Peridot Skies: Reviews

Asneh Florence Sleeveless Sweater

December 09, 2016

For this styling of my Asneh sweater I opted for casual. When I shared with you here as the perfect cashmere vest I knew I needed to share a casual look so you can see just how versatile this vest is. What better way to dress down than in chambray and denim. Of course with a floppy hat too! When I think of layering with a sweater, I think bulky. I love the vest because it eliminates the bulk but keeps the warmth. I wish it was a little longer for me personally, but it is so soft and perfect with your shirt tails hanging out to make up for the length.

I have really been working hard to shop my entire closet this season with very little new additions. I am struggling to not buy any new sweaters this season.... but reworking what I already own has pushed my creativity in my wardrobe! When was the last time you shopped your closet to create a new outfit?

Asneh Sweater vest c/o // Jeans // Watch // Lipstick // Shoes // Handbag // Chambray top // Hat // Bead bracelets (Similar)

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December 09, 2016
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Pretty Pink Bow

December 05, 2016

Colors

Happy Monday. How was everyone's weekend? I did a little decorating and shopping and feel a little better about Christmas being here in only 3 weeks. It's dress down day with this otherwise dressy sweater. I first shared this gorgeous sweater you can read the full post here as the perfect bow. I wanted to share just how easy it is to dress up and dress down. I love the pink silk bow. I threw it on with a pair of distressed jeans, my favorite of course, added a mid heel with a pop of leopard (of course) and I am weekend ready! If the heel is more than you would want throw on a bootie, or even better a pair of riding boots. I own these Frye boots (on sale right now) and absolutely love them.

How would you style this sweater?

Asneh Bow Sweater c/o // Jeans // Leopard Heels // Sunglasses // Watch // Handbag // Lipstick

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December 05, 2016
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My New favorite timepiece - JORD Watches

November 29, 2016

Bracelets

We are in full swing for the holidays here. I am gathering up ideas and lists from my boys to be sure they are happy on Christmas Morning. Every year for as long as I can remember, my mom asked each one of my siblings and me for a list of our wishes for Christmas. I continued that tradition with my kids and no matter how old they get they still supply me with a list of wants. I have a few hard to buy for people on my list as always but this year I have a couple of great and unique ideas in mind for them. JORD Watches reached out to me and sent me this gorgeous Zebrawood watch. Yes, you read that correct... it's made of wood and is such a unique watch.

JORD watches offers a selection for men and woman with just about any picky gift recipient sure to be pleased. I personally selected the Zebrawood with the champagne dial. I love the grain detail in the wood, and the lighter faced dial will be such a versatile accessory to style all year round. If color is more your style, then there are several to choose from as well. Arriving in its very own wood box with a mini drawer to stash any removed links or trinkets, all you would need to do is add a ribbon and a bow and your gift is ready to place under the tree! Because I like treats as much as you do, I am offering you a little help getting your perfect JORD watch under your tree this year. You will receive a $25 e-gift code towards your purchase when you click here and sign up. But hurry, the gift code link is only open until December 18th and expires February 28, 2017.

Wooden Wristwatch

Top // Jeans // Shoes // Bead Necklace // Coin necklace // Hope Anchor wrap bracelet // Handbag // Jord Watch c/o // Bead Bracelets

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This post was sponsored by JORD Wood Watches, however as always all opinions and thoughts are my own.

November 29, 2016
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The Perfect Bow

October 05, 2016

Colors

One of the greatest joys to instagram is meeting new friends, finding inspiration and discovering new brands. I was lucky on this particular day that I stumbled upon Asneh Cashmere. A gorgeous line of cashmere and silk wears, I fell instantly in love with their designs; loved the ombre pink and red sweater. It was available in a dress too. I did what I always do when I find a new brand and researched them. Okay, so some would call it stalking... but whatever you refer to it, its critical learning. Asneh Cashmere is a Danish luxury fashion brand that focuses on gorgeous knits of silk and cashmere. They design and make gorgeous sweaters, dresses, and scarfs to name a few. If you could feel how soft this sweater is you would better understand why I love it so much. The fuchsia bow is a statement for sure.

When Asneh Cashmere sent me this sweater I have to admit, I was a bit nervous about the bow and if it would be too much for a larger chest. I was pleasantly surprised how great it looks. The hem line is a bit shorter and I think that helps with my particular frame size to not add unnecessary bulk to my outfit. This sweater is the perfect weigh to layer with a blazer or add a little edge to it and pair it with your jean jacket. I love so many items in their fall line and you definitely should check it all out. Up next for this sweater I will be sharing how to dress it down with denim! Stay tuned!

Cashmere sweater c/o // Tweed Skirt options here and here // Leopard Heels // Sunnies // Cross body c/o // Earrings // Lipstick // Bangles c/o

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October 05, 2016
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Southern Most Beach Resort

September 19, 2016

Beach

I am finally getting around to sharing the resort we stayed at while in Key West. This post is heavy with pictures but they are all necessary to help you experience the same wonderful time we had while on vacation. I did some research prior to our trip down to Key West and after checking out several hotels and wonderful places to stay I kept coming back to The Southern Most Beach Resort. I was drawn to the fact it was the southern most point, offered beautiful views and had great reviews for their service. We arrived with no reservations. Yes you read that correct, none!! I shared my thoughts behind this concept that you may read when I shared my Vacationing in Key West post.

Truly a resort atmosphere with lush greenery and well manicured lawns; we enjoyed all the amenities. The grass was so fine and soft, it was like baby hair. With multiple pools to enjoy while staying at The Southern Most Beach Resort, one being all adult, we opted for the pool with the bar. No surprise there. The staff would see to your every need and gladly delivered our cocktails directly to us while we enjoyed the pool. We informed them upon check-in we were celebrating my birthday and they offered us complimentary beverages! Yay for birthdays!

Our room was a Ocean front balcony king room. The balcony opened up to the ocean and offered a wrap around view of the water. Other than the soothing sounds of the ocean it was a nice and quiet area. We enjoyed chocolates on our pillow at turn down, and friendly service by everyone on the entire resort grounds.

What a gorgeous way to wake up to the day with views like this.

This balcony was directly across from ours and shows you how nice the wraparound porch is and opens to the ocean.

Our favorite place to be..... pool side with pina coladas!

You can bet we are already planning a trip back to The Southern Most Beach Resort. Man, I miss these views.

September 19, 2016
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How to Design a Custom Swimsuit with Kini Swimwear

August 22, 2016

Beach

Swimsuit struggles can sometimes stop you in your tracks. Finding the perfect bikini can be so hard and the thought of dressing room mirrors and wondering if you look good in your suit is down right frightening. We all want to have the latest trend with our suits, but we don't want to compromise on quality and fit. Who has shown up at the pool to find another person in your exact suit? (Awkward... especially if the other girl turns out to be some high school or college gal) I first discovered Kini Swimwear when doing my own research for the "perfect" suit. There is no such thing as perfect, there is only perfect for you!!

Founders Em and Elle, had the same struggles. That is why they decided it was time to make a change for the way we shop for suits. Launched in 2010, Kini Swimwear is a website that allows you, the customer to design your suit. You select the style, prints, colors and size. It was such a fun process to go through. I must have created 5 or 6 different styles before I finally had to make a decision... trust me it was hard to just create one suit. When I saw the fun turquoise and polka dots, and the gingham I knew what I wanted my suit to look like. An affordable solution to an otherwise task most of us dread every season. I love my suit and I am so glad I stepped out of my typical colors of pinks and blacks and went with blues!

Swim Suit c/o // Sunnies // Lipstick // Bracelets ( We made them!)

The website is very easy to use and making your selections is a snap with images to help you mix and match your top and bottom. The real fun begins once you have decided on a suit style and you begin adding the little touches! Want a frill on your top? No problem. How about a halter top rather than a bra strap? Again, no problem. And for your bottoms?.... well there is a style for everyone. Add ties at your hips, or maybe you prefer a ruffle... for me it was a fold over waistband. Truly the only thing you need is an imagination and you're set to design! If you have trouble selecting, they even help you with a style based on your body shape. My favorite feature is the top not only is sized by your bust, it also includes your cup size! Yay for larger breast!

So here are a few tips for creating your own custom suit design.

Don't order based off of your size. Take your measurements and compare them to the size chart. Note... Australian sizing is stated as smaller numbers than in US sizing so don't let that trip you up that the "size" you order sounds tooooo big. I fell for this until I measured myself! We tend to let a number on a size label dictate how we should look and feel about our self. Not true.
Get Creative. Step outside of your normal style or color preference and design something truly unique! That's the fun with Kini Swimwear. It is truly a one of a kind for you; each Kini Swimwear is made to order based off of the specifications you selected.
Give yourself enough time to receive your new Kini Swimwear suit. It takes approximately 21 days from order to receive your new suit.
Plan on going somewhere fun because you will love you new suit that much! Remember, it's always sunny and 85 somewhere!

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August 22, 2016
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Cold Shoulder

August 19, 2016

arm party

When traveling to a climate that is different than yours you tend to play the guessing game with what to pack. You think of what would seem to be ideal for the beach climate, and hot temperatures but inevitably you still run the risk of looking like a tourist; something I avoid at all cost. The only over packing I did was with my shorts and tanks. I didn't wear a single pair! Summer dresses are the way to go and so comfortable. This cold shoulder dress is perfect for the beach environment. It is breezy, lightweight, and has a fun bell sleeve.

Style Tip: When wearing a cold shoulder or off the shoulder dress or top add a bandeau or bralette for added coverage and a wee bit of support. Note: these are not intended to replace your full support bras. They are merely an added feature to your outfit while giving you a little coverage. The beauty is there are no straps to keep covered and they don't slip down like a traditional strapless bra would. I love the Cosabella racer back bralette and bandeau in a multitude of colors. I shared one look on my instagram here with the back details of mine. I own several of each and ordered a few more. You can never have enough of a selection!

Cold Shoulder Dress // Bandeau // Hat // Sunnies // Ashley Pittman Necklace c/o // Ashley Pittman Pendant c/o (Option) // Ashley Pittman Earrings c/o (Similar) (Options) // Ashley Pittman Bracelets c/o // Lipstick // Gold Sandals

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August 19, 2016
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Vacationing in Key West

August 18, 2016

Beach

While I have several other outfits to share with you from my trip to Key West and Palm Beach, I want to share with you today a little of the trip itself. As I have mentioned before, Gayle and I have been best friends for over 26 years. We were married within a few months of each other, we were pregnant with our second child within 4 months of each other, and well believe it or not, got divorced within a year of each other. So when we talk about what we have been through the other can truly relate! Through the years there have been many girl friends of ours that have wanted to capture the essence of our friendship. Weather it was with one of us, or their own friend, we couldn't duplicate it for them. A treasured friend who knows you is something everyone should have.

We have taken many girls trips over the years. There were road trips to Dallas a few times and Atlanta, and then we took other trips to Las Vegas and Acapulco, not to mention the numerous times we traveled to Mexico City and Taxco. When we first started talking about me coming to visit Palm Beach a road trip was almost immediately in the plans. Both of us beach lovers.... it only seemed right to go south to Key West. We weren't settling on Key Largo or Islamorada either. We wanted the full trip down to the southern most point! It was only a four hour drive too! I flew in and we spent the first two days in Palm Beach. Early Monday Morning we headed out on our road trip! If you follow me on snap chat then you saw what a trip it was too!! The one constant in our relationship is laughter; there is never a shortage of it. We enjoyed the scenic drive across all the causeways and bridges and arrived in Key West before noon. We had no reservations and only a plan. Typical us!

A little travel tip: If you show up in a resort location and walk in for a room the chances of scoring a great bargain is almost guaranteed. Here's the thing, you walk in and ask for a room and they check availability. Once they tell you there is a room you can begin to deal with them. The room would have been empty without you as a walk in so to book with you is better than it remaining empty! We ended up with a full ocean view room in a mini suite with a wrap around balcony for less than half price! Not a bad deal at all! We even had our resort fees and parking waived and complimentary beverages pool side for our stay! I will share the resort we chose in another post.

We spent three days and two nights in Key West and it was wonderful. We enjoyed Duval Street in the morning for a stroll and breakfast, the pool in the afternoon, and then back down Duval street for dinner and people watching! It's a great place to people watch!

For sunsets it doesn't get any better. You get to watch the sun rise over the ocean horizon and then it set in the evening dipping into the ocean again.

People line up about 45 minutes prior to sunset to watch this beautiful display and you can see why. There is something magical to watching the sun set into the ocean.