Black Watch

I found this Black Watch plaid jacket on one of my many Target expeditions a few months back.  I had been eyeing one from J.Crew, but because of the ratio of #'s of wear vs. price, it didn't really make sense.  When I love a piece, but it's pattern or print is pretty distinct, it's not something that I will choose to wear very often, simply because it's too distinct.  At $25, this blazer was at a great price point for me, plus the details were an added bonus.  The pop of tangerine under the lapel and the seersucker print cuff lining sold me immediately.  It's wool and warm, which I appreciate in the arctic temperatures we are having here in Dallas.  This particular plaid is rather versatile since it has both navy and black, so I can play off either color.  I'm having a love affair with navy and black right now, and can't believe that I didn't gravitate towards it earlier.  Those age old "rules" of fashion, i.e. white after Labor Day, patent leather in the summertime, and black and navy is a no-no just don't apply to me anymore and I am so glad they don't!

Blazer: Merona Women's Tailored Blazer at Target

Top: J.Crew Blythe Blouse, color no longer available, but these bright colors are beautiful!

Denim: Ann Taylor Knit Denim Skinny Jeans - LOVE!

Heels: BCBGeneration via TJ Maxx for $23, similar here and here

Bag: Alexander Wang Emile

Necklace: J. Crew Factory Brass Plated Crystal Necklace

Bracelets: Kate Spade, vintage Hermes, Banana Republic, Stella & Dot Renegade Cluster, J.Crew Classic Pave' Link

Ring: Yochi Republic Ring

xoxo,

sarah

Christmas Break (literally)

Hi friends!  Happy New Years Eve!  I'm sorry for being MIA the past week or so, but my camera lens kicked the bucket.  Because of the holiday, my lens is out of stock everywhere and I've been waiting for it to become available again.  Trust me, though, y'all haven't missed a damn thing unless you are interested in seeing me in my pajamas with dirty hair for a week straight!  I did manage to get some photos with my zoom lens on the one day I ventured out of the house.  Things will be back to normal soon!

Have a safe and fun NYE! 

Sweatshirt: J.Crew, old but similar version here

Flannel: Old Navy Women's Plaid Flannel Shirt

Denim: Vince, old

Shoes: Aldo Corinette Loafer

Bag: MICHAEL Michael Kors Hamilton Tote (this year's version here)

Bracelets: Stella & Dot Renegade Cluster Bracelet, Banana Republic, Handmade, Kate Spade (similar), J.Crew Class Pave' Link

Necklace: J.Crew (old) extremely similar from F21 for $7!!

xoxo,

sarah

Last Minute

Merry Christmas Eve, friends!  I've still got some shopping to do, so I'll be rushing around town trying to finish up my holiday obligations.  I hope you have a wonderful couple of days planned and get everything your little hearts desire.  I'm thankful to be able to spend mine with my mom and a house full of four-legged children.  

Dress: unknown brand, but great $23.99 option here

Top: J.Crew Perfect Shirt in Tartan

Tights: Target, $4 at Old Navy

Boots: Coach (old) but this year's version here

Bag: LV

Necklaces: J.Crew Pearl Twisted Hammock Necklace

Bracelets: J.Crew Classic Pave' Link, F21, Kate Spade Hinge Bangle, Banana Republic

xoxo,

sarah

Cherry Dip

My company Christmas party was this past weekend, so I was, of course, running around like a mad person trying to find something to wear.  I absolutely had nothing in my closet... yeah right.  You know I can't step foot in the mall without visiting my main man Billy (my personal shopper) at J.Crew. Not only did they have a great sale, but they had several items that I have been loving from afar marked all the way down to $19.99!  Plus 30% that!  In my mind, this stuff was free so I took full advantage. 

I absolutely adore this color blocked oxford and can picture it with so many different things.  I ran around in it on Sunday while grocery shopping at Trader Joe's.  I'm sure you cool, hip people from other parts of the country are already over TJ's, but we just got one here in Dallas and I can't get enough!  $2.99 wine that's actually good.  C'mon now!

Top: J.Crew Boy Shirt in Colorblock Oxford

Denim: J.Crew Matchstick Jean in Selvidge

Bag: Kate Spade Harrison Street Travel Wallet

Heels: Banana Republic Mad Men Collection (no longer available)

Bracelets: J.Crew Classic Pave' Link, Kate Spade, Banana Republic (in store ),vintage Hermes

xoxo,

sarah

Dust Bunny

I think I've told y'all before, but I purchased a home back in May that needs quite a bit of work in just about every aspect.  I decided that I wanted to tackle the kitchen this weekend, so pulling down cabinets and removing those awful drywall soffits from above was first on the agenda.  I won't bore you with the details, but I will say that a baseball bat may or may not have been used in the destruction. Regardless, I am so thrilled that the kitchen is more open and my plan is to tile the entire wall and add open shelving.  That's a few weeks out though, for sure.

Before

After

Not much of an improvement, but it will look pretty freakin' sweet, pretty freakin' soon!

So, after a full weekend of being covered in drywall dust and other bits of dirt and grime, I was very happy to girl it up with a spray tan and a un skirt.  This is one of my boutique finds from a few months back and, as cute as it is, I've only worn it once before.  Do you ever buy something that you fall in loe with and style ten thousand outfits around and then neglect to wear it?  ugh.

Sweater: Banana Republic (old)

Blouse: thrifted, Theory

Skirt: Freeway from Milk & Honey Dallas

Heels: Christian Louboutin

Bag: gift from my mom from Italy

Bracelets: J.Crew Classic Pave' Link, Kate Spade, Banana Republic (in store)vintage Hermes

Loft Girls

Some say their most beloved past time is baseball, but in our family, it's shopping.  Duh.  Dallas really has a phenomenal mix of stores, boutiques, and selection so you can imagine the madness that ensues when my mom visits from Ohio, the land of no Neiman Marcus, Zara, or Tory Burch to name a few (boooooo!).  Thursday morning, we received an online coupon from Loft, so we decided to check things out, and we had an absolute ball in our local store at Willow Bend.  The girls who were helping us were an absolute riot and we basically played Fashion Show in the dressing room for two hours straight.  I picked several items, all of which were an additional forty percent off, including this gorgeous jade sweater.  Cha-ching!

If you need to make a trip to Loft, please visit the Willow Bend store in Plano.  These ladies and fabulous and so much fun to shop with!

Sweater: Loft Wide Striped Chunky Sweater in Deep Teal Bay

Blouse: Banana Republic, similar for $39

Skirt: Thrifted, dream option from Joie

Heels: Banana Republic Mad Men Collection, no longer avail

Bag: LV

Rings: F21, pretty, pretty, pretty

Necklace: J.Crew Factory Brass-Plated Crystal Necklace

Glasses: Rayban