Yearly Archives: 2018

Orange Ruffle Top

Summer outfit | orange ruffle top | gray suede mules | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

casual outfit | rust orange top | bow clutch purse | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

weekend outfit | cuffed skinny jeans | gray suede mules | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

Casual summer outfit | orange ruffle top | bow clutch | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

summer outfit | orange ruffle top | dark skinny jeans | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

Happy Friday Friends!!  I’m so excited for this weekend because I am celebrating my birthday all weekend long!  I have plans with friends on Saturday and family on Sunday.  My birthday is on Wednesday, so I took the day off work and scheduled a relaxing massage.  Last year, my birthday was during Hurricane Harvey, so I didn’t really do anything for it.  I’m celebrating a little extra this year instead.

As I start transitioning my wardrobe to fall, I have been adding a little more earth tone shades this year. I usually prefer dark jewel tones like burgundy and all the black and gray.  Earth tone shades are definitely going to popular this year because I have seen lots of pretty rust oranges, deep reds, and rose pinks.  All the colors of the perfect sunset.  This orange ruffle top fits that rust orange earth tone perfectly.  I love the ruffle details and the higher crop of the top.  It’s perfect to wear in summer and on hot fall days.

These gray suede mules were a Nordstrom Sale purchase of mine.  I’m obsessed with them.  I wear them mainly with cuffed jeans, but they also work with dresses and shorts.  The block heel makes them comfy and easy to walk in.  I have been loving all the mule style shoes out right now, so I plan to add a few more pairs this year.

I hope you all have a fabulous last weekend of August.  Don’t forget to head to my last post to enter the Anthropologie Gift Card Giveaway!!

Photography By: LA Photography

Casual weekend outfit | orange crop top | open toe mules | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

summer outfit | orange ruffle top | nude clutch purse | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

Summer outfit | bow clutch purse | stone bangles | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

casual outfit | orange sleeveless top | neutral clutch | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

weekend outfit | orange ruffle top | blue skinny jeans | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

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Striped Maxi Dress + GIVEAWAY!

summer outfit | striped maxi dress | brown wedges | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

weekend outfit | striped maxi dress | yellow statement earrings | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

causal outfit | canteen crossbody bag | striped maxi dress | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

casual summer outfit | striped maxi dress for petite | brown wedge sandals | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

Hello Ladies!!  Ya’ll I have been on the market for a cute striped maxi dress for quite some time.  I have tried on a few but most of them have been too long for my petite 5’3 height.  Too say I was excited when I found this striped dress in the petite section of Loft would probably be a slight understatement.  I love the overall slightly loose fit, the length is perfect with both flats and wedges on me, and I love the size of the stripes.  The narrow navy and white stripes gives this dress a fun nautical feel.  The navy stripe is also perfect for styling with my brown wedges and crossbody.  I could not resist adding in my yellow statement earrings to this outfit.

A striped maxi dress like this one will also cross well into early fall with the addition of a denim jacket.  The material on this one is a little heavy.  I probably would not wear it to an outdoor party in our heat, but it would definitely work indoors.

For all my Anthropologie lovers, at the end of today’s post, I am partnering with some other lovely blogger babes to give away an Anthro gift card!  Be sure to scroll down and enter!  Thanks for stopping by, and I hope ya’ll have a great week!

Photography by: Banavenue

weekend outfit | striped maxi dress | crossbody bag | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

summer outfit | yellow statement earrings | petite maxi dress | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

summer outfit | striped maxi dress | brown espadrilles | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

weekend outfit | striped maxi dress | yellow earrings | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

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Fitbit Alta HR Review

Fitbit Alta HR Review | Where to Buy Extra Fitbit Wristbands for Cheap | Houston Blogger Lady in Violet

Workout clothes | nike shoes | zella leggings | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

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gym clothes | black leggings | loose fitting tank top | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

Last Black Friday, I took the plunge an ordered a new Fitbit.  I originally had the Fitbit Flex 2.  I liked the slim design of that one, but I really wanted to be able to see my step count on my wrist verse having to sync with the app each time.  I decided to go up to the next slim design that showed step count, the Fitbit Alta.  Originally, I was not going to purchase the heart rate version.  It added $50 to the price tag, and I didn’t really think I needed the feature.  Then a Black Friday sale happened.  The HR version went on sale to $50 below the regular version, so I decided why not try it out. I wanted to share my Fitbit Alta HR review in case you are in the market for this fitness monitor.

I’ve know been using the Fitbit system for about 1 1/2 years.  When I bought my first Fitbit, I just wanted to monitor my step count.  I loved being able to add in my cardio workouts to the app.  You can also monitor water intake, weight, and get movement reminders with the help of the app.

The heart rate version of the fitbit was really a game changer for me.  I am SO happy that I went with this version.  With this added feature, I can measure the intensity of my workouts, the different stages of my sleep, and keep track of my resting heart rate.  It’s one of those didn’t know I needed it until I had it kind of features.

The sleep feature has been my favorite part.  I wear my fitbit to bed and it monitors my heart rate throughout the night.  I’m able to see how long I was in deep sleep, light sleep, REM, and how much I was awake throughout the night.  I used this data to pay attention to what I was doing the night before a restless night or a night I spent in a deep sleep.  It also tells you how long you sleep each night.  I have learned that I sleep about 6-7 hours each night.

The other benefit of the heart rate version is measuring my workout intensity.   It gives you three intensity levels – Fat Burn, Cardio, and Peak.  I head to spin class about once a week, and I like to see how hard I was working and compare past spin workouts to see if my cardio level is improving.   I also like being able to see how much of my normal cardio and strength workouts were in the fat burn and cardio zone.  The Fitbit registers running and walking automatically.  I enter all my other workouts (spin, strength training, stair climber, etc) in the My Fitness Pal app.  You enter the exact times of your workout, and these two apps sync together, so I can see my heart rate for all workouts.

As for the Fitbit Alta, I love the slim design of it.  The screen gives you so many options.  My screen cycles through the clock, step count, heart rate, miles, calories burned, and activity minutes.  The screen settings are completely customizable in the app to whatever info you want to see.  You can also set up to receive text and call notifications.  This feature doesn’t interest me, so I have never tried it out.  I have friends especially mom friends who like this feature.

I purchased the dark gray version and ordered a few different wristbands off Amazon.  You can get an array of colors for a low price. I ordered a package of ten colors because it was just a few dollars more than ordering just one.  Unfortunately, that package isn’t available anymore, so I just linked this cute pink one.  It’s my favorite because it blends in with my skintone and doesn’t stand out too much.  You can find other brands selling group packs for a low price if you want to get a multi pack.

Overall, I love the Fitbit Alta HR.  It’s a slim design, but still has all the screen features.  The heart rate is totally worth the extra expense in my opinion especially if you want to monitor workout intensity or sleep stages.  I hope this review was helpful! If you have any other questions, leave them in comments and I will get back to you!

Photography by: Banavenue Photography

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Striped Bodysuit + a Pop of Yellow

Summer outfit | striped bodysuit | white skinny jeans | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

weekend outfit | striped bodysuit | yellow statement earrings | Houston Fashion Blogger Karen Kocich

summer outfit | white skinny jeans | taupe block heel sandals | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

summer outfit | striped bodysuit | yellow earrings | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

Summer outfit | striped bodysuit | white denim | Houston Fashion Blogger Karen Kocich

Hello Lovelies!!  Guess who is continuing her bodysuit obsession….  I think this blue striped bodysuit is so cute for summer!!  I styled it with my white skinny jeans and block heel sandals for a cute weekend date night look.  This outfit would also be cute for brunch or a girls’ night out.  You could go more casual with denim shorts and flat sandals.

These yellow statement earrings were the perfect compliment to the blue stripes.  My yellow earrings have been on heavy rotation this summer.  I think I might need to order another yellow pair soon just to mix it up.  I was so unsure when I picked them out how often I would wear them, but they pair well with so much!!  It’s the perfect pop of color against my dark brunette hair.  They are also super lightweight!

I have the busiest week ahead of me!  I’m so glad for my relaxing last weekend to help me prepare for all the things going on this week.  I have a few more summer outfits planned to share with ya’ll before starting the transition into fall outfits.  Our Texas summer lasts sometimes until October, so I’m still over here buying summer things.   I hope you all have a fabulous week ahead!  Check back Friday when I will be sharing a review of my current Fitbit!  See you then!

Photography by : LA Photography

summer outfit | striped bodysuit | bow clutch | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

Weekend outfit | striped bodysuit | bow clutch purse | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

summer fashion | bow clutch purse | gold bangle | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

Summer outfit | striped bodysuit | yellow earrings | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

summer fashion | blue striped bodysuit | white skinny jeans | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

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