HOLIDAY WEAR

I know I’m a bit early to the holiday party, but I can’t help myself!  I love getting dressed up for the holidays.  I can’t wait!  I start plotting my Thanksgiving outfit before Halloween, and Christmas party looks weeks before Thanksgiving.  And you know how it goes, you can never find something to wear once you’ve gotten the invite, and shopping anytime after Thanksgiving is a whole other animal.  So I’m starting now!   Eager beaver style. And these are all items that could be mixed in with the rest of my fall wardrobe and easily worn apart beforehand.  That’s not a rationalization, it’s a fact.  In case you were wondering.  xx- Sarah

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FOR THE LOVE OF NEUTRALS

Oh hey now, another outfit post with lots of neutrals!  Yes, I know.  A one trick pony, of sorts.  But it’s Fall and I’m feelng it.  So just get on board with me, ok?  It’s a neutral party and we’re all invited!  While we’re here, lets talk about these tan suede booties, shall we?  They’re from Sole Society, which I just recently discovered.  Genius!  It’s really a lifesaver as I try to curb my style spending to save for our house decorating.  Spoiler Alert: house update coming very soon!!   xx- Sarah {more after the jump}

SHOP THS OUTFIT:  blouse: Joie, skirt: old (similar here and here), Jacket: J Crew ( similar here and here), bag: Clare Vivier,  booties: Sole Society, watch: Marc Jacobs, Sunnies: Karen Walker

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SHOPBOP FRIENDS AND FAMILY SALE!

It’s that time again, the time when Shopbop has their major Friends and Family sale!  I’ve never shown the kind of restraint during their sale as I will this time around (every penny I have is going towards getting our home decorated!).  Typically I use the sale opportunity to stock up on staples and get a bit of a discount on splurge items that I’ve been stalking.  And even though I’m not buying, I did some {online} window shopping, and added a bunch of great things to my SHOP page.  Because you guys, 25% off of sale items that are already marked down 20-70% is HUGE! Huge Huge Huge.  Enter code INTHEFAMILY25 at checkout to take advantage- now until Thursday, 12 pm EST.  So go on now, do all the shopping I can’t!  Please?!

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WINTER CASUAL

 

Since the temperature dropped I’ve been wanting to wear nothing but cozy sweaters and jeans.  True lazy-winter style, right there.  Is anyone else experiencing this lazy-winter phenomena?  I also don’t want to get out of bed in the mornings and am craving ONLY carby-heavy-hot things.  Tell me it’s happening to you too, please.  xx- Sarah

SHOP THIS OUTFIT:  jeans: Current Elliott, sweater: Zara, booties: c/o Joie, bag: Chloe, bracelets: Bear Head  for Freepeople and Miansai

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GRAPHIC SWEATER LOVE

When I finally accepted that Winter is going to come whether I like it or not I picked up this amazing sweater to comfort myself.  I know, I live in the desert and the length and intensity of our Winter would make most of you in colder climates laugh out loud.  But I’m a thin skinned lizard who starts to shiver at the littlest hint of cold!  My strategy for surviving this winter is simple: graphic, cozy sweaters & these amazing boots that my sweet friend Farra gifted to me.  With those in my arsenal I’ll be excited for cooler days and won’t go to my default winter behavior: piling blankets on myself, lounging on the couch eating soup and watching bad reality tv.  Or so I’m telling myself.  {more after the jump}

SHOP THIS OUTFIT:  jeans: AG Adriano Goldschmied (similar), sweater: Townsen, boots: Plomo (here in peach  & cognac), jacket: Lily Aldridge for Velvet, hat: Rag & Bone, bracelets: Monserat de Lucca, Bear Head, Miansai

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KATE SPADE BEAU BAG II

I decided to dress down the sweet girliness of the Beau bag with some neutrals and a menswear inspired tuxedo blouse. I’ll never tire of black and tan, it’s just classic and timeless, don’t you think?  And with this look the bag takes on a whole new style, which I love.  Lastly: my belly was not invited to this shoot, I’m not sure why she decided to make an appearance.  Just wanted to get that out in the open.  I do not condone these faux leather pants with a belly peeking out- it’s a faux leather faux pas!  Ok now, you all have a great day.  xx- Sarah

SHOP THIS OUTFIT:  pants: Blank Denim NYC, blouse: c/o Madewell, jacket: J Crew (similar), bag: c/o Kate Spade, shoes: c/o Madewell, watch: Marc Jacobs, rings: Jules Smith, Catbird NYC

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