'Tis the Season

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Quite excited to be teaming up with these beauties above for a little Holiday Party 411.  Clearly Nikki and I were on the same wavelength but I'm loving how she kicked the Jumpsuit up a notch with a Jeweled Belt.  Danielle  and Katie both had fur on the brain (BTW, thank you miss Katie---I snatched up this SNOOD at 30% off upon adoring yours).  And Miss Ashley, may I please borrow that fantastic skirt for my holiday party tonight?  I'm loving everyone's rendition of holiday wear...I think the takeaway's are---jumpsuits, sparkle, emerald green, and fur--lots of fur!  Alright gang, as promised, an outfit post from moi coming up shortly--KT is working her editing magic on some looks we shot this week--you know, smoothing out my crow's feet and such!  Should be live momentarily!  Make sure to hop on over to these ladies' blogs---all goodins indeed!

Baby Talk

images c/o Solo Diner & Table for Two

'Tis the season for BABIES!  I've got lots of future babies and newborn babies in my life right now (Brooke's, Kristin's, Tiff's, Emily's)--it's just wonderful!  With that being said, I am so very excited to introduce a line to you (with a side of a GIVEAWAY) that is without a doubt a crazy good lifesaver for moms.  Not only are these lines near and dear to my heart, but when I tell you that I am so bummed I didn't have the Solo Diner for my gals, I ain't lying.  The Boppy & Bumbo are good and all, but Solo Diner puts them pups to shame.  Not only is it a stylish seat for bottle & spoon feeding--here's the kicker--Solo Diner's positioning provides perfect feeding posture to aid in digestion and help relieve symptoms such as acid reflux, colic, colds, & breathing difficulties--something very common (and frustrating) in our little ones.  

So onto the fun part---Solo Diner is gifting one s + s reader an adorable seat with the fabric of their choice.  Entry rules are a cake walk (see below).  For moms of multiples, make sure you also check out Solo's Big Sister, Table for Two--because, "Everything is Better When Twins Dine Together!"  Remember how I said these are near & dear to my heart?  Well they are--my very best girlfriend from college, Lindsey, created both Table for Two & Solo Diner after having twins and experiencing the frustration of bottle feeding two at a time!  If you have a little bundle(s) in your life, Solo Diner and Table for Two will undoubtedly become your new BFF!  Make it a good one gang--outfit post coming to you live tomorrow!

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INSOMNIA

all items (ASOS 30% off with code MOREMOREMORE)

Damnit if Scandal on Netflix and the ASOS weeklong Cyber Monday SALE didn't have me up until 4--yes 4 am!!  I just couldn't put the computer down once Fitz got shot (apologies as that was totally a spoiler for those who haven't hopped on the Scandal bandwagon).  Luckily for y'all, my inability to snooze produced some of my current faves from ASOS and how fab that they've extended their Cyber Monday sale through the week which means 30% off everything with code MOREMOREMORE!  Here are some key takeaways from my picks:

1.  I'm having a major black and white moment
2.  I'm totally digging jumpsuits (see HERE)
3.  Metallics are here to stay for me
4.  Side of lucite never hurt anyone

Pics below will send you right to the items...I'm clearly not gonna snag all of these gems (although I want to)--but it would be sorta criminal to not take advantage of the sale right?  Noticed how I justified my unnecessary shopping?  Also, why is it that this time of year when I'm shopping for my loved ones, I always just so happen to include myself on my Xmas shopping "to-do" list?!  Oh and serious inquiry for you all---would truly love the feedback---are you guys fans of these collages and my picks--I could do so many more but I get the impression we'd rather just have outfit posts instead--def let me know.  If you're into the collages, I could totally churn more out for you--make it a good one, gang!

Pink & Plaid

shirt (Paige Denim c/o ON SALE), jeans (Citizens of Humanity), vest (J.Crew, this BLUE 30% off TODAY), chucks (Converse), bag (Michael Kors), shades (Gucci), bracelet (Stella & Dot), ring (Anna Beck), watch (Cartier)

Going to keep the deets on this rig short and simple since there's lots of deals & picks to get to today.  Simply stated---I LOVE this Plaid Shirt (Exhibit A & Exhibit B).  Plaid is having a major moment right now and I for one am quite thrilled about that--alright gang, make it a good one and let's check out where I'll be scouting out the deals on this Cyber Monday below:

J.Crew 30% Off with code MONDAY

Fair Isle//Window Pane//Jeweled Tee//Buffalo//Checks//Studded Plaid//Clutch//Leopard Pouch

BaubleBar 20% Off with CYBER20

Midi Rings//Industrial Glam//Tortoise//Cuff//Chandeliers//Initials//Holiday Bib

Shopbop Spend & Save event with code BIGEVENT13

Spotted Tiger//The Boot//A Classic//Timepiece//My Fave Zippers//Cobalt//Spotted Blouse//Plaid

GAP 40% Off with code CYBER

Camo//Cableknit//Metallic//Stripes//Scarf

Photos courtesy of The Photography Boutique

Classic Stripes

jacket (Banana Republic, sold out, see alternate stripes HERE, casual stripes HERE, cropped stripes HERE), blouse (Zara), pants (J.Crew), bag (Linea Pelle on SALE c/o), heels (Zara), shades (Gucci), bracelets (J.Crew, Sylvia Benson c/o), rings (Lagos), watch (Cartier), pearls (unknown--possibly mom's)

Can't get much more classic than black & white (kinda cream but same difference).  And while I love a classic look as much as the next gal, I still always feel the need to add one (or two) elements of interest---say maybe a brightly colored Satchel or a striped trench.  I wore this look to Work several weeks ago and it def won't be the last time I sport it!

Sending warm wishes to my fellow Lexingtonians--hear it's a winter wonderland up there!  Cheers to a lovely Thanksgiving with tons of good eats and quality family time!

PS--only two more days for the Loren Hope Giveaway--make sure to get your entry on--good little chandeliers for the holidays!

photos courtesy of The Photography Boutique