Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Her


Are you having trouble figuring out what to get Her for Valentine's Day? I got you covered. Check out the gift guide below.  These are some of my favorites that are sure to please. From the low to the medium end of your budget.  Also, don't for get the flowers. Enjoy!

XoXo,
Alli


Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Her

Valentines Date Night Outfit Detail Options

Having a hard time trying to figure out what to wear on Valentine's Day? Let me help you. Since it is a day of love, wear something you feel sexy in. Wether it is jeans or a flirty dress, just feeling comfortable in your own skin is the key. Below I gave you some dressier options. Mixing and matching is a great way to come up with a super cute outfit. Hope you enjoy and look out for my date night outfit.

XoXo
Alli 

Valentines Date Night


A line dress
blackfive.com


A line dress
rotita.com


Suede shoes
shoespie.com


Dolcis bridal shoes
$43 - shoebou.com


CÉLINE black handbag
shop-hers.com




Cuff bracelet
lorenhope.com


Purple earrings
lorenhope.com


Lipstick
thebodyshop-usa.com


Lips makeup
uk.spacenk.com


eShakti: Customize Your Style

Do you have trouble finding clothes that fit your specific body type? I know I do. It is hard to buy clothing off the rack that will fit perfectly. Well you do not have to worry about that anymore! eShakti has come up with the perfect solution to solve your problem. This company designs the clothes and you customize it to fit your body type and style. I think this is the best idea ever! On their website (which you can access here) you can choose styles as shown, from sizes 0-36W, or you can customize your outfit by adding your measurements and even tweaking the neckline or sleeve length to your liking. 

I customized the outfit below with my measurements and tunic length. It turned out awesome. I could not be more pleased. I usually have problems finding dresses and pants that are long enough, as well as fit my waist at the same time. eShakti is a great option for getting clothes that fit your body and are stylish. There are so many outfits to choose from that I am sure you will find something you love. Also it was such a fast turn around to receive after i ordered it, less than a week. eShakti did not disappoint.

Check out my eShakti custom dress below. To customize your own outfit visit www.eShakti.com and use code absolutelyalli to get 10% off your purchase valid 1/28/15-2/28/15. Enjoy! And let me know how you liked it! 

XoXo, 

Alli 


Jacket: H & M




Shoes: Target




Jewelry: Versona







Purse: Kate Spade

















It's a Blogger Thing!! #OOTD

Happy Monday peeps! Hope you had a great weekend. I sure did. I went out and enjoyed the weather when it was nice. Did you get any snow in your area? If so I hope you stayed warm. Before it snowed here in Kentucky I got in a few shots. Check them out below along with outfit details. Enjoy!



            #OOTD shirt- Victoria's Secret Pink
            Blazer- The Limited (40% off right now)



             

             Flats- Tory Burch
             Blanket Scarf- Target



             
           
              Skinny Jeans- Banana Republic

      I call this look cute but casual. Very simple to put together with a few accessories. Hope you enjoyed. Have a great rest of the week!
                               
                                                      xoxo,  Alli          


Liebster Award


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I started my blog November 2014 kinda on a whim, so I am new and still learning this whole blogger thing. I saw all these Instagram and blog pages popping up and I thought I could do that, so here I am, Absolutely Alli.  I am truly honored and excited that Limairy nominated me. Go follow her blog here and Instagram here you will not be disappointed. Thank you for nominating me and recognizing me as a blogger.

The Liebster Award is an award given to bloggers (with 1k or less followers) in recognition by other bloggers. Upon being nominated (tagged on Instagram) you have to answer 11 questions and then nominate 11 other bloggers (notify them through Instagramto answer the 11 questions and so on and so on. Below are the answers to my 11 questions as well as, the 11 bloggers I have nominated who deserve to be recognized for having amazing blogs and for all of the hard work and dedication that they each put into blogging. I admire all of you beauties and I am very happy to have you following along especially as we all grow as bloggers and I am also grateful for your support.   

1. How did you come up with your blog name? 
I came up with my blog name Absolutely Alli because one my name is Allison aka Alli and two I wanted to show people through my blog and Instagram the absolutely true me. So it was easy to come up with the name. 

2. Why did you start your blog?
I started blogging because I love taking pictures and I love fashion. I saw that lifestyle blogging was becoming a trend and I was very interested in it. I have been following many bloggers on instagram and they inspired me to start my own blog in the hopes of inspiring others. 

3. What do you love most about blogging?  
I love everything thing about blogging. It is an outlet for so many things and is very educational as far as learning new fashion trends, healthy foods to eat, and even fitness trends. What I truly love is the fact that I get to meet new people I would have never met because they live in other states or even across the world. The blogger community is really a cool community.

4. What was the most ridiculous but very cool fashion trend you followed?  
It isn't a ridiculous fashion trend but the trend I followed this year was the blanket scarf. I love them. They can definitely change up an outfit. 

5. One goal you wish to accomplish this year?
I have many goals I wish to accomplish this year with my blog. One is to get to 1,000+ followers on instagram. Two is to post more content to my blog and instagram, and three is to do more collaborations with bloggers and companies.
                                        
6. What is your favorite social media site?       
Instagram, of course. 

7. If you could travel to only one place this year where would it be and why?
I love to travel!! This summer I am going to Spain. I am so excited. Last summer I went to Barbados, and the year before that I went to London, Paris and Rome. Like I said I like to travel. :) 

8. How would you describe your personal style?      
My personal style is usually cute but casual. I love a skinny jean! You can dress them up or down. And I always love a chance to get dressed up. 

9. Spring or Fall fashion? 
 Both! But if I have to pick Fall because I love boots and scarfs.

10. If you could choose one store to shop at, your entire life, which store would you choose?             
Well Banana is my favorite store but, if I had to pick just one I would go with Macy's because I can get everything there (clothes, shoes, makeup, etc...)

11. What is one fear you would like to conquer?                                                                                 
One fear I would like to accomplish is to not worry about what other people think. Just to do "me" and be happy with that.


My lovely nominees are:

Brittany (Truly Be Iconic)
Christine (Concrete Runway LA)
Kathleen (Kats Fashion Fix)
Tabaitha (Humble Beauty 29)
Gemma (Stunning Chic)
Keyma ( Style Weekender)
Tiffany (Tiny Tiffs)


I am looking forward to reading all of your answers and seeing your nominations. Thank again, to Limairy (Follow her on Instagram) for nominating me for this award. Xoxo :)

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Green Juice or Green Smoothie

Happy Saturday all! Hope you are staying warm and enjoying the snow if you received any last night. Any fun plans this weekend? Me....just hanging out with friends and getting organized for the upcoming week. Is it just me or do our lives seem to get busier by the day??? If you are like me then you are always busy and on the go. When you have a busy work and social life it sometimes gets hard to get in all the good and healthy nutrition that your body needs. So this is why I make green juice or smoothies to make sure I get enough fruit, veggie, and protein in my diet. Not only is it good for you it taste great too. Recipe below. Enjoy!!

   Yummy!!!!!


So making this delicious drink is all about personal preference. Really you find what you like and what taste good together and throw it all in the blender. I use whatever fruits in vegetables I have in my house at the time. You can use fresh or frozen.

Recipe I used today

1 whole banana
1 sliced medium apple 
1 slice of a lemon wedge with the peel
1 cutie sliced orange 
1 tablespoon of nut butter (Almond, Peanut, Cashew, etc.) I Use Almond 
1 cup of fresh or frozen greens (Kale, or Spinach)
1 scoop of your favorite protein powder (I used Arbonne's vanilla)
1 tablespoon of coconut oil
1 cup of coconut water or aloe vera juice
1 cup of ice

Check out some of the benefits of coconut oil here

ABC News did an article on the benefits and healing powers of aloe vera juice here

WebMds article on the benefits of coconut water here

What are proteins and why do we need them here


If you do not have the time to make green juice Trader Joe's has a Green Plant juice. This is also a great option that taste good.

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How to Add Some Flair to A Boring Sweater

Happy Friday! How was your week? Mine? It was pretty busy so I am definitely ready for the weekend. I started my weekend off with a little photo shoot to get me energized and ready. If you have big plans for your weekend how about pulling out a old boring sweater that you just cannot seem to give away and adding some flair to it?!? You ask "How can I do that"?

Well all of us have some of those plain basic sweaters in our wardrobe. How about adding one of this years top fashion item? The blanket scarf. Adding a blanket scarf can add flair to any outfit. Especially if it is a bright colorful one. Why not take it a step further and belt it with a skinny belt. This gives your scarf a cape effect and makes a statement. You can even get a little daring and mix patterns. My belt has polka dots on it. 

There is no need to go out and spend money on something new when you can create new outfits by just adding a few details you already have in your closet. Enjoy!! 



Scarf: Express



Shoes: Nine West







Purse: Louis Vuitton



Jeans & Belt: The Limited







Sweater: Target















Sunglasses: YSL








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