Outfit Crush

{A Stylist Notes}

I plan to recreate this outfit over the long Thanksgiving weekend.  Doesn't she look so comfortable in her legging/jeggings and oversized striped top? How can you go wrong with stripes, leather, leggings, and a comfy scarf ... you can't really.  

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Leopard + Yellow

{Cardigan: Target, Button-Up: Old Navy, Jeans: Old Navy, Heels: Macy's}

I wore this outfit recently for an impromptu date night.  I don't know about you, but I sometimes like unplanned dates better than planned ones.  I have a tendency to over anticipate and build up events in my head if they're planned in advance, and with an impromptu date night it forces me to go with the flow.  What's your favorite date that you've been on?

Red Wool Coat

{Old Navy}

Did anyone go to Old Navy over the weekend? They were having awesome sales, and a five hour event for 75% off all adult jackets.  I mentioned this jacket in an earlier post, but bought it this weekend for a great price of only $12.70 (I also had some Old Navy Super Cash)! I couldn't believe what a great deal it was, and I can't wait to debut it over the Thanksgiving weekend!

Vintage Baubles

Last weekend I went to my parent's house.  Along with looking through old pictures from when my grandpa was young, I also went through some of my great-grandma and grandma's jewelry.  These are some of my favorite gold baubles that I brought home.  I can't wait to wear the gold and green necklace, and the gold leaf pin that I plan on wearing on my tweed blazer!

Outfit Crush

{Anthropologie}

I love the idea of mixing pattern and texture in one look.  While perusing Anthropologie's website today I came across this adorable combination of cable knit, shine, and stripes and couldn't help but stop.  I am still on the hunt for the perfect oatmeal colored cable knit sweater that doesn't bunch when it hits jeans, and this one might be going the right direction.

Olive + Denim + Black

 {Scarf: BF brought it back from Italy, Dress: Old Navy, Jacket: Ralph Lauren from high school, Boots: Steve Madden}

I wore this outfit a few weeks ago, and just came across it on my memory card.  I do remember that the day I wore it we were having a particularly lovely fall day.  The morning started off crisp and chilly, but by the afternoon it was beautiful and sunny.

I'm one of those people that rarely purges their closet, and this jacket is one of the things I haven't parted with.  I've had it since I was in high school, and I think even since sophomore year of high school. Proof that you can hang on to something long enough to wear it again several years later!

Sock Hair Bun

 {Supplies needed: hairspray, comb, old trouser sock with tip of the toes cut off 

and rolled like a donut, bobby pins, and hair tie}

{Start by putting your hair in a ponytail in the same place you'll want your bun}

 {Feed your hair through the center of the "sock donut" and bring it almost to the end of your hair}

{Start rolling your hair with the sock, tucking in any loose hairs as you go}

{The bun is all the way "rolled" and now you just need hairspray and sometimes bobby pins}

{Finished sock bun}

This is my go-to hairstyle for those less than clean hair days, and even better it only takes a few things and a few minutes.  I find that it's perfect for day or night, especially when you add your favorite lipstick.  So go find  a pony tail and an old sock and start coiffing your hair.