Valentine's Day Outfit Ideas

Outfit 1: Top/Jeans/Earrings/Clutch/Pumps

Outfit 2: Top/Jeans/Earrings/Clutch/Flats

Outfit 3: Dress/Earrings/Clutch/Pumps

I hope your week is going well!  I've pulled together a few outfit options for Valentine's Day on Saturday no matter what your plans.  Outfit 1 is perfect for drinks with guy or gals.  This top is sexy without being too over the top as it is very covered up in the front.  I have a feeling that this beautiful pink dress in outfit 3 (from one of my new favorite labels Keepsake) is going to find its way into my closet.  It is perfect for a dressier dinner Valentine's Day date.  If you plans are more casual, maybe cooking at home (which sounds like my kind of date night), you can't go wrong with a great pair of jeans and a beautiful lace top.  

Which outfit would you wear for Valentine's Day?  Thanks for reading and have a great day!

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Layered Up

Sweater: Bloomingdale's, old, similar

Shirt: Old Navy

Skirt: J. Crew, similar, factory version

Necklace: BaubleBar

Purse: Clare V.

Ring: BaubleBar

Bracelets: BaubleBar

Shoes: Schutz, similar, similar

Happy almost Friday!  The cold I've been trying to avoid finally caught up with me this week so I'm looking forward to laying low this weekend and maybe catching a few more episodes of The Good Wife! I'm in season 4 and totally addicted.  I decided to add a little color into my recent black and white kick and layered one of my favorite sweaters over this plaid shirt.  Slowly but surely, I'm adding a little more color as spring gets closer.

Have a great day and thanks for reading!

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Grey Over the Knee Boots

Top: H&M (last seen here), similar, similar 

Turtleneck: J.Crew

Skirt: Banana Republic

Purse: Old Navy, similar, similar under $100

Earrings: BaubleBar, sold out but LOVE these!

Bracelets: BaubleBar (here, here, here)

Boots: Joie, similar less expensive option

I hope your week is going well!  I was a little slow to the over the knee boot trend but I knew as soon as I found these boots on sale (last pair in my size - it was meant to be!) that they would become a staple in my closet.  I was worried they would be a little too Pretty Woman, but they are very chic and a great addition to any outfit.  I've worn them with jeans and with dresses and almost don't want to let them off my feet!  

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

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Winter White Jeans

Blazer: Theory, also love this one on sale!

Sweater: Club Monaco, similar

Necklace: Baublebar

Jeans: c/o Spanx, last seen here and here

Purse: Old Navy, sold out, similar

Shoes: Saint Laurent, sold out (drooling over this splurge pair, save, save)

I'm keeping it short today since it has been a very busy week at work (and I'm still writing some of my posts the night before they go live...).  I'm sorry if it seems like another day, another black and white outfit around here.  I just can't help myself!  As soon as it warms up, I promise color will come back into my wardrobe.  In the meantime, this amazing BaubleBar necklace (which is back in stock!) is perfect as my pop of color.

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

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Stripes and Leather

Jacket: Zara

Dress: Topshop, old, similar, similar under $15!

Earrings: BaubleBar, similar

Necklace: BaubleBar

Tights: c/o Spanx

Clutch: Clare V.

Bracelets: Baublebar (here, here, sold out, similar)

Watch: c/o Daniel Wellington

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

I hope your week is going well!  I know I've said that layering a dress over a turtleneck is one my favorite ways to make that dress winter appropriate.  I think this black turtleneck is one of the most loved items in my closet!  I've worn this Topshop dress on the blog before (last seen here), but wanted to dress it down a bit for work to drinks outfit (aka get another wear out of it!).  While I loved the way it looked,  I realized about half way through the day that this dress and the turtleneck weren't a very good combo when I had trouble lifting my arms above my head.  Oh well, thankfully I didn't have to raise my hand for anything that day, lol!

Thanks for reading and have a great day!  

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Black Cashmere Dress

Cashmere Dress: Barneys, similar, similar

Vest: Fab'rik, similar, similar

Necklace: BaubleBar

Bracelet: BaubleBar

Clutch: Clare V.

Boots: Joie

I hope you had a great weekend!  I've had this dress for a long time (I'm almost embarrassed to say how many years...), but rarely wore it as I never really knew what to pair it with.  The dress is cashmere and so soft, but very warm and also a little more form-fitting than I normally wear.  It probably wasn't the smartest decision to throw my fur vest over it (I think I was a puddle by the end of the night), but was fun to step outside of my fashion comfort zone for a night at least.  It isn't fun to always play it safe!

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Blue Plaid Shirt

Jacket: Boutique Find, similar, similar

Shirt: Old Navy, similar

Jeans: Flying Monkey c/o Fab'rik East Cobb, similar

Boots: Stuart Weitzman from NM Last Call, cheaper option

Purse: Old Navy, similar

Hat: Old Navy, similar

Necklace: Bauble Bar

Bracelets: Bauble Bar (here, here, similar)

Watch: c/o Daniel Wellington - get 15% off with the code holiday_nicoletothenines

I hope you had a great weekend!  Mine was relatively low key other than my friend's dessert party.  I'm not much of a baker so it is great having friends who love to bake.  My friend made 10 different kinds of desserts, including mini pumpkin scones which were amazing!  I had to make a little scone doggie bag, which I enjoyed while watching The Wire today.  I missed it when it was first on, but it is such a well-written show!

I know I was a little slow on the plaid trend when it first started, but plaid has become this season's chambray for me.  In fact, I can't remember the last time I wore my chambray shirt.  Add in my favorite distressed denim jeans and grey suede boots, and this is the perfect weekend outfit.

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

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Leather & Plaid

Jacket: Zara

Top: Fab'rik, similar

Pants: Assets Red Hot Label by Spanx c/o

Boots: Coach, old, similar, similar

Scarf: Zara

Purse: Proenza Schouler

Ring: Baublebar

Necklace: Baublebar

Bracelets: Baublebar (here, here, similar), C. Wonder

I hope you had a great weekend!  I've got a little bit of writer's block so I'm keeping it short today.  The holiday season kicked off with a holiday party on Friday.  I'm so not ready for the holidays but it is always fun to get dressed up.  I know I'm not the only one who is loving plaid this fall. I last wore this plaid shirt here, and this outfit combines a few of my favorite things: the blanket scarf, leather, and plaid.  What are your favorite trends for fall/winter?

By the way, if you are still looking for a blanket scarf, Zara.com has a few options in stock. In addition to the one I'm wearing above, I also love this one and this one.

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Have a great day and thanks for reading!

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Holiday Party Dress

Jacket: Aqua, old, similar, budget option, LOVE this all white one

Dress: Fab'rik (runs small)

Clutch: Old Navy, old

Shoes: Jean-Michel Cazabat, similar

Earrings: Baublebar, old

Bracelets: Baublebar (here, here), C.Wonder, old

I hope your week is going well!  It is crazy that is the middle of November and Christmas is right around the corner.  I have my first holiday party this weekend and while I love getting dressed up, I don't love spending a fortune on holiday party dresses (or fancy dresses in general) since the cost per wear is never very good.  My requirements for a holiday dress are simple: it has to be pretty, figure flattering, versatile enough to be worn to multiple events, and not too expensive.  Luckily, this Fab'rik dress hits all of my requirements and definitely doesn't break the bank at $52 (!).  Apologies in advance to all of my friends as you will be seeing a lot of this dress over the holiday season!

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Thanks for reading and have a great day!

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