Plaid Scarf

Sweater:  Gap ~ on SALE!, Jeans:  Forever 21, Scarf:  J.Crew, Shoes:  Zara (no longer available, very similar here),  Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff, Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

The plaid scarf - a simple way to add just a little preppy pizazz to a simple outfit.

Enjoy the first weekend of the New Year!

Resolution

Top:  Anthropologie (similar option here), Skirt:  J.Crew ~ on SALE!, Shoes:  Valentino, Clutch:  BCBGeneration (old, identical here for $12!), Tights:  Express, Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

As I've mentioned in the past, I'm not a huge fan of New Year's Eve. I may sound like a curmudgeon, but between the inflated prices and the crowds, it's a night I definitely prefer to spend at home with my husband {on the couch in our pjs} which is exactly what I did. Since I also had to work yesterday and today, and decided to bring some sparkly NYE glam to the office. This sequined mini added just the right bit of glitz.

Although I haven't made one yet, I like this simple, straight-forward quote for resolution inspiration:

Pretty much sums it up.

Cheers to 2014 to being the best year yet!

Steals and Deals

Blazer:  Anthropologie (very old, similar here), Shirt:  J.Crew, Jeans:  H&M (similar here, here for under $30!), Shoes:  Rock & Republic for Kohl's, Necklace:  J.Crew Factory, Sunnies:  Forever 21 (similar here, LOVE this pair)

My absolute favorite time of the year to shop is right after Christmas.  For the most part, all of the items I have been coveting throughout the fall go on MAJOR sale just one day after my favorite holiday. Best part ~ I usually receive some gift cards for Christmas that are quickly spent in the days following. I picked up this bright colored flannel at J.Crew ~ originally $90 on sale for $35 ~ too good to pass up! Keep an eye out for more of my post-Christmas steals and deals.

The Holiday 9 to 5

Sweater:  J.Crew (old, similar SALE option here, even more budget-friendly option here), Top:  J.Crew (old, similar here, here), Skirt:  Bebe (old, similar here), Beanie:  Zara, Shoes:  Zara (sold out, very similar here), Bag:  Target, Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

The holiday season was a little different for me this year being that I am now working in the retail industry. Rather than having a cushy vacation from the day before Christmas Eve to the day after New Year's, I worked until 3:30 on Christmas Eve and am back at work today.  Definitely a change from what I had become accustomed to, but absolutely worth it to be working in the industry that I love.

And so I did what any sane fashionista would do, I dressed as festively as possible during the holidays. Bringing some holiday cheer to the office certainly made the days fly by!

Hope everyone had a very merry!

Merry + Happy

 

Wishing you all a very...

...Christmas.

{all images via Pinterest}

Twenty-Thirteen

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As 2013 winds down, I wanted to share some of my favorite looks with you. This year has been a crazy one considering I made a major career change. I thank my family and friends and particularly my husband who gave me the courage and support that I needed to make the change.

To all of you: your continued support and kind comments mean more to me than you could ever know. Cheers to 2014 being the best {and most fashionable} year yet!