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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Luxe for Less - J. Crew Pave Link Bracelet

Today's "Luxe for Less" post is dedicated to the J. Crew Pave Link Bracelet.

 

 

 

 

This gorgeous blinged out bracelet has been on the wrists of fashion bloggers everywhere (well except this one...she's been waiting for the price to go down a bit!). The bold links feature two shades of glass crystals and retails for $125.

 

 

You can find a really nice dupe of this bracelet at Hello Fab for $65.

 

 

 

 

Same sparkly style for about half the price!

 

OOTD // Blogger Inspired: Bows & Sequins

As an avid reader of fashion blogs, I come across outfits often that make me want to recreate them from within my own closet. Sometimes it doesn't always work out - I may not have similar items or the outfits may not be realistic for my daily life - but other times they are just perfect! I saw this look over at Bows & Sequins and immediately fell in love. I knew I had to make it my own.

 

 

 

The combination of the striped tee + boyfriend jeans + leopard flats made for an easygoing, practical look for the workday and luckily enough, I had every single piece!

 

 

 

J. Crew Top / Target Boyfriend Jeans (similar option) / Target Leopard Flats (similar option) / Kristin Hassan Necklace (similar option) / Guess Watch / JewelMint Gold Bracelets / BaubleBar Coral Bracelet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So what do you think? How did I do in remaking Jessica's look?

 

 

Should I do more 'Blogger Inspired' outfit posts?

 

Crushing on Green

 

Green is one of my favorite colors for fall. The richness of it is just perfect!

 

 

Wedge Sneakers / Hat / Scarf / Blouse / Necklace / Eyeshadow / Blazer / Earrings / Legging Cords / Leather Flats / Clutch / Nail Polish / Dress / Skirt

Current Wants: J. Crew

I have become a recent lover of all things J.Crew. I didn't really fit their style in the past - I felt it to be too grown up, too proper, too classic, too preppy. But as I have gotten a bit older and my personal style has evolved, I have found that the reasons I stayed away from J. Crew in my twenties are the reasons I am drawing nearer to it in my thirties. I love their simple & colorful crop trousers, their lightweight sweaters & cardigans and all the ladylike touches infused in their inventory. Here the latest items I am crushing on.

 

Collection Cafe Capri in Jade Jacquard

 

 

 

Hothouse Floral Dress

 

 

 

Maddie Ballet Flats

 

 

 

Bow Coat

 

 

 

Crystal Burst Bracelet

 

 

 

Chiffon Dot Top

 

 

 

Collection Sequin Tweed Pencil Skirt

 

 

 

Collection Sasha Snakeskin Pumps

 

 

 

Cafe Capri in Tiny Dots

 

 

 

Fall Floral Crystal Necklace

 

 

 

There are about a million other items that I could have added onto this list - like this, this and especially this....wowza! - but then this wish list would be more like a wish catalog.

 

And I don't have an unlimited stash of cash to make this wish list a reality.

 

 

 

Oh J. Crew, why do you have to be so expensive?

 

 

BDIB: Oxblood

 

The theme for this Bloggers Do It Better challenge is oxblood - the IT color for fall.

 

You can see my previous submission for BDIB: Sequins here.

 

 

 

Oxblood is not just maroon or bordeaux or wine...it has a hint of brown mixed in with the burgundy. Such a perfect fall color...makes me think of rich wine or dark colored leaves.

 

I had pants that were PERFECT for this challenge but alas, they were still needing to be hemmed. Luckily I had just purchased this cardi and it had oxblood all over it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Target Cardigan / Target Tank / J. Crew Trouser Jean / JustFab 'Krisily' Wedges / Coach Tote Purse / JewelMint 'Daphne' Necklace / Pyramid Rhinestone Earrings (similar)

 

 

 

 

Even my lipgloss was an oxblood shade!
 

I told you I was loving my sock bun - it was just right for the weather since it's been raining non stop. And no joke, the humidity was at 100%. Hence the flyaways framing my face.

 

 

You can see the other bloggers sporting their oxblood on the BDIB link up here!

 

 

Hello Again!

I cannot believe it has been almost three weeks since my last post! My computer has had some serious issues and it took some time to have it checked out. Bottom line is that we probably need to invest in either heavy duty maintenance or just buy a new one altogether. Both of which do not fit into our current budget. So it's temporarily fixed...enough to the point where I can probably keep up with regular posting until something else happens!

Anyways, I thought I would share some of what has happened in that time through my glorious Instagram photos - follow @theprettyfactor

Polka-dot Converse for casual Fridays at work

Mint (Avon's 'Jade') & gold (Julep's 'Oscar')  mani

First lobster roll at Bonefish Grill

Made my first trip to Ulta...and now I know what Tiffany is talking about when it comes to their noisy shopping bags!

I ditched the highlights and went back to a pretty shade of red.

Celebrated the Hubs birthday at Tijuana Flats with tacos

My favorite Disney coffee mug ;)

J. Crew stripes and Kristin Hassan's golden bow

Long overdue mani & pedi sesh with Essie's 'Jumpin Junkanoo'

To see other snapshots of my life, check out Instagram and follow me - @theprettyfactor

I hope this computer doesn't abandon me anytime soon so I can continue to post and stay connected to you all! What have I missed in the past three weeks?



Dress-y Stripes

Every once in awhile, I like to put a dress on. It's not usually my go-to uniform (I tend to feel more comfortable in pants), but I don't think there is anything more feminine than a dress. I snagged this dress from J.Crew a few weeks ago (and on sale!) and was pretty excited to throw it on this weekend. Ryan was impressed - he kept on complimenting the outfit throughout the night! Maybe I should wear dresses more often...

Dress: J.Crew (on sale!)

Cardigan: Target

Shoes: Aldo (first seen HERE)

Necklace: Stella & Dot "Metropolitan"

Bracelets: old/unknown (first seen HERE)

Ring: Erica Anenberg via HauteLook

Watch: Bulova

If you follow me on Instagram (@theprettyfactor), then you probably saw these pics too...

(Isn't my honey a cutie?)

So another outfit post. I am still not sure how I feel on doing these....but alas here it is!

Hope you had a happy weekend!

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?