A Few Holiday Fashion Ideas

With the holidays approaching, I wanted to share a few items in my closet that I will wear soon! These are easy pieces that reflect my style and can be combined with other basics in your wardrobe.

I just recently purchased this Talbot's jacket at Marshall's. It's a velveteen jacket and the shade is aptly named Cranberry. It was from last year's collection, so I don't have the direct link to purchase, but check your local Marshall's as there were a few in stock for only 24.99! I would totally wear it as seen above...black tee, sparkly necklace, dark jeans and done! Very much mi estilo! (my style:)

The cool part is that the buttons on the lapel can be buttoned backward or forward!

I also purchased this necklace this past summer and haven't used it yet. But I think it would look so nice with a little black dress.  I am kind of obsessed with all things Ralph Lauren lately as evidenced by my recent blazer purchase. For the holidays, a black dress with a statement necklace and some metallic shoes is such a classic, but interesting look.




I blogged about this Forever 21 top when I purchased it and I see it's back in stock! Click here to see that post! It's so beautiful and has two trends I love, sequins and peekaboo shoulders! This will sell out quickly as last time it wasn't even on the site! It really fits like a dream and adds sparkle to any holiday soiree.

I Can Be Preppy

I have been wanting a Ralph Lauren blazer for the longest time. I finally was ably to buy one recently! As much as I love wild prints, colors and such, I also like a preppy look since I like extremes (Scorpio).

This blazer is an easy way to add some "prep" to the most basic of outfits. I have a lot of black blazers, but there's something about those gold buttons and embroidered crest that I couldn't resist. Now if only they had karaoke at the country clubs...

Deluxe Luxe Look

Here's my H & M furry scarf doing its thing. This look is part hippie, part chic. It's still not cold enough to wear my furry friend yet, so this is a prototype of an outfit I'll wear when the chill sets in! The fur collar works nicely over a silk blouse, but when it gets colder, I'll add a blazer or jacket.

Hat: Scala
Silk Blouse: Ann Taylor
Jeans: Elle Jeans
Flats: Coconuts
Scarf: H & M
Bag: Ralph Lauren

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Bloomingdale's Mini Haul

Along with my haul, that's my glass dining room table. Faux cherry blossom sprigs ( I love cherry blossoms!) Oh and some Chesapeake Bay Christmas candles in glass holders. Christmas in July? Then, there's Miss Audrey all the way in the back on my buffet table next to my wedding photo. (the same Audrey image that's on my sidebar :)

On to my mini haul...I love Bloomingdale's. But I have to admit I don't shop there very often and it's not for lack of desire! My budget sometimes has me on a tight leash, but once in a while I do have to break away. I just had to have these next items. Here's what I bought!

First is Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink. I have read so many reviews on this product and how fantastic it is, so I was excited to finally try it. Especially after attempting my winged eyeliner look with some other eyeliners that weren't getting the job done.



Then I bought these two necklaces. I couldn't decided between the gold or silver, so I was bad and purchased both (although I do prefer the gold I think). But I like to decide at home and then make returns! Do you guys do that? :) I first saw this necklace on one of my favorite bloggers', DulceCandy, site.  She always buys the cutest things! She bought hers at TJMaxx, but it wasn't available at my local TJ so I hunted it down. I am sure she got a better deal than I did, but I just really had to have it. 

The gold one is no longer available online, but might be found in stores. The silver one is still available on Bloomingdales.com


Bloomingdales, Saks, Michael Kors, LUSH, The Body Shop. All stores I love to visit, but are more like guilty pleasures. What are your favorite stores to treat yourself when you need a little gift or two?

Jackie O's White Jeans

I went to visit my mom today and when she saw these white jeans, she really liked them. For spring I like to get jeans with this "ankle" length to wear with ballet flats. But these can be so hard to find. Sometimes the simplest looks are the hardest to get just right! 

Jackie O was my inspiration for this kind of look (Wasn't she gorgeous? The epitome of style and later lived in NY too? Love her)  White jeans can work for any body shape, just need a good fit, so rock those white jeans ladies and bring out your inner Jackie O!

Jacket: Bitten by Sarah Jessica Parker

Blouse: Elle for Kohl's

Braided Belt: Forever 21

Jeans: Ralph Lauren

Earrings: Walmart

Flats: Aerosoles
Bag: Louis Vuitton

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Dots All Folks

Look at that title...I'm so corny right! lol.

My hair looks a lot lighter here! Check my earlier post for this hair color for brunettes (Lighten Yourself Up). It really works!

This is another one of my "sweatsuit alternatives". A cotton hoodie, white jeans and suede loafers. It's good for running around during the day. Then for night, ou can just switch up the sweater for a blazer and the shoes for heels.

Hooded sweatshirt: Liz Claiborne
White Jeans: Ralph Lauren
Suede Loafers: Liz Claiborne

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