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The Wrap Coat
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DAO CHLOE DAO Long Wrap Coat (similar | similar | similar) | DANIEL RAINN Black V-Neck Blouse (similar) | EXPRESS Faux Leather Leggings | CHARLES BY CHARLES DAVID Lace-Up Heels | GIGI NEW YORK Magenta Clutch | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings, Elisa Necklace | HENRI BENDEL Deco Cuff Bracelet | NADRI Crystal Bangle | BAUBLEBAR Crystal Mason Ring | Lips: NYX Staycation | Nails: ESSIE c/o Ready to Boa
I picked this fabulous wrap coat up at the Nutcracker Market last month. I typically don’t buy clothes for myself from the market, but I do always stop by Chloe Dao’s booth. She is a local Houston designer who happened to win Season 2 of Project Runway. Chloe was my favorite designer that season and not just because she was from Houston. I love the fit and structure of her designs.
Since it’s only super cold for about a month in Houston, I love the idea of a short-sleeve wrap coat for winter. What I loved about this one is that I immediately pictured about 3 different ways to style it. I love styling it as more of a statement top with leather leggings for a chic holiday party look. At the market, Chloe tied it for me a little higher above my waist in a bow. It was really cute, but I haven’t quite been able to replicate it yet. I’m practicing though.
A couple other ways I would wear this style coat is over a simple solid color sheath dress. You could tie it or leave it open to create different looks. I wore a plain tee, distressed jeans, and flats to the market, and it looked really cute with this coat worn more like an open long cardigan. One important thing to keep in mind if you plan on wearing your coat as part of your outfit, make sure what is underneath is still cute if you need to take it off. In this post, my leather leggings and black blouse can still stand on their own as a chic holiday party look.
Since I picked this up at the Nutcracker market, it is not available online. I did find a few similar styles for you though. If you are in Houston, Chloe has a boutique in Rice Village that you can check to see if still available. Thanks for stopping by ya’ll!
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Embellished Sweater + Black Friday Sales
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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
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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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Mad about Plaid
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BP Plaid Tunic *40% off! | JOES JEANS Dark Skinny Jeans | CHARLES DAVID Lace-Up Heels | GIGI NY All in One Bag | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings in Slate, Elisa Necklace, Arden Bracelet (similar) | RAYBAN Mirrored Aviators | Lips: PIXI Sheer Rose | Nails: ESSIE c/o Satin Sister
One of my favorite things about plaid is to see the different color pairings in each one. I saw this navy and burgundy plaid tunic online months ago and fell in love. It immediately found it’s way to my current cravings list. Once I saw it in store, I became even more smitten with the color combo. This top is a tunic length which makes it perfect to pair with leggings and boots or underneath a chunky knit sweater in winter. I definitely see more of this color combination in my fall and winter future!
I am so excited for this week, because I have so many fun activities going on. It starts with a ZTA Alumnae gathering, followed by a night with my bestie Adele, and ends with the mega holiday shopping extravaganza, The Nutcracker Market.
I am the most excited about the Adele concert. I have had tickets for a year!! Her last Houston concert like 4 years ago was cancelled because of her throat surgery, and I have been waiting for her to come back ever since then. I also took Thursday and Friday off work for the Nutcracker Market. Yes my Houston readers, I am one of those crazies who goes first thing when it opens! Although I am thinking about going later in the afternoon this year to let the crowds calm down a bit. The market is amazing, but not when it’s so crowded you can’t move or go in any of the booths. Now I just have to get through these 3 work days!! Ya’ll have a great week, and thanks for stopping by!!
OH and SALE ALERT – Nordstrom is having a Fall Clearance Sale with 40% off many items including some fall and winter staples like boots and coats.
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