Yearly Archives: 2014

Best of 2014

I can’t believe the year is ending already, I feel like it just began!  I also cannot believe I have been writing this blog for over two months!  This blog was definitely an in the works project all year long, and to have made it this far is awesome!  I thought I would dedicate my final post of the year to a highlight of my most popular posts of 2014 and my personal favorite! So without further ado, I give you the Best of 2014.

MOST POPULAR POSTS OF 2014

SKIPPING BLACK FRIDAY

V Neck Tee and Skinny jeans with Flats

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BANANA REPUBLIC Timeless V-Neck Tee  | WHITE HOUSE BLACK MARKET Saint Honore Slim Ankle Jean  | YOSI SAMARA Patent Flats  |  GORJANA Chloe Large Studs , Taner Pave Bar , Mia Tiered Necklace , Mika Necklace  | BAUBLEBAR Mini Pave Links Bracelet, old [SIMILAR] | RAY BAN Original Aviator Sunglasses  | FORMULA X FOR SEPHORA Infinite 

HELLO BOOTS!

Fall Style Riding Boots and Striped Sweater

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CASLON Stripe Split Back Sweater | WHITE HOUSE BLACK MARKET Saint Honore Slim Ankle Jean  | ENZO ANGIOLINI ‘Holdyn’ Over the Knee Boot | TORY BURCH Robinson Mini Fold Over Cross Body Bag  | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings in Slate  | GORJANA Chevron Pendant Necklace, Mika Necklace  | RAY BAN Original Aviator Sunglasses  | ESSIE Bahama Mama  | MAC Lipstick ‘Faux’

BLACK IS THE NEW PINK

All Black Work Look with Red Shoes

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BANANA REPUBLIC Soft Wash Oxford Shirt, sold out [SIMILAR | SIMILAR]  | LOFT Moto Skinny Pants | CHINESE LAUNDRY Red Patent Pumps, old [SIMILAR] | KENDRA SCOTT Tima Stud Earrings , Silver Rayne Necklace in Ivory Pearl  | STELLA & DOT Renegade Cluster Bracelet  | NADRI Crystal Bangle  | GORJANA Conwell Charm Necklace  | STILA Stay All Day Lipstick in Fiery | ESSIE Bahama Mama

My favorite post of this year was hands down my first post!  It took lots of work and guts to get to that post, but I am so happy to have made it there!

HELLO WORLD!

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HALOGEN Sleeveless Tie Neck Top [Similar] | MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS Plaid Zip Front Skirt [Love This Too] | SAM EDELMAN ‘Camdyn’ Pump | ELAINE TURNER Drew Black Leather Clutch | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Silver Earrings in Slate | STELLA AND DOT Renegade Cluster Bracelet | NADRI Crystal Bangle [Similar] | BAUBLEBAR Silver Disco Stud Bangle, old | H&M Bracelets | RAYBAN Original Aviators | ESSIE Master Plan  | URBAN DECAY Pulp Fiction Revolution Lipstick in Mrs. Mia Wallace

I have had so much fun creating this blog!  I have met some amazing people and found some fabulous new blogs along the way.  Thank you so much for coming and reading my posts everyday!!  I always joke that when I started the only people I thought would read this would be my family and my best girlfriends.  I can’t believe my blog is read in 54 countries!!  I look forward to continuing to grow my blog and meeting even more amazing bloggers in the coming year.  I am definitely excited for what 2015 holds in store for Lady in Violet!

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Comfy, Casual, Cozy and Coffee

Comfy, Casual, Cozy turtleneck cable knit sweater over skinny jeans and riding boots, winter style outfit idea

Enzo Angiolini Over the Knee ridingn boots with skinny jeans and sweater, winter style idea

Comfy, Casual, Cozy and Coffee, turtleneck cableknit sweater over skinny jeans and riding boots, great winter outfit idea!

Goodnight Macaroon sweater with baublebar gold jewelry

Comfy, Casual, Cozy Turtleneck cable knit sweater with skinny jeans and otk boots, winter style outfit idea

Enzo Angiolini Holdyn Over the Knee riding boots.  Perfect over black skinny jeans

Comfy, Casual, Cozy Goodnight Macaroon Turtleneck Sweater with Lucky Brand Skinny Jeans and Enzo over the knee riding boots

Goodnight Macaroon Sweater with Baublebar necklace

Comfy, Casual, Cozy Turtleneck Cable Knit Sweater with Skinny jeans and OTK boots

| THE DETAILS |

GOODNIGHT MACAROON Turtleneck Cable Knit Sweater*ON SALE | LUCKY BRAND Curvy Lolita Skinny *ON SALE | ENZO ANGIOLINI Holdyn Over The Knee Boots *ON SALE | BAUBLEBAR Astronomer Pendant Necklace, Old,  Slim Hinge Bangle, Old [SIMILAR] | GORJANA Chloe Large Stud Earrings | RAY-BAN Original Aviator Sunglasses | ESSIE Sole Mate | MAC Lipstick in ‘Blankety’

Comfy, Casual, Cozy and Coffee. That pretty much describes my post-Christmas 3-day weekend! My December seemed to fly by, but it was still jam packed with fashion events, family gatherings, a Disney vacation, sorority alumnae fun, and Christmas parties galore. Oh my gosh, I am getting tired just remembering it all. As much as I love the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, I also love the kick back and relax part at the end. It was a cold and rainy weekend here in Houston, and I took advantage of the drizzly weather to relax and regroup from the busy month.

When the temperatures drop, I love a cozy turtleneck! It is also an excuse to be a bit lazy and pull my hair back into a very messy bun. The length of this turtleneck fits perfect over my favorite pair of black skinny jeans. I like that it is not to long so I can pair it with over the knee boots. Since I am a petite 5’3, I like there to be a good size gap between the end of my sweater and the top of my boots. I love over-sized sweaters, but I don’t want them to swallow me whole!  My sweater, jeans, and boots are all currently on sale!!  It’s time to start taking advantage of some of those end of the year deals!  It also means it is time to start putting away my Christmas decorations… maybe I’ll give them one more day.

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What I Wore: Airport Style

Office Style/ Airport Travel Style  - Asos Swing Dress and Naughty Monkey Booties

Naughty Monkey Love Story Booties

Elaine Turner Bella Clutch, Naughty Monkey Booties

Transitional Style - Office to Airport, Asos Swing dress with Naughty Monkey booties and elaine turner clutch

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Naughty Monkey Love Story Bootes - LOVE!

Office to airport style, swing dress with slip on booties

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ASOS Swing Dress With Long Sleeves | NAUGHTY MONKEY ‘Love Story’ Cutout Bootie | ELAINE TURNER Bella Chocolate Python Clutch | GORJANA Taner Pave Bar , Chevron Pendant Necklace | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings in Slate | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle, Old [SIMILAR]  Mini Pave Links Bracelet, old [SIMILAR] | ESSIE Sole Mate  | MAC Lipstick ‘Blankety’

As you have probably figured out from my posts this week, I did a little traveling last week.  Typically when I travel, I prefer to fly out immediately after work.  It is something about waking up in my destination that I love.  So what I wore to work that day must also be comfortable enough for me to fly in.  I have previously raved about how this swing dress is incredibly comfortable!  It also is a good casual work dress, so it is perfect for my work/airport transition.  I love how loose and flowy it is.  I can put my knees up and wrap my whole body in it if I am cold on the flight or want to sit in a new postion.  Also, it has pockets, SOLD!

My other must have for flying is comfortable shoes that easily slip on and off for the security checkpoint and sometimes while on long flights.  I am so in love with these Naughty Monkey booties!  As soon as I saw them on Instagram, I knew I had to have them.  They are super cute and really comfortable!  I do not think I have ever recieved more compliments on a pair of shoes from such a variety of people than these booties.  I was stopped by men and women of all ages who just wanted to say they liked my shoes.   They have a semi-low chunky heel, so it was easy to walk across the airport lugging my carry-on bag.  Bonus, after wearing them from 8am-12am, they were still comfortable.  I can’t wait to pair these booties with shorts this spring and skinny jeans this winter!

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Walt Disney World – Christmas Trees!

Yesterday, I shared some of my favorite Christmas decorations from my recent trip to Walt Disney World.  I had to save the Christmas Trees for their own post because they are just too amazing! Enjoy!!

MAGIC KINGDOM

Walt Disney World Christmas Trees - Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World Christmas Trees - Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World Christmas Trees - Magic Kingdom

HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

Walt Disney World Christmas Trees - Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World Christmas Trees - Hollywood Studios

EPCOT

Walt Disney World Christmas Trees - Epcot

Walt Disney World Christmas Trees - Epcot

Walt Disney World Christmas Trees - Epcot

EPCOT – WORLD SHOWCASE

Walt Disney World Christmas Trees - Epcot

GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT

Walt Disney World Christmas Trees - Grand Floridian

ANIMAL KINGDOM

Walt Disney World Christmas Trees - Animal Kingdom

Walt Disney World Christmas Trees - Animal Kingdom

 I hope you have enjoyed my glimpse into the magic of Christmas at Walt Disney World.
Have a wonderful holiday and a very Merry Christmas!

Don’t forget my fashion posts will start back up tomorrow! See you then!

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