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What to Wear on Christmas
Raise your hand if the weather has completely ruined your Christmas Outfit plans!! Can I raise both hands! I had plans for layers and leather leggings and riding boots. It was going to be fabulous. Then I saw our Christmas day weather forecast, hot and rainy which in Houston also means humid! I had to head back to the outfit drawing board and start planning some new looks. I wanted some outfit ideas that would work with the warmer temperatures, but still feel a little like Christmas. I’m sharing a few of my ideas for what to wear on Christmas this year with our warm weather.
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I have been searching for a great sleevless sweater and stumbled upon this one. I love the mock turtleneck design. I would pair it with some skinny jeans like these cute distressed ones and a fun red heel. The details on this shoe are gorgeous!! You have to check it out up close and personal on the store’s site. I love adding a fancy shoe to a casual look to help dress it up a little. I would also add a sparkly arm stack and long necklace to complete this look. I added in the leopard clutch that is only $40!! Doesn’t it remind you of a certain over $200 clutch that you see everywhere! I really like the red, gray, and leopard together in the outfit.
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I majorly regret not picking up a pair of Hunter boots when they were on sale recently! Next time, I am definitely buying a red pair in either this glossy or matte. A plaid always reminds me of fall and winter seasons, so adding one to a Christmas look was perfect. I love that you can roll up the sleeves to stay cool. I also love when the sleeves have cute details on the inside. I decided to mix things up and pair this look with some rose gold jewelry. I usually mix mine in with my other gold pieces, but they are gorgeous on their own too. Toss on a bucket bag and you are ready for some champagne and cookies!
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First off, this top is on sale right now for $25!! I own it and love it! You have seen me wear it here and here, and in this same color combo here. I love this take on Christmas colors for this outfit option. The burgundy is subtle in the necklace which is perfect to create just the right compliment to the olive top. Pair this look with flats or booties to create the perfect casual look for Christmas day.
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If you are looking to go a little bit more fancy for your Christmas look, consider a cute lace top. I paired this peplum gem with some skinny ponte pants and a fabulous gold sparkly heel. For lace tops, I usually skip a necklace and opt for fun earrings instead. I love chandelier earrings to create a great statement look, but still compliment the lace top. I also added some of the sparkly bracelets from look one. I wanted to add a little color, so I paired with a red clutch and a fun red lip.
I hope these looks help you prepare a fun Christmas outfit this year! I tried to pick a few more basic items for each outfit, so you can hopefully re-create these looks with items already in your closet. Many of the items in this post are currently on sale, and some are part of a special rush delivery promotion, so you can receive them by Christmas Eve.
Since I will be celebrating the Christmas holiday with family over the next few days, I won’t have a post up on Friday. I will be back with my outfit posts on Monday, and you can follow my #ootd posts on Instagram. I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and thank you so much for taking the time to stop by Lady in Violet! Your support means so much to me! I love putting these outfits together and sharing them with ya’ll every week! Have a fabulous holiday and long weekend!
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Casual Winter Coat
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ASOS Parka (Same but not Petite)| NEW LOOK Slouchy Top | AG JEANS Stilt Cigarette Jeans | VINCE CAMUTO Hillsy Booties | ELAINE TURNER Kassidy Crossbody Bag | KENDRA SCOTT c/o Everly Necklace | BAUBLEBAR Cuban Link Cuff | LOREN HOPE Sarra Cuff | GORJANA Chloe Stud Earrings | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick in Craving | ESSIE Nails in Plumberry
This coat is one of my last Black Friday purchases I have to share with you. It was finally cool enough this weekend to wear it! Even without it being on sale the price tag is still pretty good right at $100. Since we do not really have long winters in Houston, I try to look for coats under $100. I have several pea coats and was happy to stumble across this more casual coat. I’m 5’3, so I decided to order the petite to achieve a more fitted look. I also added a link to the regular version too. This jacket is super warm, but not at all bulky. It’s one thing I also like about wool pea coats too, no bulk! The faux fir trim is removable if that’s not your thing. It’s attached with buttons, and the coat still looks cute when you take it off. Of course it is warm again, so back in the closet this goes. But it’s so stinking cute and comfy, I can’t wait to wear it again! It comes in a couple other color options, and when I checked all sizes were still available!! I feel like so many of my Black Friday purchases were sold out by the time I posted, so I’m happy to see this in full stock! For size reference, I’m wearing a US 4.
It’s officially crunch time until Christmas!! I double checked my gift list, and now just have a little gift wrapping to do and I will be all set! If you still need gift ideas, you can check out my Holiday Gift Guide page. It is too late to ship without paying high shipping fees (although I have seen a few sites offering it free with a certain purchase amount), but many sites have a pickup in store option! As long as a store is near you, you can order online and pick up many items same day as long as the item is in stock in the store. Thanks for stopping by today and check back Wednesday for some cute Christmas outfit ideas!
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Long Cardigans for the Save
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BP Slub Cardigan [SIMILAR | SIMILAR & ON SALE] | JCREW Sleeveless Shirt | AG The Stilt Jeans (40% off!) | LUCKY BRAND Heloisse Boots (Wide-Calf) (**On Sale) | ELAINE TURNER Kassidy Crossbody Bag (*On Sale, $50 off!) | HOUSE OF HARLOW Bar Necklace *** | BAUBLEBAR Cuban Links Cuff, Slim Hinge Bangle | JORD c/o Ely Watch | KENDRA SCOTT Skylar Earrings | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | ESSIE Nails in Master Plan | MAC Lipstick in Faux
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Remember last week, when I mentioned that cool weather finally seemed to be here. Well I was wrong!! Last Friday, we were in the 80s, this Friday the 50s, and next Friday is expected to be in the 80s! I can’t keep up from day to day what the weather will be, and sometimes I leave my house in the 40s and it’s 80 by lunch. I am officially in layer mode with my wardrobe! I have a growing collection of long cardigans that are perfect for this fluctuating weather. I own a few in gray and black, and wanted a more beige or cream colored one. I was all about adding basic wardrobe pieces during Black Friday, and this was one of those sale purchases. Apparently, I’m not the only lover of long cardigans because they sold out fast, but I linked some similar options for you above. I love to layer long cardigans over dresses for the office and jeans on weekends. They work great over tops like this tank I bought over the summer from J.Crew. When that mid-afternoon warmth hits, I can quickly take off my cardigan and fold it over my crossbody bag. This is one reason I sometimes prefer a cardigan to a jacket. Since they don’t have as much structure, they lay over a purse much nicer than a jacket.
I also picked up these jeans on Black Friday for only $100!! They aren’t that low anymore, but they are still majorly discounted! I have only worn them once, but they are really comfy and have just the right amount of stretch. I was looking for a lighter shade of blue than my regular ones, I call it normal denim blue. 🙂 I’m always a little nervous about the shading marks, but these are in just the right places that they work perfect for a slight slimming illusion. They also look super cute when cuffed with booties! The fit for me was true to my normal jean size too.
Thanks for swinging by the blog today and Happy Happy Friday!!
PS. Today is the LAST DAY for standard shipping at many stores for your Christmas gifts to arrive before Christmas! Some stores are already charging extra OR offering Free Expedited shipping with certain purchase price. Still looking for gift ideas? Check Out my Holiday Shop full of gift ideas!!
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How to Use LiketoKnow.it to Shop my #OOTD
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed that my outfit posts became shoppable thanks to LiketoKnow.it! For those of you who aren’t familiar with the program, I wanted to explain a little how it works and this post just wouldn’t fit in one of my photo captions. 🙂
LiketoKnow.it was designed for Instagram, so you never have to ask “Where did you get that?” again. It’s so easy to use! (And if you don’t have Instagram, I will share how you can still shop my #ootd posts)
Step 1: Sign Up with LiketoKnow.it by connecting your Instagram account and submitting your email on the LiketoKnow.it website.
Step 2: Like Instagram photos that contain the trio –> @liketoknow.it www.liketk.it/1ZlgD #liketkit
Step 3: Sit back and wait for your email to arrive with ready to shop picture links like this:
Yep, that’s it! Super easy! You can sign in the website at any time to view all your ‘liked’ photos and see the same shoppable links. AND you can also pin the photos to Pinterest so you can remember the ones you really love!
If you are worried about receiving yet another email, you can adjust your settings to receive the emails immediately, daily or weekly. I personally change up my settings between daily and immediately. Sometimes I’m bombarded with tons of emails in general and like to condense so I limit them, and other times I miss the immediate ability to shop before items sell out.
I have been using LiketoKnow.it personally for over a year and love it! The emails are so easy taking you directly to the store’s website to purchase. It’s a great way to stop thinking oh that’s cute, I wonder where it’s from!! On my account, I love being able to include sale information and different style options in my posts. The day I posted the above photo my purse was 30% off, and I love that I can let you know in case you have been eyeing it.
If this program sounds like something you need in your life, be sure to sign up at LiketoKnow.it and follow me (@karen.rock) on Instagram to start shopping my outfits. If you have any questions about the program, don’t hesitate to shoot me an email (karen@ladyinviolet.com) and I will be happy to answer them!
Now for those of you who don’t have Instagram, I’m going to start including Instagram Roundups here on the blog!! I’ll pick from some of my most popular and personal favorites to share all the details right here! It also let’s you see a little more of what I wear day to day from weekend looks to the office to events. So without further delay, here is my first Instagram Roundup!
A FUN HOLIDAY PARTY OUTFIT
top | jeans | burgundy heels | statement necklace | clutch | earrings | cuff bracelet | spiked bracelet | bangle bracelet
WORK OUTFIT WITH COFFEE (Caramel Brulee flavor – It’s really good!!!!)
jacket | striped tee | skinny work pants | black pumps | tote | earrings | necklace | bangle braclet
CASUAL WEEKEND OUTFIT FOR FOOTBALL & FAMILY TIME
cardigan | long sleeve tee | leggings | riding boots | crossbody bag | texas necklace
LAYERED OFFICE OUTFIT
sweater (similar) | ivory tank | work pants | black pumps | pendant necklace | bracelet | earrings
Whew! That was a long one! Thanks for taking the time to learn a little more about shopping my Instagram #ootd posts, be sure to sign up at LiketoKnow.it and catch up on my Instagram feed below:
