Seconds, Please!

Coat:  J.Crew (old, very similar alternative here), Dress:  c/o Sheinside, Tights:  Hue, Shoes:  Valentino, Bag:  Mansur Gavriel

This dress was my go to number this holiday season.

Any time we attended a dinner, this was my dress of choice. 

It's cute and chic, but roomy enough to go for that second helping of dessert.

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Heading back to work today after a much needed 1.5 weeks off.

Happy Monday everyone!

Caped Crusader

Cape:  c/o Sheinside, Dress (worn as top): c/o Sheinside, Jeans:  AG, Bag:  Mansur Gavriel, Shoes:  Classiques Entier (old, love this similar pair), Earrings:  c/o LilahV, Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

It's unusual to be having fifty degree weather in December in NJ.  The day after Christmas felt more like Easter time. Lucky for me, the warm weather has provided the perfect opportunity to break out my new colorful cape.

But New Jerseyans know better than to be fooled but the unseasonable temperatures. Better enjoy it while it lasts!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful week!

Wine Wrap Coat

Coat:  T Tahari, Dress:  Free People, Bag:  French Connection (old, similar here), Tights:  Express, Shoes:  Zara (old, love this similar pair)

I've been on the hunt for a wrap coat for a while now. I had ordered several in the past, but none seemed to work out. With wrap coats, I feel there is a fine line between chic outerwear and plush bathrobe.

I finally came across this reasonably priced, wine-colored winner.

Hope everyone is enjoying the 12 days of Christmas...only 9 days to go!

Festive Flannel

Sweater:  Forever 21, Top:  J.Crew, Pants:  Nordstrom, Boots:  Stuart Weitzman, Bag:  Mansur Gavriel, Earrings:  c/o LilahV

Sixteen days until Christmas and I can't ~ nor do I want to ~ shake that festive feeling. When deciding what to wear in the morning, I find myself reaching for my seasonal favorites {holiday red being my color of choice}. 

No doubt you will start seeing some sequins and sparkle soon.

Happy Monday everyone!

Black & Winter White

Coat:  c/o Sheinside, Top:  The Limited (old, similar here), Jeans:  H&M (similar here), Beanie:  Urban Outfitters, Bag:  Manur Gavriel, Booties:  Matiko (also here)

Hello and happy December readers! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and enjoyed a few extra days off as much as I did. I really feel relaxed and revived - a great way to start the Christmas countdown.

As you can see from the pictures, we ended up having a white Thanksgiving in NJ. I didn't mind as we stayed local this year, and the scene at our house was absolutely enchanting.

I've been trying to get my hands on this Mansur Gavriel bag for months now, only to find that my mother had joined the waiting list at Steven Alan and snagged me one for my birthday. I was afraid that the large tote would be too big, but to my delight the size is just right. It added the perfect little pop of color to my black & white ensemble. 

You'll definitely see this one on major repeat all holiday season long. What are some of your winter favorites?

Blue Suede Shoes

Coat:  Zara (old, similar here), Sweater:  H&M (similar here), Shirt:  J.Crew (love this one), Jeans:  c/o East & Lo, Bag:  Forever 21 (similar here), Shoes:  c/o Isaac Mizrahi, Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

In the words of Elvis,

"Don't you step on my blue suede shoes."

Cheers to a super-short work-week!