Fashion news flash! DEALS!!!! In shopping around for gifts, I bumped into a couple of sales that are worth posting about. If you are looking for gifts for or you, your sister, sister-in-law, or your son’s gf, both are great options and oh-so-affordable.
Cashmere Wool Hoodie
This gray wool-cashmere hoodie! To me, it’s a layering piece to wear under a cool moto jacket, blazer, cargo jacket, or over a tank or tee. It will carry me from winter to spring to chilly summer nights with white denim. It’s 40% off and comes in several colors. I chose gray as I have a ton of black coats and prefer contrast. Sizing is kind of in-between. I went for a medium as it felt better in the shoulders and oversized is kind of a thing. I could have gone small, but it wasn’t as comfy.
The vegan moto jacket is one I picked up at the Nordstrom Anniversary sale and it’s back in stock! It’s a great jacket that can withstand a few sprinkles and goes with anything! Size medium, so I can layer!
This cute Sherpa Shacket is stylish and versatile. Camel is the color of the season and pairs fab with black. I wasn’t sure if I could make room in my fashion budget, but it’s currently 65% off or $45! Done! Runs true to size. I’m wearing a medium.
The jacket is made from recycled water bottles! Sanctuary is doing their part to lessen the carbon footprint. Yay!
Holiday tops can be hard to find and pricey. I found two, super cute tops on Amazon for around $25 each and delivery is fast! I actually ordered five options. Two made the cut and a third, hasn’t arrived, still!
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I LOVE this top! The sleeves are pretty and cool! The style is timeless and can be worn almost year-round. (Not sure I’d wear it in the hot, hot summer.) I paired it here with AG velvet skinnies from two years ago and added a belt with pearl accents. You can shop the look in two places. The exact top on the blog (link below) and the pants at LTK here.
Runs true to size. I ordered medium and wear small at BR and Antrho.
Pearls and black are trending right now. I love the subtle placement on the mesh sleeve. I paired the top with coated denim to break up the black and texture. I tried it with shiny faux leather and velvet, neither worked. Denim would work too, but I wanted a more holiday-focused look. To shop, the exact top is here on the blog and the pants at LTK, here.
Top runs true to size. I ordered medium but usually wear small at BR and Anthro.
One of my favorite places to shop for unique holiday looks is Anthropologie. I have a few things that have survived the test of time that I can pull out to this day, even years later. I’m kicking off the holiday season with several looks, new and old.
If you happen to catch this post before the end of the day Sunday, 11/28, Anthro is running a sale. If not, their items are soooo cute, they are worth even full price.
I recently was accepted to a shopping platform called Like To Know It, or LTK. It’s kind of a big deal as you have to post for three months to show your commitment to fashion with snazzy photographs and I finally did it. This is great for both of us because it makes it easier to shop an entire look and I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Win-Win!
I found two Anthropologie sweaters I LOVE! I honestly haven’t decided which one to keep. It might be both. (Don’t tell Hubby!)
Shout-out to Haven, a home decor shop in Laguna Beach! Mara, the owner is just like me, just starting out and using what she knows to make people happy and the world a more beautiful place. Haven ships nationwide. Follow on Instagram, @havenlaguna. She could not have been nicer to me while photographing, offering tons of help.
Also, my dear friend shot most of my holiday photos in Laguna Beach. She is a professional photographer and has a huge following on Instagram. @jaymemaxwell.
!The raspberry, nobby sweater is soooo soft and can be dressed up or down. I paired it with the soft ruffle top by Vince Camuto and AG Alexxis vintage high-rise denim and heels. A link to the entire look here.
Timeless!
My other Anthropologie fave, this cream studded cardi with pearls and teal faux gems. While I was photographing in Laguna, I kept running into this lady staying at the same hotel. She literally wanted to take this sweater off my back! Just sayin’.
Paired the same way, AG vintage denim and Vince Camuto top with the killer boots from SilentD. I picture this outfit at a cookie exchange, but the pearls can dress up any look. Link here.
Royal Gems!
My third look from Anthro is a velvet top I purchased last year, when we went almost nowhere because of Covid. The blue-green version is not available, but I posted a couple of options. This look I think is worthy of drinks at the bar with friends, cool Christmas! Link here.
Thanksgiving is just days away. If you haven’t figured out what to wear, here are three additional possibilities that you can replicate fast or simply be inspired to style from your own closet.
Outfit 1
This Aritzia chiffon button-up blouse in a lavender taupe is beautiful for any occasion, but when paired with a pewter belt and taupe booties, it’s fit for a Thanksgiving table. I love the extra sheer puff sleeve and subtle watercolor print. This top can be easily elevated with black vegan leather pants and sparkly earrings.
The photo was taken in Virginia at a winery with polo fields, just outside of Charlottesville.
Oh-so-fallThanksgiving-ready!
For warmth, add a gray flannel double-breasted jacket:
Cute indoors or out.
Outfit 2
A white ruffle top dresses up any outfit whether it’s denim, faux leather pants or skirt. I like it with the oversized sherpa coat from Banana Republic. The top is Vince Camuto from the Nordstrom Anniversary sale and sold out. Here is a link to a good substitute. I like the look with cropped, straight-leg jeans and taupe booties for a casual Thanksgiving.
Oh-so-cool-and-glam.Cool from the back too.
Outfit 3
My Thanksgiving look, the slip skirt from Aritzia paired with the open edit floral top from Nordstrom. (Only the wrap style is available.) Both items have given me endless outfit possibilities, a worthwhile investment.
