New Toy + TJMAXX Winner

Happy New Year's Eve!

I hope you all had a very Merry Christams!

Fur Vest: Dillard's old {love this} | Turtleneck: JCREW old | Faux Leather Leggings: Bluefly | Boots: Maurices | Bag: Ivanka Trump via TJMAXX recent | Jewelry: TJMAXX | Large Bow Ring: Ebay | Lips: Estee Lauder Black Cassis

I hope you all enjoyed the Studio 10 segment! Sorry for the delay in announcing the TJMAXX gift card winner..but you know how the holidays can be! Although we dealt with tornadoes on Christmas Day ( :/ Blah!) Christmas was great for me as I was able to have my hubby home for the holidays! So how does everybody like my new camera! I am amazed at the quality of the pictures and am so excited for the new posts coming up in 2013!

So without further ado the winner of the $50 TJMAXX Gift Card is.... drum roll please!

Carolyn G.!!!

Congrats Carolyn! Check your e-mail!

Welcome to the New Year everybody it is going to be great!

Keep it cool and refreshing!

Studio 10 Segment + $50 TJMAXX Giveaway

Want some great inspiration for the holiday season? Check out my Studio 10 segment on how to do just that!

Thank you to everyone who waited patiently! The link is now up! Check out my Studio 10 segment now on Holiday Fashion!

Again thank you to Studio 10 for everything!

Hope you all have a great holiday season and Merry Christmas!

Don't forget to enter into the $50 TJMAXX Giveaway!

Have a great Christmas Eve!

Keep it cool and refreshing!

Studio 10 Interview + $50 TJ MAXX Gift Card Giveaway!

I have some truly exciting news today! Today on Fox Studio 10 in Mobile, Alabama I will be sharing some tips and tricks on how to put some fun into your holiday outfits! Click here later today to check out my fun interview! 

Christmas is only 3 days away and what better way to celebrate than to give away a great Holiday gift! Since TJ Maxx is above and beyond my favorite store to shop at..I wanted to give one lucky Citrus Refreshing Fashion reader a chance to win $50 to this amazing store!

Here's how to enter...

One Entry for each {for a total of 7 possible entries!)

1) Like Citrus Refreshing Fashion on Facebook

2) Follow @citrusfashion on Twitter

3) Follow Citrus Refreshing Fashion on Pinterest

4) Follow Citrus Refreshing Fashion on google friend connect {click "join this site" on the right sidebar}

5) Follow @citrusrefreshingfashion on Instagram

6) Follow Citrus Refreshing Fashion on Bloglovin

7) Comment and tell me what your favorite look was from the Studio 10 segment {will post the link next week}

Leave a comment telling me which platforms you followed Citrus Refreshing Fashion on  along with your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner!

Updated 12/24 9:00 A.M. The Studio 10 Segment aired this morning! Will post the link later today :) 

The Giveaway will close midnight Thursday Dec. 27

Winner will be announced Friday Dec. 28!

Here is a sneak peek of my interview!
Thank you to everybody at Studio 10! You guys were awesome!

Sequin Bows

Sequin Bow Sweater: JCREW sold out {love this, this, and this} | Blouse: JCREW | Skirt: JCREW | Necklace: JCREW | Belt: JCREW sold out {similar style}| Leggings: TJMAXX | Shoes: Ann Taylor sold out {love these} | Headband: JCREW | Bracelets: JCREW, Skagen | Earrings: Francesca's recent

Um yeah I know everything in this post is pretty much from JCREW but darn them and their 30% off for this past entire month! Ahh what is a girl to do :) My advice..just go with the flow! 

And what do you guys think...last two posts were sunglassless..let me know what you think!?

Have a great Wednesday!

Keep it cool and refreshing!

Made in America

 I have seen so many articles recently that encourage families to try and have an All-American 100% made in the U.S.A. Christmas. I have always thought this to be a fun and exciting challenge, but I didn't realize how difficult and expensive this actually could be and how much we really do rely on overseas goods! So I decided to put together a list of 10 "Made in America" items that could be potential presents under the tree this year. Now I don't profess to be an expert by any means on American designers and goods, but I think this is a good start! Again, some of these items are a little pricey...but hey it is the price we pay to have 100% "Made in the USA" stamped on our belongings :)

1. The Row

2. Hershey's Kisses

3. Lela Rose

4. J Brand

5. Nanette Lepore

6. American Apparel

7. Oscar de la Renta

8. Tiffany & Co.

9. Bonne Bell Lip Gloss

10. Jason Wu

Have a great Tuesday everyone!

Keep it cool and refreshing!

Pink Dots + Mint

Sweater: JCREW | Pants: American Eagle sold out {similar style} | Hat: TJMAXX | Shoes: River Island | Necklace and Earrings: Lux TJMAXX recent | Bracelets: JCREW, Skagen

Even though this is the time of year in which we like to tone down our colors a bit, I think that adding some color to your holiday outfits is a great way to get into the festive mood! It is also a great way to recycle and repurpose some of your great color combos from this past spring! As long as you add in the right amount of jewel tones with your colorful pieces you will create the right mixture of festiveness and sophistication!

Have a great Monday!

Keep it cool and refreshing!

P.S. Stay tuned for some really exciting news I will share with you at the end of this week! 

Bahrain, London + Everything in Between

 

So I know I promised you guys a glimpse at my month long travel overseas! Sorry for the delay, but I thought the best way to give everybody a good idea of my trip is to put together a collage of my favorite pictures! So the first part of my trip landed me in the Middle East in the country of Bahrain. Now to be quite honest I was a little nervous about going to this part of the world, however I had an incredible time! The people were so friendly and I had a blast exploring a completley new culture totally unfamiliar to me! We even had the opportunity to tour the gold souk which is a market where there are all kinds of goodies and you can barter and bargain with the storekeepers!

The next part of my trip was about a month long adventure on a ship! Now since my job involves some pretty sensitive info I can't really share anything! But just know that there are a ton of sea snakes out there and that totally freaked me out (yes they are white snakes that just crawl on top of the water and are extremely poisionous!!..totally gross!)

The next part of my trip was by far my FAV! So remember how I was suppose to be going to Paris? Well things got changed up a little bit and I landed instead in the beautiful city of London for 4 days! Now you are probably wondering what in the world I am doing with this gosh aweful red hat on my head...well let's just say I WAS NOT prepared for such a drastic weather change from Bahrain to London. I mean we went from about 90 degrees to 40 and raining and I DID NOT bring the right clothes for London! So..I bought the first hat I could find..(I swear I look like I am part of the red hat society ladies!!). So moving on..London was so incredibly magical and the fashion was out of this world. I don't think I saw one person (guy or gal) not dressed head to toe in absolute perfection! I knew before going to London that it was a major fashion capital but I was so blown away! I even took pictures of some of my favorite looks in the department stores to take back and experiment! And I also tasted my first set of macarons for the first time (yes first time shocking I know!). And yes that is Zach Morris pictured above :) SWOON!

The history in London was my favorite part of my English adventure! I was able to tour Westminister Abby and see the beautiful venue in which the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were married. We also explored the Tower of London and saw where all of the kings and queens lived and where some were also executed (I mean who isn't a fan of the Ann Boleyn story?!). We stopped by Harrod's department store to see their Christmas light production and the window displays were so spectacular! London is a definite must see and I highly recommend it as a great destination (just remember to bring a poncho and a big umbrella because it never stops raining!)

I am so blessed to have a job that lets me travel around the world! I have already been to Guam, Hawaii, Bahrain and London in less than a years time! Next year is posed to be just as spectacular and I will also get to travel with hubby next year too :) Thank you guys for sharing in my adventure with me and I hope you guys enjoy all of the pictures!

Have a great weekend everybody!

Christmas is almost here!

Keep it cool and refreshing :)

For Him: A Holiday Gift Guide

Looking for a little something special for that great man in  your life? I know that men can be the most difficult people on the Christmas list to shop for, however I have come up with a few great ideas to put a little spark in your romance this holiday season! From a tech accessories, to cologne, boots and more... these 10 items are sure to make for a great present under the tree or  great stocking stuffers!

1. Chanel Allure Sport

2. JCREW Men's Iphone Battery

3. Northface Beanie
4. Gap Plaid Scarf
5. JCREW Duck Boots
6. GAP Boxers
7. TSOVET Watch
8. Beats Solo Headphones
9. Wood Iphone Case
10. JCREW Socks

Have a great Thursday everyone!
Keep it cool and refreshing!

Chevron + Bows

Dress: JCREW | Fur Vest: Kohl's {similar style} | Bow Shoes: Candie's sold out {love these} | Earrings: Francesca's recent {similar kate spade style} | Necklace: JCREW | Bracelet: JCREW | Sunnies: House of Harlow

Who doesn't love a little sequin bow and faux fur love?

I know I do!

Have a great Wednesday everybody!

Keep it cool and refreshing!

Scents and Sights of the Season

One of the reasons I love this time of the year is all of the beauty that the holiday season brings! From the glow and twinkling of christmas lights to the warmth and aroma of a batch of sugar cookies baking in the oven, Christmas is by far my favorite time of the year! 

I just wanted to share a few of my favorite sights and scents of the holiday season! From peppermint scented lotion to the gorgeous glow of a white feathered holiday wreath..these picks are sure to please the most fashionable-minded gal!

1. Twisted Peppermint Body Lotion

2. Laura Mercier Holiday Candle Collection

3. Bath and Body Works Wallflower Plug

4. Target White Light Wreath

5. Snowflake Sugar Cookie Recipe

6. Starbucks Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe

7. Vanilla Bean Noel Lipgloss

8.Christmas Light Set

9. Jason Wu Ornament Set

Have a great Tuesday everyone! 
Keep it cool and refreshing!

Eshatki

Dress: c/o eShatki | Sweater: JCREW | Shoes: Vince Camuto {love these} | Necklaces and Earrings: Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane borrowed from mom! {try this, and this} | Bracelets: JCREW, Kate Spade

I was so excited when eShatki asked me to participate in their fashion blogging styling challenge! I immediately fell in love with this beautiful burgundy oversized collar dress when I spotted it on their fabulous site! Not only do they make absolutely stunning pieces, but they also customize their clothing options to fit your body perfectly! Head on over to eShatki for up to 60% off until December 15!

One of my favorite ways to make any dress holiday appropriate is by adding in a sleek turtleneck sweater underneath! Not only can you take your summer dresses and make them winter weather appropriate, but it also adds in a fun and elegant touch!

Hope you ladies have a great Monday!

Keep it cool and refreshing!

Holiday Gift Guide

  In the mood for a little Christmas Shopping? Or maybe you just need a little mid-week pick me up! Check out these great holiday buys above that will add a little sass to your style and will leave you feeling all warm and cozy inside!

              

    1. JCREW Crystal Bow Belt

  2. Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb Perfume

     3. I <3 Mustaches Iphone Case

4. Bow Strap Heel
5. Butter London Flash Pack

  6. Kate Spade Ipad Case

7. ASOS Quilted Cross Bod
8. JCREW Hat

Have a great Thursday everyone!
Keep it cool and refreshing!

Two Years Part 2

I wanted to share a couple of my bridal shots with you guys :)

  

This is my favorite picture!

One of our table arrangements!

Had to have some fur..it was Christmas after all!

So we broke tradition and saw each other before the ceremony!

And they lived happily ever after :)

Hope you guys have a fabulous Wednesday!

Keep it cool and refreshing!

Two Years

Where has 2 years already gone? This was by far was the greatest and best day of my life! I felt the enormity of God's love for me on this day..as I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that he created this incredible man specifically for me and there is no greater feeling in the world!

Our wonderful and absolutely beautiful mothers!

We chose a Christmas themed wedding for December 4, 2010 {which looking back what was I thinking that was SEC Championship game day..but its ok because Auburn played that year instead of Alabama!} However, I was adamant that my bridal party was NOT going to look like a bunch of Mrs. Clause's walking down the aisle! So when I found these dresses I fell immediately in love with the elegant ruffled shoulder touch!   

My favorite flowers are tulips, however this was definitely not an option for a Christmas themed wedding! However, I did find this gorgeous bouquet online that was a combination of blood red roses and black calla lilies!  I immediately fell in love with this color combo! Red is one of my favorite colors!

Kept the guys simple in black and white!

I love this shot! He is waiting to see me for the first time!

Under the majestic oaks at the Bragg Mitchell Mansion in Mobile, Alabama

Happy 2 Year Anniversary Baby!

 That being said, I am missing my hubby terribly! Three more weeks until the love of my life returns!

Have a great Tuesday Everyone!

Keep it cool and refreshing!