YOU ARE A TIGER WHO HAS EARNED HER STRIPES

TORY BURCH BAG: c/o SHOPBOP - SIMILAR HERE -  $535   //   LEOPARD PUMPS: DSW - SIMILAR HERE - $130   //   BOYFRIEND JEANS: AEO - SIMILAR HERE - $48   //   STRIPE TEE: J.CREW - SIMILAR HERE - $20

I'm so excited! This weekend I will be headed to Miami for one of my best friend's weddings! The four of us (the girls + our fiances) went to our Junior Prom together in high school, and here we are so many years later celebrating their wedding! Not to mention, this will be my first visit to southern Florida so I need all of the good recommendations! Where to eat, shop, and explore around Miami. Alright, let's hear them! Leave me a comment or tweet me @simplysabrina!

This post is linked up to:  Style Elixir  // Trend Spin Walking In Memphis In High Heels // More Pieces of Me  // Tremendous Tuesday  // Celebrate Southern  // Confident Twosday  //  All about You 

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FAUX FUR + STRIPED SHIRT

STRIPED TOP: J.CREW - SIMILAR HERE - $38   //   FAUX FUR VEST: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $40   //   PAIGE DENIM: c/o ZAPPOS - SAME HERE - $169   //  BOOTS: c/o ARIAT - SAME HERE - $255 

It's cold in the office. Really cold. Actually, it's cold everywhere. [yes, i'm in Atlanta] I'm just one of those people who should walk around with a personal heater blanket wrapped around them all the time. Lucky for me, this wookie-style vest does the job - and is more acceptable in public than my snuggie. It's pretty much what i've been living in all winter-long. 

I hope that groundhog is right... I miss my sundresses. 

This post is linked up to: Spotlight //  Thoughts For Thursday // Look What I Got // What I Wore To Work // Treat Yourself // WIWT

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CASUAL FRIDAYS: J. Crew

TOP: J.CREW - SAME HERE - $15.50   //   CARDIGAN. J.CREW - SIMILAR HERE - $32.50   //   PAIGE DENIM JEANS: c/o ZAPPOS - SAME HERE - $169   //   BOOTS: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $70   //   STATEMENT NECKLACE: eBAY - SIMILAR HERE - $30

Happy Friday, another week closer to the end of the year. Can you believe we are 3 weeks away from the holidays? What are the last few things you wanna get in before the end of 2014? Any resolutions pending? I've accepted that my 'Calligraphy' classes will probably roll over into 2015 -- as will my Code Academy classes, but I am making a solid attempt to cross "make rotis from start to finish" off the list. [Rotis are a type of Indian bread made from scratch] 

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HIPSTER CHIC

TOP: AMERICAN EAGLE - SIMILAR HERE - $20   //   BOYFRIEND JEANS: AMERICAN EAGLE - SAME HERE - $35   //   BALLET FLATS: J.CREW - SAME HERE - $44   //   LOCKET NECKLACE: VERA BRADLEY - SAME HERE - $38   //   PURSE: KATE SPADE TOTE IN 'BRIGHT BERLY' - SIMILAR HERE - (ON SALE!) $166   //   HIPSTER GLASSES - SIMILAR HERE - $10

Talk about a different look! The leftover waves that I created with my HerStyler curling wand were great for this center-parted casual look. The colors of the summer are really starting to wear on my hair, everyday it tends to get lighter and lighter. (If Fall doesn't come soon, I might end up blonde).

The glasses were a gift from my in-laws who take annual trips to China. I love when they bring back quirky little things! While it was my fiance who requested the nonprescription glasses, I quickly stole them when he rendered them too girly. Score! The glasses like to make an appearance on casual evenings.. or when i'm in the mood for a different look. 

Have you ever worn nonprescription glasses?

Linking up to: Monday Bloom // Monday Morning Gossip // Mix it up Monday // Funday Monday  // Manic Monday  // Sophisticated Style

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BOLD COLORS & VERA BRADLEY LUNCHEON

PINK SWING DRESS: ASOS - SAME HERE - $35   //   HEELS: LC AT KOHLS - SIMILAR HERE- $30   //   MINT STATEMENT NECKLACE: AMERICA'S MART - SIMILAR HERE - $15   //   BEADED BRACELET: VERA BRADLEY - SAME HERE - $28   //   GREEN CLUTCH: eBAY - SAME HERE - $5   //   BALLET FLATS: J.CREW - SIMILAR HERE - $125

Last week I attended a luncheon with Vera Bradley and some of my favorite Atlanta style bloggers. We met at the Westin Peachtree Plaza and had a delicious meal while hearing from the leaders of the Vera Bradley empire. You know, it's amazing that VB has become a household name to all women-- and men. Everyone can identify the cotton quilted printed duffle bags, luggage, and accessories as the iconic print that allows women to express their creative side. The highlight of the evening was hearing from the co-founder of Vera Bradley, Barbara Bradley Beakgaar, about her vision and how the company started from scratch. (Also, can I please look like her when i'm older?) Barbara was sassy, funny, and incredibly well dressed! It was actually on a Delta flight at the ATL airport that she and her co-founder looked around and saw all of the monotonous luggage that inspired them to create what we now know as Vera Bradley. 

The team from VB shared some new products that they are anticipating for Spring 2015 and Fall 2015 including, wait for it, handbags! The CEO of Vera Bradley also spoke (how lucky are we?) about how Vera has become a household name for school and travel - but why should women who love the brand have to leave it for when they need a work tote? We saw the most divine leather & faux leather handbags, laptop bags, and work totes. I'm talking rich colors like sapphire blue with a colorful lining that is true to the VB brand!

After the luncheon we traveled with the VB team to see the showroom at the America's Mart in downtown. It was such a lovely afternoon and I was thrilled to be a part of it. Can't wait to see what new things come from Vera Bradley. We've grown up with them, now they are growing with us!

WEDNESDAY WISHLIST: J.CREW BRACELETS UNDER $50

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It's about that time that we all need to round up our shopping lists, and I am still struggling with the ideas. Fortunately, for all the women in our lives, we have J.Crew. The factory store online has some amazing deals and I gathered my favorite bracelets for your leading lady. Any favorites?

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