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Long Cardigan & Booties
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BB DAKOTA Finnian Cardigan [BLACK &WHITE VERSION] | BANANA REPUBLIC Essential Tee | WHBM Saint Honore Skinny Jeans | VINCE CAMUTO Hillsy Black Booties | HENRI BENDEL c/o No 7 Hobo | GORJANA Mika Necklace, Pave Bar Necklace | KENDRA SCOTT c/o Adair Earrings | SWELL CAROLINE c/o Signature Bracelet | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick in Craving | ESSIE Nail Polish in Sole Mate
I looked at my calender this weekend and realized Thanksgiving is only two and half weeks away!! I felt like my blogiversary snuck up on me, and now the holidays are doing the same thing!! I decided to kind of theme this week with cute Thanksgiving outfit ideas to get you all set for the holiday. For Thanksgiving, I tend to lean more towards some form of a casual look. All three looks this week are casual, but different kinds of casual. If I had to name today’s, it would be relaxed casual. Whenever I head to my Grandma’s house, I tend to lean towards a more relaxed casual look like this one. Two reasons, one Grandma puts us grandkids to work! We help her prepare the food, set the table, clean dishes, and other odds and ends. Second, we tend to be a kick off our shoes and lounge around type family, so I like my outfit to be super comfy. The base of this look is simple a comfy tee and jeans. I’m obsessed with these essential tees from Banana Republic. I also don’t think I’m the only one because my size is always sold out in store. They are thick, soft, and I think the v-neckline is the perfect v. The long cardigan and booties in this look are my add-ons to layer on after all the work is done. This cardigan is so warm and cozy! It’s really thick and soft, so perfect for lounging around in on Thanksgiving while watching football or playing games. For my relaxed casual look, I also keep my jewelry simple. I went with some of my more everyday jewelry and only one bracelet because you can’t wash dishes with long necklaces and an arm stack. 🙂 Check back Wednesday for a more dressy-casual look, and I have my Christmas gift guide for him hitting the blog tomorrow! Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous week!
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The Prettiest Fall Floral Print
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CHELSEA28 Tie Neck Blouse [DRESS VERSION] | LOFT Pencil Skirt | SCHUTZ Quereda Gray Mules | HENRI BENDEL c/o No 7 Hobo (*ON SALE -$100 OFF) | KENDRA SCOTT Tima Studs, Elisa Necklace, Arden Cuff Bracelet | NADRI Crystal Bangle | BAUBLEBAR Crystal Mason Ring | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | ESSIE Nail Polish in Sole Mate | MAC Lipstick in Blankety
I’m so in love with this print for fall! I’m a fan of the Chelsea28 line at Nordstrom. They always have great basics and trendy items at decent prices. I always make a point to walk through their section when I am at the store. This floral print and I were love at first sight, but I didn’t buy it initially. I actually went back a couple weeks later because I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I always feel like if you are still thinking about something 2-3 weeks later, it might be worth buying. I love the dark maroon background with the white flowers. It is exactly what a fall floral should be and is a great professional for the office print. This tie neck blouse is also a decent length, so you can wear it with pants too. My other obsession in this outfit is the shoes! I picked these up in the Shopbop Friends & Family Sale last month. Schutz makes some of the prettiest shoes, and these are actually pretty comfortable. I’ve worn them to work a couple times and never had that end of the day pain from new pointy-toe shoes. I’m currently crushing on the color gray, and it’s versatility. Almost every morning, I realize these shoes would be cute with what I’m wearing. They also look cute with jeans! I wore them out with some flared jeans and a plaid top last weekend.
We are gearing up for another rainy weekend, so I’m planning on doing a little blog work and a little shopping! I recieved a few fall sale emails in my inbox this week like Henri Bendel and my all-time favorite Nordstrom. I already started perusing their sale last night. I put together a little widget of some of my favorite items, and some things that are just a great deal! Happy Friday Ya’ll and thanks for stopping by the blog this week!
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Quilted Vest & Boot Socks
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OLD NAVY Boyfriend Plaid | OLD NAVY Quilted Vest | DL1961 c/o Emma Jeans in Riker | LUCKY BRAND Heloisse Boots [wide-calf] | CHRISSY’S KNEE HIGH SOCKS c/o Teal Polka Dot Knee High Socks | TORY BURCH Robinson Crossbody Bag [SIMILAR] | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle, Astronomer’s Pendant [SIMILAR] | GORJANA Elea Cuff, Zion Necklace | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | IT COSMETICS Lip Gloss in Love | ESSIE Nail Color in Sole Mate
Let the layering begin! Get ready because in fall and winter I love to layer! One item I had to add to my closet this fall was a puffer type vest. I didn’t really want it to be puffy, but just that look. I love this quilted vest from Old Navy! It is thin and lightweight which is perfect for a Texas fall (aka it’s still 80 outside today)! This vest comes in two other colors, but I decided to go with this neutral cream color, so I could mix and match with more tops and dresses. I’m really excited to toss this vest on over some of my swing dresses with boots later this year!
Another fun way to layer is with some boot socks. I kind of own quite a few pairs of knee-high socks. I love wearing them around the house this time of year with shorts. It’s kind of my early fall and sometimes winter loungewear style. I also really like to pair them with my boots for a fun peek of color at the top. I like that if I have to take my shoes off at a friend’s house, I’m going to have some cute socks underneath and not some plain ol’ white ones. Chrissy’s Knee High Socks is one of the best online sites whether you want solid, striped, or festive! My Instagram followers may have seen me sporting some striped ones a few weeks ago when the Hurricane kept me cooped up in my house all weekend. I also have some fun seasonal ones and will probably add a Christmas pair this year! Most pairs are around the $8-$9 range and would make really great stocking stuffers! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by the blog today!!
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Holiday Gift Guide: Personalized and Monogrammed
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1) SWELL CAROLINE Nameplate Necklace | 2) MARLEY LILLY Cosmetic Bag | 3) THE WELL APPOINTED HOUSE Personalized Garage Sign | 4) KATE SPADE Pendant Initial Necklace | 5) CARVED SOLUTIONS Cutting Board | 6) LOVE ALWAYS Monogram Necklace (comes in different sizes) | 7) COORDINATES COLLECTION Legend Bracelet | 8) GIGI NY Bag Tags | 9) BED, BATH, & BEYOND Monogram Towels
The beginning of November is always the start of my Christmas gift shopping. I always start by making a list of the gifts I will need and then start searching for gift ideas for everyone on my list. This year I’m hoping to help you with a little bit of your gift searching with my new Holiday Gift Guide page. I spend more time then I should online window shopping, so I am putting it to good use and curating a page dedicated to fabulous gift ideas! Even better, my organization OCD kicked in and I created a few sub-categories based on some of my popular holiday gift guides from last year. You can find a direct link to the page in my navigation bar at the top or on my side bar under my pic. In addition to the page, I will also be doing weekly gift guides too! I love putting these together and decided why not do both! If you would like more of something added to the gift guide page or would like to see a dedicated gift guide on something, please shoot me an email or leave it in the comments.
For my first gift guide of the season, I wanted start with something based on time needed for shipping. Personalized and monogrammed gifts are such AMAZING Christmas gifts!! They also take the longest to ship from the time ordered because they often have a production time of 2-4 weeks. I personally love initial and full name necklaces. The Swell Caroline nameplate necklace and this cute script one from Baublebar are both on my personal wish list this year. They kind of remind me of the Carrie necklace from Sex and the City. You can also go simple with just an initial or go big with the Love Always necklace which comes in a few different sizes. If you are looking for something a little romantic or super personal, check out Coordinates Collection. You can put the coordinates of any location like where you got married, first met, or where you call home. I think it is such a sweet gift that can have more of a private or symbolic meaning between the giver and receiver.
I also included a few personalized items for the home. Marley Lilly and The Well Appointed House have tons of cute ideas for personalized home gifts. I probably could have made a gift guide for each site. The Well Appointed Home also has a personalized stamp that can be used for a return address label. A great idea for someone who just moved into a new home. Another good place for a simple monogram gift with no production wait time is Bed, Bath, and Beyond. I have quite a few monogrammed items from them like the towels, cups, and even a wine stopper.
If you are thinking about getting a personalized gift for someone, I highly recommend ordering this week so you don’t have to pay extra for speedy shipping. Most items on this list take 2-4 weeks to produce plus an additional 1-2 weeks to ship. Don’t forget to check out my gift guide page for even more gift ideas!
STOCKING STUFFERS!
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