Pink Valentine's Day Look

skirt: J.Crew (similar on sale!!!)
blouse: J.Crew (similar)
shoes: similar
bag: ALDO (similar)
watch: Kate Spade

Very seldom do I wear pink but when I do, I go all out (obviously). As much as red is Valentine's day color, I love playing with pink. Red is a classic but pink looks so chic and girly, I think. What are you doing for Valentine's Day? We always made it a point to avoid crowds and stay in on the 14th but then we would go out the following week. Let's face it, crowds are obnoxious, service is horrible and prices are outrageous (for all those specials). This time we are going out earlier to celebrate and just be together. Then this mama has to hustle to get everything ready for my son's birthday party. It's a busy week. 

P.S. 16 week pooch has showed up on the scene and I can't say I like this stage. I don't really have a bump and just look like I over ate. Haha. But bear with me, since I can't exactly suck it in;)

MORE IDEAS FOR PINK VALENTINE'S DAY

hair clip // bralette // midi skirt // bracelet // bow blouse 
TOMS // floral skirt // pumps

Thank you for stopping by!

xo, Anna

Floral Valentine's Day Look

dress: Lord & Taylor (similar, similar)
heels: Zara (similar)
clutch: Target
watch: FOSSIL

Nothing pleases the eye more than a gorgeous dress! My man always pays me tons of compliments for sexy, yet classy outfits. This Valentine's day is no exception and I hope the snow and chill will be bearable by Friday night because this dress is calling my name! 

Also, shoes! The shoes complete an outfit and without a killer pair. whatever suits your style, you don't have a gorgeous outfit. So here I have a selection of my favorite RED shoes for every taste.  

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13

Enjoy and thank you for stopping by!

xo, Anna

Red Valentine's Day Look

skirt: LOFT (similar here and here)
top: Forever21 (similar here & here)
booties: Ann Taylor (here & here)
scarf: Target
clutch: Target
watch: FOSSIL (on sale!!!)

I'm not sure if this outfit looks more Christmas-y or Valentine's Day-ish. I was trying to go with red and black but somehow this scarf makes me think Christmas. I know that every year for V-day I try to wear something like a killer LBD that hugs my bod in all the right places or skinny jeans with a liiiiiitle lower cut top. It's a treat for the hubs after all. But I think this year I will be bundling up with something warm like this scarf and extra thick fleece-lined tights. Geese Louise it's cold here! I hope you are getting your red on this weekend and I have a few more V-day inspired outfits coming your way. Have you thought of any romantic gestures yet? Are you staying in or going our to celebrate the day of love?

Thank you for stopping by.

xo, Anna

Easy Long Hair Curls Tutorial {Beauty}

Hello lovelies! I have had many (by many I mean three) requests about my daily hair routine and how I get volume in my hair. So here is my first attempt at a sort-of kind-of how-to tutorial. Hubby isn't on board with these kinds of things yet so we didn't get too many detailed shots but it's the concept and not the exact steps that matter. 

Here are the products that I used and pretty much use every day for my styling. It's nothing fancy or expensive but they work for me. 

Step 1. Wash your hair the night before (or at least a few hours before you have to leave the house). I use the Fructis Shampoo and then rinse with Paul Mitchel Daily Rinse. I feel like the rinse is a little lighter than regular conditioner and doesn't leave a greasy feeling.

Step 2: Blow dry your hair until almost dry so that the roots are still a little damp. Braid the hair into a French braid (here is an easy tutorial) or just in regular braid if you don't know French.

Step 3. Sleep with the braid or walk around for hour or two. The braid is very close to the head and it won't bother you when you are sleeping.

Step 4. Undo the French braid and brush your hair through. The above picture is with me walking around the house for 2 hours. It will be much more curly and defined over night. 

At this point you can choose to put the remaining of your products and a little hair spray and move on.

Step 5: Spray the entire hair with Fructis Style Glossing spray and lightly curl you hair. Since it already has the curly definition, it will literally take about 5-7 minutes for long hair to be curled. When you take the hot iron off the hair, don't touch the curl and leave it be until you are done with the entire head. 

Step 6: Flip your hair over and gently run your fingers through the curls, separating them but not brushing. Next grab your hair clip and pick up the crown of the hair and make a large pouf so that the hair is standing up. I'm sure you will have at least a few minutes to get ready so keep your hair picked up until you are ready to walk out the door. (I do that even with day old hair to bring back a little volume)

Step 7: Take off the hair clip and finish off with light hair spray and another toss upside.

And that's all there is to it. It's just my system that works for my hair and if you find something different or decide that it does't work for your hair, that's just the nature of the beast. 

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Winter Style w/ Willfully Elegant

Today we have Sush from Willfully Elegant blog who has a very classic sense of style and approaches every outfit with a sense of ease. Let's see what's her go-to winter basics! 

Hello everybody. It’s a pleasure to guest post today at the Happy Medley. Anna approached me with an awesome idea, an idea that I hold true to my style, year around. That idea is very basic. Well let me explain. Irrespective of summer, fall, winter or spring, I swear by a set of basic outfit pieces that have always been true and trusted in my wardrobe. Given that its reigning winter in most of the US, I will of course be talking about my winter basics. And the one thing I use repeatedly throughout the winter months are my turtle neck layering tees. I have invested in multiple different colors so as to be able to wear them with just about any outfit. The turtle necks I wear are snug on me so as to not add any extra bulk when layering. The other piece I rely on during the brutal winter months are my fleece lined tights. Everyone who lives in a colder place must own one. It is comfortable enough for me to want to live in it and non-itchy for a whole days’ worth of wear to work.

In this outfit, I chose to wear a spring dress with both of my go to winter basics. Keeping it simple with a bright cross body, I completed this look with leg warmers and a pair of riding boots. Here is a simple how to, to avoid any layering pieces to scrunch up throughout the day. Even it out and tuck it into your tights. This way, not only is the bulk due to layering is hidden, so is any chance of the layering top making its way up.

I also use them as transitional outfits during fall. They are perfect for the extra warmth during those chilly nights. I choose to wear them tucked in or leave it out depending on the outfit style I am going for. As you can see, the outfit below is heavily menswear inspired and the one below it is pretty feminine with the translucent top over the grey turtle neck. 

Thank you Anna for letting me into your creative space and for letting me share my go to winter basic pieces. 

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