holiday style guide: thanksgiving.

Forever 21 Southwestern Dress

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Every year, the holiday season seems to creep up on me, but not this time!  This year, I’m putting together a holiday style guide with ideas of what to wear for every occasion.  I’m kicking it off with Thanksgiving, which I can’t believe is only two weeks away!

Modcloth White Textured Winter Dress

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For the first time ever, I won’t be spending time with my family on Thanksgiving, a day that I strongly associate with waking up to the Macy’s Day Parade on TV, flipping through Black Friday newspaper ads with my brother and helping — er, watching — my mom whip up an amazing family meal.

Topshop Bright Orange T-Shirt Dress

seven / eight / nine

It’s going to be a quiet Turkey Day in NYC, but that doesn’t mean I won’t be mixing in a few fabulous details into my low key look.  Pair a sweet little dress with laid back flats and one big, sparkly necklace and you’ve got the perfect balance of casual chic.

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fall fixes.

Lulu's blue romper for fallA few weeks ago, I put away most of my spring/summer wardrobe.  And while I’ve resigned to the fact that it’s only going to get colder and darker from here on out, I’m giving one of my favorite pieces from the summer one final farewell.

How to Wear a Romper for FallI wore this cobalt blue romper for nights out on the town over the summer, but bare legs and a lacy panel on the back just ain’t gonna fly in this weather.  To fix it up for fall, I added leggings, booties, and an amazingly textured jacket that I recently scored from H&M.  The final result: warm, comfortably and surprisingly chic.

Jason Wu for Target Black ClutchBlack and Blue Fall OutfitBlack and Blue Fall OutfitBlack and Blue Fall Outfit

WEAR
Jacket: H&M
Romper: Lulu*s (c/o)
Necklace: J.Crew
Bag: Jason Wu x Target
Bracelet: CC Skye (c/o); Juicy Couture
Tights: Uniqlo
Shoes: Michael Kors

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sale section: nordstrom’s half-yearly sale.

One of my favorite sales of the year is here!  Nordstrom is having its half-yearly sale for women, juniors and kids where you can save up to 40% off on this season’s staples.  If I had my way, I’d buy it all.  Unfortunately, the wallet says otherwise and this girl’s gotta prioritize.

There are usually a few wardrobe essentials that I believe are worth the investment: jackets, shoes and handbags. They’re pieces that will stay with you from season to season and so when a sale like this hits, you know where I’ll be. Check out my favorites from each section and let me know what you’ll be scooping up during the half-year sale!

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SHOES

HANDBAGS

 

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Check out my dedicated Pinterest board for more steals from the half-yearly sale!