Whats My Size Again?

Holly Darling February 24, 2012

Yep, these leggings are back already :)

Also, I’m pretty sure I’m wearing a child’s sized top. When I picked it out of the bin at the thrift store, I first thought it was a women’s top. But then I tried it on, and now I’m convinced that it is actually a little girls dress. I also found the most adorable polka dot sweater in a 4T. Unfortunately, no matter how hard I tried, that one I couldn’t fit into. Dang. I thought I had just found a whole new way of shopping.

P.S- you have until midnight tonight to enter the Shabby Apple Giveaway! Winner will be announced tomorrow.

shirt: Old Navy; thrifted

skirt: American Apparel

belt and leggings: H&M

clutch: Coach

bracelets: INpink

booties: Target

Repeat Offender : Same Outfit, Different Year

Holly Darling February 23, 2012

To see what this repeat offender thing is all about - read my first post.

To see the first time I wore this outfit, go here.

I’m finding myself with a bit of writers block right now. Obviously I like this outfit if I’m wearing it again. And I just noticed that I wore this outfit almost a exactly a year apart. Weird, huh?

Don’t forget to enter the Shabby Apple Giveaway! Tomorrow is your last chance - it ends tomorrow night!

sweater & skirt: Anthropologie

shirt: Urban Outfitters

tights and boots: Target

Shop Update // Part One

Holly Darling February 22, 2012

I’ve been working hard on a whole new batch of goodies for the shop this spring. First up is some new and updated bow tie necklaces! Just added to the shop this week :)

// shopHollyDolly //

I also have so brand new items that I am still working on, but I should have them up in the shop within the next week or two. Don’t worry, I’ll keep you posted!

Sponsor HollyDolly in March! (And An Outfit)

Holly Darling February 21, 2012

As I mentioned the last time I wore it, I’m kind of in love with this skirt. Coziest.Skirt.Ever. And now I’ve just finished adding a few new bow necklaces to my shop that totally match my favorite cozy skirt. I guess we know what inspired me :)

Also, I am accepting sponsors for the month of March (and beyond)!

If you an online shop, small business or etsy shop owner, or fellow blogger, I would love to work with you! Email me at HLKeenan22@gmail.com for more information :)

P.S - don’t forget to enter my Shabby Apple Giveaway! You have until friday night to enter.

sweater: Urban Outfitters

skirt: Lace Affair

tights: H&M

necklaces: HollyDolly - available in the shop now!

booties: Boutique 9

A Shabby Apple Giveaway CLOSED

Holly Darling February 20, 2012

I have something awesome for you guys today! Shabby Apple, one of the most adorable online stores to find feminine women’s dresses and skirts, is offering one HollyDolly reader this fabulous Andes Skirt!

Are you guys as ready for spring as I am? Wouldn’t this skirt be perfect for your spring wardrobe transition? Well, maybe it could be!

Heres how you can enter for a chance to win:

Mandatory:

1. ‘Like’ Shabby Apple’s Facebook page

2. Visit Shabby Apple

3. Come back and leave me a comment telling me your favorite item from their site, and that you liked them on Facebook. Don’t forget to leave your email so I can contact you if you are the winner.

Extra Entries:

-Follow HollyDolly with Bloglovin’
-Follow HollyDolly on Twitter
-‘Like’ HollyDolly on Facebook

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Please leave a seperate comment for each entry. Make sure you are leaving your comments in the Disqus form. Tumblr comments will not be counted.

Giveaway is open to U.S residents only.

Giveaway will close Friday, February 24th at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be chosen at random and announced the next day. Good luck!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED. WINNER HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED.

Belated Valentine's Outfit

Holly Darling February 17, 2012

Soooo, I’m a bit behind on posts. But this is what I wore out last Sunday for valentines/engagement anniversary day. Sunday also happened to be one of the coldest and windiest days that we have had in a while. Brrrrr. It made walking to the movie theater and restaurant a but unpleasant. But it was a fantastic evening, nonetheless.

dress: Kensie

cardigan, tights, and scarf: H&M

hair pins: JCrew

boots: Vince Camuto

It Doesn't Take Much To Make Me Happy

Holly Darling February 16, 2012

Back in the fall, the shoulder strap on my THEIT Bossi bag snapped. It was a sad, sad day my friends. Do you know how hard it is to constantly carry a heavy camera bag around on your arm? The answer is: pretty hard. That thing gets ridiculously heavy with all my crap in it.

But the people over at THEIT were kind enough to send me a replacement strap. And when it arrived in the mail the other day, it literally made my week. Lame, I know, that just a bag strap could make me that happy. But I don’t think you understand just how heavy my bag is :)

dress: Red Valentino; Buffalo Exchange

cardigan and leggings: H&M

bag: THEIT

booties: Target

DIY Headbands

Holly Darling February 15, 2012

Today I have a super easy and quick way to make a headband. Its great for anything you may have lying around - extra trim, ribbon, an old sash belt, fabric scraps, or anything you can think of! All you need to do, is add one of the kajillion hair bands you have lying around (come on, you know you do), and voila! A instant stretchy headband!

what you’ll need:

-your trim/ribbon/fabric/etc.

-hair bands

-tape measure

-sewing machine or needle and thread

1. Measure around your head and subtract 1”. Measure and cut this length from your ribbon/trim. If you want to do a bow, I suggest you tie the bow first, and then measure from there. That way you don’t end up with too little/ too much for the bow.

2. Wrap each end around the hair tie and pin. Don’t leave too much seam allowance! If you do, you’ll be making it smaller than planned and the headband will be tight.

3. Sew! You can do it by hand or by machine. If you are doing it by machine, I suggest you use a zipper foot or something similar. It will be easier to get right up next to the hair tie. When you’re done, trim any excess.

And there you have it! A super simple way to turn anything into a stretchy headband!

EBEW : Pink and Red

Holly Darling February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!

Anyone have anything special planned tonight? Boo and I actually celebrated on Sunday, because it was also the day we got engaged, one year ago. And by celebrate, I mean I made Boo go see The Vow with me. Isn’t that what Valentine’s Day is all about - watching mush, girly movies? In my head it is :)