Riding boots and a Thanksgiving outfit

scarf- ebay  option  option  option

shirt - Old Navy  option  option option

pants- JCP 

cardigan   JCP    option  option

boots- Naturalizer via Norstrom   option   option  option

worn Nov. 14, 2015

 

We finally had a day cool enough to wear riding boots. My hubby bought me a cognac pair last Christmas. I have a black pair, and I have tall black and brown boots with heels, but I needed a cognac pair to complete the collection. I guess I could say I need an over the knee pair to complete the collection, but we will leave that alone for now. Unfortunately, the pair I picked out last year didn't fit. I returned them and I didn't replace them until the Nordstrom sale this year. Do you know how long ago that was? I have had to wait all this time to wear these boots, lol.

 

This outfit was one of the GYPO fall style challenge outfits. Of course that was in late September and October and I didn't get to wear this outfit then. It is nice to have some ideas on hand for later. I wore this for my in-laws Thanksgiving a couple of weekends ago. It's a great outfit for Thanksgiving if you go casual- stretchy leggings or jeans and an untucked shirt and long cardigan to hide that food baby.

 

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Marsala tunic and vest

 

Top- Pleione via TJMaxx  option  option

pants- Belks option option

shoes- Sears  option  option option

vest- Coldwater Creek (old) option  option  option

necklace- online boutique  option

cross necklace- gift  similar  option

bangles (old)  option  option

worn Nov. 12, 2015

 

I bought this vest a few years back before they were even popular and have struggled to style it and wear it. As long vests and sleeveless blazers  become more popular, it has become a little easier for me to style. Yet, I have several vests of all kinds in my closet and they are not my "go to" pieces. I do like them but just can't remember them or figure them out for me. I like how this outfit turned out. I think it's the color combination I like. I'm a burgundy/oxblood/marsala fan.

 

Do you have a certain piece of clothing you love but find it to be a challenge for you?

 

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Color change

Cardigan - Target  option  option  option  option

blouse- JCP option  option  option

pants- Loft  option  option  option

shoes- Payless  option  option  option

necklace- Poshmark  option  option

worn Nov. 10, 2015 

 

I  last wore this print top with purple and brown. This time I paired it with lighter colored trousers and chose to accent the teal in the top with the cardigan. The color changes make it look like a totally different top.

 

Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Have you finished your shopping, or are you yet to start? Will you be Black Friday shopping? There have already been some good deals and sales. I think they start earlier every year, but that's fine with me. Just curious, do you get your gifts on Black Friday or shop for yourself?

 

If you are still  in need of some ideas for gifts, check out my two gift guides- for the hostess and for the workout warrior (includes male and female ideas).

 

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Holiday gift guide: For the workout warrior

Have someone in your life who loves to workout, or just strives to stay fit? Below are some gift ideas for the workout warrior:

For her:

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Sweater dress

Hat- Target (old)  option

dress - Target (old) option  option  option

jacket- Old Navy option  option

shoes-  JCP ana      option

makeup- Urban Decay Naked on the Run

worn Nov. 8, 2015

 

My sweater dress seems to make at least one appearance every fall or winter season. I always seem to find a new way to wear it. I've worn it with a blanket scarf (seen here), tall boots, my fur vest (seen here) and with a statement necklace. Now I'm pairing it with my denim jacket, booties and felt hat. I used to think a piece like this was too plain and limiting but now I'd recommend such a piece. It's easy dressing (just one piece to pull over your head) and then you can layer as much or little as you would like.

 

I also recently scooped up the Urban Decay Naked on the Run set on sale at Ulta. I got to use a coupon so I got this set for $24. A great deal to try out shadows, liner, bronzer, mascara, blush, and gloss. I've never used their products- sorry, I'm a cheapie drug store make up user, but I do like these and see the value in this set. You can still get a great deal on it and it would make a great gift for someone. My whole look above was done with the palette.

 

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