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Baked Avocado

2013-06-17T08:25:00.003-07:00

I was on the road all day yesterday and I don't have much for you today - except leaving you with a delicious light summer recipe! Enjoy!

Baked Avocado

Slice avocado in long strips. Coat in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb (or panko, your choice!). Place on a cooling rack on top of a baking sheet. Bake at 450 for 20 minutes. I chose to dip in homemade marinara. Yummy.

Easy Peasy.

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Rustic

2013-06-12T06:22:00.003-07:00

Dress: H&M | Jacket: Gap {similar} | Necklace: gifted | Boots: DV {another option} | Glasses: Cole Haan | Bracelets: Stella and Dot, Forever 21

Just a simple look for running errands around town!

Getting packed for our big trip up North. Lots to do - meet my nephew and marry off my sister! yay! Excited to blog from home and share my trip!

Linking up with the Pleated Poppy, Random Wednesdays

Tarheels - Game 3

2013-06-10T05:45:00.001-07:00

Dress | Hat | Purse | Earrings | Shoes | Bracelet

Today I'm dedicating this outfit to Game 3 - North Carolina vs. South Carolina. Let's all cross our fingers this rain holds off and Keith and I can cheer on the Tarheels tonight!

And a big good luck to all the teams you guys are cheering for!

Linking up with #YOLOMondays

Pattern Crazed

2013-06-05T04:57:00.003-07:00

Top: old | Skirt: Halogen {on sale} | Shoes: Steven Madden | Necklace: Caroline G | Glasses: Calvin Klein | Earrings: Nordstrom | Ring: Kate Spade

Now that summer has arrived I have been mixing bolder prints and much more color into my work wardrobe. Pencil skirts are always a staple, but try collecting a few in a brighter color. When using both print and color, I usually keep my shoe selection nude.

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Random Wednesday, Style Sessions

Farmer's Market

2013-06-03T05:44:00.001-07:00

This weekend I went to the local farmer's market with my sweet friend Lindsay. It was scorching hot...so that inspired some festive bright colors and beads from my wardrobe. And something I could stay nice and cool in. We indulged in the most amazing chocolate croissant and white chocolate baguette from La Farm bakery. If you are in NC and haven't been to their store - you need to go. I also picked up some fresh peach jalapeno jam and used it to make paninis the next day!

Linking up with #YOLOMonday

Cape

2013-05-29T05:28:00.002-07:00

Dress: Fab'rik {similar} | Shoes: Guess {similar} | Necklace: Baublebar {old, but loving} | Bracelet: JCrew | Ring: JCrew {similar} | Glasses: Calvin Klein

I wore this dress to a rehearsal dinner this weekend. It was the perfect mix of classic and fun. I had to think twice about the whole cape thing...but it added interest and dimension to the look. I am a big advocate of pairing neutral shoes with a dark dress. Some even say it makes your legs appear longer! Great tip!

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Random Wednesday

Like Kate

2013-05-26T05:28:00.000-07:00

Blouse: The Limited {Extra 40% off today!} | Skirt: The Limited {Extra 40% off today!} | Shoes: BCBG Paris | Bracelet: JCrew | Ring: JCrew {similar} | Earrings: c/o jojo loves you | Glasses: Cole Haan

You can give me any type of sapphire colored stone and encircle it with diamond stones and I will think of Kate Middleton. Gorgeous gorgeous combination! So while browsing through jojo loves you's website my eyes were immediately drawn to these beauties I'm wearing above. So classic yet fun to pair with a printed blouse!

Lucky for you, jojo loves you is having their Annual Memorial Day BLING sale. Gorgeous earrings to choose from in every shape and color you can imagine! I think picking up a pair of the emerald is a must for this summer! Check out their website now, sale runs through the end of Monday!

Keith and I are off to celebrate the marriage of two of our sweetest friends on one GORGEOUS Carolina day! You can follow along on instagram with me (@msmiamaree) or even him! (@keithheckendorf) I'm in the wedding...so I told him he is on camera duty!

Happy Wedding Day Emily and Robert! We love you guys and can't wait to celebrate with you!

Linking up with #YOLOMonday and Style Sessions

Showers and Flowers

2013-05-22T06:44:00.000-07:00

Dress: Old Navy {similar, on sale!} | Boots: Hunter | Necklace: Jeweliq {sold out} | Ring: Kate Spade | Glasses: Cole Haan

We have had nothing but gray skies and lots of showers this past week in NC. Hard to get out and take a nice outfit picture when your hair is a frizz ball and you usually look like a wet rat! These rainboots have seen a lot of ground this week. When it is dreary like this I try to add in a pop of color to brighten the mood! I'd love to add this color to the look!

Lots of thoughts and prayers are with the people of Oklahoma this week.

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Style Sessions, Random Wednesday

Eyelet and Stripes

2013-05-20T07:30:00.002-07:00

Top: H&M {recent, similar} | Skirt: Max Studio via TJ Maxx {similar} | Glasses: Calvin Klein | Bracelet: JCrew | Earrings: Kate Spade

Mixing two of my favorite summer prints - Stripes and Eyelet. Who doesn't think of breezy warm summers when dreaming of eyelet?

Linking up with #YOLOMonday

Trend Challenge: Yellow

2013-05-15T05:47:00.001-07:00

Dress: Target {high low option 1, 2} | Heels: Michael Antonio | Bag: Steve Madden {similar} | Necklaces: Various {yellow, turquoise}| Glasses: Cole Haan | Rings: Jcrew, Kate Spade

Today I am participating in Marionberry Style's Trend Challenge of the Month. It is Yellow. While browsing through my closet I realized I absolutely love the color yellow, but don't own very much of it. I'm absolutely crazy about this monochrome look. But I chose to incorporate yellow through a print and accessories. It is a great way to add a new trend lightly.

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Random Wednesday, Casual Friday

Summer Black

2013-05-14T06:28:00.005-07:00

Top: JCP | Skirt: The Limited | Shoes: Target {recent} | Hat: F21 {old, similar here} | Necklace: F21 {old, similar here} | Bracelets: F21, Stella and Dot | Ring: Kate Spade | Glasses: Cole Haan

I have been in the process of "summer-izing" some pieces in my wardrobe. I love an all black look, but how can I make it look less "cold-weatherish." Here I added a straw hat and shoes with a tribal print.

Linking up with Style Sessions

Orange and Berry

2013-05-10T09:05:00.000-07:00

Dress: Target | Necklace: LOFT {similar} | Shoes: Steve Madden | Ring: jcrew {similar} | Glasses: LC Lauren Conrad

I was very reluctant to give up the color oxblood for these warm summer days...but I will very well settle with this gorgeous Berry color! I've said it before, but I love when a dress can do the colorblocking for me!

Linking up with Casual Friday

Iphone Apps that Organize My Life

2013-05-08T06:37:00.001-07:00

Between being out of town and all the rainy weather we have been having, my outfit posts have been put on hold. So I wanted to share with you guys a few iphone apps that have made my life SO much more easier and efficient during this very busy schedule I've been keeping.

For me, this has been THE year of weddings. I am a bridesmaid for three weddings and attending several others. Working out and eating better has been an essential part of my every day schedule. Two apps that I use constantly are MyFitnessPal and MapMyRun.

MyFitnessPal helps me keep track of what I'm eating during the day and tracks all my nutritional information. It also helps me keep track of exercise on a daily basis. I use MapMyRun when I go on long walks. There is a GPS component that helps me keep track of how far I've gone and an estimated calorie loss (It lets me indicate I'm walking rather than running.)

Nike Training Club and my local gym (O2 Fitness) apps help me plan my gym exercises. Nike Training Club gives me several different routines to chose from and my local gym app gives me a weekly calendar with all of my favorite classes.

Since I have had to make time for all of this exercise, I have also had to make sure I don't miss any other appointments in my personal and professional worlds. Plus I combine my schedule with my husband's and it all gets a little hectic. I have found the SimplyUs app has changed my life! This application allows me and my sig other to sync calendars, to do lists, and grocery lists. It also allows me to indicate what I want him to see so he isn't overwhelmed with my daily work meetings, just appointments that concern him. It is incredibly simple to use and we use it on a daily basis!

I hope I have given you a few ideas if you are in need of a little streamlining in your life. I know I am always in need of figuring out what is the best, most efficient way to run my schedule. Plus I love being able to track what I've accomplished!

Have you found any other apps that help with this?

*This is NOT a sponsored post. All opinions are my own and I wanted to share with you what works best for me.

Neon May

2013-05-01T07:21:00.003-07:00

Dress: Calvin Klein | Shoes: Guess {similar} | Earrings: Premier | Bracelets: Givenchy, Premier | Ring: Kenneth Cole | Glasses: Cole Haan

This is my version of adding neon to the workplace. A simple stripe is bold yet not obnoxious. If you've been following me for a bit, you know sheath dresses are my favorite look for the work place. Easy to throw on, yet you arrive put together. I include light jewelry because I don't need an entire arm party clanging around my desk. Don't get me wrong...I love a good arm party, when the time is right!

Happy May Day!

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Random Wednesday, Style Sessions

Quick Break

2013-04-29T09:23:00.003-07:00

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Taking a quick break from blogging the next few days to focus on a few things flying around in my world right now. Can't wait to be back later this week!

Hope everyone is off to a great start to their week!

Kiss with Snakes

2013-04-24T05:29:00.000-07:00

Lace Top: Marshalls {old, similar} | Blazer: F21 {old, similar} | Jeans: Gap | Scarf: c/o Brianne Faye | Shoes: Michael Kors {old} | Jewels: Baublebar {similar}, Jcrew | Glasses: Calvin Klein {loving these ones}

What an interesting name huh? Kisses with Snakes. This is the name of the scarf pattern. I'm such a sucker for great marketing! I was drawn to the scarf because of its gorgeous mint color and intriguing pattern. When I read the name...I was hooked. Accessories should be fun, right? The great news is Brianne Faye offers this pattern in a variety of colors, including black and white! (sigh.)

I went against the norm and pulled out my white denim. I love a monochrome look and I loved keeping it in the light/pastel family. If you've been a reader for a few weeks now, you've noticed I've used a lot of "old" pieces lately. My husband challenged me to build more looks from my closet and I am happy to announce I've had fun digging around in what is in there! I challenge you to do the same!

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Style Sessions, Random Wednesdays

Next to Me

2013-04-23T06:15:00.000-07:00

I have a "thing" that I associate certain songs with certain people.

My best friend... Keg in the Closet - Kenny Chesney

My sisters... Everything's Right - Matt Wertz (But who am I kidding? We'll dance to anything)

My mom... Mama's Song - Carrie Underwood

Football Season...yes, football season get's its own song, two actually... Lighters - Bruno Mars // Boys of Fall - Kenny Chesney

But my husband has racked up quite a few songs on my playlist. Every time I hear a new one, I bombard him with it. I can't help it, it makes me think of him!

So today, on his 32nd birthday...I am sharing with him and all of you guys my new favorite...

Happy Birthday Baby. I'm a lucky girl to have you always "next to me."

Spring Floral

2013-04-22T06:52:00.000-07:00

Top: Cynthia Rowley via TJ Maxx {similar on sale!} | Blazer: F21 {old, similar here} | Skirt: Banana Republic | Shoes: Steve Madden | Bracelets: unknown, jcrew | Rings: Coach {updated}, Kate Spade | Necklace: LOFT | Glasses: LC Lauren Conrad

Any pop of floral makes me think of Spring and I immediately crave the warm sunshine. Here in NC, we are still in a bit of transition weather. It will be very hot during the day, but remain startling chilly in the mornings. Adding a blazer to my look is my perfect solution to that problem. Adding a bright colored blazer is a bonus!

Linking up with #YOLOMondays

Lavender Brocade

2013-04-17T04:45:00.002-07:00

Jacket: Cynthia Rowley via TJ Maxx {similar} | Blouse: c/o Zamrie | Pants: Cynthia Rowley via TJ Maxx {swoon worthy and expensive option} | Shoes: Guess {similar} | Necklace: old | Bracelet: old | Ring: Kenneth Cole | Earrings: Nordstrom | Glasses: Cole Haan

As much as I love the bright, bold colors of the Spring season - I am just as much in love with the light, soft pastels. They give such a fresh, clean look. I also love making the softer colors more interesting with different textures, like the brocade on these pants!

Loving this blouse like I am?
You should check out this gorgeous Opry Print Dress...inspired by the crowd at the Grand Old Opry in Nashville! Love!

Zamrie is offering 50% off to ALL Mia Maree readers! Use the code: MAREE

Have fun shopping!

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Style Sessions, Random Wednesday

Orange

2013-04-15T04:38:00.000-07:00

Dress: Michael Kors {old, crazy about this color in this sheath} | Belt: with Dress | Shoes: Coach {old, snakeskin wedge alternative} | Braclets: jcrew, stella and dot | Ring: Coach {old, updated version}, Kate Spade | Necklace: Bauble Bar | Glasses: Calvin Klein

Orange is one of my favorite colors to wear. Probably right under red. Both are such bold strong colors. When wearing such a strong color, I like to keep all my other accessories simple. Small gold jewelry with this look. I also like to play with different belt knots to add intrigue to a simple shirt dress. A fun Spring look!

Linking up with #YOLOMondays

With Heart

2013-04-10T04:34:00.002-07:00

Top: JCP {sold out online, similar here} | Skirt: Cynthia Rowley via TJ Maxx {crazy about this one on sale!} | Blazer: H&M {old, similar here} | Shoes: Guess | Necklace: c/o Vivienne Kelly | Bracelets: Michael Kors, JCrew | Ring: T Tahari | Glasses: Calvin Klein

I love how you can still have small jewelry stand out in a big way by choosing a piece with a bold color. The heart may be small...but I think it stands out brilliantly against the white and navy. All of this warm weather we have been having in NC makes me want to wear nautical stripes every day!

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Random Wednesdays, Style Sessions

Team Jack

2013-04-09T05:40:00.000-07:00

If you were following me this Fall, you know that I like a good college athletics story. I posted a few this past year and even though we haven't reached the 2013 Fall season...I have a great one to share with you! Below is a video of the Nebraska Spring Game from Saturday. I am an alumni of Nebraska and this is so heart warming and just plain cool.

Below you will see Jack Hoffman, a 7 year old Nebraska kid fighting brain cancer, score the longest running touchdown in a Spring Game in Nebraska's history. I'm proud of the players and coaches that created this moment and the pure joy they showed as they ran the field with Jack. You may have already seen this clip, I know it was even highlighted on my local evening news in NC! Way to go Jack!

Goodbye Winter

2013-04-08T05:16:00.004-07:00

Top: LOFT {similar, on sale!} | Sweater: Express {old} | Pants: LOFT {similar, on sale!} | Bag: Kate Spade {loving this bag in pink!} | Shoes: Sam Edelman | Glasses: LC Lauren Conrad

I am hoping I will get to say goodbye to Winter with this one last look. Checking out the 10 day forecast for NC...it looks like Spring is finally here to stay! And I couldn't be more ecstatic!

I spent a wonderful weekend in Athens, GA celebrating the marriage of two of our sweet NC friends Kristen and Brendan. It was a gorgeous weather, stunning scenery and mouth-watering food! On top of it all, I had a blast with great people! Congrats Kristen and Brendan!

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Untucked

2013-04-03T04:09:00.001-07:00

Top: Target {old, similar} | Pants: Vince Camuto | Heels: Michael Antonio | Necklace: F21 {old, similar} | Bracelets: jcrew, jcrew, stella and dot | Rings: Premier, Kate Spade | Earrings: Nordstrom | Glasses: LC Lauren Conrad {on sale!}

I like to throw a little interest into an outfit by imitating what I call the "JCrew half tuck." Well just to warn you...it turns into an office fail. I can't tell you how many times I was told "Mia, just so you know, your shirt is untucked." Oh thank you.

I guess I'll leave my experimenting to the weekends...

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Random Wednesday, Style Sessions

Easter Egg

2013-04-01T04:14:00.001-07:00

Top: F21 {old} | Skirt: Halogen | Scarf: Calvin Klein {old, loving this one} | Clutch: Gap {loving these colors!} | Necklace: Baublebar | Bracelet: JCrew | Glasses: LC Lauren Conrad | Shoes: Guess {old, liking this touch of leopard}

Hoping everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend! Something about the Easter Holiday makes you want to break out all the bright Easter Egg colors and florals. I love sitting in church and seeing all the young girls bouncing around in their tulle skirts and big bows!

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