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Christmas Morning Dress

Houston Fashion Blogger, Lady in Violet wears the perfect Christmas morning dress in navy with black tights and dark pink earrings.

Lady in Violet, a Houston Style Blogger, wears the Baublebar Venette drop earrings in berry with a banana republic ruffle sleeve dress.

Houston fashion blogger, Karen Rock shares a office outfit idea featuring a navy ruffle sleeve dress and black tights with dress booties.

Houston style blogger wears a Christmas morning church dress idea featuring a navy dress, black tights and black heels.

Houston Fashion blogger, Lady in Violet styles a holiday office party outfit including a navy dress with black tights and pink statement earrings.

Houston Fashion blogger styles a holiday party outfit in a navy dress and pink clutch.

Lady in Violet, Houston Style Blogger styles a Christmas morning dress for church featuring a navy ruffle sleeve dress with black tights and black dress booties.

Houston Fashion Blogger, Lady in Violet wears pink statement earrings from baublebar and a navy banana republic dress for work.

Karen Rock, a Houston Fashion Blogger wears a modest holiday dress idea featuring a navy banana republic dress with black tights and a pink clutch.

Houston Fashion Blogger, Lady in Violet wears a holiday party dress and office outfit idea featuring a navy dress with black tights and black dress booties.

| DETAILS |
BANANA REPUBLIC Ruffle Sleeve Dress  |  H&M Black Tights  |  ELAINE TURNER Dress Booties (similar  |  similar)  |  GIGI NY Magenta Clutch  |  BAUBLEBAR c/o Venette Drops,  Pave Links Bracelet  |  Nails: ESSIE c/o Oh Behave | Lips: MAC Craving

I always loved picking out my Christmas dress as a kid.  We would get to pick out the prettiest dresses with some combo of velvet, satin, tulle, and lace. Of course, for many years, my sister and I were forced to buy matching dresses.  We would have our Christmas photos in them and wear them to church on Christmas morning. It was a very special occasion that required a very special dress.

Even though many years have passed since my sister and I wore our matching red and white dresses to Christmas mass, I still like to occasionally buy a nice new Christmas morning dress.  These days I look for one that I can wear to the office or a holiday party too.

The ruffle sleeve and dot print on this navy dress took me back a bit to that Christmas dress memory.  It was that something special that made it not just some ordinary work dress, but a perfect Christmas morning church dress.  Now that we are finally starting to get some cool weather, I figured my go to black tights were the perfect match for this outfit.  When I wear black tights, I almost always grab for these dress booties.

I wanted to also create a look that could work for an office holiday party, so I grabbed these gorgeous berry statement earrings and clutch to add some fun color to the overall look.  You could also pair this dress with a pair of nude heels and continue to wear it year round.

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Red Christmas Sweater + The BEST Cyber Monday Sales

Houston Fashion Blogger wears a winter outfit idea featuring a red sweater, black jeans and riding boots.

Lady in Violet wears a perfect red Christmas sweater that is under 100 dollars.

Houston Style Blogger, Karen Rock wears black riding boots with stretchy black skinny jeans.

Houston Fashion Blogger, Karen Rock wears a Christmas outfit idea including a red sweater, black jeans and boots.

Houston Texas Fashion Blogger wears a Nordstrom red funnel neck sweater by Sanctuary and kendra scott skylar earrings in white.

Houston Fashion Blogger styles a winter outfit idea featuring a red long sweater with black skinny jeans and riding boots.

Karen Rock of the Houston fashion blog, Lady in Violet wears a comfy red sweater that is perfect for Christmas Day.

Houston Style Blogger wears a cold weather outfit including a red sweater, black jeans, and riding boots.

Houston Fashion Blogger, Lady in Violet shares how to wear black skinny jeans in winter with a black tote bag.

Houston Fashion Blogger, Lady in Violet wears a red Christmas sweater outfit with jeans, boots and a tote bag.

SANCTUARY Red Sweater  | DL1961 c/o Black Skinny Jeans (40% off) | CORSO COMO Black Riding Boots (similar & on sale)  | STREET LEVEL Reversible Tote  | KENDRA SCOTT Skylar Earrings (20% off)  |  BAUBLEBAR Pave Links Bracelet (25% off)  | Nails: ESSIE c/o Ready to Boa  | Lips: NYX Staycation

Happy Cyber Monday!!  I made this post two parts – an outfit for those of you so over all the sale info and a HUGE sales list for those of you still looking for all the great deals. But first, let’s talk about this outfit.

This sweater popped up in the “things you might like” section when I was looking at another item, and I was immediatly smitten with it.  From a distance, this sweater almost looks solid red, but up close and personal you see the cool black and red striped details.  I knew this would be the perfect red Christmas sweater, if the weather allows.  It was freezing the morning, I took these photos, so I can say with confidence that this sweater will keep you warm.  It’s a pretty thick sweater and oh so cozy!

Since I lean more towards comfy, cozy on holidays, I styled this sweater with boots and jeans.  For something a bit dressier, I would go with leather leggings and my lace up heels.  The funnel neck on this makes it hard to pair with a necklace, so I went with cute drop earrings instead.  I also added my sparkliest bracelet to add a little glam to the look.

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Now to Part 2 of today’s post, all the sales!  What I love about Cyber Monday is that many of the sales are sitewide and many retailers offer Free Shipping for the sale.  Most of my Black Friday purchases were for me 🙂 , but I plan to do more gift buying today.  Well probably a little more for me too… #shoppingaddict

The sales are divided up by category, so you can easily find the sale to fit your gifting or personal needs.  I also listed some of the items I have purchased for myself so far.  My favorite personal purchase is these lounge/work out pants.  I bought my first pair during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2015, and I wear them all the time around my house.  I have been dying for a 2nd pair, so when I found them on sale again it was an immediate add to cart! I picked up this cardigan too.  It’s not on sale, but the size and color combo I wanted finally came back in stock. YAY!

Happy Shopping Ya’ll and thanks for stopping by today!

WHAT I’VE BEEN BUYING DURING BLACK FRIDAY/ CYBER MONDAY

CYBER MONDAY SALES

FASHION

AG JEANS – 30% off sitewide with code BF16
AMERICAN EAGLE – 40% off sitewide & 50% off all sweaters, shoes and cozy accessories + FREE SHIPPING
ANTROPOLOGIE – 20% off full priced items with code STACKS
ASOS – 30% off sitewide with code THANKFUL30
BANANA REPUBLIC – 50% off sitewide
CHICWISH – 25% off sitewide
EXPRESS – 50% off sitewide + FREE SHIPPING
FRANCESCA’S – 30% off sitewide
H&M – 20-30% off full priced items + FREE SHIPPING
LAST CALL AT NIEMAN MARCUS – Up to 80% off sitewide + FREE SHIPPING with code CYBER
LOFT – 50% off everything + FREE SHIPPING with code CYBERMONDAY
MACYS – Extra 20% off with code CYBER
MODCLOTH – 30% off sitewide with code CYBER16 + FREE SHIPPING
NORDSTROM – Extra 20% off select items + Price Matches other Sales + FREE SHIPPING
REVOLVE – 20% off Final Sale with code CYBER20
SHOPBOP – Spend $200+, get 15% off; Spend $500+, get 20% off; Spend $800+, get 25% off with code GOBIG16

SHOES & HANDBAGS

GIGI NEW YORK – 15-35% off sitewide
HENRI BENDEL – 30% off sitewide with some items up to 60% off
SOLE SOCIETY – 30% off sitewide
TORY BURCH – 30% off $250 purchase with code THANKS

WORKOUT WEAR

ATHLETA – 20% off purchase with code RECHARGE
CARBON 38 – Extra 20% off sale with code EXTRA20
DANSKIN 
– 30% off sitewide
LUCY – 30% off everything
SWEATY BETTY – 20% off everything

JEWELRY

BAUBLEBAR – 25% off 1 item with code SAVE25 or 35% off 2 or more items with code SAVE35 + FREE SHIPPING
CHARMING CHARLIE – 40% off jewelry + FREE SHIPPING
GORJANA – Spend $100, save $25
JULIE VOS – 20-35% off select styles
KENDRA SCOTT – 20% off sitewide with code SALE20 + FREE SHIPPING

BEAUTY

BIRCHBOX – Sales starting at 10% off
COLLEEN ROTHSCHILD – Discovery Collection on sale for $49 and all regular-priced skincare will be 30% off with code CYBER30
FOLICA – 30% off Sitewide PLUS 40% off Sedu and Solia with code NOREGRETS
IT COSMETICS – 20% off any $35 purchase with code ITSHINES35
MARIO BADESCU – 10-25% off sitewide + FREE SHIPPING
T3 – 25% off sitewide with code T3CYBER16
THE BODY SHOP – 50% off + FREE SHIPPING
ULTA – $10 off qualifying purchase, NYX 40% Off Eye Makeup, 25% off Ulta Holiday Collections, 50% off select It Cosmetics products, and 40-50% off more select items from Smashbox, Julep, Murad, Pur, Stila, Bare Minerals and more

HOME

CRATE & BARREL – 15% off purchase with code SAVE15
MINTED – 20% off $150+ on holiday, wedding, and all gifts with code BF2017
ONE KINGS LANE – Extra 20% off sitewide
POTTERY BARN – Select items marked down, 30% off stockings & ornaments + FREE SHIPPING with code SHIPFREE
SERENA & LILY – 25% off sitewide with code BESTEVER
THINGS REMEMBERED – 25% off sitewide with code A130
WAYFAIR – Up to 80% off select items
WILLIAMS SONOMA – 10-25% off your purchase + FREE SHIPPING with code SAVEMORE
WISTERIA – 25% off with code OURFAMILY

KIDS

DYLAN’S CANDY BAR – 25% off sitewide with code STOCKINGSTUFFER
GYMBOREE – 50% off entire purchase + $25 off $100 + FREE SHIPPING
H&M – 20-30% off
LAND OF NOD – 20% off purchase + FREE SHIPPING
PEEK KIDS – 25% off everything

Embellished Sweater + Black Friday Sales

Houston Fashion Blogger wears a holiday outfit idea with an embellished sweater, dark skinny jeans, and heels.

LadyinViolet wears a gray and silver embellished sweater under 100 dollars.

Houston Fashion Blogger styles the Steve Madden proto heels with joes jeans skinny jeans for a fall outfit.

Houston Fashion Blogger Karen Rock wears a fall outfit idea featuring an embellished sweater and skinny jeans with heels.

Houston Style Blogger wears a Nordstrom Halogen embellished sweater with kendra scott elle earrings in slate.

Houston Fashion Blogger shares winter outfit ideas for the holidays including an embellished sweater with dark jeans and nude heels.

Houston Fashion Blogger wears a dark gray embellished sweater with silver jewelry.

Houston Fashion blogger share a holiday outfit idea for cold weather featuring an embellished sweater with dark skinny jeans. PLUS a list of the best fashion-related black friday sales!

| DETAILS |
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

Oversized Sweater + The BEST Faux Leather Leggings

Houston Fashion Bloggers wears a winter outfit with tunic sweater and leather leggings.

LadyinViolet styles a Burgundy tunic sweater from Nordstrom.

Houston Fashion Blogger, Lady in Violet wears the best faux leather leggings paired with lace up heels.

Houston Fashion Blogger, Lady in Violet shares what to wear with leather leggings.

Houston Fashion Blogger styles an outfit idea with oversized sweater.

Texas Fashion Blogger styled a maroon sweater with black leather leggings.

Houston fashion blogger styles a winter outfit idea featuring leather leggings and a burgundy sweater.

LadyinViolet wears the best faux leather leggings under 50 dollars.

Houston Fashion Blogger wears a burgundy sweater with pockets and bell sleeves.

Houston fashion blogger wears a tunic sweater with leather leggings and laceup heels.

| DETAILS |
SUN & SHADOW Bell Sleeve Sweater Tunic  | EXPRESS Faux Leather Leggings  |  CHARLES BY CHARLES DAVID Pierogi Lace Up Heels  |  14TH UNION Camisole  |  GIGI NEW YORK Black Clutch  |  KENDRA SCOTT Sophie Drop Earrings  |  GORJANA Taner Bar Necklace  |  BAUBLEBAR Pave Links Bracelet  |  Nails: ESSIE c/o Satin Sister  | Lips: PIXI Sheer Rose

I love mixing together cozy and edgy pieces.  This sweater is slightly oversized and so freaking comfortable!  It also has pockets which for some reason just make me so happy.  This sweater is adorable with jeans and riding boots, but I really wanted to find a way to create something a bit dressier with chic edge to it. Enter my favorite pair of leather leggings.

Ya’ll these are the BEST faux leather leggings.  I bought mine last year, and they are back  again this season.  These leggings are so amazing because underneath that leather like coating is a scuba material legging.  This means they fit and feel just like a regular old pair of black leggings, but the coating give the look of leather.  I have tried on pairs that felt sticky, or too suctioning, or that showed off a leg dimple or two.  I have had no issues with these, and I wore them tons last year.  See how HERE and HERE.  I mentioned washing them last year, but for those of you newbie readers.  I wash these in a regular laundry load and hang dry. So far,  I have had no issues with peeling or anything that sometimes happens to other faux leather items.

Alright you guys, we are almost half way through the week!  I have a BONUS blog post coming for ya’ll tomorrow too.  It’s a little silly, holiday-related, and I’m so excited for it.  SO check back tomorrow and of course, I have another fun holiday gift guide on Friday too.  Thanks for swinging by today ya’ll!

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