Casual With A Twist

Charles River Apparel hoodie c/o | gingham | sweater | pearl necklace ; save | denim

camera bag | booties

Happy Friday, Everyone!

I hope y'all are as ready for 5:00 as I am!  Sunday it is supposed to be 70-something and sunny, and I am itching to put the boat in the water for the first time this year.  Especially since it got back down to 32 last night.  grrrrrr.   Silver-lining of the cold resurgence?  I got to test out this fabulous hoodie from Charles River Apparel!  I love pieces that have a fabulous element - like the fur trimmed hood on this casual fleece.  This hoodie is so so SO soft!  But, what I really love is the feminine cut of it.  The back is actually tailored like a heavier coat would be, giving a super flattering and structured shape to a typically loose piece.  It makes you feel like this hoodie can take you places.

If you are as in love with this hoodie as I am, scoot on over to Instagram for a chance to win one for yourself!  All of the rules are listed on the picture.  The Giveaway ends Sunday, so hurry hurry!   And if you are looking to shop more fabulous outerwear from Charles River Apparel, you can buy straight from Amazon ! 

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!  Don't forget to enter the Urban Philosophy Giveaway from yesterday's post!  Linkups below.

Linking Up With:  Lauren // LuLu // Allison

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

A Preppy Edge



 

plaid button down // faux leather skirt // booties // tassel necklace // clutch: TJ Maxx; old (similar ) // watch // bracelets: old; boutique (option )

 

 

Happy Monday!  I hope everyone had a great weekend!  I had such a great time at the fashion show Sunday despite the bone-chilling temps.  45 degrees is not ok with this girl.  There were so many fun looks in the show, and I definitely took a mental note of a few pieces to add to the Christmas wish-list

 

I love the perfect amount of prep and edge that this plaid and faux leather skater skirt create.  This skirt was a steal from Forever 21 and I seriously wear it at least once a week.  It's so fun and versatile.  Secret shopping tip - check the boys section at stores like Old Navy and department stores.  Often the boys LG/XL will fit a women's small or medium and they always have the true masculine plaid button-ups.  This one was a Ralph Lauren from the boys section of Belk.  The buckles on these Sam & Libby booties play up the edgy feel of this look, and these days I feel no outfit is complete without my favorite tassel from Mint Sugar Boutique .

 

Thanks for reading!  Now go crush your Monday.  Linkups below!

 

 

 

Linking Up With:  Molly // Elena // Tori // Deidre