Light Up Your Look

TGIF readers!

I hope you are having a fabulous Friday and have a fun weekend ahead!

Today I have a fun piece to share with you, Light Up Your Look! One Kings Lane reached out to me, asking if I would be interested in participating in this blog series. The idea was to pair gorgeous chandeliers with equally gorgeous jewelry!  Well....in my dream home, I would probably have a chandy in just about every room; and a girl can never have enough jewels, right? So the answer was easy: Yes!

I most definitely find similarities in my design and fashion choices and think the preferences tend to go hand in hand. For that reason, the post was very fun to put together.

I went to One Kings Lane's chandelier selection to pick the pretty chandeliers and tried to pick styles that would appeal to many different readers. Read below to see my picks!

For those of you, who tend to have rustic style, this wooden Winchester Chandelier is a great pick. When you hear the price One Kings Lane's reduced price of $179, it becomes even more attractive. When seeing this chandelier, I automatically thought of Twine and Twig necklaces. I first saw these necklaces popping up in the blog world last spring and thought they were really unique. Our local Southern Season recently got them in stock, and since seeing them in person, I'm convinced I need one! My two favorites currently on the site are the Trail Double Tip and the Shore Shells, both pictured below!

For the modern gal, I went gaga over this Brooklyn Chandelier in Ice Blue. I'm imagining it as a pop piece in an otherwise traditional dining room! The pretty blue, had me automatically thinking of Kendra Scott's iridescent Skylar Earrings that I have been ogling over since July! 

For the lady who like sleek design, this Luna Sphere Chandelier (available in 3 sizes) in the perfect option. I paired it with one of my personal favorites, the Stella & Dot Phoenix Pendant. This necklace is the perfect accessory for both casual and dressy looks and is one I continually wear!  I also thought the Renegade Bracelet complimented this chandelier quite well!

Finally, for the classic woman, this Sara Chandelier is to die for! I am equally in love with this Kiss Kiss Crystal Necklace. The two pieces scream elegant and have me wanting to get all dressed up and wear bright red lipstick!

What is your favorite pair?

What type of chandeliers and jewelry do you find yourself drawn towards?

Do you see a match between your design and fashion picks?

Have a great weekend!

Palm Tree Boutique

Happy Hump Day friends!

I hope you're all having a great week!

Today I am excited to share a recent shopping find with you: Palm Tree Boutique.

I was recently put in touch with the boutique by one of my favorite fellow bloggers, April of the blog A. Liz Adventures. After taking a quick glimpse at the site, I knew a collaboration was a no brainer! I shared a few of my favorites with the boutique and was so excited to be offered the Let It Be Tribal Print Cardigan to review!  Customer service was a breeze and I received the cardigan in just a few short days!

Palm Tree Boutique focuses on providing trendy, quality pieces at affordable prices to real women. My favorite feature of their site is that all of their models are real women of different shapes and sizes. Finally, their site is updated with new arrivals weekly, so you're always sure to find something new and exciting!

The cardigan was the perfect focal piece for this fall look!

It had a comfy, breezy fit and the vivid blue really pops!

My favorite detail was a button on either side of the cardigan, giving it a bit of structure.

The only complaint I have is that it was a little big on my petite frame.  The size options were S/M or M/L, and I think I would have had more luck, if there was a larger range of sizes.

All in all, I am very happy with my Palm Tree experience and am definitely planning to shop their site in the future. In fact, here are a few of the things I've currently got my eyes on...

Navajo Trails Cardigan

$47

This is my favorite piece on the site right now!

Tied Together with a Smile Denim Dress

$58

I love this simple dress and think it could easily be transitioned from season to season!

Everything You Are Sweater

$40

I am perpetually drawn to neutral, cozy sweaters!

And finally, friends, I've got good news, The Palm Tree Boutique is currently offering 15% off to Alexandra Bee Blog readers between now and the end of November.  Use code ABB15% at checkout to take advantage of this awesome deal!

Have you ever heard of or shopped the Palm Tree Boutique before?

What are some of your favorite online boutiques?

Have a great day!

@alexandrabeeblog

Happy Monday readers!

Did you have a nice weekend?

Ours was a good one, but seemed to fly by even more than usual, unfortunately.

Today I thought I'd give you a glimpse into life lately through some of my favorite Instagrams of late.

Last night, Bryce and I had date night at a new restaurant nearby, Travinia; we really enjoyed our meals, but think they still have some service kinks to work out. I can't get enough of my over-the-knee boots (currently 30% off) and am also loving this comfy, yet chic top I bought over the weekend!

Saturday night I popped open this bubbly, just because, and really enjoyed it....I am also 

love, love, loving the new pink wine glasses I got on clearance from Crate & Barrel last weekend!

I've been posting some #barrestarselfies lately, as I have participated in Richmond Barre's Barre Star challenge of 20 classes in 30 days. I've got just 4 classes to go and rewarded myself with some new Lululemon once I made it to the halfway mark. I can't get enough of these dotted Wunder Unders.

Bryce and I had so much fun putting together our first ever couple's Halloween costumes! He was a duck hunter, and I was the mallard...the look would not have been complete without the amazing mask Bryce made!

We had Bryce's parents over for dinner last month and we baked pound cake (recipe here) for dessert...the leftovers provided delicious breakfasts and snacks for days and was perfect paired with hot chocolate in my favorite mug that was a gift from a best girlfriend, Angela!

This was one of my favorite looks from October; both the top and vest have been staples in my wardrobe since getting them last fall, but I never thought to pair them together until recently. I am smitten with the combination!

I treated Bryce to date night at Cinebistro. We saw Gone Girl and I cannot stop thinking about this delicious shrimp mac-n-cheese. Another movie night at Cinebistro is in order stat!

PS- Doesn't the name "Cinebistro" make you think of cinnamon buns!?

Our schedules fortunately haven't been too packed with fall weddings, but the few we've had have certainly made their mark. The band at Aynsley's and Stuart's wedding was AH-mazing...go go dancers!? Check!

Finally, I am so glad I have prioritized reading. The first few weeks of school, I couldn't seem to find the time (or energy) to read, but have recently gotten back into a groove. I finished Big Little Lies over the course of a weekend. Any recommendations of what to read next?

Do you Instagram?

What have you been up to lately?

Have a great day!

Birthday Wishlist

Happy Friday readers!

I am so excited the weekend is here. It is high stress time at school right now: We had conferences this week and report card deadlines looming (with a brand new grading system and grade book that the county has yet to figure out, no less...).  I am in need of a break!

Can you believe we are already a week into November?  In no time we'll be talking all things Christmas!

November is always a fun time for me, as it is my birthday month! My 26th birthday is exactly 3 weeks from today and I'm starting to get excited!

I've put together a little wish list (hint, hint Mommy and Daddy!) and am excited to share it with you. And no, the pink/faux fur/gold trend isn't missed by me.  It feels kinda luxe, doesn't it?

I'm especially gaga for that pink bone tray. It would be perfect for the sun room and of course, needs to be topped with the brass urchin!  The earmuffs are also a top pick. I have been on the hunt for a fun pair to wear during recess for the last few years! The Kendra Scott pink and gold necklaces have been on my radar for a while now, layered together, of course. The tassel trend is a favorite of mine so I'm loving that necklace; and finally wish I was curled up under that soft faux fur throw right now!

What's currently on your wishlist?

I'm in the process of creating my holiday gift guides right now and have a feeling some of these things might be featured again. If you want some early inspiration, you can check out my gift guides from last year here.

Have a great weekend!

Warby Parker Winter Collection

Happy Election Day readers!

I hope you had a great weekend and Halloween!  Check out Instagram to see a pic of my mallard costume! It was a hit, and I have a feeling it's a costume I'll be pulling out again sometime!

Today I am excited to bring you a collaboration with Warby Parker.

When the company reached out to me, asking to share their brand new Winter Collection, I automatically knew the answer was yes. Warby Parker sells fabulous optical glasses and sunglasses at affordable prices, with a classic, vintage flair. What I didn't know about the company before this collaboration, however, was that for every pair of glasses sold, a pair of glasses is donated to someone in need. In fact, they have distributed more than 1 million pairs of glasses to people in need. Read more about this mission, here.

So now onto the new Winter Collection launching TODAY!

Getting a sneak peek at all the new glasses was so fun and I decided to put together a look for each of my favorite two pairs from the collection:  The Laurel Tea Rose Fade Optical Glasses and the Reilly Sparrow Grey Sunglasses.

For the Laurel Tea Rose glasses I went with a sophisticated look. I love that Warby Parker's glasses have a timeless style, but also a little bit of panache. The two tone frames on this pair are to die for. I've always joked that I would like reading glasses to look extra smart and chic and these glasses would most definitely fit that bill!

glasses/top/pants/blazer/boots/flats

The Reilly Sparrow Grey sunglasses seemed to have a bit more laid back vibe, so I put together a look I could see myself wearing on sunny winter Saturdays. Y'all know I'm a sucker for traditional tortoise, but I must say I am absolutely smitten with the grey in this pair!

sunglasses/turtleneck/vest/jeans/mocs

And now for a look at some of the other pieces in the new collection:

Holcomb Pearled Tortoise

Barkley Oak Barrel

Verne Beach Glass

Ripley Whiskey Tortoise

Keene Amaretto

And finally, my absolute favorite feature on their site, is the Virtual Try-On. Upload a picture and try out all the styles you want from the comfort of your couch.  Warby Parker will also ship you 5 frames to try out, free of charge!  Here's a few favorites I "tried on."

Clara in Heirloom Gold

Kimball in Marzipan Tortoise

Reilly in Marzipan Tortoise

Have you shopped Warby Parker before?

What are your favorite sources for glasses?

Have a great day!