Turtleneck: Gap // Skirt: Kate Spade // Shoes: Charles David // Clutch: Banana Republic // Pearls: Tiffany and Co.

Christmas is finally here!!! Since Christmas Day falls on a Sunday this year, that means I will be attending two church services and will need a nice outfit for Christmas Day as well as Christmas Eve. I will be wearing this plaid mid length skirt and turtle neck for Christmas Eve. Last year I saw this plaid mid length skirt at Kate Spade, and fell in love but they were completely sold out in my size. A few weeks ago I was in the Kate Spade outlet at Allen Premium Outlets, and saw this skirt on a mannequin. I shamelessly had the employees take apart the mannequin, because I knew I had the perfect black turtleneck and pumps to pair it with in my closet. I am wearing a 0 in the skirt, and it is still a little large in the waist, so I recommend trying size smaller than you would normally wear. I paired the skirt with a basic black turtleneck from Gap (wearing a small), my favorite black leather pumps from Charles David (wearing a 8) and a long strand of pearls.

Dress: J.Crew // Jacket: J.Crew // Shoes: Charles David // Clutch: Elements Dallas // Pearls: Tiffany and Co.

On Christmas Day I will be wearing this deep red dress and a black tweed blazer from J.Crew. I purchased this dress for a wedding earlier in December, but because it is short sleeved I add a tweed jacket for Christmas. I love the fit of this classic tweed jacket, it is easy to move in and the length hits my arms and waist perfectly. I also love the detail of the pimping, pockets and gold buttons. If you like matching sets there is also a tweed pencil skirt that matches this jacket. I am wearing a 0 both the dress and jacket, the jacket fits true to size but the dress is a little snug through the hips so I would recommend going a size up. I also paired this look with my favorite black pumps, a gold and black clutch from Elements Dallas, and a short strand of pearls. Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and blessed 2017! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

Dress: Revolve // Shoes: ASOS // Crown, Gloves, Necklace: Spirit Halloween Store // Earrings: Kate Spade // Purse: Custom // False Eyelashes: Ardell // Lipstick: NYX  // Polo: Ralph Lauren // Jeans: Banana Republic // Hat, Suspenders, Mustache: Spirit Halloween Store

Images via Mel.

Shirt: Urban Outfitters // Pants: J.Crew // Shoes: Kate Spade // Jewelry: Kendra Scott

The constant 100 degree temperatures in Dallas have made it almost impossible to wear jeans or even most pants. This makes dressing for work a little more difficult than usual, so I went on the hunt for pants that were cool enough for the heat. I found these olive pants at J.Crew on sale and they are super light weight and the cropped length is great for the heat. I am wearing a size zero and it fits perfectly in the waist and is loose through the legs. My favorite Urban Outfitters tee goes great theses pants and Kendra Scott cuffs from their fall collection. Shop my look below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

1. Dry Bar // 2. Steve Madden // 3. Kate Spade // 4. Ted Baker // 5. Rebecca Minkoff // 6. Deborah Lippmann // 7. Tory Burch  // 8. Clarisonic // 9. Diptyque // 10. Ralph Lauren // 11. Hudson // 12. ASTR // 13. Chole & Kaite // 14. BLANKNYC // 15. Socialite // 16. Dreamers by Debut

If you are a Nordstrom card holder, you can receive early access to the sale now! If you are not a card holder, the sale opens to the public on July 22nd. Hurry everything goes back to regular price on August 8th! xoxo

Jacket, Shell and Pants: St. John // Shoes: Stewart Weitzman // Jewelry: Vintage

Throughout the month of July, I will be sharing the wisdom of my grandmother, Monna, in a four part series called Mondays with Monna. My grandmother has the largest collection of shoes and handbags I have ever seen and has been a huge influence in my personal style. Monna always dresses her best and matches everything from shoes, to her handbag, and even her jewelry. This week I sat down with my grandmother, Monna, to learn more about her favorite shoes and handbags, and how she find quality accessories that will last for years.

Monna has somehow managed to fill five closets in her house with close to 200 shoes, and still has “out of season shoes” that she rotates in and out of the attic. Over the years, she has found unique ways to pair her shoes and handbags, in order to keep up with changing styles. Her favorite way to pair outfits, is to base them on colors and patterns. Of all the brands that she has purchased over the years, her favorites include Kate Spade, Judith Leiber, Neiman Marcus, Ferragamo, Cole Hahn, and Bottega.

“Some of the styles have come and gone, but designer shoes will rotate back into style because of the material, same thing with handbags. If the fabric and leather can last, so can the style.”

Monna’s favorite places to find quality shoes and handbags without breaking the bank are Neiman Marcus Last Call (Inwood Village location has the best selection), T.J. Maxx (Park Lane location) and Saks Off Fifth (Park Lane location). xoxo

Dress: Zara // Shoes: Kate Spade (similar) // Sunnies: Karen Walker

The other day I passed Zara in the Dallas Galleria, and thought I would just window shop. Joke is on me, I ended up in line with my arms full. This blue and white striped dress was among my finds for under $40. The length, cotton fabric and sleeveless cut are perfect for summer. I also love the fact that this dress has pockets, since I never know what to do with my hands. This dress is no longer online, but is still available in stores, if you go to Dallas Galleria, it is on the wall to the far left when you walk in. I am wearing an extra small, since it fits loose. The extra small is still plenty long, even for long legs and wearing heels. Shop more blue and white striped dresses below! xoxo

Images via Denise Thompson.