Holiday Outfits

Affordable Holiday Party Outfit Roundup

December 5, 2018

Hello & Happy Wednesday everyone!

Holiday parties are in full swing! From work, to friends, to family, you’re likely attending some holiday event this season. Today, I’m sharing a super easy and affordable holiday look. This red cable knit sweater is currently down to $27 and is the perfect color for the holidays! Paired with black pants and boots, it is a quick & chic outfit for any holiday event! It would also look super cute with white denim and the same over the knee boots! To dress it up, you can wear it with a statement earrings like this pair. These earrings would also make a great gift for a girlfriend, mom, daughter or sister! They’re great quality and so gorgeous.

Now, if you’ve been following my blog for any amount of time, you know comfy-chic is kinda my life motto 😉. But, I know there are those of us who have events this time of year that require a bit more dressing up! So, I’ve gathered a few of my favorite pieces to create the perfect holiday look – casual or dressy – below. And, as always, all are at affordable prices! Stay tuned next week for a roundup of New Year’s Eve outfit ideas! 🍾

Sweater – currently on sale for $27! (TTS)

Denim – on sale for $39! (TTS – comes in long, regular & short!)

Boots (follow the size guide, wearing 37 and I’m normally a 6.5)

Lip color is shade “Firenze”

Tops

Bottoms

Dresses

Accessories

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xoxo

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10+ Comfy & Chic Thanksgiving Outfits

November 9, 2018

It’s officially less than TWO WEEKS ’til Thanksgiving! And, I woke up to snow on the ground, the pond in our backyard frozen over, and Frank has been cuddling on my lap all morning 🐱. SO, it’s official – winter is upon us.

As promised in Wednesday’s post, today marks the start of HOLIDAY CONTENT. Sorry for all the caps! Just such an exciting time, lol 😆! Today, I’ve rounded up over 10 of my recent favorite comfy & chic looks that would make perfect Thanksgiving outfits. Think something that’ll make you feel great but hide the inevitable food baby (you know what I’m talking about)!

Most items below are under $75 so they’re right on budget. And, guaranteed most of these outfits you’ll be able to rewear or repurpose throughout the Fall and Winter! One item you’ll see crop up a lot is my favorite faux leather leggings (available in petite, here). I’m sure we’re all super surprised by this 😉. I’ve tried a number of faux leather leggings, and this pair is definitely my favorite. They provide great tummy control (bye food baby!), are super comfy and make any outfit instantly chic. It’s like they were invented for the holidays! For sizing, I would suggest going up a size. Otherwise, this pair as well as this fleece lined pair (both 40% off right now!) are great, budget-friendly alternatives! Both also come in petite sizes and fit TTS.

No matter if you’re planning on a glam Thanksgiving or staying super comfy-casual, you should be able to find some inspo below! Also, if you’re looking for a great lip color for the holiday season that will last through snacks and mashed potatoes, I can recommend two! This lippie in the shade “Ashton” is a great mauve-brown shade for everyday wear. And, this one in the shade “Firenze” is a new fave (pictured here) that you guys have seen me wear a lot recently! It’s a gorgeous rich berry color that’s perfect for the holidays!

Flannel | Vest | Leggings | Boots | Hat

Sweater Dress | Belt (dupe!) | Boots (Old – similar, similar)

Sweater | Leggings | OTK Boots | Bag

Tunic Sweater | Denim | Chain Link Bracelet | Cuff | Watch

Sweater | Similar White Denim | OTK Boots (on sale!)

Tunic | Leggings

Tunic Sweater | Leggings

Sweater | Denim | Shoes (sold out – similar) | Bag | Earrings

Vest | Long Sleeve Tee | Denim | Bracelet | Watch

Sweater | Leggings | OTK Boots | Bag | Earrings

Poncho | Long Sleeve Tee | Denim | Cuff | Watch

Hopefully this gives you some great Holiday inspiration for whatever you plan to do on Turkey Day! If you’re looking for more inspo, this chic outfit as well as this recent outfit roundup (all on sale!) and this one all have some other great options.

What are you all doing for Thanksgiving? We’re heading back to WI for a huge family gathering My mom’s side (over 30 of us) always gets together. It’s so fun and one of the only times during the year that everyone can meet up! We keep it pretty casual so you’ll likely see me in my leggings! And, of course, I’m eagerly looking forward to Black Friday and Cyber Monday too 😍

Lastly, there are some great sales happening this weekend! Express is having 40% off site wide as well as Loft (code: WORKIT). You can find my Loft recommendations here – new arrivals just added! And, American Eagle is 25% off site wide with code YES25.

Have a great weekend everyone!

xoxo

P.S. You can find this post, my guide to fall & winter wedding wear as well as future gift guides, Black Rriday/Cyber Monday guides and holiday attire roundups under my new holiday tab HERE. Be sure to subscribe to my blog post notifications to not miss out on my holiday content in the weeks to come!

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What to Wear for the 4th of July

June 20, 2018

Good Morning Everyone!

Now that I’m doing two posts a week (for the time being), I feel like it’s been FOREVER since I’ve talked to you all! I hope you had a great weekend! We managed to brave the 90 degree temps (don’t laugh if you’re from the South – lol) and went to the Stone Arch Bridge Festival. It was so hot, and I definitely crashed when we got home!

Since Summer is moving at the speed of light, I’m sharing some 4th of July outfit inspiration today. But, seriously, where is Summer going?! This year will be the first time we won’t be home for the 4th. My parents are heading on a European river cruise for a few weeks so we’re staying in the Cities for the holiday. It’ll be weird not to do our usual thing, but we’re excited to explore the festivities in another city!

Both of these outfits contain key pieces under $30 and can easily be reused for future holidays (think Memorial day + future 4th of Julys too!). I’m also sharing some other 4th of July outfit ideas below that would be perfect if you’re looking for something a little different! A lot of those outfits can easily be repurposed for use throughout the summer!

If you’re spending the holiday at the lake, beach or pool:

This $30 swimsuit from Target is absolutely perfect for the 4th! It’s a classic design so you can reuse it for years to come. Plus, it looks super cute with shorts so can easily double as a bodysuit if you don’t actually plan on swimming for the holiday! I went with a size S, which is my typical one piece size and felt that it fit, but I could definitely have gone up one to have a bit more coverage overall. If you’re worried about one piece sizing, I would suggest going with what you typically get for bottoms to start (I’m usually a S bikini bottom and a M bikini top).

I also love this red one piece, which could be worn all summer long, and this bikini set (top, bottom)!

PS Target is having a BOGO 50% off sale for swimwear right now! If you’re needing a suit, now is the time to stock up! They’re already a great price and now they’re even cheaper.

For a casual day out:

There is a 100% chance you will see me rocking this exact outfit (or something very close to it) on the 4th! This $13 tank, also from Target, is another top that can easily be worn for future holidays! I love how it looks tucked into these $42 shorts from Nordstrom (size up one!). It also would look good knotted with a denim skirt or worn with jeans! I went with my typical XS, and it’s definitely an oversized fit. I like the fit, but if you want something tighter, I suggest sizing down.

If you’re looking for something a bit more flashy, I love this fun tank and this one, both are under $15!

And, just because these tanks are casual doesn’t mean your accessories have to be! Feel free to dress it up a bit with statement earrings like I have on here and wedges!

I’m sharing some other outfit inspiration below separated into Swimsuits, Clothing & Accessories!

Swimwear

Clothing

Accessories

I hope this gets your creative juices flowing to come up with your own 4th of July outfit!

xoxo

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5 Easy Holiday Outfits for Any Occasion

December 1, 2017

A few weeks back, I took an Instagram poll of what you all would like to see in terms of content in the future. There was an overwhelming amount of “YAS” for a holiday outfit post similar to the one I did for Thanksgiving! So, without further ado, here are some easy holiday outfits for any occasion this season!

If you’re like me, the holidays with your family are a more laid back affair. Except for occasionally going over to another relative’s house, we typically keep it low key. And that goes for both Kevin’s and my family. But, there are definitely those that go out for various holiday parties throughout the month or even do something more extravagant with their family when they celebrate! So with that in mind, I’ve put together a mix of 5 easy casual and dressy outfits to fit any occasion.

This outfit would be perfect for a cozy, casual holiday. Essentially the holidays that are typical in my family. This is also a very easy outfit to create because it involves things that most of us already own – a cardigan, jeans and a cami/tank top. This white cami from LOFT has been a staple in my wardrobe for the last two years. I wear it in the summer, on its own, and layer it in colder months under a cardigan like this one. Unfortunately, it’s sold out but this one from Express is very similar and comes in 6 colors!

Would you believe I’ve had the cardigan in this photo since 2012, and it’s from Forever 21?! Not even joking! Proof that they do have quality products! I’ve linked some very similar ones below the photo and in the widget at the bottom of the page because a I believe having a neutral colored, warm cardigan is an essential. It’s perfect for everyday wear. You can easily dress up an outfit like this for a festive occasion by adding heeled boots/booties, faux fur or a layered necklace. Or, if you’re like me, you just throw it all on and call it a day!

Here are 4 other outfit ideas for the holiday season:

For a casual but dressy occasion:

II. Similar to the first, pair a cami with faux leather leggings/jeans and booties like these ones. Adorn with a statement necklace or earrings to elevate your look (head to Sugarfix by BaubleBar at Target for affordable statement pieces). If you’re in a colder climate, bring out your faux fur or a wool coat to keep warm!

III. A wrap top like this one with your favorite pair of jeans. I recently rediscovered my love for BDG jeans from Urban Outfitters, and the ones I have are currently on sale for under $50. I’ve had them for 3 years so I feel that speaks to their quality! They don’t stretch with wear or fade with washing, which are huge to me.

For a dressy occasion:

IV. This dress from Express would be perfect for any holiday occasion. It’s the right color (red) and is one shoulder long-sleeve so great for cooler weather. The lacy material makes it both trendy but also timeless. Pair it with statement earrings and your favorite heels for the perfect look!

V. This dress from Macy’s is long sleeve and would be great for a work holiday party. It’s lacy and mock neck, so very on trend but still very timeless. It’s currently 30% off through 12/11 and still has all sizes in stock so grab yours now!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful week!! I’m currently at home for a few days seeing friends/my parents and getting ready to see KATY PERRY in Milwaukee on Monday. EEEK!!! As you may remember from my birthday post, I am a huge KP fan and am super excited to see her in concert. One of my best friends and I saw her last tour in 2014, and it was incredible. She is an amazing performer and literally goes for 2 hours without stopping. Her love for her fans is so evident too; she invites people on stage and talks to the audience throughout the performance. Can you tell I’m excited? I could gush about her forever. Total girl crush!

I’m currently experiencing some “minor” problems with my laptop that I brought with me. There’s about 4 keys not working (w & s included). I’ve founded a work around by using the keyboard viewer, but typing these last three paragraphs were painful to say the least. Normally I work on our iMac at home so avoid this issue. What I’m really trying to say is that my Monday post may come later next week. I hope you all understand! This keyboard is driving me bananas.

Have a great weekend everyone and be sure to follow me on Instagram to watch my Katy Perry adventures on Monday!!