Bomber Nation

Happy Monday loves!! Hope everyone had an amazing weekend! I was super busy planning my son's second birthday. I can't believe my baby is 2! The party was a success, but I feel extra tired on this cold Monday. Where is spring?! While the birthday boy is sleeping, I figured I would work on a few posts with some great spring looks, even if the weather still feels like winter. One of my favorite spring trends is the bomber jacket. I'm obsessed! There was a Zara bomber I was lusting after, but alas it sold out. I headed to the mall and stepped into one of my favorite stores, Forever 21, and found this amazing faux suede bomber. Not pictured is the fur collar it came with, a perfect way to transition this piece from fall to winter when the time comes. I decided to remove it for the warm weather ahead, but it is seriously the perfect jacket to wear on those cooler spring days and it's so comfortable to wear! You can also find some amazing colors and prints, I will link some of my favorites below!

Bomber: here here and here | Jeans: here | Shoes: Zara (old) similar here
Top: here

Pretty in a Poncho

I finally have a new outfit post! And it will probably be my last winter post of the season. The best part about this time of year are all the sales going on. Even though you are probably wanting to start purchasing warm weather clothing, now is the time to add key winter pieces to your wardrobe. Certain winter staples, such as a poncho or OTK boots, can be great when transitioning from winter to spring and used again in the fall. Ponchos can be lightweight enough for more mild temps but heavy enough when layered in the cold. OTK boots can be worn with jeans or leggings in the winter and look absolutely adorable with a pair of shorts or a dress in the spring. My look below is geared more towards winter, but following the steps above, it can easily be styled for spring!

Some other exciting news, Hometown Heels is going to be getting an overhaul!! My blog site is in need of a face lift and I might even be re-branding. So excited to have you all on this journey with me and I look forward to sharing my new and improved style blog. Stay tuned!

Poncho: here | OTK boots: Zara (sold out) similar here and here | Bag: Zara (sold out) similar here
Top: here | Leggings: here 

Must-Have Gift Box

I feel like it's been a little while since my last post. I haven't had the pleasure of doing any shoots with my photographer (I recently found out she's pregnant!!!), so once she's out of her first trimester and the morning sickness subsides, get ready for some awesome spring looks! Until then, I can't wait to share with you this little hidden gem that Victoria, of Love.Haight, has found! It's very hard to find anything these days for free, but I feel like this one comes close. How would you like a gift box filled with $150 worth of essentials for only $20?!?! Check out what's included below and find a link to purchase one of your own!

Get your hands on this amazing deal here!

Pictured above are earrings from Bauble Bar, one of my favorites!

For all you coffee lovers out there!! My nail polish is from Julep, also included in the gift box!

If you've been following along with me, you've probably noticed that I can't get
enough of Quay Eyewear! I can't believe I got these sunnies and this red lipstick
by LAQA, along with the other goodies, for just $20 :)

The Elusive Kylie Lip Kit

As soon as Kylie Jenner's "Lip Kit" came out, I was drawn to it for some reason. Maybe it was the fact that it was hard to get? I'm not even a huge lipstick fan, but with the increasing popularity of the liquid lipstick, I was dying to try it!  Once I heard about her second big release, including 3 new colors, I did my fair share of stalking and ordered it right at noon the day it dropped. I wanted to purchase all 6, well at least 4 out of the 6, but got cold feet and only ordered two, Mary Jo K and Candy K. The sad part is, not being able to see and test the colors before you buy. It's quite the gamble! I still haven't tried on Candy K yet; it was the one I wanted most since the first release, and I'm pretty confident I will like that one. Mary Jo was definitely the gamble for me because I'm not a red lipstick girl (I want to be!), but I figured Valentine's Day would be the perfect time to try it ;)

So on to my review of the Mary Jo K Lip Kit.. First, I LOVE the lip liner. It's so creamy and smooth and glides on easily. I heard you can just use a regular sharpener but to freeze it first so the liner doesn't break off. I haven't tested it out yet since it's new, but that is the main issue I can see there being with the liner. As for the liquid lipstick, I do mostly like it! Not sure if it's the perfect red for me, but it works. It dried quickly once I put it on which was nice, so no red marks on my teeth! It lasted long and didn't come off (just a tad) when I kissed the hubby. I've heard people comment that theirs flaked off, but I had no issue with this. I didn't slather it on my lips though either. My main issue, that I've also read about, is that it leaves your lips feeling dry. I tried putting on some lip balm beforehand, but I need a good lip moisturizer. I also just think that it's pretty typical of a long-lasting lipstick. Hoping I can find the perfect moisturizer to help make the lip kit perfect. All-in-all, I would recommend the lip kit and I look forward to trying out Candy K and maybe adding to my collection!

Western Vibes

I don't know about you, but I love changing things up. I typically lean more towards neutral colors, but other than that, I enjoy trying different trends. Who wants to be the same all the time? Maybe that's not the best for a blogger, most of the time a blogger has a certain look they are going for. People like to follow a blogger that they can relate their style to. I've just been down about the blogging world lately and trying to figure out how I can boost my following. I feel like one of my main problems is I don't have that certain look. For example, someone that follows Southern Curls and Pearls might not be following a blog like We Wore What. And that's okay, but I find myself loving both and wanting to blend both. I guess when I compare myself to other bloggers who began around the same time as me, I'm falling much, much shorter. Anyway, I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but if anyone has any suggestions or ideas or what you want to see more of, please let me know in the comment section below! I appreciate all of the love and support I've received over these past months, I cannot thank you all enough!!!

Now on to my western look ;)! I've always been obsessed with a good Aztec print, and once I found this cardigan, I had to have it! Not only is it warm and comfy, but it also matches the new hat I got for Christmas. Speaking of hats, I'm also obsessing over felt hats right now. A couple of the big hat designers like Eugenia Kim and Janessa Leone are amazing, but the price point is a little steep. I found a new favorite brand called Brixton and I cannot recommend them enough! See the full look and outfit details below :)

Hat: here | Cardigan: Apricot Lane, love this one here |
Denim: Hudson (old) | Boots: here

eShakti Collab

Has anyone heard of eShakti? If you haven't, I'm so excited to introduce you to this amazing online site! I don't know about you, but as much as I love buying clothing online, it's always a gamble. Even if you know your size, every brand is different. You could end up being in between sizes or completely hating the fit. It's so frustrating when you're excited to receive a package and it ends up being a total flop. On top of the disappointment, you have to go through the return which isn't always free.

Well, you needn't fret anymore, there is a site for you! I'm completely happy with my eShakti experience and I highly recommend trying it out. There is something for everyone. Once you choose the piece you want to buy, you can have it tailored to fit your body. You can enter in your exact measurements! If you don't want to, they also have standard sizes from 0-36. Not only can you find the perfect fit, but you can customize the piece to your liking. For example, if you like a dress, but don't like the length, you can have it altered to any length you want. It's only $7.50!

I took this opportunity to finally order that jumpsuit I've always wanted!! I was so nervous to purchase a jumpsuit, especially online, so I never did. They just don't work with every body type. With eShakti, not only could I have the jumpsuit tailored to fit my body, but I was also able to get rid of the sleeves and get the look I wanted. My jumpsuit is currently sold out, but check out eShakti here and create your own style!

Jumpsuit: eShakti | Belt: here | Shoes: old, but obsessed with these
Leather Jacket: here

First Snowfall

I was beginning to think I would never see any snow this winter, but lo and behold, I'm shooting my look in a pretty dusting of white! Yep, just a dusting, but we are supposed to be getting a foot this Saturday! If you know me, I'm not a fan of winter at all, but I am excited to finally look out my window and just see a beautiful, snowy blanket covering my yard. There's just something so magical and peaceful after a fresh snowfall.

In addition to snow, neutral colors are very peaceful and calming to me. My favorites right now are blush and gray. I got this beautiful infinity scarf for Christmas, with pink and metallic details, and I paired it with the best blush sweater I bought for under $25! The sweater and gray OTK boots picked up the tones of the scarf perfectly. I completed my neutral look with an ivory knit hat and tan handbag, making it one of my favorite color palettes this winter :)

Hat: here | Scarf: sold out, similar here | Sweater: here | Jeans: here
Shoes: sold out, similar here | Bag: Celine | Sunnies: Ray-Bans