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Embellished Sweater + Black Friday Sales
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HALOGEN Embellished Sweater | JOES JEANS Dark Skinny Jeans (similar) | STEVE MADDEN Blush Heels (similar) | CLARE V Foldover Clutch (similar | similar for $39) | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings (20% off with code SALE20) | HENRI BENDEL Deco Cuff | STELLA & DOT Renegade Bracelet | Nails: ESSIE c/o Ready to Boa | Lips: NYX Staycation
Happy Black Friday!! Have ya’ll started shopping yet?!? I have seen some really great deals this year. At the bottom of this post, I rounded up a few of my favorite sales. It’s lots of my favorite brands and retailers (many seen on the blog), plus some great places for gifts for others and yourself. So be sure to check them out!
Now let’s talk this gorgeous sweater! I love a great embelished sweater for the holidays. It’s a great way to add instant sparkle and glam to a comfy and cozy outfit. The embellished details on this one are stunning!! I tried to capture it in the photos, but I think this is one that looks way more impressive in person. It doesn’t look like a $79 sweater for sure. You can make this sweater more casual with jeans and boots or wear it to the office with slacks or a pencil skirt. I think it would be super cute with a pleated midi skirt too.
With shoulder embelishments, I usually skip a necklace because I don’t want to take away from the beauty of the design. Although looking at the pics, I think this necklace would work well with this outfit. I also went with a simple drop earring that complimented the silver detailing on the sweater.
I hope you all have a great Friday and score some amazing deals! I’m about to start putting together a special Saturday post for you guys, so be sure to stop by this weekend and check it out. See you then!
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BLACK FRIDAY SALES!
AG JEANS: 30% off sitewide with code BF16
AMERICAN EAGLE: 40% off select styles + FREE SHIPPING
ANN TAYLOR: 50% off with code CELEBRATE
ASOS: 30% off sitewide with code THANKFUL30 + FREE SHIPPING on orders over $40
BAUBLEBAR: 30% off with code THANKS30 + FREE SHIPPING
CHICWISH: 25% off sitewide
COLLEEN ROTHSCHILD SKINCARE: 30% off sitewide with code BLKFRI
EXPRESS: 50% off sitewide + FREE SHIPPING
FOLICA: 30% off sitewide with code NOREGRETS (Where I purchased my first Hair Straightener, it’s my favorite hair straightener too!)
GORJANA: 30% off selected styles with code STUFFED
JCREW: 40% off sitewide with code HOLIDAY
JOES JEANS: 25% off with code THANKS25 + FREE SHIPPING
KENDRA SCOTT: 20% off with code SALE20 + FREE SHIPPING
LAST CALL AT NIEMAN MARCUS: Up to 80% off sitewide
LOFT: 40% off sitewide with code THANKS
MODCLOTH: 20-40% off with code FRIDAY20, FRIDAY30, AND FRIDAY40
NORDSTROM: 40% off select Designer Items + PRICE MATCHES OTHER SALES with FREE SHIPPING!
REVOLVE: Up to 65% off + FREE SHIPPING
SHOPBOP: 15-25% off with code GOBIG16 + FREE SHIPPING
SOLE SOCIETY: 30% off select items including shoes and handbags
SWEATY BETTY: 20% off sitewide
T3 HAIR PRODUCTS: 25% off sitewide with code T3FRIDAY16
TORY BURCH: 30% off $250 purchase with code THANKS + FREE SHIPPING
TRINA TURK: 30% off sitewide + FREE SHIPPING
WILLIAMS SONOMA: 20% off your order with code THANKS + FREE SHIPPING
Cozy Thanksgiving Outfit + Early Black Friday Sales
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HINGE Long Gray Cardigan | LUSH Ivory Swing Tank (similar) | AG JEANS Distressed Skinny Jeans | STEVE MADDEN Proto Heels (similar) | GORJANA Pave Taner Necklace | KEDNRA SCOTT Addie Earrings | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle | Nails: ESSIE c/o Satin Sister | Lips: PIXI Shear Rose
I love being comfy for the holidays. I spend most of the actual holidays with family. We eat great food, enjoy champagne cocktails, play games, and watch football. I always go for a cozy Thanksgiving outfit. I still want to look cute and stylish, but I want something that will work for lounging, helping out in the kitchen, and can withstand a little over-indulging.
This outfit is my perfect Thanksgiving look because it fits all my needs. I love to wear layers for family holidays. If you are helping out in the kitchen you may get warm, but football lounging may have you wanting something comfy cozy and warm. I’m always cold, so a cozy cardigan is a must have for me. I love the bell sleeve detail on this long gray one. It adds a cute feminine touch to the cardigan and makes it feel a little more special and holiday like. This swing tank will be perfect for camouflaging my great love of pumpkin and pecan pie, but it also is lightweight and moves really easy. It will be perfect for helping out in the kitchen.
Yes I do occasionally wear heels to casual family gatherings, and my dad always gives me a strange look. 🙂 But hey they work for me. This look would also work with flats, ankle boots, or riding boots.
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Alright you guys, the Black Friday Sales have already started!! Get your Christmas lists, personal wish lists, and credit cards ready! I’m sharing a few of my favorite early Black Friday sales, and I will be sharing more amazing deals on Friday too along with another casual holiday outfit. Be sure to check back then, and I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
EARLY BLACK FRIDAY SALES!
LOFT
40% off everything with code THANKS
NORDSTROM
Extra 20% off Select Sale Items + FREE SHIPPING
HENRI BENDEL
20-30% off full-priced items + FREE SHIPPING
MACY’S
20% off sitewide with code FEAST
TORY BURCH
30% off $250 with code THANKS + FREE SHIPPING
SHOPBOP
Spend $200+, get 15% off; Spend $500+, get 20% off; Spend $800+, get 25% off with code GOBIG16 + FREE SHIPPING
BAUBLEBAR
30% off Holiday with code HOLIDAY30 + FREE SHIPPING (just purchased this neckalce!)
MORE SALES:
AG JEANS: 30% off sitewide with code BF16 + FREE SHIPPING
ANN TAYLOR: 50% off sitewide with code CELEBRATE
EXPRESS: 50% off sitewide + FREE SHIPPING
GORJANA: 30% off select styles with code STUFFED
KATE SPADE: 30 % off purchase with code THANKFUL + FREE SHIPPING
MODCLOTH: 20-40% off with code FRIDAY20, FRIDAY30, OR FRIDAY40
NEIMAN MARCUS: Up to 40% off + FREE SHIPPING
TRINA TURK: 30% off sitewide + FREE SHIPPING
Shop Guide: Holiday Party Dresses
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The Little Black Dress: one | two *comes in red too! | three
Blue and Gold: one | two | three
Lady in Red: one | two | three | four
Anyone else wishing they had 10 holiday parties this year, so they can wear all these dresses?!?!? Holiday party dresses are one of my favorite things. It probably has to do with my extreme love of dressing up.
A little black dress is the perfect classic dress for any occasion. It’s a go to when you don’t know what to wear. For a simple sophisticated look, you can pair it with black and gold shoes and accessories. For a little bit more of a statement, you can add pops of color with your shoes, purse, and jewelry. Think green purse, dark pink earrings, red heels, but not all together. I would go with 1-2 colorful pieces.
I think gold and blue will help you stand out in a crowd a bit more. You don’t see many people wearing blue to holiday parties, so it’s a great color for standing out a little. I would pair it with either silver or gold shoes and jewelry. You can also add in dark pink statement earrings too. While I don’t think gold is necessarily an uncommon color, I do think it’s a bold standout color. I think some might shy away from something so sparkly, so you may not see too many gold dresses. If you want to try it, go for neutral accessories like black heels and jewelry.
I feel like red can be kind of basic for a holiday party, but I don’t care I still love it. It’s a classic holiday look. If you want to do red and stand out, look for unique features like cutouts or scalloped edges. I love red paired with gold jewelry and black heels. You can add a sparkly gold clutch too for a fun standout piece.
If you have a holiday party or two coming up, I would buy now. With all the Cyber Week sales coming up, shipping may take a tad bit longer than normal. Plus ordering early allows time for returns and exchanges or to have alterations done.
You guys check back tomorrow, because I will have a list of some early access Black Friday deals and the perfect Thanksgiving outfit! So I will see you then, thanks for stopping by today.
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Star Holiday Dress
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DENIM SUPPLY Star Dress | CHARLES DAVID Lace Up Heels | GIGI NEW YORK All in One Bag | KENDRA SCOTT Sophie Earrings | BAUBLEBAR Slim Bangle (similar), Pave Links Bracelet | Nails: ESSIE c/o Oh Behave | Lips: MAC Craving
Happy Monday Friends! Thanksgiving week is officially here! For those of you who have the whole week off, I’m a little jealous. I only have to work three days this week, and it ends with lots of homemade goodness and Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping. So I can’t complain too much. I used to have a job where I worked all holidays, so I definitely learned to appreciate having the time off to spend with family or to just relax with a giant bowl of dressing.
I have lots of fun blog posts planned this week including THREE outfit posts!! Plus, I will start including Black Friday deals in my posts on Wednesday as they start to hit my inbox. All my Black Friday shopping happens from the comfort of my couch in my pjs, so it’s more like 4 days of Cyber Monday shopping for me.
I have been in love with this star print for months now. I first spotted it last holiday season and saw it find it’s way to dresses, tops, and skirts throughout the year. The original dress I found was close to $200, so I passed on it. A small part of me always wished I would have splurged on it though. When I saw this dress for under $100, I jumped on it!! It’s still on sale for about $60 too. The sleeves are sheer, but the dress is fully lined. The neck can be tied or worn open. I really liked it tied to create a dressy look perfect for a holiday party.
This holiday dress can work for a nice family dinner, an office holiday party, or a happy hour holiday event. I added some color with my bag, but you could also add some colorful shoes or earrings too. After the holidays, this dress would be perfect for a wedding or even to wear to work.
Looking for more Holiday outfit inspiration?? You can always find more inspiration on my Holiday Style Page. BUT stay tuned because tomorrow I’m sharing some of my favorite party dresses! Have a great Monday, and I will see you tomorrow.
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