Rebecca Minkoff – a pearl kind of girl

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Plaid Skirt

Skirt: J.Crew // Turtleneck: Zara (similar) // Clutch: Rebecca Minkoff // Earrings: J.Crew

Christmas is less than two weeks away! The tree and garland are up, all the presents are wrapped, and the only thing left is to find the perfect Christmas outfit. I love showing holiday cheer, but at the same time I love a sleek black outfit. This plaid skirt from J.Crew was the perfect holiday solution for me. I can still show off my Christmas spirit while wearing a black turtleneck, black tights and black shoes. If you like to wear more color than I do, this skirt also pairs well with a red, green or gold sweater. This plaid skirt fits true to size (wearing a 0) and is still truly high waisted without being too short in length. I have linked everything from this look as well as my favorite plaid pieces for you to mix into your holiday look below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

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3 Ways to Wear Velvet

Velvet Top: J.Crew // Velvet Skirt: J.Crew // Bow Sweater: J.Crew (similar) // Heels: Marc Fisher // Leather Jacket: BlankNYC // Clutch: Rebecca Minkoff // Turtleneck: Zara (similar) // Jeans: Paige // Boots: ASOS // Hair Bow: J.Crew

Who else decorates their house for Christmas the Friday after Thanksgiving? If you follow me on Instagram, you know I do! The Christmas season is by far my favorite time of year, particularly because there are so many reasons to dress up. I really like the velvet trend for the holidays, but velvet can be a little intimidating, and it is easy to feel like a 5 year-old if you wear too much. Since I had such a hard time styling velvet with other pieces in my own closet, I am sharing 3 ways to wear velvet this holiday season!

1. Velvet Skirt + Top – This velvet skirt pairs perfectly with a festive sweater. I liked the black bow detail on the sweater paired with the black skirt and tights, but a simple sweater or silk blouse (like this one) would work well too. This velvet look is perfect for holiday parties, especially at the office. Did I mention this skirt has pockets?!

2. All out Velvet – I paired the same velvet skirt with a matching tank, for a full velvet look. I wore the set with a leather jacket and heels to keep it from looking too juvenile. Of course all of my velvet pieces are black, but this top comes in 6 colors besides black and the skirt comes in 3 other colors.

3. Accessorize with Velvet – Incorporate velvet into your accessories like this hair bow, a handbag, or even shoes. I love how easily this black velvet hair bow dresses up a simple turtleneck and jeans.

I have linked some of my favorite velvet pieces as well as everything I am wearing below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

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Black Ruffle Set

Set: Free People // Shoes: Banana Republic // Clutch: Rebecca Minkoff

We have been so busy working on our new house, that summer has flown by. I finally took a break from decorating to make time for a date night and enjoy the last few weeks of Dallas heat. I bought this black ruffle set around my birthday for an outdoor concert and it was perfect for our dinner on the patio at Dolce Riviera.

This black ruffle set from Free People is perfect for the 100+ degree weather we have all summer. I wear the skirt high on my waist, so that it looks more like a dress, but it can be worn lower to show a bit of midriff. The material breathes really well and doesn’t show sweat, which makes it perfect for any outdoor event. I paired it with some classic black strappy heels and my favorite Rebecca Minkoff clutch. Shop all my outfit details below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips

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Black Silk Tee

Shirt: J.Crew // Jeans: J.Crew // Heels: Marc Fisher // Clutch: Rebecca Minkoff

We are officially less than 60 days away from the wedding and in the process of buying a house (ahhh)! As you can imagine, I have been running all around town trying to get all the final details in order for June. After work, I either spend my time meeting with wedding vendors or looking at houses, and during lunch I am usually signing my life away with all sorts of paperwork. It is exhausting to go from the office to all these meetings in my work clothes, so when I find something as comfortable as this black silk tee, I wear it as often as possible.

This black silk tee from J.Crew is perfect for spring and summer weather. It fits a little oversized (wearing a small) which makes this tee even more comfortable to wear all day. It is lightweight and easy to tuck in or layer with other pieces, such as these high waisted jeans. I love the high-rise toothpick collection from J.Crew, and I was a sucker for the hem detail on this pair. I completed this look with my favorite Marc Fisher heels and Rebecca Minkoff clutch. Shop this entire look below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

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Red Velvet Dress

Dress: Ali & Jay // Shoes: Charles David // Clutch: Rebecca Minkoff // Earrings: J.Crew

Valentine’s Day is this Wednesday! Last week I shared this pink dress that I was planning on wearing for Valentine’s Day, but now I am torn between a few dresses. Not only is that pink dress perfect for Wednesday, but this red velvet dress would be great too and there is even a black slip dress in the Valentine’s Day mix as well (yes, another black dress).

This red velvet dress fits true to size (wearing a small) and has adjustable straps, which made the top of this dress a lot less loose. It is a faux wrap dress, so it has the flattering look of a wrap dress, but a zipper up the back. The bow in the front is the perfect touch of feminine detail completing the faux wrap look. I paired this red velvet dress with my go-to black pumps, Rebecca Minkoff clutch and some fun black beaded earrings. Shop this look and some of my other favorite red velvet dresses below and wish me luck in deciding between three great Valentine’s Day dresses! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

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Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her

1. KNC Beauty // 2. Gorjana // 3. Chanel // 4. Sugarfina // 5. David Yurman // 6. Diptyque // 7. Kate Spade // 8. Rebecca Minkoff // 9. Slip // 10. Ban.do // 11. Ban.do

February is almost here, which means it is time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day. I have found some of the cutest Valentine’s Day gifts for her. Whether you are shopping for your mom, best friend, or significant other, all girls enjoy a little Valentine treat! xoxo

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