IN RED

    

 Soooo - 

    I’ve been MIA on the blog scene for a bit.  Let me tell ya’... school has been kicking my booty! I’m determined to try and stay a little more focused this semester, but Valentine’s day is right around the corner and I just had to squeeze in a minute of blog time to share this dress! 

    This is Zarita by Diane Von Furstenberg. It’s available in red, black, navy, and nude. You can find Zarita here. I’ve even spotted her at poshmark.com and lyst.com at half the price! 

Where ya’ at, Cupid?! 

My Amazing Photographer: Andrew Swindle Photography

    Whether it’s a date with your handsome fella, or a night out with your favorite girls... throw on a red hot number, celebrate VDay and the fact that you are SO incredibly and absolutely loved! 

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

Now it’s time to brew my umpteenth cup of coffee and hit the books:)

Backless - Pacsun Pt 2

    
    Well, THANK YOU JESUS...the rain has FINALLY stopped and as promised...I'm sharing another piece of my PacSun haul (if you missed my last post, you just have to click here and read about PacSun's incredible sale that is happening now).

     This simple little sweater by Kendall and Kylie is a showstopper... and under twenty bucks! I'd love one in every color!  Made my day when I saw the exact sweater by Free People for $65! #winning:):)

Stir Crazy Rainy Daze- Pacsun

     

    
    Here in Alabama it has been raining non-stop since Saturday.  I don’t mean look at the lovely sprinkles kind of rain either, but torrential downpours.  I have spent three days in the house with both parents, two large wet dogs, and a cat. 

   The rain stopped for (literally) five minutes and I was able to do a fast shoot about an incredible sale that you don’t want to miss!

    I'm not sure if I ever remember shopping at Pacsun before,  butttt when I was home during Christmas there was one in a shopping center nearby.  I ended up in PacSun and while looking at the sale rack, the lady told me it was buy one get TWO free. WHAT?... they were practically giving away clothes! So I grabbed this adorable jean skirt, sweater, and also a few other outfits that I will be showing you soon! I still can't believe that I bought EIGHT pieces for a little over $100.00!!!   

   
     Pacsun is currently having  50% off in-store items, buy one get TWO free off of clearance items, and free shipping when you spend over $49! Now...THAT is my kind of sale!  

In Theory...The Cozy Little Cape Coat

 

      Cape Coats are my current obsession.  Not only are they toasty warm and so darn chic... they are the epitome of cloaked glamour!  You can guarantee no basic girl is wearing one of these! 

   My all black look consists of a wool-cashmere blend cape by Theory, a ribbed turtleneck and faux leather leggings.  I had planned on wearing my over the knee suedes.. but decided on leopard lace ups for a little bit of attitude;)

Theory Cape, Kapalin (found it @ 50% off!)

Eva Varro Faux Leather Leggings
Leopard Heels, Breckelle Isabel 151
Fur Ball Beanie, Jcrew
Location: The Grand Marriott Resort and Spa- Fairhope, Alabama

An AWESOME alternative to the pricey Theory cape...

Forever 21 Wool-Blend Cape, $49

The Love Your Melon Giveaway!

   As I was brainstorming an idea for my next Bliss Blog Giveaway…I knew that I wanted to give something from a social good company, something fashionable… something that everyone was trying to get their hands on.   Well, Merry Christmas! The Bliss Blog has scored a love your melon beanie(which, I might add.. is currently sold out) for our Christmas giveaway! 

  

   

   Love Your Melon was created by college friends Zach and Brian with the idea of making sure every child with cancer had a hat to cover their heads.  With every hat that you purchase for yourself, 50% of the sales goes to Pinky Swear Foundation and Cure Search. For each Love Your Melon hat that you buy, an identical one is given to a child battling cancer. The company’s cyber Monday sales alone generated more than $414,095 in donations! How awesome is that?!

      

  If you have been on social media lately then you have most likely seen the Love Your Melon  beanies. They are one of the hottest fashion accessories on the market!  Don’t believe me?  Head over to the Love Your Melon website! Most new hat designs sell out within days of being introduced!

-Follow my Instagram @mp_deer

-Like the Instagram Love your melon Giveaway post

-Comment on Instagram #loveyourmelon #theblissblog and tag 2 friends  

 *for an additional entry... leave a comment at the end of this   blog post:)

  

Contest Ends 11PM CST December 24th. Must be a US citizen to participate. Winner will be announced on Instagram @mp_deer and on The Bliss Blog. 

  

Boots: Hunter, Original Black

Jacket: Barbour, Annandale- Olive

Watch: Michael Kors, Parker- Tortoise

Bracelets: Ronaldo, Inner Beauty, Angelina, Elizabeth, Fancy Roses, Power of Prayer

Winter’s Wardrobe MVP

  I’m officially naming the black turtleneck this Winter’s wardrobe MVP. Every year when winter rolls around, I can’t wait to dig in my closet and pull out out those cozy knits. You can dress them up, dress them down, wear them in or out. You probably have a black turtleneck in your closet—but if not, add one now. It’s one truly timeless piece that never goes out of style. 

I like to Balance the turtleneck’s clean, simple lines with a  busy print, like these geo print pants from H&M. H&M is one of the few stores you can shop till' you drop without ever feeling guilty.

 Geo Suit Pants, H&M

Black Turtleneck with Button Sleeves, H&M

Black Heels-Pamela, Target 

My AMAZING Photographer, Andrew Swindle Photography

  A black turtleneck can make a woman feel confident and comfortable and look elegant all at the same time.  Here are a few of our most admired celebrity women who wore it well, proving this classic wardrobe essential has never, and will never, go out of style.

Jaqueline Kennedy

Marilyn Monroe

Audrey Hepburn

Lady Diana

Gwenyth Paltrow

Charlize Theron

Jennifer Aniston

“Turtlenecks are the most comfortable garment you can wear. They move with the body, and they’re flattering, too, because they accentuate the face and elongate the figure. They make life so easy: you can wear a black turtleneck to work and then afterwards throw on a jacket, and it becomes very dressy. You can go anywhere you like.” -Designer, Halston