is going be be even BETTER because we've invited some of our blogging besties to join us! So sit back this month and enjoy some winter outfit inspiration. Or better yet, jump in the fun! Here are the prompts--show us your take on these outfits!! Use the hashtag #ddd on social media. We can't wait to see what you come up with!

First up, my favorite look for winter!

This outfit combines my favorite jeans and favorite boots--classic and comfy! But I added a "trendy" piece in the faux fur vest and I think it just takes a regular old jeans/boots outfit up just a notch...but without putting it over-the-top trendy.

If the faux fur vest isn't your thing or you haven't been able to find one you love (one that doesn't look dead-animal-like), ANY cute vest can but substituted here...plaid, striped, herringbone! I have been seeing so many cute ones lately!!

Click on any image for more details :)

Don't forget to check out Carrie and Whitney' favorite winter look, too! What is your favorite winter go-to outfit??

Here are the week's prompts--knock yourselves out, girls!!!

Time to link up! Don't forget to use the hashtag #lovelylittlealamode on social media!

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Carrie/A Lovely Little Wardrobe ~ Bloglovin/Facebook/Instagram

Whitney/Whitney à La Mode ~ Bloglovin/Instagram

Casey/A Little Bit of Cheer ~ Bloglovin/Facebook/Instagram

Each week we choose a favorite...check out Carrie and Whitney's blogs to see if it's you! My favorite look this week was

Now let's get linking! We like to keep things simple around here. Just link up your favorite posts--fashion, beauty, food, DIY, anything goes! Follow your hosts on social media, have fun and be inspired! Thanks for linking up!

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