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My Top 16 Purchases Of 2016
Hi everyone, now that we’ve officially transitioned into a new year, I thought I would share my top 16 purchases of 2016 that I’m bringing with me into 2017 starting with the Jenni Saddle Bag!
- The Jenni Saddle Bag (designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with Gigi New York)
Call me biased, but I love this crossbody bag that I specifically designed for traveling and the girl on-the-go.
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2. The BlankNYC ‘Morning’ Suede Moto Jacket
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This jacket has been one of my best outerwear purchases of the season because it goes with everything including our crazy Louisiana weather! I haven’t just worn it at home though. I brought it with me to NYC and everywhere else that I’ve traveled since I purchased it! Last seen styled (here). I’m wearing the sz S and it fits perfectly and I can still fit a thin sweater beneath it. Oh and did I mention that I own it in three colors? LOL That’s how good it is!
3. The Beauty Blender— can you believe that I never tried using one until this year? I can’t because I’m hooked and have no clue how I’ve gone my whole life without one. The Beauty Blender makes such huge a difference in the way that I apply my makeup as well as the end results.
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I haven’t been able to stop wearing these rose gold beauties. I’m wearing the sz 53mm in the photo above, but I also love my sz 50mm too!
5. Diptyque ‘Essences Insensées – Rose de Mai’ Fragrance (Limited Edition) Parfum and Diptyque Baise Scented Candle
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I first received the Baise Scented Candle as a gift for my birthday last year and I didn’t even wait for it to burn out before I ordered a second. It smells heavenly! I always like to light it when I’m cleaning or when we have company over. As for the Diptyque eau de parfum, I got a tiny sample of it in a gift bag and got so many compliments when I wore it that I decided to buy it. I think it might the most expensive perfume that I’ve ever purchased, but it’s totally worth it. It smells so chic and fresh.
6. Pure Silk Pillowcase— This pillow case is anti-aging, anti-sleep crease and anti-bedhead! Talk about the ultimate beauty sleep! Plus it feels so smooth and silky against my face at night. I know this pure silk pillowcase is kind of an investment considering the price, but we spend a third of our lives in bed so why not treat ourselves to the best kind of beauty sleep! After all, we deserve it!
7. The Topshop Camel Coat
Not only do I wear this coat with everything and everywhere, but I also loved it so much that I bought a second one in this burgundy color. I’m wearing the sz US 2.
See how I styled the burgundy version here—> Christmas Day Outfit Idea
8. Marc Fisher ‘Alisa’ Booties— I’m pretty sure that I never took these booties off during fall and I even got them in grey and black too! They run TTS! See the full post here—> Fall Travel Outfit
9. The MZ Wallace Metro Backpack— I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. The Metro Backpack is hands down the best travel bag ever! I never leave town without it and it also doubles as a great gym bag. See here—>Three Ways to Help You Stay Fit During the Holidays
10. The Adidas AlphaBounce Running Shoes
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The AlphaBounce running shoes are very comfortable and cushiony. Plus they look super sleek with my activewear looks. I’m also obsessed with them in the new tan color. For size reference, I ordered the size 6.5 for my first pair, which is my normal size. However, I’ve heard that for running shoes, you should always go a half size down because you want them to be nice and snug for extra support when running. With that being said, I could have easily gone with the size 6, but I don’t mind the 6.5, but with a thicker sock. I actually just bought a second pair in a different color and prefer the size 6.
11. Cami NYC Racer Camis & Velvet Tanks
To make a long story short, I ordered one of these Cami NYC Racer Tanks and then I never stopped. I’m pretty positive that I own one in every color as well as the velvet and these things aren’t cheap. That’s how much I love them! I consider all of my Cami NYC tanks year round wardrobe staples. I’m wearing a size S in the photo above, but I prefer the XS.
See how I’ve styled them in the below blog posts:
Fall Trends To Try: The Lace Tank
Trend Obsession: Lace Tanks & Bomber Jackets
12. Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo & Dry Texturizing Spray | Dry Bar Dry Shampoo & Triple Sec
Dry shampoo… y’all, the addiction is real! My boyfriend doesn’t understand why I don’t just wash my hair, but he just doesn’t get it. Dry shampoo is my life and I don’t remember what I did before it. I even use it when it may hair is perfectly clean because I love the added texture. As for the dry texturizing spray, it just amplifies your dry shampoo and gives you something to work with when it comes to styling your hair. I tried the Dry Bar and Oribe brands for the first time year and they work amazingly. Plus they smell so good!
Always keep a good striped top in your wardrobe and feel free to add more when you come across super cute ones like this long sleeved top with side slits. It’s super comfortable ad comes in two other colors. I’m wearing the sz S.
14. Burberry Scarf
I have always coveted the Burberry Cashmere Scarf in the classic camel check color and this past holiday season I decided to finally bite the bullet and buy it. I’m so glad I did though because it’s a timeless accessory that I know I’ll wear in years to come. Plus I feel so luxe and grown up when I’m wearing it! LOL
15. Rebecca Minkoff Regan Satchel
The Rebecca Minkoff Regan satchel is the perfect everyday bag for the girl who always carries her life with her because it fits everything. I love it in this tan color and the grey.
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These leggings are so flattering and comfortable that I bought an additional pair in case anything ever happens these. I also bought a couple of a other styles too for active wear outfits. I’m wearing the sz S and I usually wear a sz 26 in jeans. I also love these Alo Moto Leggings that I own two colors as well.
See how I’ve styled them in the posts below:
His & Hers New Year’s Day Style
Chic Christmas Eve Outfit Idea
Secret Santa Game Idea For You & Your Friends
Bonus Purchase: BaubleBar Statement Necklace
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Haute Off The Rack Office Closet Tour + Giveaway!
Hi everyone and Happy Motivational Monday! It’s the first Monday of the new year so I thought I would share some of my 2017 goals and tips on how I plan to stay organized and achieve those goals. Plus I’m sharing the long-awaited Haute Off The Rack office closet tour along with a special giveaway at the bottom of the post!
My 2017 Goals:
- Travel more and bring Blake along! We’ve already booked an 18 day trip to Italy and Greece, but I would also love to visit some new places in the US too. Other places on my list include: Napa, Vermont, Canada, Cabo San Lucas (again), Nashville, Washington D.C., New York (always), Chicago and
- Save up for a house! My goal is to buy or start building a house at the beginning of 2018.
- Exercise & eat better! I plan to do some type of physical activity at least four times a week even if it means just going for a walk or riding my bike.
- Maintain a clean and organized home! This one is difficult for me because we live in such a tiny house. However, since I work from home, I need a clean space to help me stay focused and organized so this resolution is key to a successful new year.
- Learn Spanish! This has always been a goal of mine. In fact, I’ve had Rosetta Stone dowloaded on my computer for the last six months, but I’m finally going to sit down and do it at least once or twice a week starting now.
How I plan to stay organized & achieve my goals:
- Wake up earlier! I always complain about not having enough time in a day, but I know that waking up earlier can definitely help contribute to more hours in a day.
- If I put I workout clothes to leave the house, I must also work out!
- I mapped out a full 2017 editorial calendar to help me better plan trips and creative content for you all throughout the year.
- I’m going to stop saying “I’ll do it later.” I’m just going to suck it up and do what needs to be done right then and there. I strongly believe that this will help me keep my house and life cleaner as well as more organized.
We live in a rental home with only two bedrooms and little to no storage space so I came up with a way to create my own little makeshift walk-in closet. I hope you enjoy the tour!
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White & Gold Shirley Shelf (I also love this Nadija Shelf)| Ivory Moroccan Style Wedding Wool Rug | White Molded Chairs (I spray painted the legs gold) | White Josephine Desk <—SALE Alert! (super easy to assemble yourself!) | Gold Oversized Mirror | White Vegan Leather & Gold Desk Chair | Acrylic Sheepskin (also here) | Gold Scissors | Copper & Glass Vase | Gold Pencil Cup | Gold Letter Sorter
I love my Gigi New York 2017 date book! I’ve use the Desk Diary style for the past four years.
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White & Gold Shirley Shelf (I also love this Nadija Shelf)| Ivory Moroccan Style Wedding Wool Rug | White Molded Chairs (I spray painted the legs gold) | White Josephine Desk <—SALE Alert! (super easy to assemble yourself!) | Gold Oversized Mirror | White Vegan Leather & Gold Desk Chair | Acrylic Sheepskin (also here) | Gold Scissors | Copper & Glass Vase | Gold Pencil Cup | Gold Letter Sorter
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New Year’s Giveaway!
I’ve teamed up with Shop Rachel George to give away this beautiful vegan leather and gold office chair to help one lucky winner get a glam start to decorating her office this year. Just make sure to follow along with @HauteOffTheRack and @ShopRachelGeorge on Instagram on the rafflecopter app below to officially enter!
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His And Hers New Year’s Day Style
Hi everyone and Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful New Year’s Eve and day! We spent the evening with all of our friends and then celebrated Blake’s birthday this morning with the most glamorous birthday brunch (aka donuts, burgers and fried chicken sandwiches at the Butter Krisp drive thru). It’s been raining nonstop over here in Louisiana so we’ve remained glued to the couch since “brunch.”
Anyway, I just wanted to share these holiday photos of me and Blake that I actually meant to get up on the blog weeks ago.
We’ve made some unforgettable memories this year while we’ve also learned that adult life is even harder than they say, but at least we know we can always count on each other for laughs and reassuring hugs when the going gets tough! I can’t wait see what 2017 brings!
Photos by: Michelle Preau
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Outfit: Sleeveless Mock Neck Sweater (similar here) — wearing sz XS | Koral Lustrous Leggings (also available here & here)— wearing sz S | Burberry Scarf | Marc Fisher ‘Alisa’ Pointy Toe Bootie <—SALE Alert!! (also available here)
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Blake’s outfit: Topshop Dark Grey Distressed Skinny Jeans | Texture Henly Shirt | Sherpa Vest
P.S. You’re going to be seeing a lot more of Blake on the blog this year whether he wants to be or not! Haha!
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My Top Moments of 2016
Good morning everyone! With the year coming to an end, I thought I would share my top moments of 2016. I had to scroll through my blog and Instagram to remember everything I did and I could just cry at how wonderful of a year I had. I feel so blessed to be in a position where I can be creative, travel the world for work and still have plenty of time to visit with friends and spend time with family. For my top moments, I’m going to start from the beginning of the year and work my way down to December.
My first ski trip with Blake and our friends in Breckenridge, CO. See the full pos there—> Breckenridge, Colorado Ski Trip Review
I had never been on a bachelorette trip before and I got experience my first one in Palm Springs, California with one of my good friends Nikki of My Style Diaries. See the full post here—>Palm Spring Trip Recap
Jobson’s Cove in Bermuda is one of the most breathtaking places I have ever visited and I got to experience it with my best blogger friends! See all three posts below:
Bermuda Style Instagram Round Up
5 Things To Pack For Tropical Summer Getaways
I usually never attend those two-week-long vacations with my family, but two weeks with my family can sometimes feel like two weeks too long! LOL However, when they mentioned they were heading to the Dominican Republic, I jumped at the opportunity. See the full post here—>Dominican Republic Vacation Review
I’m not going to lie…Key West was hot. Like really hot! Like I’m not sure if I’ve ever officially cooled down from that trip! Haha! However, it was quite the trip to remember from missing our first flight because we had too much luggage and seeing the smallest airport in the world to trying key lime on a stick and eating fish tacos for every meal. It was the first time Krystal (A Pinch of Lovely) and I had ever been on our together in a place that we’ve never been so we learned a lot that trip and I’ll never forget it! See the full post here—>Key West Travel Review
Traveling with the TRESemmé team to Miami Swim Week and getting interviewed for E!News definitely sits near the top of the best moments of 2016 list! See all of the posts from Miami Swim Week Below!
Behind The Scenes with Beach Bunny Swimwear at Miami Swim Week
Backstage at Frankie’s Bikinis ‘Summer of Love’ Show With TRESemmé
My Summer Hairstyle Tutorial With TRESemmé & E!News
Designing the Jenni Saddle Bag with Gigi New York and launching it in California with Blake and my blogger besties also sits at the top of best moments of 2016 list! See the post below:
The New Gigi New York Jenni Saddle Bag
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Working with TRESemmé has been long time goal of mine so getting to work with them twice in 2016 in both Miami and New York felt like a huge accomplishment! See all the posts below!
Holiday Party Hairstyles With TRESemmé
Holiday Party Style: The Milkmaid Braid
Getting to show Blake around my favorite city definitely sits at the top of my list! I love NYC so much and go multiple times a year so it was so fun getting to share one of my favorite places with him. Oh and we booked tickets to Italy and Greece this summer so I have a feeling that our upcoming travels together will hit the top of my 2017 list.
Thank you all for following along with my adventures throughout the year! What are some of your best moments of 2016?
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