holiday fashion Archives

sparkle and shine

ladies, it’s time to sparkle and shine ‘cuz party season is in full swing. today, i’m thrilled to partner once again with one of my favorite brands, Ann Taylor. and they’ve started their Black Friday sale a little early this year. yes, it’s 50% off everything with code blackfriday. are you ready to see what i threw together for the holidays? take a peek.

sparkle and shine with Ann Taylor

the ootd started with a plaid faux fur jacket. it’s the perfect statement piece that will keep you toasty warm while adding a hint of glamour. and it’s plaid, which gives a modern spin to a tried and true jacket. the muted shades of green and blue go with so many color palettes. but i chose black high rise velvet pants that can go from day to night with ease. and a gorgeous teal ruffle neck blouse that’s oh so feminine.

sparkle and shine with Ann Taylor

every nighttime look needs a special pair of party shoes. and Ann Taylor doesn’t disappoint this year. here are a few of my favorites.

sparkle and shine with Ann Taylor

pants | blouse | jacket

sparkle and shine with Ann Taylor

there are lots of choices when it comes to holiday outfits at Ann Taylor. you can see why it was so hard to narrow down my outfit to black velvet pants, ruffle neck blouse and plaid jacket. one of my all-time favorite color combinations is BIG this year. AT has an entire collection of pink and red that’s ready to party.

sparkle and shine with Ann Taylor

pants | blouse | jacket

sparkle and shine with Ann Taylor

let’s take these velvet pants for a walk on the casual side. i’m always a sucker for a comfy cozy sweater, especially when it’s a fairisle pattern.

sparkle and shine with Ann Taylor

all right, gang, it’s time to get our turkey day game face on. happy cooking! what’s on your thanksgiving menu? i’m whipping up all the favorites: sweet potatoes casserole, green bean casserole, brussel sprouts, cranberry salad (this was mr. style’s favorite!), cranberry sauce, and of course, stuffing. the turkey is brining as i type. from my family to yours, a very happy thanksgiving!

Ann Taylor Gift Guide

a big thank you to Ann Taylor for this sponsored post. and thank you, lovely readers, for supporting the brands that allow me to bring you fresh ideas.

it’s finally cold here in Athens. i know, i know “cold” is a relative notion, but we’ve hit the freezing mark the past few days, and i’m trying to stay warm. my oldest has it particularly bad: he’s been in California the past 10 years, and well, he can’t handle anything below 50 degrees. sad, huh? not to worry: we’ll toughen him up. is it chilly where you are? colder than here? then this post is for you. as we head into winter, stay warm in this outfit featuring a cashmere turtleneck and wool sweater coat from Anthropologie.

wool sweater coat & cashmere turtleneck

this wool sweater coat was featured in last week’s fridays with oscar. there were lot’s of positive feedback, so i decided to give you an alternative styling this week. today, i’ve paired the coat with a cashmere turtleneck and A-Line skirt (old, similar here, here and here). for extra warmth, i’ve pulled in a pair of tights from Talbots. (but any pair will do.)

patrick boots & leather satchel

i’m totally in love with these boots from Stuart Weitzman purchased last year – they’re pricey but sometimes a girl’s gotta splurge. but there’s a similar pair at Nordstrom. i particularly like the patrick boots as they have a side zip and a reasonable price point. but no matter what the price tag a pair of black boots are a must-have come winter. they’re on winter repeat and have shown up on the blog before: you can see them styled alternatively with a denim skirt. (and make sure to head over to Nordstrom for a preview of their Black Friday and Cyber Monday inventory.)

practically speaking, these boots make the entire outfit perfectly suited for colder temperatures. and they’re further accentuated by pairing them with a leather satchel. it appears Nordstrom is having a difficult time keeping it in stock, but you can find similar ones as well.

too early for… Christmas?

Thanksgiving isn’t even here, and of course, we’re talking about Christmas. for those of you that celebrate Christmas, i’m always curious as to where you purchase and when you put up your tree. do you go to a tree farm? do you cut down your own? is it small? tall? somewhere in-between? do you put it up the day after Thanksgiving? the first week of December? let me know in the comments below.

that’s a wrap, gang! happy, happy tuesday! two more days until turkey day. can’t wait for those mashed potatoes.

cool & kitschy gifts

black watch plaid

if there’s one fashion item that rings in the holidays, it has to be black watch plaid. plaid has been around for centuries and was and is the mark of a Scottish man. to be precise, the pattern known as plaid is actually tartan. and tartans are bands of colors woven together in horizontal and vertical patterns. over time, tartan plaid became synonymous with the regional clans scattered throughout Scotland, with each family adopting a particular pattern. but black watch plaid has always been associated with the Royal Highland Regiment, the pride of the United Kingdom’s army until it was recently disbanded in 2003. but somewhere, somehow, fashion took a firm interest in plaids, and they’re seen everywhere from shirts to blazers to pants.