A New Twist

 Sweater: Boutique at Holiday Mart (similar/under $50); 

Jumpsuit: Loft (similar/under $20); Booties: Rebecca Minkoff (similar);  

Handbag: Frye (gift); All Jewelry: Stella & Dot; Lip Color: NARS Heat Wave

 My hubby and I had our first date night in the new year on Saturday night and it was nice to just hang out together. We went to dinner at the movie, something we're kind of spoiled by but annoyed by, and came home to watch Flip or Flop on the DVR. It was actually quite perfect.

I am a girl who loves her jeans, but I'm kind of tired of wearing them on a daily basis, especially on a date night. I found this little jumpsuit hanging in the closet, one I purchase last summer when Loft was having a huge spring sale. (It has been something like $79, and with the sales that had taken place during spring, I ended up getting this piece for $17!) However, it's super cold in these parts so I decided to pair it with a sweater I've had for at least a 1,000 years. Okay, maybe not a 1,000. More like 10 years or longer. It's one of my all time favorites, but doesn't get photographed often. I adore the end result!

The Sweater: Before and After

     

Why yes, I am pregnant in the before photo! Not sure how far along. Maybe six months?

I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Ours was great! Lots to report this week. And I promise, I will definitely try to make all five days of blogging this week. We all have to have goals, right?

Happy Monday, Fashionista's!

XOXO

Warmth

  Top: ZARA; Jeans: Loft (similar); Booties: Sam Edelman (similar); Handbag: Frye;

Shades: Prada; All Jewelry: Stella & Dot; Lip Color: NARS Heat Wave

I would have to say that this is the warmest top/sweater/sweatshirt I own. It's incredibly thick, with a heavy cotton lining, and the faux fur is super thick as well. My only wish is that it had longer sleeves! My wrists were freezing! 

This was my running errands look. You know, when you're in and out of the car on a freezing cold Saturday, and you don't really want to have to carry a coat! The first time I wore this top, photos were never taken, I paired it with skinny jeans and tall boots. This time around, I wanted something a little more laid back. Nothing is more laid back than boyfriend jeans. But, I amped up the style with leopard print booties and loads of gold jewels! And, I'm currently having a love affair with my NARS Heat Wave lip color. This is definitely not just a summer burst of color!  

 

 

Let's talk about this arm party for a minute! I'm obsessed with the new pieces from the Stella & Dot Spring Collection! I mean, the Bridge Bracelet is stunning! And guess what? You can remove the chain and wear the ring and cuff as separate pieces! Amazing, no?! And the Tera Leather Bracelet is everything! Shop here for both!!

  

Look who got the Frye Fringe Hobo handbag for Christmas!!! This little number was sold out after the Nordstrom Anniversary sale and I was just sure I had missed my chance of getting my hands on one! My mom, the rock star, came through! It's so chic!

I am starting off the week with a bang! It's a big one over here! If you have the day off, take full advantage! Do something that makes you happy and full! 

XOXO

Wednesday Wants - Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks

It's hard to think about fall clothing when we are still in throws of summer. Trust me, it's hot here in Midwest and I can't fathom wearing wool. But it's the final week of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and I had to share with you all of my favs! My focus seems all over the board for fall, but if you take a look at my fall looks of the past, I'm still staying true to my personal style.

All of these pieces work with existing items already in my closet; skinny jeans, leggings, and dresses. The wrap coat alone can be styled so many ways! And tall boots. I love them with everything! I've heard rumors that the handbag is sold out, but if you keep checking back, it eventually finds its way back into stock.

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I have small confession to make. A very large box, along with a smaller one, arrived on my doorstep while we were on vacation. My husband was concerned about what I might have ordered. Turns out, my mom did a little shopping for my birthday and Christmas! I had ear marked pages in the catalog, the items above being some of them, so I'm not really sure what she ordered. I can't wait for November to roll around!

 If you want any of these goodies, or ones not shown, get shopping now! The prices go back to regular price on August 3rd! This is truly the best time to stock up on fall pieces. I'm just curious what's in the box.....

Happy Wednesday!