mardi gras & tons of sequins

 {coat: asos | dress: eloquii via gwynnie bee | boots: lane bryant | clutch: navoh | earrings: simply chic}

TONS OF SEQUINS: This dress is a perfect example of why I am obsessed with Gwynnie Bee!  I live for sequins, and this dress is amazing... but I was happy with wearing it just one time, because I was just renting.  The best part was getting to return it and having another fabulous outfit shipped back out to me. This is not a sponsored post, but I just love telling others about this website because I am having so much fun with my 30 day free trial.  Clothing without commitment!!! Check out other great Gwynnie Bee garments I have worn here, here, and here!  Moving on to the merrymaking: HAPPY MARDI GRAS! It is easily one of my top three favorite days of the year!  This time last year I was living it up on the streets of NOLA, celebrating with parades and parties. (Check out some pics from last year below.)  I would love to be there again this year, but alas, it was not in the plans!  However, I am letting the good times roll on the banks of the mighty Mississipi! I have plans to devour a king cake, wear more purple, green, and gold, and drink a daiquiri (or three)!  How are you celebrating Fat Tuesday?  Enjoy! And remember... not collecting beads ain't all it's cracked up to be ;)

Sparkle On

 {sequin skirt: LB | chambray top: JC Penney | red wedges: payless | belt: dots | necklace: gordman's}

Ya gotta love the sequin skirt season, right ladies? Seriously, I yearn for more holiday parties because I am just a huge fan of sparkle festiveness! Even if the weather looks super scary and ominous... it was worth braving this storm...  I wore this to my last bunco game of the year, and spent some good time with some of my favorite ladies!  I can't wait to plan more outfits around this skirt! 'Tis the season! Cheers!
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Bloggers Do It Better: Sequins

 I know I am juuuust about a week late on posting this outfit, but I promise I was saving it for something very special.  Today I am linking up with Kristina's BLOGGERS DO IT BETTER at Pretty, Shiny, Sparkly.  If you can't tell by my disco-worthy get-up, this round's theme is SEQUINS! How perfect for NYE! On top of the sequins/sparkles, this outfit culminates a lot of my favorites.  Your best jewels, YSL red lips, neutral chiffon pleats, black opaque tights, + ankle booties with a stacked heel...
it's like a five course fashion meal for a blogger. :)
It is a merrymaker's duty to bring the whole she-bang to an end of the year  blowout party....

 {pleated skirt, black cardi, gold necklace: target | sequin top: thrifted | tights: TJ maxx

| boots: LB | bracelets: dots, LB | watch: MK | gemstone ring: silpada}

I hope you guys enjoy this post and be sure to check out all of the other lovely bloggers at BDIB at Pretty, Shiny, Sparkly... This was the first thing I wore in 2012, it sets prrrrretty high standards, but I have a feeling the best is yet to come...