Look 'Ma, No Hands

Beau & Ro bag c/o | chambray ; option | denim | nude pumps | watch | similar coat ; option

sunglasses in black ; splurge

Happy Tuesday, babes!

So guess what....  the Pack is Back.  

The Fanny Pack that is.  And honestly, I don't know why I ever stopped rocking them.  My first fanny pack was neon green and orange parachute material with a black plastic zipper and buckle.  Super high fashion, I know.   My pack went with me on family trips to the mountains and theme parks, and held nothing but about 25 keychains and my Hello Kitty lip gloss.  

Thank Heavens my taste level has evolved since then.  And, thank Heavens for the ingenious collection of Beau & Ro.  For those occasions that are a little more glamorous and your hands aren't juggling ten bajillion things, your Beau & Ro bag is nothing more than a super soft and luxurious clutch {seriously though, I cannot even begin to describe how buttery this leather is}.  However, if you are like me and often find yourself 2 or 8 hands short, the clutch converts to a totally chic fanny pack.

Beau & Ro is handmade with love in NYC and offers a design for every taste/occasion.  Ever since Burberry debuted their fall collection dripping with western influence at LFW, I am lusting after The Cowboy.  I mean, I can't even deal.  And the styles are always changing, so if there is a particular Beau & Ro you are itching for, go ahead and scoop it up!

  I am SO excited to have a hands-free handbag option.  There are so many times I have needed to ditch my large totes and opt for something more functional.  And as I mentioned in this post I am trying to use my smaller bags more often. .  I mean, I can only look like a goober so many times in the grocery store trying to juggle my purse and basket.  

So will you be going hands-free this year?  Thanks for reading!  Linkups below.

Linking Up With: Laura // Lauren // Elizabeth // Karly Kim

Colorblocked Comfort

 

 

Umgee sweater c/o option option | denim | similar necklace | MK tote |

booties | Reece & Blaire bangles c/o | watch

Happy Thursday, loves!

I hope everyone is fully recovered from their NYE fun.  I am back to the grind today 9-5.  And I am taking a break from sequins and metallics with this comfy, colorblocked sweater from Umgee .  I introduced you to Umgee in this post a few weeks ago and wanted to show you another one of my favorite pieces.  The sweater is such a fun print and I adore the unexpected navy back.  I added a new statement piece from TJ Maxx and my favorite arm baubles to make it a little more girly.  And my MK tote matches the stripes in the sweater too perfectly! 

I have received a lot of love for my new love on Instagram - this oversized Fossil watch.  It is actually a men's watch from the Fossil line, but to me, the bigger the better with time pieces.  I have been eyeing gold watches every since the hubby bought me a silver one three years ago and my sister-in-law was sweet enough to leave this one under the Christmas tree for me.  Shopping Tip - check TJ Maxx for designer watches.  This one about 60% off the department store price.  I have the exact watch linked above and in the Shop The Post below for anyone interested! 

Thanks for reading!  Linkups below.

 

 

Linking Up With: Bethany // Meghan // Agi // Jacqueline // Tara // Erin

 

 

 

Scarf Obsession

 

FRAAS metallic scarf c/o | similar peplum top | Ameera Noor tassel necklace c/o | Hudson denim | J.Crew Darby loafers / option | Reece & Blaire bangles c/o | Brina Box diamond bracelet c/o | similar sunnies

 

TGIF Ya'll!

 

 Whether you are back to your normal routine or still traveling and celebrating, I hope you have a wonderful Friday.  My parents are still in town and are hosting a bingo night at their house tonight.  I am so looking forward to a few Holiday cocktails and making memories with best friends and family.  This is a new tradition for our family this year, and one that I hope will last.  I am usually terrible at bingo because I am always too distracted by everything to listen to the numbers being called.  Maybe there will be an honorable mention prize??

 

I was so excited to show you this gorgeous scarf from FRAAS today!  For more than 125 years, FRAAS has upheld a family tradition of manufacturing high-quality scarves that are unlike anything else in the world. You can see the level of attention to detail which is unique to FRAAS. It is this which enabled FRAAS to establish itself as the world´s largest scarf manufacturer.  This holiday scarf is just phenomenal with the combination of metallic threads and zebra print.  It makes such a statement with an otherwise simple outfit.  It's safe to say I have a slight obsession with scarves just for that reason.  I was so excited to add this one to the collection, especially this time of year when I am craving all things gold and metallic.  

 

How incredible are these loafers?!  Santa Dad and Mom definitely nailed it with these J.Crew Darby patent leather beauties.  They feel so vintage to me.  Styled with the cuffed denim I feel very 50s in them.  I also have a huge crush on this tassel necklace from Ameera Noor .  They offer so many gorgeous, staple accessories that I know  you will find something to spend that Christmas cash on!

 

I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!  Linkups below.

 

 

Linking Up With: LuLu // Kristen // Lauren // Allison

 

 

Southern As Sweet Tea

 

Lauren James Southern Tee c/o Fiore Boutique | cable knit scarf c/o Fiore Boutique | denim | similar leg warmers/boot socks | similar riding boots

 

 

Happy Thursday!  Two.  More.  Days.  Just two more 9-5 days and I am free, free, free until Thursday!   After 5:00 Friday, my days will be filled with Christmas cookies, Christmas cocktails, Christmas outfits, Christmas music, Christmas dinners, Christmas love, Christmas presents....  well, you get the picture.  I will be 9-5 checked out for a few days. 

 

I don't know if any of you love t-shirts like I do.  I really love t-shirts.  And I really, really LOVE long-sleeve t-shirts.  There is something about an incredible fitting t-shirt and denim combo that makes me feel so comforted.  Maybe it's because I spent the majority of my college days in this combo (swap denim for gauchos all of sophomore year - yikes) or maybe it's the bond formed between my college roomie and I over the love of t-shirts (weird and true.) But, when I saw this adorable Lauren James tee from Fiore Boutique , I knew it had to be part of the collection.  Down here in NC we show our Southern Pride with adorable colloquialisms, monogrammed everything, seersucker, sweet tea and manners.  If you still need more clarification, you can watch the YouTube videos Sh*t Southern Women Say 1, 2 and 3.  They are so hilarious and so true. Make sure to check out the other ways to show your Southern Pride with Lauren James here. 

 

To keep things extra comfy/casual, I added a cable knit scarf from Fiore and leg warmer/boot socks.  I wasn't joking on Instagram when I said I might live in this scarf until Spring.  It is so super chunky and soft, perfect for bundling up through Winter. 

 

Thanks for reading!  Linkups below

 



 

Linking Up With: Bethany // Meghan // Agi // Jacqueline // Tara // Erin // Sharon