OOTD // Thanksgiving

Can you believe that Thanksgiving weekend has come and gone? I swear this holiday season is just sneaking on by - this is the first year since the Hubs and I got married that I failed to bring out the fall decor. I totally skipped Halloween and then skipped on Thanksgiving as well! I don't even know how that happened. And it's not me - I LOVE decorating for the holidays. Anyways, back on today's post - what I wore for Thanksgiving dinner. My entire family got together at my aunt & uncle's home for a big feast and lots of photo ops. Thanksgiving tends to lean on the less dressy side of the style spectrum for our family, but I still like to add some sparkle and dress up just a bit.

 

 

 

Express Sweater (out of stock online, but similar option) / Old Navy Cords / Steve Madden Heels (old, but similar option) / BaubleBar Necklace (no longer available online, but a nice alternative) / Guess Watch / Express Bangle Bracelets / J. Crew Bracelet

 

 

 

 

 

 

  We hope you & your loved ones had a very Happy Thanksgiving!

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Who's taking part of Cyber Monday?! Some of the deals I shared on Friday's post are still active for today, so be sure to check them out. Let me know what deals you score!

 

 

Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2012

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your nearest and dearest. I spent some great time with my family centered around yummy eats & the Monopoly board (more on that next week), but today is just as important! I have gone out for Black Friday for quite a number of years, but today I decided to stay in.

 

I put together a list of some great sales that you can take advantage from the coziness of your home.

 

ASOS:

11/23 use code BLACKFRIDAYBONUS for 20% off

11/25 use code CYBERMONDAYSPECIAL for 30% off

 

BAUBLEBAR:

11/23 only - use code FRIDAY15 for 15% off two baubles, code FRIDAY25 for 25% off three baubles, code FRIDAY35 for 35% off four baubles

 

C. WONDER:

30% off on orders $100+

 

GAP:

Up to 60% off

 

J. CREW:

Use code COLOR25 for 25% off plus free shipping on orders $150+

 

J. CREW FACTORY:

Use code GIVEANDGET for 40% off plus extra 15% on orders $100+

 

PIPERLIME:

Use code ME for 20% off site-wide

 

SHOPBOP:

Use code BIGEVENT12 for 35% off

 

STEVE MADDEN:

Use code HOLIDAYS30 for 30% off plus free shipping

 

T+J DESIGNS:

use code TDAY35 for 35% off site-wide

use code BLACK50 for 50% off on select items

 

VINCE CAMUTO:

Use code HOLIDAY for 30% off site-wide

 

 

 

 

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My Girly Weekend

This past weekend was one of the girliest weekends I have had in awhile. Granted, I am usually found doing something girly, but this weekend was non-stop girl stuff.

And I enjoyed it thoroughly!

Most Friday nights for me are nights in. I don't usually make plans for Friday nights because at the end of the work week, all I want to do is veg out at home and RELAX. So I swung by Target to grab some things & picked up Essie's "Ole Caliente" for my at-home mani/pedi.

Saturday morning/afternoon brought about laundry & other house stuff before GIRLS NIGHT OUT! A few of my girlfriends & I were just meeting up for dinner & dessert but I swear I was putting more energy into getting ready for it than I do for a night out with my hubby! ;) Just kidding....I put in effort for him too! But I think it's because when you are married (& all of your friends are married), your schedules aren't as free...so it takes quite the effort to plan a GNO. In any case, I was really excited for it.

If you follow me on Instagram, then you caught a sneak peek of this outfit...

Dress: Forever 21

Leopard Belt: Target

Rhinestone Bracelet: J. Crew

Cuff: Jewelmint "Gehry"

Watch: Guess (first seen here)

 Earrings: (I don't remember!)

Ring: Gift from Husband

Wedges: Steve Madden "Riddgge"

Dinner at Bonefish Grill with Raisa & Cheryl

Sunday didn't start out so hot - I woke up with a killer headache so I stayed in bed for awhile until I felt better. I had breakfast & relaxed because it was storming outside. The other day I shared a picture on Instagram that was so quintessential South Florida - it was sunny as all heck but it was raining at the same time. Typical. Anyways, I had a baby shower for a friend later on in the afternoon so while I was feeling the urge to stay in my pj's, I got it together.

Dress: J. Crew 'Maritime Anchor' (now on sale!)

Sandals: Sam Edelman

Watch: Guess

Necklace: J. Crew via eBay

Cuff: Jewelmint "Gehry"

Chain Bracelet: Spike the Punch

Rings: Jewelmint "Forget Me Not" Trio

Book: Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty (first seen here)

My weekend ended with Sarah Jessica Parker...in the form of watching her movie, "I Don't Know How She Does It"...finally! This movie has been out forever!

It was cute. Then again, my opinion may be biased because I just love me some SJP!

Hope you all had a lovely weekend!

What did you do?

Boots with the Fur

The fall/winter season kinda gets me bummed out because the current trends just aren't applicable where I live. In other states, people are bundled up to keep warm with all their cute scarves, coats and boots...and I live in Florida where we still have 80 degree weather and December is making it's way! I'm still wearing cropped pants, wedges, short sleeves and light cardigans. I should be thankful that we don't have blizzards, but I'm kinda pouting that I can't really buy winter gear.

Since I can only crush on warm and cozy trends, I picked some boots (with the fur) that I would be all over if I lived somewhere cold and chilly!

Steve Madden - $70

Nine West - $109

Piperlime - $200

Victoria's Secret - $75 (on clearance!)

Now you have that song in your head, right? I was singing it too.

Luxe for Less - DVF Opal

Today's "Luxe for Less" features the Opal wedge by Diane Von Furstenberg. This wedge features a wooden heel with crossed straps and a zippered back. The camel color is great for coordinating with countless outfits and makes your legs seem longer (which is great for my 5'3" self!). It also comes in black and a natural burlap and retails for $295.

A much more affordable version was found by Steve Madden! The Riddgge wedge looks pretty close to the DVF Opal and has the same features. This one comes in blush and black and retails for just $40, currently on sale at Piperlime! Unfortunately only two sizes are available, but I did purchase mine from a Victoria's Secret catalog not too long ago...fingers crossed you can find it there too!