Gift Guide for the Hostess

 I know we aren't going to as many parties and get togethers in 2020. However, if you do have 1 or 2 one your agenda this month I've got ya covered with some gifts that aren't a bottle of wine. 

Candle

This is always a good option. I would say a holiday scent is a nice touch.

Coffee Mug

I like that this one is personalized. You could get a set of 2 or 4.

Cook Book

I feel like I could always use a new cook book. There are so many good ones out there.

Coasters

There's so many options here. You could get cute ones or personalized ones or even Christmas ones.

Kitchen Mitt & Towel Set

I personally can always use more of these. I love the Kate Spade ones. 

Mixing Bowl Set

This would be so cute for a cookie exchange or cookie baking party. They also have these mitt & cookie cutter sets.

Candle Set

Everyone needs one of these. The wick trimmer is a total game changer. 

Cheese Board

Who doesn't love a good charcuterie spread? The more boards you have, the better in my opinion. 

Coffee Table Book

I love a good coffee table book. This one looks super cute. Tailor the book to whatever the person likes.

Cute plant or succulent. The one pictured is the Grump Tree from Trader Joe's. If you can find one it would be the cutest gift. J surprised me with one and I LOVE it!!! 

Leather Joggers Holiday Edition

 I have been loving all the leather pieces this year. Honestly, that's really no different than any other year, but I feel like there have been so many more options this year. 

When I first saw these leather joggers I know I just had to have them. The price tag on them is even better! 

If you have been on the fence about getting a pair I highly recommend pulling the trigger. There are a million different ways to style them! 

Today I chose to go the holiday route. I got this top right before our trip to the mountains and never wore it. I was trying to think of a more laid back/casual Christmas outfit and here's what I came up with. This is the ideal outfit for 2020 because it's not over the top, but still has a fun holiday feel. I paired it with one of my favorite red lipsticks and a pearl hair clip. I think that's what really brings it all together.

I would also recommend pair the joggers with pointy toe pumps.You could do black to keep the all black look or go with nude to elongate your leg. I don't really have any that I love right now so I just opted for my chunky heel sandals. They do the job for now. 

Top: Shein | Joggers: Target | Shoes: Steve Madden | Purse: Rebecca Minkoff | Sunnies: Quay Australia | Hair Clip: Amazon  | Lipstick: Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Beso

What do you think of this holiday look? Is this the vibe you are thinking for 2020? I might wear this for our small Christmas party we are having next weekend. Still deciding though.

A Very Florida Christmas

Can anyone else believe that Christmas is exactly one week from tomorrow? It feels like Thanksgiving was literally yesterday and November 1st was the day before that. 

The holiday's always fly by but this year they went way too fast. I'm not ready for it to be over. 

Since Christmas is in a week I thought I would share some outfit inspo. 

This is perfect for Christmas here in Florida because it could be 50 or it could be 75. You really never know. 

I wore this to my bosses Christmas party last Friday and I'm obsessed.

This sweater is so cute and while it is soft and cozy the short sleeves make it not as heavy as your normal sweater. I paired it with my Spanx leather leggings and booties to dress things up a bit. The Spanx will keep you nice and sucked in after one too many Christmas cookies. Add a red lip and some fun jewels and you are good to go.

I like that this look is dressed up, but not too over the top. I honestly might wear it again for one of the 3 holiday parties we have this weekend. 

Sweater: Parkside Harbor | Leggings: Spanx | Booties: JustFab old (similar here & here) | Sunnies: Amazon | Hair Clip: Amazon | Lipstick: Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain liquid Lipstick in Always Red | Watch Band: Amazon 

Are you done with Christmas shopping yet? My under $25 Gift Guide should go live later today and tomorrow my under $50 should be live. I'll also have a wedding Wednesday up tomorrow. It's been so long since I've done one. It will be the last one before our wedding and I hope to hit it hard in 2020 and share SOOOO many things! 

I'll also be sharing another Christmas look on Thursday and rounding up all the best Amazon holiday outfits. That will give you plenty of time to order one via Prime and get it in time for next Wednesday.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope this week goes quick and that you finish all your shopping and wrapping. 

Holiday Jumpsuit

Hey y'all!

We are in the thick of the holiday season! That also means that holiday parties are in full swing. I have 2 this week alone. (Technically, I have three parties, but two of them overlap so I can only make it to two of them.) 

With that being said I wanted to share this jumpsuit with y'all!

This thing has been a staple in my closet for going on 2 years now. I actually shared it on the blog back in July (seen here) but I felt that I needed to share it again for the winter months. 

This would be perfect for any parties/events you have coming up. If it's really cold you can always pair it with a leather or fur jacket. It also comes in red which is always a great option for this time of year. 

This is such a great piece to have in your closet. It can be worn for a million different occasions which is why I feel like I'm always wearing it. It would even make a great NYE option if sequins aren't your thing. If you don't already own it now is the time to pull the trigger. It's super budget friendly and I promise you will reach for it again and again.

Jumpsuit: Lulu's | Shoes: Steve Madden | Sunnies: Amazon | Earrings: Lilly Pulitzer (similar here & here) | Lip Gloss: Charlotte Tilbury Lip Lustre Lip Gloss in Pillow Talk

Party Attire meets Cozy

Hi babes!

Happy Tuesday!

Today I have a really fun outfit to share with y’all.

Since starting my new job in March I find myself feeling pretty uninspired when it comes to putting outfits together. Wearing jeans and a cute top to work every day is great but, it can make it hard to change things up. As much as I love that I can wear whatever I want, I must admit I miss dressing up; and putting together fun and different outfits. I know that’s what the blog is for but, when you don’t have anywhere to wear these outfits you don’t exactly want to spend money on those types of clothes. This outfit really inspired me though, and is probably my favorite I’ve posted in a while.

I knew I wanted to style this skirt for the blog, because it’s perfect for the holiday. I wanted to do something different than a black top and leather jacket. I thought of a couple different tops and finally decided on this cozy sweatshirt. I love the mixture of party attire from the skirt, and the cozy factor the sweatshirt brings in. Something about it just works. To keep it more nighttime/holiday party appropriate I paired it with heels. I originally had a different pair in mind; however, when I put them on I didn’t like them. I tried on 3 other pairs, and then when I put these on even J was like I really like the blue! Haha. You know you gotta stick with the shoes when even your boyfriend makes a comment about how good it looks.

If I still worked in an office that required me to dress up I would totally wear this non-stop. Since I would get the weirdest looks if I wore this to work now I’ll have to settle for wearing it once to a holiday gathering of some sort.

Skirt: Dillard's old (similar here, here, & here) | Sweatshirt: Nordstrom sold out (similar here, here, here, love this) | Shoes: Steve Madden sold out (same shoe here different blue) | Sunnies: Nordstrom old (similar here & here) | Choker: Forever 21 | Earrings: old (similar here) | Lipstick: Mac Cosmetics Amplified Lipstick in Blankety with Lipglass in Snob layered on top

Thanks for stopping by! I hope everyone has a great week. I have a short week yet again, and will be taking a girl’s trip this weekend. Check back on Thursday for another fun holiday outfit, and read about where I’ll be heading this weekend. 

Today I'm linking up with Walking in Memphis in High Heels, The Fashion Canvas, Visions of Vogue, & KP Fusion for the Trend Spin Linkup! 

Holiday Party: Tacky Christmas Sweater

Tis the season for holiday parties!

 I believe there are two types of parties this time of year: the work party/something classy and ugly Christmas sweater parties. Today I’m showing y’all my outfit for the latter. I feel like we really can’t call them “ugly” because they have become so trendy. I prefer to call them tacky. When I was a teenager, my mom had so many Christmas sweaters and I was always whining, “Mom why are you wearing those they are not cute.” Well this year we actually bought matching ones to wear on Christmas. Unfortunately, because of unforeseen circumstances, I will not be spending Christmas with my family. Nevertheless, I still plan on wearing this sweater on Christmas and to a tacky sweater party this weekend.

 With bottoms, you can go one of two ways. The first option would be going all out with some crazy Christmas leggings and maybe ugg boots. The second way is the look I went for with a little more basic bottom. I like that the leather leggings keep it simple and let the sweater be front and center. It would also look really cute and somewhere in between the two looks if you had sequin leggings. Add a red lip and a cute Christmas hat and you’re ready to go!

I think for my party I’m going to get some earmuffs and bling them out a la Chanel number three. Hehe

Sweater: Belk (another  here, love this one, and this one if you're going with a friend or SO this one is PERFECT!) | Leggings: Forever21 old (similar here and here if you want sparkle these are a great option) | Heels: Gianni Bini old (similar here love these and these and these) | Lip Color: Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Fiery | Wine Bag: Marshall's last year (similar here and here)

Have you gone to any sweater parties this year? If so what did you wear?

I'm linking up with Walking in Memphis in High Heels, The Fashion Canvas, and The Mrs. & Co. today for the Trend Spin Link up.