Happy Holidays from Coco and Glitter

Wishing you and yours a beautiful holiday from Coco and Glitter. I will be back in the New Year with tons of fantastic blog posts! Stay Tuned and see you in 2015! May the New Year bring you lots of love, happiness and success. Oh and lots of Glitter!

Stella and Dot Stylist

I am excited to say I am an official Stella & Dot stylist. By far one of my easier decisions. I am a researcher so when I say I researched the hell out of them believe me when I say it. My research consisted of a few weeks, of wanting to do something part time to bring in extra holiday cash, but also to start hitting some of these goals I have for the remainder of 2014 and the start of 2015.

I spoke to a current stylist who answered all of my questions and was really a great motivator. I looked at the prices of the jewelry which was affordable and trendy and a great quality. I also looked at the business packages. Which surprisingly enough it was also reasonable. For $199 you received an amazing startup kit, plus your cookbooks and $350 worth of product to get you started.  If any of you are thinking about joining, consider joining my team. Its the holidays so you know all of your friends and family are doing their shopping so why not make it easier for them by providing them great suggestions and shopping with you of course!

Message me for details or just go to my link http://www.stelladot.com/dianadmitchell

Check out just some of these great pieces!

Starting to feel a little like fall

Oh the weather outside is...... oh hell no not just yet! I am by no way ready for it to be cold. I can deal with a tad bit of a temperature change but nothing drastic. However, it's Maryland so I should know better. As mommy dearest is warning me already that we have a chance of snow for this week. Sigh.... However, I am excited to post some new outfits and check some of my new posts this week for some exciting announcements.

Any who check this girl out. a swanky animal print sweater by H&M, Kardashian Leather Leggings, Bakers Flat Boots and a Simply Sweet Pea Coat from Burlington from a few years ago.

Inspired by Scandal

Hey Dolls! As you know Scandal is back and in your face for the most feverish season yet! It's smoking ya'll and we are only on episode 3. However have you seen The Limited Inspired By Scandal line!!! I love it. It's very DC business hawt. Now, don't get it twisted by no means is this a sexy night on the town kind of look, this is very political, big job, big money type of outfits. Which for me and my career it works. I tried also explaining this reasoning to the boyfriend and he just didn't get it. Bless his heart for just wanting sexy sexy all day.

However, check out some of the pieces below! Let me hear your thoughts!

Making Strides for a good cause

In a matter of days, October will be here! If you have seen from some of my previous posts, I have mentioned that I am really looking forward to Fall (yes very odd for me). However, besides gearing up for a great Fall season, I am also looking forward to the many charitable activities I partake in. One in particular is the Making Strides for Breast Cancer Awareness, Research and a Cure. This year I will be walking with the lovely ladies of AKA and I hope you can support me in this endeavor. Breast cancer is serious for both women and men, it really truly affects us all.

However, I am going to make this a tad more challenging. For every $10 donated, I will be doing an extra mile. I hope you will join me in supporting this great cause. Click the link "Donate Here" caption to donate directly to my page!

Donate Here

OOTD

Is it Fall yet? For once I am actually excited about Fall. Although I like it, I being a Florida girl typically crave the heat. However this year in good ole MD, I am looking forward to snuggly crisp weather, picking apples and pumpkins and wearing some hot boots! However, the weather just isn't there yet!

OOTD leather leather and more leather and a little geek chic with my extra large glasses!

Pre-Living Room Remodel

Hey Dolls!

In case you didn't know I moved into a new apartment earlier this year. So I have been adding my special touches and some times it just takes time. I am also like to build in the things that would be perfect for a house, as thats the goal is to start house hunting sometime in 2015 and of course I can't wait. However, meanwhile my living space has to be mere, stylish and comfortable and cozy.

Here is a sneak peak at my styling for my glass Ikea book case! Stay tuned for a full update!

My living room couch styled with some fun pillows!

The book case that I have started to DIY and my styling!

#OOTD

Nothing like a crisp white shirt to start the day with boyfriend jeans!

Boyfriend Jeans Target
White Buttondown H&M
Statement Necklace from Zarah Grace Boutique
Leopard Print Wedges Aldo's

#OOTD

Enjoying rocking some blue which I so rarely do , can you imagine it use to be my favorite color. However for the past year I have been on a serious gold kick. However, this girl here is always all about PINK. Anywho check out my blues!

Floral H&M Oversized Cardigan
H&M Blue Tank Top
Old Navy Gray Jeans
Old Navy Nude Flats

H&M Gray Cardigan
Old Navy White T-Shirt
Old Navy Pixie Pants
Can Ya Believe Walmart Statement Necklace

I scream we all scream for .... Target

Screaming for Target and patiently awaiting their new Altuzarra For Target Line. I have liked most of the designer lines from Target but I have to be honest the up and coming Altuzarra line is to die for. I clearly for see dropping over $100 or more in Target for almost everything in this line. Which for me I usually only like one or two items in most of the designer lines and am currently trying to track down some items from a few past lines.

The Altuzarra line is perfect for date night, work swag (shouts to my pinterest board) or just looking uber sexy for the Fall. The line reminds me of Femme Fatale, I mean it is absolutely hawt!

Altuzarra hits your local Targets starting September 14th. That's two weeks, get your duckets in order to pick up literally every item from this line.

#OOTD

A simple easy work outfit, if you haven't noticed, my work is very casual,  which I love because I can dress up or dress down , dress comfortable or dress to the 9's based on my mood. Today's outfit is a play with denim which was uber comfortable and affordable!

Denim Shirt: Old Navy
Gray Pixy Jeans: Old Navy
Black Nine West Bag
Black Bauble Necklace Poshmark
Leopard Wedges Aldos

A Little AARF Fun

Always excited to share with you all my community and charity endeavors, which is a lot. I truly believe in giving back and good karma. Recently this year I had the opportunity to volunteer for a wonderful organization by the name of AARF (Animal Allies Rescue Foundation).  AARF rescues animals all over the state, provides them a second chance at having a wonderful life! Even one of my babies is an AARFie meet Melody ( dog in black) she is new to the fam and is having a wonderful time with me and Lee lee short for Leah the other queen of the castle.   However this week was their 2nd annual Summer Soiree hosted by Chef Expressions. Although I was super bummed that my gorgeous summer frock did not arrive :( (More on this in another post) I was still able to pull off a fairly easy look at scored tons of compliments. My new H&M dress that I posted a few posts ago about, mixed with my leopard print heels and black bauble necklace and a slicked back low ponytail! It worked and I felt uber sexy which in the end is the point right.  The boyfriend also pictured (in blue) rocked a few H&M pieces as well. AARF was able to raise a good amount of money and we hope to raise even more! Caribbean themed, the night included amazing food by Chef Expressions, a rum station (hello, this was amazing) a silent auction, performers and a steel band performance! It was a great night for a good cause. If you are ever so inclined to support an animal cause please go to the AARF website -----> here

The Boyfriend and I
Him: H&M Men's Dress Shirt in Blue

Me and a friends husband working the silent auction table
Me: Gray H&M Dress
Poshmark: Black Bauble Necklace

#OOTD

Giving a little T-Shirt love! Rocking my Old Navy Fabulous T-Shirt, my black leather pencil skirt and some Just Fab hot pink heels and of course a statement necklace.

OOTD

A quick post about todays OOTD. Old Navy Pants great for work Pixie Pants for $34.99 and a Floral top from Forever 21 $14.99 and some thrifted poshmark shoes didn't like them at first because the point is on the extreme Wizard of Oz Point, but they grew on me (seriously) As always you can get some really really good deals on poshmark and can haggle a little for a price that suits you plus $4.99 for shipping.

Happy Monday!!!

T-Shirts!!

For the love of T-shirts, they are casual and of course you can dress them up and keep it flowing for work, date night or an event. As of late I have seen some of the coolest t-shirts around. Recently I made a trip to Old Navy and low and behold they had one of my favorite style icon's on a T. Miss Audrey Hepburn as apart of their vintage t-shirt collection. They also have one featuring Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley. Right now the vintage collection is on sale for $14.99

This shirts can be easily jazzed up with a statement necklace, some bling and pair it with a midi skirt, or a pencil skirt or some denim. Below are some links to some of my other favorite t-shirts. One I am dying to get my hands on is "Nobody Puts Baby in the Corner" by The Social Department, currently being sold on FAB they only have the small but fingers crossed they get the other sizes in. However you can always go to The Social Department for $25

Some other Favorites:

You Can't Sit with us As Worn by Fashion Translated

Photo Credit: Fashion Translated

Celine me Alone as worn by tendancesdemode

Photo Credit: Tendancesdemode

What Statement are you making?

Statement necklaces are clearly the newest trend and look like they are here to stay. They jazz up any outfit from casual to glam in a hot second.  There are soo many places that have gorgeous jewels and baubles, including (wait for it).......... Walmart. Yes I said Walmart. I rarely go, because really I am not a fan of the Walmart scene. However, peep out some of the ones I have found and a few close ups of the ones I brought home with me! These are def. great for a fashionista on a budget. All the styles are only $10.00. Can't beat that!

Just picked these two beauties up!

Walmart

Walmart

The Walmart beauties mixed in with my other beauties. Other ones pictured are Jcrew, Bauble Bar and Poshmark

Pink Poodle

One of my favorite colors of course is PINK. Yes I am a go between in being super girly to being able to rock and rumble on any given day.  My new office (yep NEW) is super casual, mean a great excuse to be casual with some flair! This was a quick look that is also budget friendly!

Polka Dot Blouse- Target
Pink Trousers- Target
Justfab Heels
Pearl Cluster- JCrew

Pink Poodle by cocoandglitter featuring a chiffon blouse

American Apparel chiffon blouse
americanapparel.net

Dondup cotton pants
farfetch.com

Aldo shoes
aldoshoes.com

Statement necklace
jaeger.co.uk

Boulevard of Chic, Fashion Truck Rally

I had the great opportunity to participate in the summer version of the Boulevard of Chic, Fashion Truck Rally. Did you even know there was such a thing called a fashion truck. Well to give you a brief description. Think of a food truck, but instead of pedaling sweet delicious food, its packed with your favorite fashion finds or accessories!

Today's event took place in the open lot of Rash Field in downtown Baltimore (Can that view get any better)

Baltimore Inner Harbor, Rash Field, Federal Hill
Photo Credit: Coco and Glitter

Tons of local designers, bloggers, fashion trucks and local retailers. So who were my favorites( and in no particular order) Dreams By Danielle  who has some amazing pieces, beautiful flawy midi skirts, vibrant colors and patterns and guess what she makes it all her self. She is a self taught seamstress (say what...) 

Photo Credit Dreams By Danielle

Next up on the list is Hannah Monet. Out of everyone she definitely had the best business card. Presentation is everything dolls. Founders Hannah Sullivan and Kiara Monet host their items solely online. Check out there site HannahMonet. Unfortunately, my photo storage was filled so I wasn't able to get any good pictures of their booth. However, this picture is of my favorite outfit which was also featured on the news segment promoting the event!!

Photo Credit: Hanna Monet

Last clothing stop on my list was Flawless Damsels! Yours truly got to model a beautiful summer flock by these ladies which just screamed an evening out, date night or even a Sunday brunch with the girls. Flawless Damsels a Baltimore local shop on E. Monument Street has clothing for all sizes, figures and frames, which is a plus since I was one of the few curvy girls participating in the fashion show portion. Brightly colored pieces, all occasion attire mixed in with some great personalities, I promise you won't leave empty handed. Even there tag line is cute " Where Damsels become Flawless"  Yes dolls, I woke up like this! 

To wrap up my day I even stopped over at Side Dish, no not a food truck but a mobile accessory truck. These ladies had every type of accessory you need! The cutest little set up and best of all it's mobile.  I picked up some bracelets and some earrings, which were all reasonably priced. Much cheaper then some of their online counter parts. Stay tuned to see some of the purchases in a few outfit pictures!

Boulevard of Chic is a great event and one not to miss for the future. Tons to pick from for all styles, mostly a wide selection of sizes, a great atmosphere and great energy of course mixed in with some fierce models.  Looking forward to their next rally. Baltimore Fashion at it's finest!