Casual + Random Layers

Top(on sale): Old Navy | Jacket: Forever 21 | Scarf (different color): Cotton On | Pants: Gap | Boots (similar): H&M | Beanie/Watch/Gloves: Groopdealz

The week is here! It is officially Christmas week! I am so excited to spend time with family this week and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas!

This outfit was created due to a lazy day and the need for layers. Very random layers I know, but it was just one of those days. I don't always feel the need to be fabulous and have perfect outfits. Casual is cool too right?!

Have a great Monday!

Holiday Excuses featuring Piperlime

 

Top (similar): Nordstrom | Skirt (on sale now): Piperlime | Heels: Payless | Necklace: Groopdealz | Clutch: Oxford Trunk

There is something that is so fun about dressing up for the holidays. I love the reds and greens and emeralds along with a valid reason to dress up a little. That is why I called this post holiday excuses. I feel like we use everything as an excuse. It is the holidays though. We do justify spending a little more money, eating a little more food, and hopefully a little more Christmas spirit although it seems people are more grumpy! 

This skirt caught my eye not only for the color, but it looked long enough for me, and it is! This skirt also comes in a gorgeous blue color. I had the hardest time deciding which color, but went with this emerald because I have been dying to have something in this gorgeous color!

I can't believe Christmas is next week. I haven't started wrapping presents. I feel like there is no time to do anything!! I will just say, I am beyond excited for this weekend already. I am so tired and I can feel sickness coming on (knock on wood). Hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!

Linked up with Trend Spin, Totally Posted Tuesday, My Girlish Whims, Wednesday Style Connection, I Feel Pretty, Wardrobe Wednesday, Random Wednesday, Style Sessions, & What I Wore

Touch of Pink featuring Sheinside

Dress c/o: Sheinside | Vest: Forever 21 (similar here) | Heels (similar here): Nordstrom | Necklace: Groopdealz | Tights: Francesca's Boutique | Purse: Forever 21 (similar here)

Hello!

So sad the weekend is already over, but hey, one more day towards Christmas and family time!

This lovely Green Three Quarter Length Sleeve Gathered Pleats Dress has simple become a favorite of mine for the holiday season. I may have worn this for 3 Christmas parties already, but can you blame me?! I dressed it up 3 different ways and I just love how simple it is, yet how much I can do with it.

And, lets talk about these shoes. I am not a pink girl, but pink sure is growing on me. Loving the gold chunky heel that comes along with it.

Have a great Monday!

I am linked up with Sunday Style, Monday Morning Gossip, Monday Must Haves, Monday Bloom, Watch Out for the Woestman's, Trend Spin, & Funday Monday 


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Sweater Weather + All Things Thursday Link Up

I have always been so against sweater dresses. Sometimes it is not the worst thing to try new styles, right?! This year I was on the hunt for a sweater dress... and found this adorable one from Old Navy. Lovin' it! Hope you enjoy it too! Also today, I am a co-host of All Things Thursday Link Up. Don't forget to link up!

Dress: Old Navy | Boots: Thrifted | Bag: Target

Welcome to the ALL THINGS THURSDAY LINK PARTY!! Thanks for all those who linked up with us last week! We are having so much fun and hope you are too! As a reminder, we will pick two links to feature each week and when you are featured, you will have the opportunity to co-host the link party with us. Those who link up will also be required to follow the co-hosts. We are excited to see what you have in store for us this week! Thanks for linking up and inspiring us!

Check out what your hosts have been up to this week:

A Warm Winter Outfit with Hunters of Happiness | A Gold Holiday Gift Guide with Glitz & Gold

Now, for our lovely features and co-hosts:

Jalynn of The Red Closet Diary

When we are planning our Holiday Party outfit, we know who we are going to go to for advice! We are in love with Jalynn's classic holiday party look and can't get enough of the gold details. Perfection!

Kristin of Wild One Forever

Kristin's lace dress is to die for. You can never go wrong with lace, especially when picking out your Holiday Party outfit! It is the perfect mix of classic and feminine.

 

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More Holiday Wear + CASH GIVEAWAY!!

Top: GAP (similar here & here) | Shorts (old): Old Navy | Necklace: Groopdealz | Booties: H&M (similar here)

Thank you for those of you who linked up with What She Wears this month. My favorite outfit this month was Jessi from Haircut and General Attitude. I could die... so cute right?! I love the touch of gold with these overalls. This outfit is perfect!!! Next months link up will be Lipstick! You have a whole month to prepare! Get those lips ready!

I know your secret: You're not even close to getting your Christmas shopping done.

In fact, you haven't even started yet. Right? 

Well, today I am teaming up with 14 amazing bloggers to help you kick start your Christmas shopping with a sweet Christmas Cash GIVEAWAY! That's right, one lucky winner will win a $255 Visa Gift Card to put towards your gift hunt--or anything your heart desires, really! 

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Marc by Marc featuring Sheinside

Top c/o: Sheinside | Jeans c/o: Styles For Less | Heels: BGB Event (similar here) | Sunnies: Amazon (similar here)

Tis' the season for sweaters! HOLY CRAP it is cold outside! I hate how it jumps from 50 degrees and sunny, to 10 degrees and snowing. My bones are frozen, and I am never going outside unless I have to. Such a baby, I know!!

This sweater from Sheinside is a new fav!! You won't find me wearing sweaters like this much, but I actually loved this one when I saw it. And who doesn't want a Marc by Marc sweater anyways?! ;)

Hope your weekend was fab!!!

I am linked up with Sunday Style, Monday Morning Gossip, Monday Must Haves, Monday Bloom, Watch Out for the Woestman's, & Funday Monday 

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