NYE outfit-spiration

can't decide what to wear tonight?? well luckily for y'all we decided to get artsy today.

look no further for your nye outfit-spiration!!

wishing you a very happy (and sparkle filled) new year!!

#bencallcourtney

y'all! these signs are posted all around old town today:

it says, 

"Ben, 

(from the light horse) 

I made the wrong 

choice on dec. 23rd. 

Call me! 

-Courtney"

we wanted to help our girl courtney out, because that is a bold move. respect, courtney. respect. 

so ben, give courtney a call! it's nye after all!!

#bencallcourtney. let's make it happen.

wedding shoes!

three years ago today, my handsome hubs and i got hitched! happiest anniversary to us! 

it was the most amazing night filled with confetti, glitter, champagne, bowties (yall know i love a bowtie!) and my breathtaking valentino red wedding shoes. (sigh.)

the days leading up to our nuptials were a little stressed filled: a nor'easter blizzard canceling my flight(s) to atlanta and UPS losing my wedding dress. 

...yes. 

you read that right. 

UPS lost my wedding dress...thank the lord Jesus, some kind UPS woman located it in the middle of their times square headquarters and had it delivered an hour before our rehearsal dinner.  

it wasnt awesome.

but we all survived (even my mother) and we danced the most perfect night away.

me, wearing the most perfect shoes with my most perfect husband.

 

i loved my wedding shoes so much i also used them for our happy new years card last year to announce our little bundle of joy! 

NYE Jewels

we can. not. believe that it is almost 2014. this year has flowwwn by, but that's only because we've been having so much fun! celebrate 2013 & bring in the new year right with all this nye ready bling.

1. Loren Hope Maya necklace

2. CC Skye pave ring

3. Margaret Elizabeth studs

4. Loren Hope Zoe bracelet

5. Loren Hope Clara bracelet

6. CC Skye Mariner bracelet

7. Loren Hope Lyra necklace

8. La Vie Parisienne earrings

NYE Shoes

we can. not. believe that it is almost 2014. this year has flowwwn by, but that's only because we've been having so much fun! celebrate 2013 & bring in the new year right with these amazing nye ready shoes.

1. Ivanka Trump anita (also in gold)

2. Ivanka Trump haizel (also in black)

3. Loeffler Randall rae

4. LK Bennett nina

5. Ivanka Trump janna

NYE Clutches

we can. not. believe that it is almost 2014. this year has flowwwn by, but that's only because we've been having so much fun! celebrate 2013 & bring in the new year right with these amazing nye ready clutches.

1. Elaine Turner Rae clutch

2. LK Bennett Nina clutch

3. Milly crossbody

4. Loeffler Randall clutch

5. LK Bennett envelope clutch

Henry Meets Santa

we dare you to be a grinch after looking at these pics of henry meeting santa. you can't. 

the old town boutique district and the city of alexandria made parking accommodations for santa's sleigh every saturday between thanksgiving and christmas.

we bet your heart grew a couple sizes today...ours sure did.

***henry got his adorable bow tie from 529 kids consign. isnt is amazing?!***

BYT's Best Gift Guide Ever

are y'all as obsessed with brightest young things as we are? they are our go to for everything in the dmv, and we were so excited to be included in their "best gift guide ever" this year!

spotted:

ivanka trump janna heel

cc skye cuff

cc skye wrap bracelet

spotted:

loeffler randall tiger flat
(now on sale, lucky you!)

need some more giftspiration? check out the rest of the gift guide.

Gift Guide: Under $100

rollin' on a budget? well luckily for you, we have plenty of items under $100 that are just as special and fun as the rest of our goodies! 

don't let your budget hold you back from being the best. gift. giver. ever.

so many of these items have been worn by our fave bloggers. check 'em out!

blair from atlantic pacific in margaret elizabeth

miss blair again in the ropes bracelets

sarah from classy girls wear pearls in loren hope

& every other blogger ever in loren hope

Gift Guide: Made in the USA

did you know that buying american-made creates jobs? the average american will spend about $700 on gifts this year. if only half of this amount were spent on gifts made in the isa, up to a million american jobs would be created. 

plus by shopping locally, you are supporting small businesses in your 'hood. for every $100 spent in a local store, $68 will stay in the community. spend $100 in a chain store and only $43 stay in the community. for more reasons to shop local, click here.

Gift Guide: Treat Yo'self

while you're rushing around trying to find the perfect gift for all your family members you can't forget to treat yourself to some of your christmas wishes, however extravagant they may be! after all, you deserve it.

bb on tv

our dear friend whitney stringer worked with us on a tv segment on how to spruce up your old holiday outfits with new shoes&accessories, of course!

kelly spoke with news anchor andrea roane from WUSA9 about the looks that our models were wearing. we were so grateful that all these lovely ladies came out so early to be our models!

can we also talk about how great andrea is? she saw the loren hope bracelet that kelly was wearing and bought it right off her wrist! we can't wait to see her rockin' her loren hope sparkles on air.

shoes, shoes, shoes

from left to right:

ivanka trump mina bootie

lk bennett sabira

ivanka trump halley

ivanka trump herly

ivanka trump haizel

brianne looking lovely in her lk bennies

bri's look:

loren hope iris necklace

lk bennett clutch

lk bennett sabira heels

kelly chatting with andrea roane

morgan, keri, bry & aracely waiting for their turn!

bry & aracely in their holiday party attire

bry's look:

margaret elizabeth moonstone earrings

lk bennett clutch

margaret elizabeth pave ring

ivanka trump herly heel

aracely's look:

margaret elizabeth earrings

cc skye bangles

lk bennett clutch

ivanka trump haizel heel

keri workin' it for the camera

keri's look:

loren hope necklace

loeffler randall clutch

ivanka trump booties

all the girls after the taping

watch the video below:

a big thanks to:

whitney stringer pr & events

keri from diva state of mind

morgan from dc funemployment

aracely from mama fashion files

and of course, bb's own bry & brianne

Loren Hope & K.Slademade Trunk Show

Gift Guide: Party Girl

your party girl always brings the fun, & you should thank her with one of these fabulously fun pieces. she loves everything glitter&glam, as she should. perfect for a night out on the town, these shoes&accessories are sure to make a statement, just like your party girl pal.

Macy's Local Designer Showcase

i'm honored to be on the panel of judges in the local designer showcase tomorrow (december 7th) at montgomery mall.

 yall should come and check it out! 

Margaret Elizabeth Trunk Show

we will be having a margaret elizabeth trunk show this weekend, december 7th & 8th!

margaret elizabeth uses all semi-precious stones and 24 karat plating in her jewelry, and they are all so beautiful! each piece is unique, and they are great for everyday wear and evening wear alike!

one of our favorite bloggers, blair from atlantic pacific, wears her margaret elizabeth bangles with everything!

photo credit: atlantic pacific