Holiday Sparkle

Happy Monday everyone.  I hope you had a great weekend.  I have another fun blogger collaboration for you today!  I teamed up with Lauren from Fizz and Frosting to show a little holiday sparkle.  I love to wear sequins any time of year, but the holidays just beg you to be as sparkly as possible!  

Don't you love the way Lauren paired her sequin top with a blazer?  Perfect for an office party!

I went for a leather and sequins combo that would be perfect for a get together with friends or a holiday outing!

Shirt: Ann Taylor; Chambray Shirt: Banana Republic (similar); Skirt: Stylemint (similar); Booties: Target;
Necklace: Bauble Bar

Make sure you head over to Lauren's blog for her outfit details! Have a good Monday!

Also, my husband has his first exam this morning (the one he is most concerned about) so keep your fingers crossed for him (and me)!

L'wren Scott x BR

Banana Republic has teamed up for another designer collection, this time with L'wren Scott.  The collection is perfectly timed for the holidays because there are lots of great cocktail dresses, plenty of sparkle and faux fur and great colors.

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What do you think about the new collaboration?  Have a great Friday! 

Constance Billard

I'm not sure why, but I feel a little Gossip Girl Constance Billard uniform in this.  Maybe it is the navy blazer, maybe it is the skirt.  Not sure.  But I'm not complaining, since the Constance girls are the best dressed private school girls (I know, I'll never get over my GG obsession).  If only I had on a headband like Queen B… oh and Chuck.  Definitely need Chuck Bass.  

Moving on, I love this plaid shirt.  I got it at Gap a few weeks ago and it is, like, the perfect plaid shirt.  Soft, light but not too light.  Super comfy.  I wish I had bought more.  I apologize for my randomness and Gossip Girl chatter today.  At least I didn't recite lines from Friends.  I do that a lot.  But I guess that is a moo point, cause you know, who cares what a cow thinks? (Sorry, I just couldn't help myself!) 

Shirt: Gap (similar); Skirt: Gap (old, similar); Blazer: J. Crew (old. similar); Boots: Coach (old, similar)

Have a great Thursday! 

Linking up for What I Wore to Work Spotlight of the Week and Three-fer Thursday

December Must Haves

Ok, so my December must haves are 4 days late, but better late than never right?  It is hard to believe it is December.  Crazy!  So I've put together some great December must haves- it is all about being sparkly and festive this month!

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Tuesday Shoesday Week #78

Now that the holiday season is officially upon it, it is time for all things that glitter and sparkle and adorned with bows.  I, for one, am quite the fan of bows any time of year, but especially during the holidays.

And luckily there are lots and lots of shoes with bows right now!  So this week's Tuesday Shoesday is all about bows! 

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Have a great Tuesday!

A Little Plaid

Happy Cyber Monday to you all!  I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!  I had a nice relaxing time in Memphis.  

Sometimes, a simple look can be really appealing.  Keep everything fairly basic, and then add one 

really great item, like my new plaid Gap scarf (I've mentioned before I am really having a thing with plaid this fall).  This scarf is super soft and I love the colors, plus it really adds something to an otherwise plain outfit.  I also really love the combination of leather and plaid… a little edgy, a little preppy.  I think it works well together.  

On a completely unrelated note, doesn't the state capital look pretty in the background with the fall leaves?  

Shirt: J. Crew (similar); Skirt: Glamorous; Scarf: Gap; Booties: Target; Bracelets: Loren Hope 1, 2, 3 

Hope your Monday isn't too terrible… I have a feeling mine could potentially be really hectic!  

Linking up for Style Sessions

The Ultimate Gift Guide

Happy Black Friday everyone!  I hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving.  Instead of bombarding you with all of the Black Friday sales (because honestly, Black Friday scares me), I thought I would share with you some of my top gifts for the holidays.  I know a lot of people now start thinking Christmas long before Thanksgiving, but for me, the Christmas season starts the day after Thanksgiving.  So what better way to kick off the season than with a gift guide! 

I'm not doing an extensive, week long round up of gift guides.  So many bloggers are, so I am just dedicating this one post to some of my very favorite gifts.  There are a few gifts that I always love to give - pajamas and books are probably my top 2 gifts.  I feel like everyone loves a great pair of snuggly pjs.  And for books, there is a book out there for everyone - whether it is a novel, a biography, a coffee table book, a cookbook... you can't go wrong with a great book!  

So here is my Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide!

pjs / clutch / book / sweater / necklace

pjs /  travel pouch / bar set / shirt / vest

cheese board / cake plate / glasses / blanket / corkscrew & bottle opener / candle

bangle / hat / nail polish / tshirt / notebook

zip pouch /  glasses / necklace / hand cream / tray / watch

Happy Shopping!