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Best Outfits of 2016
This post is one of my favorite ones to put together every year!! I love looking back at all the outfits I created throughout the year. Many of the posts remind of me of certain events or just different parts of the year, so it’s fun to reminisce a little. It also makes me really proud to see all of the beautiful content that I have put my time, love, and energy into creating. It’s crazy to think all of this started as a small crazy little dream of mine to share my love of styling, and here we are at over 2 years and counting.
I love looking through my behind the scenes numbers to see which outfit posts you guys loved and viewed the most too. I cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate that each one of you takes time every week to stop by, visit and check out my latest outfit or shopping tips. My little blog grows everyday into a space I could never have dreamed of, and I owe so much of that to all of you for making me apart of your weekly routine. I love creating these posts, and I am so excited to continue sharing more style inspiration with you in 2017!
I hope you enjoy this look back at my Top Ten Best Outfits of 2016!
(ten) TEAL SWEATER & BROWN RIDING BOOTS
(nine) YELLOW FRINGE SANDALS
(eight) THE PERFECT BROWN LEATHER JACKET
(seven) CLOSET STAPLES & A PINK BACKPACK
(six) CASUAL EASTER OUTFIT
(five) FALL’S IT COLOR: MAROON CASUAL TOP
(four) HOUSTON BLOGGERS TAKE CHARLESTON
(three) HOUSTON RODEO OUTFIT: OTK BOOTS
(two) CASUAL SHIFT DRESS FOR FALL
(one) COLORFUL CARDIGAN
I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!!! I will be celebrating with family all weekend, and I cannot wait! Next week, I have a little bit more end of year outfit inspiration for you. Maybe give you some ideas on how to spend those Christmas gift cards. 😉 See you then friends!
XO – Karen
Bell Sleeves and Boots
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HALOGEN Bell Sleeve Tunic 40% off! | LOFT Pencil Skirt | CORSO COMO Riding Boots | STREET LEVEL Reversible Tote | DESIGNS BY LEAH SHEA Texas Necklace (similar) | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings | Nails: ESSIE c/o Go with the Flowy | Lips: MAC Craving | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses
Only a few short days until Christmas! I hope you have all our holiday shopping done. I started the gift wrapping process last night. I’m changing up my gift wrap this year and using brown paper and tons of fun ribbon from a local craft store. I was inspired by a few pictures from Pinterest. They are already looking really cute!
While I’m sure many of you are off from work this week, I am still heading into the office. During winter months, I love pairing my riding boots with pencil skirts for that comfy professional winter work outfit. The flat boot may be a casual shoe, but put it up against a pencil skirt and fabulous top and it instantly transforms. You can also add black tights to this look for colder days.
How gorgeous is this purple bell sleeve top?!? I love the bell sleeve detail and of course the color. I feel like purple use to be everywhere and now it’s becoming harder to find. I’m super picky about my purple. It has to be just the right shade for me to like it. This one is a great rich color and will be perfect in Spring paired with white jeans and wedges. It’s a longer tunic length, so you can easily pair this with some skinny work pants or black jeans too. Ooh or my gray ones from my last post. So many options will work with this color and style!
Alright ya’ll, whether your are at home, work, or running around buying last minute gifts, I hope you have a great day! Check back Friday for a special post sharing my top blog posts of 2016 and see if your favorite outfit made the list. See you then and thanks for stopping by!
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Floral Bomber Jacket
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FIRE Bomber Jacket | LUSH Ivory Tunic | CASLON Skinny Jeans | STEVE MADDEN Nude Heels | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings, Elisa Necklace | NADRI Crystal Bangle | Nails: ESSIE c/o Go with the Flowy | Lips: MAC Craving
I can’t believe Christmas is this weekend, and soon we will be celebrating a brand new year! December always seems to go by the fastest. Probably because it’s filled with so many things to do and places to go. I spent the weekend at holiday parties with friends and family. It was so much fun. I can’t wait for even more fun this coming weekend.
I have been eyeing bomber jackets for a few months. Since our warm weather seemed to be sticking around forever, I decided to buy so I would have a pretty lightweight jacket to wear to holiday parties. Of course then a cold front came, and we have freezing temps this week. I noticed this floral bomber jacket is currently sold out, but I linked some more gorgeous ones at the bottom of this post. When looking for a bomber jacket, I kept ending up on the floral ones. I love the gorgeous embroidered detailing. I mean is anyone shocked that I picked a burgundy one. Ha! It’s my color of the year for sure. This jacket is super lightweight, so it can be fully integrated into your outfit and left on while indoors where it may not be as chilly.
I finally bought a pair of gray skinny jeans and love them! Several pairs have been on my current cravings list for awhile now. I went with this pair because I really loved the shade of gray, and they were only $41. I didn’t know how often I would wear them, so I wasn’t ready to splurge yet. Well I can now say that gray jeans can work in so many outfits! It’s a nice change from black and dark blue, and the neutrality of the gray makes it work with a good variety of colors. Stay tuned because I have more outfit coming with these jeans! I would definitely snatch them up while they are on sale.
Thanks for taking some time to stop by today! Check back Wednesday because I have a fun winter office outfit featuring bell sleeves and boots! Also, don’t forget today is the last day to enter the $500 Nordstrom Giveaway from last week’s post.
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MORE FLORAL BOMBER JACKETS
Holiday Gift Guide: Cozy & Warm + GIVEAWAY
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Striped Pajamas | Sweater Robe | Coffee Mug | Hot Cocoa
Cozy Socks | Pink Beanie | Fingerless Knit Gloves | Graphic Scarf
Ribbed Blanket | Cable Knit Two-Sided Blanket | Windowpane Scarf
Hi Ya’ll! I am posting my last gift guide a day early, but with a great reason! I am teaming up with some of my Houston Blogger friends to give away a $500 gift card to Nordstrom, but more on that in a minute. First, let’s talk about today’s gift guide.
I feel like this is part Christmas gift ideas for her that are cozy, warm and perfect for winter, and another part the perfect things to buy for yourself to survive the soon to arrive freezing temps. From comfy pjs to cozy socks and blankets to a hot cup of cocoa, I have it all covered. I think pairing the mug, hot chocolate mix, and these cute little knit gloves together in a gift would be so cute. I’m thinking those pajamas will probably end up in my cart soon, but they have 4 prints for me to decide on first. This is my last gift guide of the season, and tomorrow marks the last day that many online sites will offer guaranteed Christmas Day delivery without the crazy high shipping costs. So go get all that shopping done, so you can sit back relax and plan how to spend this giveaway prize if you win.
I am so excited to be partnering up with some of my favorite Houston blogger friends to give one of our lucky readers a $500 gift card to Nordstrom! These ladies are so fun and fabulous, and I have loved becoming friends with them through the crazy and fun world of blogging. Scroll down to the Rafflecopter entry form below to enter and Good Luck ya’ll!! The giveaway runs through Monday!
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NORDSTROM GIVEAWAY
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