oversized thermal & velvet jeans

 

 

 

 

Free People Buttercup Thermal in Sand Beach

Free People FP One Adella Bralette

AG The Stevie High-Rise Velvet Skinny Jeans (similar here)

Dolce Vita Prym Lace-Up Boots (also here)

Lack of Color Stardust Rancher

 

Wow, I can't believe it's finally the last day of 2020!  It's been a tough year for most, sadly really tough for a lot of people.  Our year was extra stressful with a move (transfer) from South Carolina to Florida, but I feel so grateful my family is healthy and living closer to a beach definitely doesn't hurt.  Not a lot can clear your mind and help you relax more than a trip to the beach.  I'm very hopeful and excited for 2021!  Not that everything will go back to normal immediately, but there's something about the start of a new year that is always exciting.

Back in 2016 in Myrtle Beach (a place where we thought we would live forever and have now moved twice, which is proof that you never know what the year will bring!), I finished off the year in a velvet cut-out shoulder sweater.  This year, it's in these amazingly comfortable AG High-Rise Velvet Skinny Jeans.  I've always been a big fan of velvet!  (The other day I was channeling my inner George Costanza and rocking head-to-toe velvet, which I posted on Instagram.)  Keeping comfort in mind, I paired the velvet jeans with a thermal top from Free People, which is available in 5 other colours.  It's very oversized so you definitely have to wear something underneath.  I hate wearing bras but this FP One Adella Bralette is very comfortable to wear.  Plus, it's available in 19 colours and is so pretty that you want to show it off!

 

When I came across the AG velvet jeans on the Anthropologie site, the model was also wearing these Dolce Vita Prym Lace-Up Boots.  I was looking for a light-coloured pair of boots at the time so I purchased them as well.  They are so comfy!  I usually am not a fan of anything you have to lace up, I prefer to just slip on and go, but these boots have zippers on the side so they're super quick to slip on!

Unfortunately, the exact velvet jeans I'm wearing are almost sold out (they may be available at your local Anthropologie store), but I linked other options below!

 

Free People Just Float On Velvet Flare Jeans, which are available in 7 colours!

 J Brand Maria High-Rise Skinny in Velvet

7 For All Mankind Skinny Velvet Ankle Jeans

 Old Navy Velvet Jeans, which are only $30!

Happy shopping and happy new year!!

Mx

ugly Christmas sweater

 Free People String Lights Pullover (also here and here)

Levi's Wedgie Straight Jeans in Montgomery Baked

Lack of Color Stardust Rancher

Ok, this sweater is not in the least bit ugly, but it feels very festive and what I'll be wearing over the holidays.  I love the rainbow colours!  I love the slouchy fit, it's very cozy and perfect for lounging around after a big meal.  I paired it with a pair of Levi's Wedgie Straight Jeans, which are currently 50% off!  I couldn't resist pairing this colourful sweater with my new pink Lack of Color hat.  Of course the sweater having pink stripes makes it a no-brainer, but I love pairing red and pink together and the pink hat definitely makes the red stripes pop!

Happy shopping and happy holidays!

Mx

love story

Spell & The Gypsy Collective Love Story Boho Dress (also here and here)

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

Dolce Vita Prym Lace-Up Boots

 

I have a slight obsession (ok, it's major) with Spell & The Gypsy Collective's 'Boho Dress'.  Anytime Spell launches a new collection, it's always the first thing I look for.  I love the flowy fit, effortless vibe and the fact that they're just so beautiful!  The 'Boho Dress' is supposed to be a midi fit, but I'm so petite that they end up being a maxi dress on me, which I actually prefer.  

 

I love the sky blue colour of this Love Story Boho Dress from the 'Star Crossed Lovers' collection.  The beautiful floral print is also available in a midi robe and a blouse!  (I also purchased the Love Story Blouse in Red Coral, which I'll share on the blog soon!)  I prefer wearing the boho dress with a pair of sandals, usually a wedge sandal, but I wore it with a pair of Dolce Vita lace-up boots because it was cool out.  (I'd also wear this dress with a pair of white vans for running errands!)

 

Happy shopping!

Mx

friday find: bloomingdale's sale

1.State Ruffled Sweater

FRAME Le High Rise Ripped Skinny Jeans

Dolce Vita Steely Over the Knee Boots

 

Happy Friday!  Today's 'Friday find' is Bloomingdale's amazing sale, which ends December 24!  Not only that, but now you can take 25% off every $100 you spend!  There are so many great items for sale.  I can't resist a ruffled sweater so I'm eyeing the 1.State ruffled sweater (top left), which comes in two other colours.  I'm also loving this one by Lost + Wander and this one by 3.1 Phillip Lim (I love the mustard-coloured one).  If you're on the hunt for a pair of jeans, the FRAME high rise jeans (top left) are currently over 50% off!  I'm also eyeing these 7 For All Mankind Kimmie Crop Skinny Jeans.  I love an over-the-knee boot so I'm eyeing the Dolce Vita ones (above).  I'm also loving these Dolce Vita Studded Ankle Boots and these Vince Camuto Buckled Booties.

On the hunt for a new bag?  This pretty blue kate spade crossbody bag is under $100.  I love the colour of this Chloé Drew Mini Shaded Saddle Bag, which is currently 30% off.  I love both of the fun colours of this THE MARC JACOBS Softshot Pearlized Leather Crossbody, which is currently 30% off.  This dark red one is gorgeous.  I'm still on the hunt for the perfect sunglasses since I lost my Prada ones.  I'm eyeing these Valentino Oversized Cat Eye Sunglasses.  These Balenciaga Round Sunglasses are currently over 50% off!  

 

If you're still looking for gifts, these cashmere gloves and this cashmere scarf are currently 25% off.  This AQUA High Low Cashmere Sweater is currently under $70 and comes in 15 colours!

 

Happy (sale) shopping!

Mx

stardust

LoveShackFancy Roslyn Cotton Printed Midi Dress

Lack of Color Stardust Rancher

I am obsessed with this LoveShackFancy dress!  It looks fancy but doesn't feel fancy, which is what you want in a summer dress.  It is SO comfortable to wear and feels SO effortless!  It even has pockets!  You could wear this dress to the beach and then out to dinner.  I was hesitant buying this dress because it is December, but it's currently 55% off at Bloomingdale's!  I've been coveting this stunning floral dress since I first saw it on the LoveShackFancy site and knew I would regret it if I didn't grab it.

Thankfully, we have been spoiled with the weather over the past week or so and I was able to actually wear this gorgeous dress.  I paired it with my new Lack of Color Stardust Rancher, which I have been wearing with everything lately.  I have been wearing LOC hats for years and I have been hoping that they would make a pink hat, specifically in the rancher style, which is my favourite style.  They came out with the Rose Rancher a little while ago, but rose doesn't go with my complexion (even though I continue to purchase rose-coloured tops and sweaters).  I love pairing colours together so it was a no-brainer for me to pair the pink hat with this blue-but-looks-kind-of-purple dress.  The pink hat also brings out the delicate pink flowers in the dress.  I couldn't help but twirl around in this dress!

There are so many great dresses currently on sale at Bloomingdale's, from summery dresses to dresses you could wear now.  I love the effortlessness of this ba&sh floral dress, which comes in 2 colours and I love that you can wear it off-the-shoulder.  This Zadig & Voltaire velvet dress or this Maje floral dress would be great for the holidays.  Same with this ALLSAINTS ruffled mini dress, which is 60% off!  This Rebecca Taylor La Vie Mixed Print Dress and this Parker Lillie Printed Cutout Dress are gorgeous!  This French Connection floral dress is under $60!

I'll be posting more of my picks from the Bloomingdale's sale on Friday!

Happy shopping!

Mx

friday find: 40% off

 

Anthropologie Brianna Embellished Sweatshirt 

 Happy Friday!  There have been many great sales recently, but this weekend is a big one - 40% off all clothing at Anthropologie!  I scooped up this embellished sweatshirt that looks comfy but is not your typical sweatshirt.  I love the (faux) pearl details!  If you're looking for a gift for under $50, this would make a great one!  I also scooped up some socks, including these fair isle over-the-knee socks, which would also make a great gift.

Some of my other picks include this pretty and 'oh-so-cozy' sweater, this 'extra-long, extra-cozy' cardigan and these AG velvet skinny jeans (available in petite sizes!), which I own and highly recommend.  This matching set (sweater and joggers sold separately) looks super cozy!

I love 'winter white' so I'm loving the look of this fuzzy jacket.  I love the details on this kimono jacket!  This velvet kimono jacket is so pretty.  If you're looking for a cozy jacket, this Vero Moda faux fur shirt jacket is currently under $65 and this BLANKNYC ombre faux fur jacket looks so fun!

 

Happy (sale) shopping!

Mx

sequin knit sweater

 

ZARA Limited Edition Sequin Knit Sweater

AGOLDE Parker Vintage Cut Off Short

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

As soon as I saw this ZARA sequin knit sweater, I fell in love.  Everything about it - the sequins, the ruffled sleeves... it feels festive, but you can wear it casually.  I paired it with cutoffs and sneakers.  I love how lightweight it is, which is perfect for the weather we've been having here in Florida.  I was worried it would be too cropped (why are all the tops so cropped this year?), but the length is perfect with something high-waisted, if you're like me and not wanting to show your stomach.  Next, I'll be pairing this pretty sweater with high-waisted skinny jeans and booties!

Happy shopping!

Mx

golden sale

 

Spell & The Gypsy Collective Jesse Jane Cropped Blouse (also here and here)

AGOLDE Parker Vintage Cut Off Short

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

Shopbop is currently having an amazing sale (up to 70% off!), which ends tomorrow at midnight.  This pretty Spell & The Gypsy Collective Jesse Jane Cropped Blouse is 55% off!  I purchased this blouse a month (or two?) ago when I was looking for something for fall, but lightweight enough to wear at the time because it was still quite warm out.  I love that you could wear it off-the-shoulder.  I paired the pretty blouse with my go-to AGOLDE shorts, but now that it's cooled down here in Florida, I'll be pairing this blouse with these Madewell high-rise skinny jeans I scored at the sale and a cardigan (I'm eyeing this floral For Love & Lemons one).

 

There are some other great Spell items for sale, like this Spell blouse and this Spell tunic dress.  I've been eyeing this floral ROTATE dress and this floral Warm blouse.  I love the details on this Rails sweater and this Free People tunic looks cozy AF.  If you have smaller feet, there are a couple of sizes left of these black Isabel Marant boots.  The Madewell jeans I've tagged above are on the darker side but, if you're looking for a lighter wash, these Frame straight jeans and these Levi's 501 skinny jeans are also on sale.  If you're looking for a pair of black jeans, these J Brand high rise jeans are over 60% off!  If you're in need of a jacket, this Alpha Industries sherpa flight jacket is reversible and looks super cozy!  This faux fur trucker jacket from Theory and this one by OOF look especially cozy.

I love scooping up sandals during the winter months because they are usually on clearance, especially now that I live in the South and it warms up in a couple of months.  I'm eyeing these See by Chloe wedge espadrilles or these denim ones.

Happy (sale) shopping!

Mx

flower fields floral dress

Free People Flower Fields Mini Dress

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

I used to wear loungewear to drop my kids off at school in the mornings and now that they're doing online learning, I'm in loungewear pretty much all day.  So now when I have to pick up materials at the school, I find myself dressing up.  This Free People Flower Fields Mini Dress is great for Florida's unpredictable weather... it's lightweight but the long-sleeves keep you warm when it cools down.  (Add a cardigan or jacket and boots for extra warmth!)  The floral print is so pretty and the emerald colour makes it festive, perfect for the holidays.

Happy shopping!

Mx

holiday gift guide 2020

sweaters (under $100)

 

 

top left: Madewell Belmore Floral-Sleeve Pullover Sweater in Coziest Textured Yarn

top right: Free People Emmy Mock Neck (available in 7 colours!)

middle: Babaton Kuma Sweater (available in 4 colours!)

bottom left: English Factory Rainbow Stripe Sweater

bottom right: MINKPINK Kasey Knit Sweater

  

sweaters (under $200)

 

 

top left: Anthropologie Avery Colorblocked Cardigan

top right: Free People Striped Eclair Cardi

middle: Free People Alpine Pullover Sweater (available in 4 colours!)

bottom left: For Love & Lemons Carly Sweater

bottom right: Splendid Hearthside Sweater

 

splurge

left: Joie Meghan Sweater in Rose

middle: LoveShackFancy Remington Hoodie

right: GANNI Soft Wool Knit Pullover

 

 

With bright colours, pretty details or soft textures, a sweater is a great gift and you can find one at any price point!

 

 

cashmere

 

 

 

 

 

 

top left: ZARA High Collar Cashmere Sweater

top right: Bella Dahl Cashmere Drawstring Joggers

middle: Maeve Eliza Cashmere Sweater

bottom left: 525 Ombre Heart Crewneck Cashmere Sweater

bottom right: Zadig & Voltaire Markus C Star | Cashmere Sweater

 

Who doesn't love cashmere?  If not for the price, I would live in cashmere 24/7.  Although, the Maeve sweater from Anthropologie (middle) is reasonably priced at $158!

 

 

robes

 

top left: Spell & The Gypsy Collective Love Story Midi Robe

 top right: For Love & Lemons for Victoria's Secret Gardenia Robe

 bottom left: Pottery Barn Disney Mickey Mouse Cozy Robe

bottom right: PJ Salvage Hooded Star Robe

 

 This Spell robe is SO pretty! I purchased the 'boho dress' in the same print. The FLL for VS robe is gorgeous! I'm someone who is always cold so I love a cozy, plush robe. For someone who misses going to Disney very much, I'm loving this Mickey Mouse robe from Pottery Barn.

 

 

scarves

 

top left: Kerri Rosenthal Loved Scarf (also available in taupe/yellow!)

 top right: GAP Honeycomb Scarf

bottom: Free People Cascade Fringe Cowl

 

When I lived in Canada, I stocked up on scarves.  You can never have too many!

 

 

matchy matchy

 

top left: Free People All You Need Set

top right: Free People First Tracks Set

middle: Saturday/Sunday Ellyn Cable-Knit Sweater Set (available in 5 colours!)

bottom left: RD Style Britt Jogger Lounge Set (also available in black)

 bottom right: Show Me Your Mumu Sittin Around Set

 

 I love a matching set!  I have purchased quite a few over the past year.  A matching set fits right in with rompers and jumpsuits, which I love so much because you don't have to think when getting dressed, you just throw it on and go!  The Saturday/Sunday set from Anthropologie (middle) comes in 5 colours, but the red one would be great for opening gifts on Christmas morning!

 

for the chef

 

 

top left: Anthropologie Pie Bake-And-Take Box

top right: Anthropologie Rosemary Cake Stand

bottom left: Deny Graphic Round Cutting Board

bottom right: Le Creuset Eiffel Tower Petite Cocotte with Lid, 0.25 qt.

 

I personally love to bake (and cook) so have been eyeing these items from Anthropologie myself.  The bake-and-take box and cake stand are so pretty!  

 

I own a cutting board from Deny Designs.  They're so pretty!  You prep your food on the back and the front makes for a great display on your kitchen counter or hanging on your wall!  

 

Le Creuset is an investment and priced high, but this adorable Eiffel Tower Petite Cocette is currently on sale at Sur La Table for under $20! Pick up a couple, or even 4-5 and you're still looking at a gift for no more than $100!

 

 

candles, etc.

 

 

 

 

top left: Boulangerie Jar Candle from Anthropologie (3 scents available)

top right: Plush Cheetah PJ & Headband Set

middle: Golde Superfood Latte Kit

bottom left: gorjana Luna Lariat in Gold

bottom right: Sézane Jewelry Case

 

I have the Boulangerie 'Pumpkin Souffle' candle and it smells incredible!  I also own gorjana jewelry and it's so delicate and pretty.

 

I hope I helped you find that special gift, whether it's for someone you love, or for yourself!

 

Happy shopping!

Mx