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This is my third and last look on how to style a sweater dress from Marshalls. (See Look 1 & Look 2.) This time I pulled out my over-the-knee camo boots from Nine West and layered a Zara blanket cape over for a look that can be worn to date night with my husband or night out with my girls (and by night out I mean I'm home by 9 PM). It's probably my favorite of the three looks because, honestly, I feel pretty sexy wearing it. With a growing baby bump, it's hard to feel anything but big.

Which look of the three looks is your favorite?

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Disclosure: I have received free products or value from Marshalls of The TJX Companies, Inc. in connection with my affiliation with Marshalls Project FAB. All opinions are my own.

Some of my favorite images to look at are of celebrity airport style - you know, pictures of celebrities taken by the paparazzi at airports. It's hard to explain why I love them. I don't worship celebrities. I just think they're nice to look at. Their lives seem so vastly different from mine and so to see them in an airport, a place that I've been to quite often, makes them more relatable but in a way more glamorous way. My favorites to stalk are Kate Bosworth, Victoria Beckham, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley - always glamorous and slightly over the top.

I'll be honest, my real airport style isn't that fabulous. When I travel, practicality usually wins over glamour. I would really love to dress like this but (1) how ridiculous would it be to take these boots off in the Security line (2) I can't sit in over-the-knee boots for more than an hour (not with these thighs) and (3) there's no way I would wear this much jewelry! Again, you have to remove jewelry for Security, and I would be so afraid to lose a piece.

But that's why I love my blog. It's my sandbox to play in and do whatever I want with. For a moment, I felt glamorous and slightly over the top at the airport, and it was pretty fun!

Want to see more celebrity airport style inspiration? Check out the Pinterest board I collaborate on with local stylist, Shelby Cheri, and then check out Shelby's take on #AirportStyle here. Thank you to Shelby for taking these pictures!

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P.S. Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

Right on the heels of the launch of the SJP Collection, Nine West launches their Spring 2014 shoe collaboration with InStyle magazine. Carlis from SpicyCandyDC and I stopped by our local Nine West in Georgetown to see the collection in person. 

This is the second season Nine West has partnered with InStyle to create a unique editor-designed collection. The first 9W♥InStyle capsule collection in Fall 2013 has since been expanded to include accessories - featuring not only sandals and pumps but also cuffs and clutches inspired by runway trends.

The Spring 2014 footwear collection offers a sophisticated approach to the season’s shoe must-haves; incorporating editorial touches such as elevated heel heights, seasonal colors, and premium materials. 


My obvious favorite from the collection is the Gamin D'Orsay heels in red leather. I have wide feet and normally don't d'orsay but these heels looked great on. At first, they felt a little tight on the sides, but the longer they were on, the more comfortable they felt - some shoes just need to be broken in. I love how the cutaway arch and the low side vamp make legs look longer and sleeker. 

If you love the collection but aren't sure what to wear with them, see the April issue of InStyle magazine which will include a 12-page editorial styling booklet featuring expert tips and guidelines from InStyle’s editors.

The limited-edition collection is available in all US boutiques as well as on NineWest.com and in select stores in Canada, Spain, United Kingdom, Turkey, and Mexico.

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