Bow Peep

Coat:  Forever 21 (old, similar here ~ under $100!), Skirt:  Bebe (a wardrobe staple!!!), Sweater J.Crew ~ almost sold out (simlar here for $25!!), Shirt:  Madewell (similar), Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff, Shoes:  J.Crew (old, great alternative here), Earrings:  Kate Spade, Watch:  DKNY (similar), Nails:  Essie "Glamour Purse"

It's certainly no secret that I'm a huge fan of bows, and often display them not only in my clothing but in my accessories too.  So when I saw these adorable Kate Spade earrings at Nordstrom, I just couldn't resist adding them to my collection.  They add such a feminine classic touch!

Mad for Plaid

Coat:  Bebe (very old, loving this one ~ on MAJOR SALE!!!), Dress:  Forever 21 (also very old, similar here,,here) Turtleneck:  J.Crew, Tights:  Anthropologie, Shoes: Valentino, Bag:  Marc by Marc Jacobs (LOVING this newer version), Gloves:  Lord & Taylor (similar on SALE)

This is probably one of the more inexpensive dresses I own and I have had it for years. It has survived many, MANY closet clean-outs.  There is something about plaid that never gets old or goes out of style ~ and ~ as you probably know by now, I'm a sucker for work-appropriate dresses!

Leather and Lace

Dress:  Zara (similar here), Coat:  Bebe (very old, similar here), Boots:  Miss Sixty (old,similar here), Clutch:  Unknown (liking this one ~ under $25!), Necklace:  Forever 21 (old, similar here), Bangles:  Max and Chloe, Nails:  Nicole by OPI "Virtuous Violet"

Now that the holidays are here, I'm constantly on the lookout for the perfect holiday dress(es).  In reality I could probably get away with wearing the same dress for all holiday events/parties, but what fun would that be?

This dress was just screaming my name ~ leather and lace together???  It's like peanut butter and jelly, movies and popcorn, wine and cheese.

Stay tuned over the next few weeks for more of my holiday dress selections!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Swiss Dots

 

Sweater:  J.Crew (similar budget friendly version here), Blouse:  Joe Fresh (similar here), Skirt:  Bebe (old, similar here), Shoes:  Christain Louboutin, Bag:  Marc by Marc Jacobs (old, newrsio ven here)

 

I'd say this is the quintessential teacher uniform.  Very "J.Crew catalog" looking.  Preppy yet chic.  I'm obsessed with this swiss dotted sweater that I picked up last week ~ another item you can count on seeing again!

 

Ladylike

Top:  Anthropologie (old, similar here), Skirt:  Bebe, Shoes:  J.Crew (similar here for only $35!!!), Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff, Earrings:  Gift from my grandmother (similar here)

 

 

Pearls + bows + lace + ruffle + low side pony = one seriously feminine ensamble.