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Transitioning to Fall
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MODCLOTH Corner Coffee Shop Cardigan | LOFT Mock Neck Sheath Dress | ENZO ANGIOLINI Finton Pumps *ON SALE| ELAINE TURNER Drew Black Leather Clutch *ON SALE | STELLA & DOT Renegade Cluster Bracelet | H&M Bracelets | NADRI Crystal Bangle | KENDRA SCOTT Macy Stud Earrings | FORMULA X Infinite | MAC Lipstick ‘Faux’
Just a few weeks ago, I was wearing this dress draped in pearls, but today I am transitioning to fall with the addition of this beautiful cardigan from Modcloth. Warning- this cardigan sells out quick! As soon as I saw it available I snatched one up! The addition of the cardigan makes the dress from my previous post almost unrecognizable and really transforms the look into a whole new outfit! I love the classic and sophisticated look of this cardigan. I also love that I can restyle it into another outfit and dress up a white t-shirt and black skinny jeans for a great weekend look. If you have not snatched up this clutch yet, then you are in luck because it is on sale! I love using this purse for post work events because it is big enough to hold some of my everyday items like a makeup bag, full-size wallet and cell phone. It also comes in a beautiful olive green if you want something fun and different yet still a fall color.
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Casual Winter Sweater
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BB DAKOTA Nash Sweater | TREASURE & BOND Destroyed Leggings | LUCKY BRAND Yoanna Wedge Booties
| TORY BURCH Robinson Cross Body Bag | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings in Slate | RAY BAN Original Aviator Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick in Faux | FORMULA X Infinite
I am so excited the weekend is almost here! My best girlfriends and I are getting together for a little Christmas Soiree and I am ready for some long overdue catching up and gossip! On weekends in winter, I pretty much live in skinny jeans, a sweater and boots or booties! I love winter sweaters that are a little oversized and have feminine detailing. The details on this one are so gorgeous! When I wear a top with such beautiful details, I usually skip any kind of necklace or go for something super short. I do not want to detract from the beauty of the top. This is my first pair of jeggings or jean leggings, and I must say they are quite comfy! I was searching for black distressed skinny jeans when I came across these for under $90, so I decided to give them a try. I kind of like the thinner material because they do not feel so suctioned up tight like with a thick jean and they fit easier inside boots. No, I am not giving up my skinny jeans, after all I just picked these up on Cyber Monday, but I will definitely consider buying another pair of jeggings. Happy Friday y’all and I hope you have a fabulous weekend! Oh and I have to send a big one day early HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my amazing blog photographer and sister, Diane!
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Holiday Gift Guide under $25
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PINCH PROVISIONS Candy Striper Minimergency Kit | YANKEE CANDLE Holiday Jar Candle | ONE KINGS LANE 2-Tier Serat Cheese Board | H&M Cotton Pillow Cover | BARBUZZO ‘Why Am I Not a Mermaid?” Flask | H&M Woven Throw | C WONDER Buffalo Check Coffee Mug | SUGAR PAPER LA Journal | H&M Ceramic Jar with Lid
Heading to a gift exchange or shopping for friends and coworkers, today’s post is just for you with a holiday gift guide of under $25 ideas! I absolutely love the Yankee Candle holiday scents! Christmas Cookie is one of my favorites that I will absolutely burn year round. How cute is this Minimergency Kit?!? It holds 17 just-in-case essentials including a mending kit, earring backs, pain reliever, hair spray, a stain-remover towelette and more. It also fits neatly inside your bag and comes in about 6 different color options. Have you ever drawn someone’s name in a gift exchange and had absolutely no idea what to get them? This little kit is perfect, I mean everyone needs a beauty and fashion emergency kit! For any of my girlfriends reading this and participating in a gift exchange with me, I hope you pick one of these items to bring because I want them all!
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Shade of Gray
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BB DAKOTA Dillane Tweed Coat | ASOS Swing Dress With Long Sleeves | JESSICA SIMPSON Akito Platform Bootie | GIGI NY All in One Bag | KENDRA SCOTT Rayne Silver Neckace in Ivory Pearl, Tima Stud Earrings | MAC Lipstick in Faux | FORMULA X Infinite
I love this coat! You may remember it being on my winter wish list a few weeks ago. Living in Texas, I do not have a need for too many coats, so I usually only add one (maybe two if it’s on sale) to my coat collection every year. This year I was looking to add a red coat, but stumbled upon this gorgeous BB Dakota one and had to have it! Every coat I buy has to be super versatile; after all I only have a few. I was drawn to the shade of gray on this coat. The color is actually black and white tweed, but combines into this gorgeous shade of gray. I wear a lot of black and other dark colors, and I love how this shade of gray both stands out by itself and compliments the black dress. In the winter, I feel like I’m always cold and can wear my coat for hours even indoors! I love having a coat that looks this fabulous on and isn’t overwhelmingly bulky! I partnered it with my favorite Asos Swing Dress. I own both the long and short sleeve version of this dress! It’s such a lightweight throw on and go dress, and is oh my goodness soooo comfortable! I love wearing this dress on Mondays to work when I maybe overindulged in too many holiday party goodies over the weekend! With the right statement necklace and a pair of booties, this dress becomes a stunner!
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