The Plaid Coat

Plaid ruffle coat - Nordstrom (old), Infinity scarf - Express, Grey leggings - Hue, Cognac boots - BP Nordstrom, Bag - BCBG (old)

This is the only "major" coat that I own, and those of you living in colder climates are probably laughing right now. I love coats! They are the epitome of polish and sophistication. But when you live in an area that barely sees even a drop of snow, then you don't get the chance to wear one very often. It does get really cold here at night, so a coat like this one is perfect to keep the chills at bay.

♥ Noelle

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Kendra Scott "Tela" Ring

Ever since purchasing the popular "Danielle" earrings last year in bright turquoise, I have been eyeing the "Tela" ring in green. I actually planned on ordering it for my birthday way back in September, but I was waiting for it to go on sale. Well, luckily it did! LINK!

I love stone jewelry because it's an effortless way to incorporate color into my look, particularly on days when I want to stick to neutrals. Emerald green is one of my favorite colors, and the Kendra Scott Tela ring is absolutely stunning in person. It's a large statement piece set against gold. For reference, I ordered a size 6 and it fits well on my middle and pointer fingers.

It's big, readers! Well at least on my small hands. I was at first taken aback by it's enormity, especially when my fiance laughed and replied, "Oh My God!" when he saw it. But I love it! The color is beautiful and it is well made. Hey, I wanted a statement ring and I got it.  I suspect you'll be seeing this a lot in the future :)

Happy Friday!

♥ Noelle



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I smell like candy {but it's Prada}

I was running very low on my Viktor & Rolf perfume, so I kept sniffing around the counters at Nordstrom to see what my next scent would be. I had heard wonderful things about the new Prada perfume, so I decided to see, or smell rather, what all the fuss was about. I'm not usually one to go for a widely popular perfume. I think fragrance is very personal, as it smells differently on everyone according to body chemistry, hormones, etc. But Prada's Candy needed to be tried. And the bottom line is that it is love.

I must say that the cute box drew me in. There was a giant display at the Nordstrom I went to. Just boxes upon boxes with little pink bows everywhere.

It's very difficult for me to truly describe the way it smells, but I will say that it is a grown up, sweet scent. Here are the notes, as described by Prada:

 Top: regressive notes of joyful carefreeness, explosion of caramel.

                                 Mid: powdery notes of sophistication, cocktail of musks.

                                Base: vanilla notes of sensuality, benzoin overdose

It is warm, but not overly so. I could see myself enjoying this year round, and not just in the colder months. It just dries down so well on my skin! The initial spritz is gorgeous, but I love the way it fades even more. It's so soft. I think that's why I love it. It isn't sickly sweet. It's just a very feminine and pretty scent, if that makes sense. Beauty in a bottle!

What fragrance are you wearing lately?

♥ Noelle

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Unusual Winter

 Floral Tank - H&M, Cardigan - Halogen via Nordstrom, Jeggings - BR, Flats - Tory Burch, Bag - Kate Spade, Earrings - Kendra Scott "Danielle", Bracelet - J. Crew, Stone Ring - H&M, Sunglasses - F21, Nails - Chanel Graphite

The best part about this Winter has been that it looks like Spring! It seems we no longer have to stick to the dark hues typically seen this time of year. We can push through and instead don colorful shades of pink, orange, yellow, and green. It's extremely refreshing, isn't it? I'm sure the unseasonably warm weather most of us have experienced has something to do with it too. I just worry that by the time Summer hits, I'll be over saturated colors and longing for the moody tones of Fall. We are a fickle bunch, aren't we?

♥ Noelle

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Polka Dots & Blush

Blazer and tee - H&M, Black skinny jeans - Banana Republic, Peep toe pumps - BP Nordstrom (old), Audrey necklace - ShopRuche (old), Rings - Engagement and F21, Bag - Chanel

If you are petite and looking for a great blazer, I highly recommend H&M. I found this pale blush and miniature polka dotted number and was surprised at how well it fit. The sleeves were rolled up, a look I dare not interfere with. I'm sure if I rolled them back down, the length would be too long. But otherwise, this was just one of many blazers that looked petite friendly. I was unsure about the zippers on the pockets, and just thinking about my reservation makes me smile - This is as "edgy" as I get (along with my $1.50 pyramid ring!)

♥ Noelle

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Casually Speaking...

If you have been reading my blog for any period of time, then you know I live in my jeans. I love how easy they are, and their versatility is unlike any other item in my wardrobe. I guess Hollywood celebs agree, as I see a lot of them in jeans as well. A soft scarf, ballet flats or pumps, oversized sunnies, and a gorgeous handbag complete the look and take it from super casual to polished in no time flat.

photos courtesy of The Vogue Diaries & Google

Do you wear jeans as frequently as I do?

♥ Noelle

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