This Week

Here are a few pictures from the last week.

new favorite skirt | Tate's understated reaction to Santa

little buddy | new thrifted fair isle cardigan

Here are a few links to take you into the weekend:

  These J.Crew looks for less are spot on

I think these are the quintessential holiday shoes

A reader sent me a link to this fabulous sweater (& shop)

I think this necklace is beautiful (and half off)

Loving this series of holiday inspired hair dos

These are fabulous holiday dressing tips (and adorable pants) 

 Crushing on this casual heart sweater.

We are headed to the Forgotten Carols & an ugly sweater party this weekend.

What are your plans?

Look for Less: Anthro Peter Pan Pretender Sweater

Rachel, of Shoes & Sewing, sent me this ridiculously good look for less. I've had my eye on that Anthro sweater for weeks & was so excited to see such a great option in my price range.

Peter Pan Pretender Sweater - $49.95 (Orig. $98.00)
Printed Collar Sweater - $22.80

What do you think? Is this something you would wear?

Spied: Reindeer Cardi

I have never wanted to dress for the holiday season so much as this year. I blame the tropical climate. I like the idea of this reindeer cardi, even if I would only wear it once a year.

Reindeer 3/4 Sleeve Cardigan - Forever 21 - $22.80

Forever 21 is offering free shipping (no minimum), today only. Use code FSMON

This Week

We spent the weekend getting our house ready for Christmas. 

Tate is totally fascinated with the tree and keeps giving the ornaments kisses.

Here are a few links to take you into the weekend. 

I am loving this colored coat (and it's half off!)
  This is the perfect holiday dress (& this one is a close second).

This sparkly necklace DIY project is beautiful.

This minty leather belt is drool worthy.

I am dying to try this clever updo tutorial.

I am crushing on these whimsical tights.

Make sure to check out this sale this weekend.

This weekend is the beginning of holiday parties & we're booked solid!

What are your weekend plans?

Spied: Gold Damask Skinny Jeans

I am in love with these pants. I think they are just the coolest. Especially with the holidays approaching. If I had anywhere to go on New Years, I would be wearing these.

Damask Skinny Jeans - Forever 21 - $29.80

Plus, they remind me of this outfit, which I would wear every day.

{image source | LovelyPepa}

Would you were them?

Must Have: Target Graphic Sweaters

I don't know what has happened but I am in love with pretty much every graphic sweater I see these days. Target has some pretty great ones available (all on sale), and I just had to share.

1 - Long Sleeve Pullover Sweater - $15.99 (Orig. $19.99)
2 - Long Sleeve Love Sweater - $11.48 (Orig. $22.99)
3 & 4 - Juniors Long Sleeve Sweater - $18.39 (Orig. $22.99)

I sort of love them all, but I especially like 2 & 3. Which one is your favorite?

Our Life: Family Photo Shoot

I mentioned last week that we had a few family pictures taken. My friend Amy, owner of eddy flower photography, was kind enough to take them and I couldn't be happier. Make sure to check out her portfolio.

Here are a few of my favorites:

 

on me:

refashioned heart top - $5 | similar here | here | and here

thrifted red pencil skirt - $2.50 | similar here | and here

  banana republic leopard belt - gift | similar here | here | and here

ann taylor wedges - gift

on Tate:

carters button up - gift | similar here 

carters pants - gift | similar here 

gap outlet shoes - $10 | similar here | here (on sale) | and here

bow tie - DIY | similar here | here | and here

on Steve: 

gap outlet cardigan - $25 | similar here (on sale) | here | and here

 plaid tie - $10 | similar here | and here

express photographer dress pants - $50

Sale: J.Crew 25% Off + Free Shipping

J.Crew is offering 25% off and free shipping - today only. Here are a few of my favorite sale finds.

{ high-waisted denim pencil skirt | pearls and petals necklace } 

{ calf hair skinny belt | café capri in wool }

Enter STYLE25 at checkout to get the discount.

Inspired: J.Crew {Fair Isle + Cobalt}

This winter, a fair isle sweater has made it to the top of my wishlist. It's a classic design that never goes out of style.

From the second I opened the J.Crew Holiday gift guide, I fell in love with this look. I had an impossible time finding the image online & ended up scanning it in (old school) and cleaning it up in photoshop.

{ sweater | blouse | bow tie | earrings | $978 }

Get the look for less.

Multi-Patterned Crew Sweater - Old Navy - $30
Pintucked Button Up w/ Neckerchief - Forever 21 - $22
Solid Knee Length Skirt - Forever 21 - $18
Hematite-Tone Acrylic Crystal Drop Earrings - Macy's - $22

What do you think of fair isle sweaters?

This Week

Last week we had a few family pictures taken for our Christmas cards. Here is a sneak peek. Look for my favorite shots in a post next week.

Here are a few links to take you into the weekend:

I am crushing on this fair isle sweater for winter.

I want to wear this outfit every day until February.

I am smitten with this sweet sweater (and it's half off!)

Now that I can wear earrings, I am loving with this pair.

These fabulous riding boots are on sale with free shipping.

This is such a great idea for protecting cheap jewelry.
These pop color pants are on sale again.

 

We are planning on trimming our tree & decking our halls this weekend. I can't wait.

What are your weekend plans?

Refashion: Gold and Grey Heartbreaker Top

 

I have been dreaming about creating my own version of this J.Crew Heartbreaker sweater since the moment I laid my beady little eyes on it. It's a bit more casual than the original, but I love how it turned out.

Inspired: Gap Fair Isle & Boots

I haven't been able to get this look out of my mind.

For some reason, not even Gap has that fabulous sweater. That's why I am so excited to see a similar sweater from Old Navy.

Fair Isle Cardi - Old Navy - $40
Ribbed Boot Socks - Bloomingdales - $6.50
Long-Sleeve Crew Neck Tee - JCP - $9
Stacked Heel Boots - Forever 21 - $32.80
Skinny Knit Pants - Forever 21 - $22.80
Chambray Shirt - Coldwater Creek - $11.49

What do you think? Something you would wear?

Sale: Forever 21 Stylist Picks

I have a little admission to make. Black Friday completely overwhelms me. In the week leading up to the retail holiday, my inbox was flooded with sale notifications and it was just too much. I didn't know where to start. Want to know about the special deals I got over the weekend? I didn't get any. I buried my head in sand face in pie.

Now that Cyber Monday is over, I've come up for air, and was excited to these one day deals at Forever 21.

 

1 - Essential Grid Pattern Capris - $11.40 (Orig. $22.80)
2 - Grosgrain Ribbon Tie Top - $9.90 (Orig. $19.80)
3 - Geometric Print Skirt - $7.90 (Orig. $15.80)
4 - Pintuck Pleated Button Up - $8.90 (Orig. $17.80)
5 - Stacked Heel Boots - $22.80 (Orig. $32.80)
6 - Mixed Striped Pocket Sweater - $9.90 (Orig. $19.80)
7 - Coated Panel Skirt - $9.90 (Orig. $19.80)
8 - Ditsy Horse Print Pullover - $8.90 (Orig. $17.80)
9 - 70 Denier Polka Dot Tights - $4.40 (Orig. $8.80)

The deals are pretty amazing, if you ask me. And you can get free shipping with a $50 purchase.

Did you get any good deals this last weekend? I'd love to revel in your retail successes.

Review: Scoop Back Blouse

Y'all know how much I love Jem Apparel. I was super excited when Jenny, the owner, was kind enough to send me this scoop back blouse (which I have had my eye on for months).

scoop back blouse c/o jem apparel 

plum skinnies / walmart - $12 | similar here | and here

gold belt / j.crew - $1.50 | similar here | and here 

DIY pearl cluster bracelet | similar here | here

gold leather peep toes / thrifted - $6 | similar here | and here

hair tutorial + clip-in bangs

I love the subtle print, the silhouette, and the pretty scoop back.

Make sure to check out all the tops at Jem.

Spied: Ditsy Heart Print Sweater

Hearts are in. I'm into hearts. Big time. I've been ogling this sweater from J.Crew and was really excited to see a good budget option.

Ditsy Heart Print Sweater - Forever 21 - $24.80

Here are a few other hearted sweaters I would love to have:

Hearts Cardigan
Forever Love Long Sleeve Heart Tee
Heart Elbow Patch Sweater
Lovely Hearts Cardigan
Ditsy Heart Raglan Sweater
Best Heart About It Cardigan

PS - I've got a fun little heart DIY project coming up this week. So keep your eyes peeled.

Look for Less: J.Crew Giant Bow Sweater

I know it's a bit on the early side, but I have Christmas on the brain. I am already knee deep in holiday music playlists & am about to bust out the tree. I think a bow sweater would be such a festive thing to wear this holiday season.

giant bow sweater - j.crew - $73.50 (orig. $98)
lace wool bow sweater - kohls - $20 (orig. $50)

The J.Crew sweater is so cute, don't you think? I also like this option.

Spied: Polka Dot Sweater

I was so excited when I saw this sweater pop up online at Forever 21. I actually found it in store a few weeks ago & despite the tropical nature of where I live, brought it home with me. I can always wear it when a cold front moves through, right? Right.

It's incredibly similar to this Gap sweater I have been eyeing for months.

Polka Dot Sweater - $17.50
(also available in cream & black and mint & white)

It's tough to find polka dot sweaters for a good price right now & they sell out fast. Here are the best ones in stock now:

Dotted Dropped Shoulder Cardigan

Stripe And Polka Dot Cardigan

Takeout Polka-Dot Cardigan

Polka Dot Cardigan

Dropped Dots Cardi

Inspired: J.Crew Style Guide

J.Crew put out a new set of looks to love, and I think they are great dressing inspiration for the holiday season.

Here are some noteworthy pairings (with my favorites marked with a *):

That heart sweater and red pencil combo is killing me dead. Dead.

Since we are talking J.Crew, I should mention that they are offering 30% off of their clearance section. Here are a few notable finds:

Hutton trouser in flax linen

Colorblock boatneck top

Sandwashed silk tee

Multistripe long-sleeve boatneck tee

Patent leather skinny belt

DIY: Frenchie Sweater

Over the last few weeks, I have become increasingly obsessed with dogs on sweaters. It started with this J.Crew sweater and I couldn't let the idea go until I had one of my own. Unfortunately, I couldn't find one for less than $40. I made this one with less than $10 in materials.

This Week

Here are a few pictures from the last few weeks:

{spiderbaby | new shoes + a new car!}
{brunch with a view | katniss + her superhero}

PS - You can now see my instagram feed online, even if you don't have an account

Here are a few links to take you into the weekend:

I am loving this pretty dress for winter.

This is far & away my favorite fashion instagram feed.

I caved and bought these flats (they are perfect).
Now that I can wear earrings, I am smitten with this pair.

This fabulous skinny belt is on sale with free shipping.

This dressed up pony tail tutorial looks awesome.
I think these patterned pants are rad.

I am planning to hit up the Gap Outlet with this coupon + head to the farmers market this weekend. What are your plans?

Must Have: Animal Prints

I am loving animal prints lately. I don't mean leopard and cheetah (though I am really in to those too), I mean repeating silhouette prints. They give some of the same punch of a large polka dot with an extra kick of whimsy, and I love me some whimsy.

1 - Ditsy Swan Cardigan - $22.80
2 - Longline Ditsy Feline Sweater - $22.80
3 - Ditsy Horse Print Pullover - $17.80
4 - Ditsy Elephant Sweater - $22.80
5 - Soaring Bird Print Sweater - $22.80
6 - Ditsy Horse Print Button Up - $19.80

I like them all, but I think I am partial to the horse print blouse. What's your favorite?

Spied: Essential Buttoned A-Line Skirt

I spotted this sweet skirt at Forever 21 & wanted to share.

Buttoned A-Line Skirt w/ Belt - $22.80

I think it has a J.Crew vibe, don't you?

As I have mentioned F21 does a surprisingly good job of keeping modest skirts in stock.

Here is the latest batch (all under $23):

Tweed Pencil Skirt

Satin Waist Lace Skirt

Buttoned Knee Length Skirt

Micro-Ribbed Skirt w/ Belt

Striped Pencil Skirt

Space Dyed Bodycon Skirt (+ size)

Many of the skirts I have featured in the past are still in stock.

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