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Winter Tights
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JCREW Stretch Merino Wool Sweater | BANANA REPUBLIC Ponte Fit-and-Flare Skirt | H&M Black Tights | JESSICA SIMPSON Akito Platform Bootie | MARC BY MARC JACOBS Leather Preppy Hobo, Old [SIMILAR IN NYLON] | BAUBLEBAR The Courtney Bib in Silver, Crystal Mason Ring | NADRI Crystal Bangle | STILA Stay All Day Lipstick in Fiery | FORMULA X Infinite
My previous post was all about staying warm when going out on the town by adding a leather jacket. Today, a little tip to stay warm at the office – add some winter tights! Okay maybe this is pretty basic winter dressing 101, but when you live in Texas sometimes you forget. A few years back, I traveled to London in February. I put together the most amazing theater ensemble with a skirt and a sweater. I didn’t even think about how cold my legs would be! Luckily, I was able to pop in to a London H&M and pick up these black tights! I love love love the dark black color, plus I have had them for several years and they still look new! I must mention I probably only wear them 4-5 times a year which probably has helped them last longer. I held out for a long time on buying dark black tights, because I hate pantyhose! These are thicker material, so I don’t find them as annoying as normal pantyhose. I am even considering picking up a pair of patterned tights next!
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An Everyday LBD
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MANGO Shift Dress with Pleats | NINE WEST Makinsense Leather Booties [SIMILAR] | SR SQUARED BY SONDRA ROBERTS Pink Clutch, Old [LOVE THIS ONE!] | BAUBLEBAR Iced Lariat Pendant, Crystal Mason Ring | NADRI Crystal Bangle | STELLA & DOT Renegade Cluster Bracelet | KENDRA SCOTT Arden Bracelet in Platinum Drusy, Kendra Scott ‘Tima’ Cutout Stud Earrings | MAC Lipstick in ‘Faux’ | ESSIE Sole Mate
Every so often, you stumble across that perfect how did I survive without you item. This Mango shift dress is one of those items. It is probably the most perfect everyday LBD and one of the most worn dresses in my closet. Mango makes some amazing clothes and they have a pretty good price point too! I usually buy their products from Asos, a favorite online retailer of mine. This dress is perfect for just about every occasion – work, date night, bridal and baby showers, theatre events, happy hour, the list is endless! I have owned this dress for over a year now and it still looks new! Best part – I have never ironed it! That is probably why I wear it so much too! It has a slight seamed detailing at the waist to give you a little more shape than a normal shift dress. The length is absolutely perfect for the office and you still get to show just a little leg. It is also a good length to pair with booties! These Nine West booties are also over a year old, but I scoured the internet and found them still available (and on sale) at Overstock.com!
An all black dress is the perfect time to let your accessories shine! I wore this look to the Houston Ballet’s Nutcracker a few weeks ago and wanted to keep my accessories bright for the matinee show. I love this hot pink clutch! It is no longer available but I linked a gorgeous on sale DVF Clutch that I may be adding to my clutch collection soon! I wear a lot of black so adding a bright clutch is a great way to add some color to my outfit. I am also in love with my new Baublebar jewelry, a Cyber Monday find! I am so excited they carry this necklace in silver. My first color choice for jewelry is silver, and lately most trendy pieces only come in gold. When I saw this in silver, I had to have it! The necklace is a long strand that you can knot to create any length or look you want. It has been fun experimenting with the different ways to wear it. I also picked up this Crystal Mason Ring, which FYI is often sold out! I was on the waitlist for this ring, and it was worth the wait! The dark hematite color is really pretty and goes great with my other silver jewelry! Jewelry is such a fun way to change up your looks and allow you to get multiple uses out of one outfit.
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The Everyday Bag
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BANANA REPUBLIC Soft-Wash Oxford Shirt | BANANA REPUBLIC Ponte Fit-and-Flare Skirt | MARC JACOBS Leather Preppy Hobo [LOVE THIS TOO] | JESSICA SIMPSON Akito Booties | GORJANA Conwell Charm Necklace | KATE SPADE Skinny Mini Pave Bow Necklace | KENDRA SCOTT Tima Stud Earrings | ESSIE Bahama Mama | MAC Lipstick ‘Faux’
If I could wear one outfit to work every day, this would be that outfit. I just love everything I am wearing and it is also really comfortable. Work button downs sometimes tend to be stiff and restrictive, but the soft wash oxford shirts from Banana Republic are lightweight and so easy to move in. Then there is the skirt, I love how it is structured at the top with bounce at the bottom. The whole outfit just moves so easily. There is just something about clothes that move well, they just add a little pep in my step.
I am also featuring my everyday bag today! My Marc by Marc Jacobs Hobo was a Nordstrom Rack find about a year ago. I arrived to a dinner early and stopped in to look around the store. I had been on the market for a new bag for a few months, and had not yet found the ONE. I spotted this one on the shelf and was immediately drawn to it. I spent the entire dinner thinking about the bag and how perfect it was for me. Even at Nordstrom Rack it was still a big purchase, so I decided to sleep on it. The next morning, I still wanted this bag so bad! I decided to go back and buy it, and it was definitely a great decision. For me, this is the perfect everyday bag! I love that from the side it is pretty slim. After work, I often head to events and happy hours, and I hate when my bag keeps running into people. The slim design of this bag prevents that from happening too often. The color was a huge selling point for me. I do not want an everyday bag that may clash with what I am wearing, and this purple/wine color goes with everything. Despite the slim design, this bag holds quite a bit! I have an umbrella, a full size wallet, a small makeup bag, phone, keys, sunglasses and other small items in my purse at all times. If you have never purchased a higher end bag before, I recommend looking into one. This is the second one I have purchased and they really hold up to the test of time. My purses used to start falling apart after a year of use, but I carried my last one for about 3-4 years. It is actually still in great condition; I just was ready for an update. It is a big purchase, so you definitely should be sure this is something you can see yourself carrying for several years. A true investment piece! Thanks for stopping by!
