Happy 2013!

Wishing you all a very happy 2013!  I just wanted to thank you all for making 2012 such a great year for Ooh La La Olivia.  I have 202 amazing subscribers and I want to thank each and every one of you for reading this blog.  I assure you that there is way more to come for Ooh La La Olivia in 2013, so stay tuned!  

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays from Ooh La La Olivia to you!  May you have a happy, safe, and most importantly, stylish holiday season.  

A New Basic

I know it's hard to think about Spring with Christmas just one day away.  Here's a big trend for spring: Black & White.  It may sound boring but there's a new twist on this classic color combination.  Spring 2013 it's all about black and white patterns.  Hop on trend with some of these looks:

Holiday Time

I absolutely adore holiday time! What's not to love about bright sparkly lights, holiday cheer, and of course amazing holiday food.  I'm so happy to be spending the holidays with my family and doing a bit of traveling!  What are you all doing for the holidays?

 

The Gift of Giving

The clock is ticking, you only have a few more days to purchase holiday gifts!  What are you going to get?  Since you don't know yet, you probably still have no clue.... So if you don't,  I highly recommend checking out Sevenly.  You can stay stylish while giving back at the same time.  They offer a variety of T-shirts and sweaters, each supporting a good cause. This post is in no way sponsored, I just think Sevenly is a great website.  Visit Sevenly

Color of the Year

The color of 2013 has just been announced...Emerald!  This can only mean one thing - Emerald is going to be so in this coming year!  I don't think I'll be a big one for emerald clothing since it isn't really my color but I think I could accessorize with some emerald colored accessories like a scarf, necklace, purse or even flats would be totally cute.  What emerald items will you be adding to your wardrobe?

Drool...

All I want for the holidays is the Burberry 'Bridle Studs' leather tote.  It's definitely a luxury item, that I have no intentions of receiving, or even asking for, but I do love looking at this bag.  Can we just take a minute to admire Burberry's fierce design?  The minute I saw this purse I fell in love with it's shape and of course the studded detail.  You all know how much I like gold detailing with black leather.  In all I love this bag because it appears to be super roomy, very chic, and it doesn't prominently feature a label name.

The Search is Over!

The mad search for black, leather riding boots is over!  I've feel like Cinderella, I've finally found the perfect shoe! The pair that I ended up getting is the Vinca Camuto Kabo Riding Boot.  I was nervous ordering a pair of boots online after trying on so many pairs in store that didn't work.  I did massive research to make sure that this boot would fit properly.   If you're shopping for a pair of shoes I recommend you try to find a video about the shoes.  Yes, a video.  It is nice to see footwear being modled so I watched this video as well as one here, and here.    

Overall I love the Kabo Riding boot.  I love the small heel and the mixture of pebbled leather with smooth leather.  The gold equestrian inspired details are also really cute.  I can't wait to wear my boots and dress them up or down.  If you're interested in the boot it comes in three different colors, molten (dark brown), rich cocoa (cognac), and black.  I purchased my boots from Nordstrom (where I found them for a lower price than other sites).

The Hunt: Riding Boots

From time to time I find myself on a mad hunt for a certain item.  This winter I'm on a mad hunt for the perfect, black riding boot.  I've found so many obstacles when searching for the right boot.  I've found the right pair but it doesn't come in my size, it's man-made material (I'm looking for leather boots), it doesn't come in the right color, biker style, or the shoes make my foot look humongous.  Nonetheless, I am confident that I will find the right boot.   On my checklist for the boots: real leather, black, and equestrian chic.  The search continues...