December Blues and A Giveaway

 

earrings c/o // sweater // button-up // skirt: J.Crew; old (option ) // pumps: Vince Camuto; old (love these ) // clutch: Hobo; old (option )

 

Happy Hump Day!

 

If you are following me on Twitter or Facebook you may have heard my terrible, horrible, no good news.  After adding the last ornament to the tree {which, when you're a perfectionist is a minimum 3 hour task} the tree toppled over on the floor, shattering ornaments and my Christmas dreams.  After the hubby and I got the tree upright and swept up the mess, ALL of the lights went out on the tree.  ALL OF THEM.  Enter full-blown panic attack.  Long-story short, tree is back up and glowing, but I am scarred for life. 

 

Tips for you:  do not try to put all of the ornaments on the front of the tree, trust your husband when he tells you the tree stand is too small; just laugh to keep from crying. 

 

Today I wanted to show you one of my recent causal work outfits.  I love the unexpected pairing of blues in this look.  I have seriously had this J.Crew skirt since 2004 and I still love it.  I am a true clothes hoarder.  And because leopard shoes match everything, I decided to pair them with the critter skirt.  With the Holidays just around the corner I am craving all things sparkly.  These earrings from Ask The Jewelry Lady  add just enough sparkle to this casual work outfit.  And guess what?!?  You can enter to win your own sparkly gem from Ask The Jewelry Lady!!  Just follow the directions of the Rafflecopter below.  Giveaway ends 12/10. 

 

Good Luck and thanks for reading!  Linkups are under the Rafflecopter!

 





a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

 

 

Linking Up With:  Shanna // Lindsey // Kelly // Jessica

Emerald City

 

Tee: TJMaxx (option) // Skirt: Belk (I LOVE this one) // Belt: Ralph Lauren (exact) // Bag: Phillip Lim for Target (similar) // Scarf: Ralph Lauren (exact) // Tassel Bracelets: c/o Cathryn Ann Designs (here) // Flats: Rampage via TJMaxx

 

Happy Tuesday!  I was hoping a fun maxi and a touch of leopard would make yesterday a little easier.  It didn't.  I hate Mondays.  I always plan to be organized, well-rested and ready to crush the week.  But, Monday usually wins.

 

Emerald is the 2013 Pantone Color of the Year, and truthfully I am just now embracing it.  I picked up this tee a few months ago and haven't felt right about wearing it until the season changed.  I loved the dark hue of it, and that with the faux-leather accents on the sleeves and pockets it's juuust not-tshirt enough to slip into the work week.  Working 9-5 with a "business" dress code, I like to push the boundaries and keep my wardrobe interesting.  This t-shirt was structured enough to be one of those borderline items.  I added a touch of leopard to make it interesting and personal (and, because who doesn't love leopard.)  I am also loving these Cathryn Ann Design tassel bracelets.  They seriously find their way to the stack just about every day!

 

I specifically selected this ensemble for today's post to be able to linkup with two of my favorite blogging babes - Laura and Erin.  Each week they host a Trend-Spin Linkup highlighting a hot trend and allowing other bloggers to linkup their take on it.  I really look forward to this each week, and I am excited to be able to linkup through the blog for the first time!  This week's trend is Jewel Tones, which made me realize I never ever buy jewel tones {don't worry, I will fix that this weekend.}  Good thing I had been hanging on to this emerald tee! 

 

Checkout the TrendSpin Linkup below and be sure to follow Laura and Erin.  I just know you will love them!