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Holiday Best

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I’ve been too into the red + green this holiday season [evidence here and here], so I thought I’d mix it up for today’s Holiday Best Friday’s Fancies. I just love this raspberry, navy, and white number from Anthropologie where the festiveness shows through in the darling little reindeer printed on it. Considering snagging it when it hits sale for next year’s holiday soirees…!

Reindeer Ready

Conifer Herd Dress, Anthropologie, $148
Rise Above Idiom Bangle, Kate Spade, $32
Locked In Thin Bangle, Kate Spade, $88
Ecote Alexandra Suede Ankle Boot, Urban Outfitters, $49 (sale!)

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Sparkle Season

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In my mind, the holiday season is synonymous with sequins, glitter, and sparkle (see my 25 Days of Sparkle Challenge here!). From the early days of December through New Year’s Eve, ’tis the season to rock them. While it seems everyone around me is complaining about how many Christmas parties and soirees they have to attend, I am wishing for more! Because I can advocate for daytime sequins all I want, but sometimes you just need a certain occasion to pull out a look like this…

Serious Sparkle

TFNC Sequin Sarah High Low Dress, House of Fraser, $50
Gold Sequins Leather Watch, DKNY, $135
Gold Metallic Hair Clip, Miss Selfridge, $3
All Wrapped Up Pave Stud Earrings, Kate Spade, $58
Hurricane Heeled Sandals, ASOS, $80

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Anyone have any holiday parties to attend this weekend? Will you be donning sequins and glitz? Tweet or Instagram me with hashtag #25DoS!

 

Pretty in Plaid

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This holiday season, I am loving the idea of pairing casual, comfy plaids, like this soft boyfriend-fit from Jack Wills, with more formal skirts, as in this dark velvet number by Pins and Needles. Don’t get me wrong, I wear sparkly holiday dresses as much as I can in December, but I do think this would be a fun Christmas-party alternative!

Pretty in Plaid

Stapleton Shirt, Jack Wills, $79.50
Velvet Mini Circle Skirt, Pins and Needles via Urban Outfitters, $39
Tassel Zip Clutch, ASOS, $25 (sale!)
Bow Hair Clip, American Apparel, $34 (3-pack)
Tock Flats, Kate Spade, $198

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Also, at this point “plaid” is starting to look like one of those words that I just don’t think is spelled right…

I’ve been an awful good girl…

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One of the perks of being a blogger is that, in the midst of sharing all of these gift guides for helping giving to everyone on your list, you also get to publicly share your own holiday wish list… am I right??

so anthro holiday gift guide

(1) Gimme Some Leg Murfee Scarf, Lilly Pulitzer, $118
(2) Camera Strap, Bloom Theory, $130
(3) Emily Slip, Free People, $88
(4) Vickers Bow, Kiel James Patrick, $58
(5) Pearl Twisted Hammock Necklace, J.Crew, $98
(6) Lauren Puffer Vest, Lilly Pulitzer, $188
(7) Idiom Bangle // Carousel Watch, Kate Spade, $75 // $250
(8) Monogram Necklace, BaubleBar, $105
(9) Navy Canvas Classics, TOMS, $44
(10) Bird Chatter Flannel Loungers, Anthropologie, $45

Dress Yourself

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I’m not sure how exactly to describe my personal style.

It’s a bit preppy, a bit hippie, a bit vintage, and often just downright girly. Sometimes it’s boho and sometimes it’s nautical. But there are certain signature items I think you can always attribute to being very “me.” Bows. Polka dots. Tutus. Anchors. Sequins. Pearls. Example A:

Personal Style

(Boys) Cotton Anchor Sweater, J.Crew, $59.50
Karinska Tulle Skirt, Anthropologie, $188
Bow Hair Clip, American Apparel, $10
This Is The Year To Idiom Bangle, Kate Spade, $58
Make a Day of It Carousel Bangle, Kate Spade, $250
Ballet Flats, ASOS LOST, $44

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Do you have signature items or elements? I’d love to hear! xx

Spiked Cider

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Cinnamon schnapps, cinnamon sticks, and warm apple cider? What’s not to love about this fall cocktail courtesy of one of my go-to books, Party Drinks!? I highly suggest this spiced treat this time of year, preferably while wearing similar attire.

spiked cider

Flourish De Lis Dress, ModCloth, $85
Glitter Bow Hair Clip, Forever 21, $2
Bubble Necklace, Vintage Glam Boutique, $28
Incyte High Shaft Boots, Steve Madden, $130 (sale!)
Classic Q Natasha Bag, Marc by Marc Jacobs, $368

By the Fire

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There is something so perfectly autumnal about cozying up around a big bonfire with hot chocolate and s’mores. My friends used to treck out to the quiet suburban areas of Cambridge from downtown Boston numerous times a year for these, but there is no better time to host them than fall.

fall preppy bonfire fashion

Eugenia Kim Textural Turban, Anthropologie, $28
Plaid Lace Back Shirt, Full Tilt, $27
Excursion Quilted Vest, J.Crew, $110
Elson Straight Leg Jeans, Citizens of Humanity, $178
Essex Boot, Sperry, $250
Bow So Basic Bag, ModCloth, $55

Today.

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I am not one to often share my political opinions out loud. But if there is one thing you do today, please, for the love of America, get to the polls and vote!

election fashion

BDG American Flag Button Down, Urban Outfitters, $30 (sale!)
Democrat // Republican Classics, TOMS, $58
It’s in the Flag Hair Clip, ModCloth, $13
Rock Star-Spangled Scarf, ModCloth, $20
Vote 2012 Classics, TOMS, $58
MOTO Bleach Flag Print Hotpants, Topshop, $68

Rock the vote you all!

Sweater Weather

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After a mild October up here in New England, it is now officially sweater weather. Here are some knits I’d be perfectly happy cozying up in as the temperature continues to drop…

fun fall sweaters

(1) Frenchie Sweater, J.Crew, $98
(2) Peckson Cable Sweater, Jack Wills, $99
(3) Solid Varsity Cardigan, Delia’s, $36
(4) Swan Sweater, Miss Selfridge, $68
(5) A Row in Montreux Sweater, ModCloth, $75
(6) School Sweater, J.W. Anderson for Topshop, $100

Now a real question I’ve been debating all season: what do you think is the appropriate amount of money to spend on a sweater?

100.

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Can you believe {av} has been hosting Friday’s Fancies for one hundred weeks now?? This post is dedicated to her and all she does for this fantastic blogging community– Happy 100 Friday’s Fancies! A party look in celebration…

sequin dress bow party lookPremium Sequin T-Shirt Dress, Topshop, $60 (sale!)
Big Black Bow Headband, ban.do, $45
Manhattan Romance Heel, ModCloth, $58
Fragment Pearl Studs, Kate Spade, $68
Silver Knot Bracelet, BaubleBar. $48