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!

Shop the post and some of my holiday party favorites below

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

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Back to Black and White

Jacket: Local boutique, similar, similar

Tank: Banana Republic

Skirt: J.Crew, similar, love this one!

Necklace: Baublebar, sold out

Earrings: Baublebar (here, here)

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

Shoes: Fab'rik, also here

Purse: Proenza Schouler

I hope your week is going is well!  I know that I experiment with color, but black and white is a classic combo that I always come back to.  It is so clean and classic (and easy!).  I saw this jacket in a local boutique and initially walked by it but couldn't stop thinking about it.  Does that every happen to you?  Anyway, I obviously went back and have worn this jacket so many times since I picked it up a few weeks ago.  It is the perfect statement jacket!

Also, don't forget that Baublebar, one of my favorite stores, is doing 25% off until midnight Thursday with the code Friends25!  I've already got my eyes on a few pieces to update my collection (here, here, here)!

Shop this look and similar items below

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Topshop Stripe Dress

Dress: Topshop (green version)

Clutch: Kate Spade via Nordstrom Rack, similar, last seen here

Shoes: Saint Laurent, cheaper option

Earrings: BaubleBar, love this pair and this pair

Bracelets: BaubleBar (here, here), C. Wonder, sold out

From the moment I saw this dress, I knew I had to have it!  Unfortunately, I first ordered the wrong size and by the time I received it, my true size was sold out.  After patiently waiting for it to come back in stock, I finally found it in my size and on sale!  Given how popular this dress was I didn't expect them to mark it down and they quickly realized their mistake, but not before I was able to grab one in the right size on sale!  This is my first Topshop purchase, but probably not my last.  I can't rave about this dress enough. The dress is beautiful, the fabric is very weighty and holds its shape beautifully.  Sometimes the shopping gods just smile on you!

Have a great day!

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Rediscovery + (2) $500 Amazon giftcard giveaway

Top: Express (on sale!)
Cami: Zara

Skirt: Tibi, similar

Purse: Old Navy

Shoes: Alexander Wang

Earrings: BaubleBar

Bracelets: BaubleBar (here, similar), C.Wonder, sold out

I hope you had a great weekend!  Mine was uneventful, which was perfect!  I slept 13 hours one night and I feel like a whole new woman.  Before I started blogging, I had written Express off as a store that didn't have anything for me.  Gina from On the Daily Express, has slowly been converting me and when she featured this top, I knew I had to have it.  It dresses up (as seen here) or down with jean shorts so easily.  This top has changed my mind about Express and I'm interested to see what else I will find there.  

Have you guys ever rediscovered a store that you had written off?

Also, I'm really excited to have another great giveaway for you!

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Have a great day!

TGIF!

Photos by Yvette Reid Photography

Top: Loft (50% off!)

Shorts: Loft (50% off!)

Flats: Zara, similar

Purse: Old Navy

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

Well, that's embarrassing!  I bought this top and shorts separately but when I went to link them to the Loft site, they have styled them together also.  I guess great mind think alike!

Keeping it short today.  TGIF is all I have to say!  My outfits have gotten slightly more casual as the week has gone on reflecting my mood.  I hope you guys have a great weekend!

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All White Everything

Photos by Yvette Reid Photography

Top: Target

Jeans: Joe's

Belt: Ann Taylor, similar

Bag: Old Navy

Ring: BaubleBar

Bracelets: BaubleBar (here, here, sold out), C. Wonder, sold out

Shoes: Jimmy Choo, sold out

There is something about an all white look that is so chic in the summer.  Whether it is an LWD or white separates, white means summer to me for some reason.  Maybe it is because it looks great against a tan?  

I bought this white shirt from Target in the beginning of the summer and it has become my go-to casual white shirt.  I paired it with my favorite (only) pair of white jeans and added a few pops of brown and my trusty leopard belt to add a little visual interest to this outfit.  I know you guys are probably sick of seeing this bag, but I can't help how much I love it.  It goes with everything and I don't feel like I have to worry about it quite as much as I would with a more expensive bag.

Have you guys tried an all white look yet this summer?

Thanks for reading!  Have a great day!

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Pink Asos Dress

Photos by Yvette Reid Photography

Dress: Asos

Sandals: Zara, similar

Earrings: BaubleBar, similar

Bracelets: BaubleBar (here, here), C.Wonder

Ring: BaubleBar

Clutch: Clare V.

I hope you had a great weekend!  Mine was spent catching up on everything after spending Thursday and Friday in NYC for work.  I kind of wish I had one more day before going back to work....

I know I showed this dress on my wish list on Friday, but I'm so in love with it.  The color is so vibrant and the sheer panels add the perfect amount of sex appeal.  It made me feel so feminine and pretty that I couldn't resist twirling in it!  Unfortunately, it seems like everyone else also loved it as this color is sold out.  This dress is worth stalking though in case this color comes back in stock.

Please excuse the silly grin on my face in some of the pictures.  I took these pictures at my aunt and uncle's 50th anniversary party and I couldn't stop smiling.  It was so great to see all of my family and the love that is still there after 50 years!

I hope your week is off to a great start!

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How to Wear Distressed Jeans to Work

Top: Theory, similar

Jeans: Current/Elliott

Shoes: Kurt Geiger via Nordstrom Rack

Necklace: Zara

Purse: Marc Jacobs, similar

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

Earrings: Baublebar (here, sold out, similar) - I combined the two pairs

I hope you had a great weekend!  My weekend was full of family celebrations as my Aunt and Uncle renewed their vows after 50 years of marriage.  Given that they have both had very serious health issues over the past year, this celebration had a lot of extra significance and I was so happy to be there to celebrate with them.  It really put the importance of family and making time for family into perspective.  

I wore this outfit last week when I went to a book signing for one of my favorite authors, Emily Giffin (here).  I forgot my camera (#badblogger) so I don't have any non-Instagram pictures to show.  If it makes you feel any better, I also forgot the book I wanted her to sign...  I told you it was a crazy week at work!  

I love these jeans and live in them on the weekend.  I've wanted to make them a little more office appropriate for a while. This dressy, structured top and black pumps were perfect to make these jeans less casual and more appropriate for the office.  I also took a black blazer to the office in case of any impromptu meetings.  Given the reception these jeans got, I think they will be making many more appearances at the office.

Note: I work in a very fashion forward environment.

Have a great day!

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