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Casual Valentine’s Date
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HALOGEN Leather Jacket [SIMILAR] | ELLISON Vanilla Top | JBRAND Super Skinny Jeans [SIMILAR & ON SALE] | CORSO COMO Geneva Riding Boots | GIGI NY All in One Bag | BAUBLEBAR Aretha Earrings, Slim Hinge Bangle | WANDERLUST XL Split Screw Bangle | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick in Faux | JULEP Nails in Shari
Happy Friday Friends! I’m closing out the week with a more casual date night outfit for Valentine’s Day. I wanted to keep the look a little festive and somewhat dressy, but still have that casual vibe to it. I immediately pulled for my dark plum denim. These jeans are super comfy because they have lots of stretch! I own lots of neutral tops, so I like having these colored jeans around to pair with them. It is a fun way to add some color to your look. Since I wanted this a little bit dressy for Valentine’s Day, I decided to go with my tie neck blouse. I love these blouses because I feel like they can take any outfit up a notch. With a tie neck blouse, you don’t really need a necklace. I like to use this opportunity to pull out a fun pair of earrings like these fringe ones from Baublebar. I also tossed on a couple simple gold bangles. This outfit would look really cute with a pair of black or nude heels, but I opted for my black riding boots. I wanted to keep the look a bit more casual than heels. February is probably the only month in Texas where I feel like it is actually winter, so I also added in my leather jacket. I like that the outfit will stand alone without the leather jacket too. Places definitely tend to keep it warm and toasty inside when the temps dip below 50, so I will most likely end up taking off the jacket eventually. If you plan on dressing up a bit more, check out my post from Monday which includes some dress ideas all under $100! Have a great weekend and thanks for swinging by the blog this week!
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Must Have Work Shirt!
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EXPRESS Portofino Blouse | DL1961 c/o Skinny Jeans | CORSO COMO Genava Riding Boots [WIDE-CALF] | GIGI NY All in One Bag | BAUBLEBAR Dandelion Earrings | KENDRA SCOTT Elisa Necklace | STELLA & DOT Renegade Bracelet | NADRI Crystal Bangle | BAUBLEBAR Crystal Mason Ring | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick in Craving
The title of this post may seem to be a bit of a bold statement, but it is 100% how I feel about this top! I love the look of a button down shirt, but sometimes they can be a bit stiff. I sit at a desk all day. I want my clothes to be comfortable AND professional. That’s what I love about this top. The fabric is this comfy semi-sheer crepe like material which is soft and moves. I also like that it has two buttons on the arm. You can wear the sleeves long on cold days or roll them up to 3/4 or a little higher on warmer days. I mean come on, it’s like the versatility king of work shirts! It also comes in a wide array of colors and patterns, so I have a feeling I will be buying more. I decided to start with the striped version, because it’s a classic print that works well both for work and play. Outside of work, I love to pair button down tops with denim and riding boots to create a bit of dressed up look for a Saturday evening dinner or a Friday Happy Hour. By the way, these tops are buy one get the second 50% off right now! I definitely want to get this one and probably a solid one.
Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by the blog today!!
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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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Sweater Dress
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BP V-Neck Sweater Dress | NINE WEST Makinsense Booties [SIMILAR] | GIGI NY All in One Bag | GORJANA Mika Necklace, Zion Necklace, Aldridge Earrings | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | ESSIE Nail Polish in Sole Mate | MAC Lipstick in Craving
I think a sweater dress is the ultimate in cozy but still put together. I have been slowly building my sweater dress collection over the past few years. I love the v-neck on this one and the gradual color change too. Sweater dresses don’t really have a lot of shape, so I like that the lighter color helps broaden the shoulders a bit. I think the v design and shading creates a little shape with some eye trickery. You can also try belting the waist on solid color dresses to add a little shape. I always wear a slip underneath sweater dresses because they are a knit which can be a little see-through. For fall, I love pairing mine with booties and some layered necklaces. For winter, I plan on restyling this dress with some leggings and tall boots. You can dress the look up with a heeled boot or dress it down with a flat boot.
As I mentioned on Wednesday, I’m super excited for Adele’s new album released today!! If you need me today, I will be listening to it on constant repeat!! I’ll give ya’ll a little review on Monday. Although considering I have listened to the first song like a good million times already, I have a feeling I’m going to like the whole album! Have a good weekend ya’ll!
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