Nov 22, 2013
Holiday fetes are just around corner. Lucky you, your glam holiday sparkle guide is here! I scoured the web this week to unearth some beautifully affordable holiday finds that will have you ready for any soiree in just the nick of time.
This gorgeous wrap is the perfect topper for all of your holiday looks. It can be dressed up or down so easily. It comes in 10 colors and is ON SALE for 33% off!
[Knit Ruffle Wrap]
I bought a pair of snake print heels in early fall and am amazed at the versatility of these shoes. They add just the right amount of holiday sparkle to dresses, pants and even jeans.
[Sole Society ‘Azra’]
Not up for wearing a heel all night? These flats are the perfect marriage of sparkle and comfort…and you won’t believe the price!
[Dessert Dash Flat]
Go casual glam in a pearlized gem sweater. This one is ON SALE!
[Color Blocked Gem Sweater]
Tuck an embellished sweater or sweatshirt into this bow trimmed pencil skirt for instant holiday glam!
[‘Hometown Tourist’ Skirt]
These art deco inspired sparklers with emerald stones are sure to add a little pizazz to any ensemble. At just $14.99, they also make a perfect gift!
[‘Razzle Dazzling’ Earrings]
Don’t want to invest in a new outfit? Dress up a sweater you already own with this statement making necklace at a steal.
[‘Any Way, Shape or Formal’ Necklace]
STYLISH HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Be sure to come back on Monday for the first Get Your Pretty On Stylish Holiday Gift Guide. Over the next week, I’ll be sharing my top fashionable picks for moms, dads and teens. Shopping made easy!
Getting my pretty on with What I’m Loving Fridays, Friday’s Fab Favorites and Fashion Friday.
Nov 20, 2013
I hate to do this to you but this reminder is just as much for me…
There are 34 days until Christmas.
34 DAYS!
This mama needs to get on the stick with preparations. There’s decorating, baking, shopping, wrapping and holiday merry-making to be done!
But first, let’s attend to this little holiday known as Thanksgiving. Or as my kids call it, the day before we decorate for Christmas. 🙂
Even though we’ll be hosting and I’ll be doing a lot of the cooking (two big turkeys and lots of pumpkin pies!), I still like to dress up in something that feels a little special.
This jacket from eShakti has just the right amount of sparkle to be festive without being over the top. It’s perfect paired up with a cranberry blouse, stretchy grey jeans, and snake print heels.
[Jacket: c/o eShakti/Jeans: Similar/Blouse: c/o ShopSosie/Heels: Sole Society/Necklace: c/o Kendra Scott/Watch: Michael Kors/Bracelet: c/o Everyday Icing]
NORDSTROM SALE
In need of a wardrobe refresh for your Thanksgiving Day outfit? Nordstrom is having an awesome sale – up to 50% off.
My favorite ‘Mia’ Kut from the Kloth cords are on sale for just $45.90. They come in 14 different colors. I’m wearing them HERE in Boysenberry.
[‘Mia’ Cords]
This asymmetrical wrap cardigan is just $39.90. It would look great with leggings.
[Wool Wrap Cardigan]
This scoop back dolman sleeve top in purple is a steal and would be great for a casual holiday party.
[Scoop Back Top]
It’s Your Turn: Do you dress up for Thanksgiving dinner or go for total comfort? Tell me in the comments!
BLACK FRIDAY GIVEAWAY
Did you see this exciting announcement on Monday? I’ve joined up with this group of fabulous bloggers to bring you a $400 Visa gift card giveaway!
There’s still time to enter. Just pick any or all of the easy ways below.
Don’t forget to share this on Facebook for an additional 10 entries!
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I FEEL PRETTY
I’m so excited to introduce you to this week’s I Feel Pretty co-host Jo-Lynne! She’s the suburban Philadelphia mom of three behind the blog Musings of a Housewife. Jo-Lynne has been blogging about fashion, food, fitness and family travel since 2006. My favorite feature is her Fashion Over 40 | Daily Mom Style posts. Her daily outfits provide inspiration for the busy mama who wants to look effortlessly chic and put together.
Be sure to stop by and say hi! Subscribe to Musings of a Housewife via RSS HERE.
Interested in co-hosting the I Feel Pretty Link up? E-mail me HERE for more information! 
[Jo-Lynne Shane of Musings of a Housewife]
It’s the day of the week at GYPO where we celebrate what makes us feel pretty. Whether it’s a new outfit, hairstyle, or makeup, the I Feel Pretty link up is about anything and everything that makes your life prettier. Even if you’re not a blogger, you can still play along. Just tell us what made you feel pretty this week in the comments!
There are just a few simple rules:
1. Follow GYPO. (Facebook, Twitter, Bloglovin‘)
2. Subscribe to Musings of a Housewife
3. Link up your pretty post.
4. Link back to my blog (using the button above or your own link).
5. Visit other pretty peeps. ‘);
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Getting my pretty on with The Pleated Poppy, Style Sessions and Totally Posted Tuesday.
Nov 15, 2013
It’s finally coat season here in Texas! Do you have any idea how excited that makes me? The only thing that could make it even more exciting is coat weather AND football.
Tonight I’ll be needing a warm cozy topper to wear to our son’s playoff game. I hope you don’t mind me being a proud football mom for just a minute. Our oldest Devon is a senior this year so it’s his last year of playing high school football. That’s a pretty big deal in my world at the moment. After ten years of seeing him on the field, we are down to our last few precious games. Thankfully his team made it to playoffs last week, so tonight we’ll get to watch him once again.
Here’s our inside linebacker #4 doing his thing.
After last week’s win, his picture was in the Dallas Morning News, exciting stuff! That’s him, on the left, blocking a punt.
Thanks for allowing me that proud mama moment!
Now back to the topic at hand – the need for a warm coat for tonight’s game. Because we have such mild winters in Texas, I haven’t bought very many coats over the past few years. My coat wardrobe is in need of a refresh, so I’m on the lookout for something cute and cozy that doesn’t break the bank. Here are some coat and scarf combos that I’ve got on the radar.
Under $50
STRIPES + TARTAN
[Coat: Merona/Scarf: Nordstrom]
HOUNDSTOOTH + COBALT
[Coat: Forever 21/Scarf: Target]
Under $75
BELTED + LEOPARD
[Coat: Dollhouse/Scarf: Lulu]
BLACK + WHITE PATTERNS
[Coat: ASOS/Scarf: Merona]
It’s Your Turn: Have you had a proud mom moment lately? If so, tell me in the comments!
BLACK FRIDAY GIVEAWAY
Stay tuned for a special Black Friday giveaway announcement coming on Monday. Trust me, you’re going to love it!
Getting my pretty on with Fashion Friday and Friday’s Fab Favorites.
Nov 13, 2013
It’s finally cold enough for layering! This is my favorite time of the year for getting dressed. Layering allows my creative juices to flow and I just love the warm coziness of a layered up look.
[Cardigan: c/o Sosie/Jeans: Joe’s Jeans (Similar)/Chambray: H&M/Earrings: Forever 21/Boots: Franco Sarto/Sunglasses: Ray-Ban]
This Aztec cardigan from Sosie will be a mainstay in my closet this winter. It’s going to look so cute paired up with leggings too. Bring on the cold weather, my wardrobe is ready!
It’s Your Turn: What’s your favorite time of the year for creating outfits? Tell me in the comments!
I FEEL PRETTY
I’m so excited to introduce you to this week’s I Feel Pretty co-host Erika! She’s a suburban Dallas mama of three behind the family blog A Little Bit of Everything…A Hot Random Mess. Erika and her hubby Tab are parents to three of the cutest little ones you’ll lay eyes on, Ebby Lee, Nixon and Bowen. LOVE their names!
Be sure to stop by and say hi!
Follow Erika on Bloglovin’ HERE.
Interested in co-hosting the I Feel Pretty Link up? E-mail me HERE for more information!
[Erika of A Little Bit of Everything]
It’s the day of the week at GYPO where we celebrate what makes us feel pretty. Whether it’s a new outfit, hairstyle, or makeup, the I Feel Pretty link up is about anything and everything that makes your life prettier. Even if you’re not a blogger, you can still play along. Just tell us what made you feel pretty this week in the comments!
There are just a few simple rules:
1. Follow GYPO. (Facebook, Twitter, Bloglovin‘)
2. Follow my co-host Erika (Bloglovin’)
3. Link up your pretty post.
4. Link back to my blog (using the button above or your own link).
5. Visit other pretty peeps.
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Getting my pretty on with The Pleated Poppy and Shanna.
Nov 8, 2013
OK, we’re friends. So I can share a little secret with you, right?
I didn’t work out during the month of October. GASP!
For the first time in twelve years, I took a whole month off. I didn’t even do that when I was pregnant.
And you know what? The world didn’t come to an end.
Yes, I’m a bit squishier and lost a lot of muscle tone. But I spent most of the month battling bronchitis, which was the main reason for the work out hiatus. Hacking up a lung is not conducive to any kind of activity. Couple that with October being one of the busiest months of my life and there’s no bandwidth left for exercise.
Well, it’s November now. I’m (mostly) feeling better and the holidays are just around the corner. Overindulging time is on the horizon, woo hoo! Which means it’s time to step up the workouts so I can eat what I want.
So, there you have it. My main motivation for exercise is being able to eat what I want.
Some eat to live, I live to eat. 🙂
The treadmill and I got reacquainted this week and I even started back to my beloved butt-whooping yoga class. It feels good to be active again, even if I am so sore that I can’t walk. I’m already sleeping better and have more energy throughout the day. Hopefully muscle tone will soon return.
When I got my fall/winter clothes out of storage, I realized that my workout stuff could use a little refresh. Having cute, comfortable, functional workout gear is a great motivator. Here are some of the must haves on my list.
1. Running Shoes
I get compliments on these shoes every single time I wear them. Maybe it’s because you can’t miss them. At any rate, they’re super comfortable and a great all-purpose athletic shoe. If bright orange isn’t your thing, they come in more toned down shades too.
[Nike: Anodyne DS in Crimson]
2. Workout Capris
It is no longer shorts weather. Mama needs some new compression capris.
I’ve heard incredible things about Zella’s compression capris. Reviewers are crazy about the ‘Live In’ capri giving them a 4.6 out of 5 star rating. I love the shaping lines on the ‘Streamline Live In’ and have them in my shopping cart ready to buy!
[Zella: ‘Streamline Live In’ Leggings]
3. Padded Sports Bra
Light padding in my sports bras is a must have. I’m not a fan of “show through”, if you know what I mean. Sometimes it’s hard to find a good supportive sports bra with pads. I’m dying to try this cute one from Spanx Active.
[Spanx Active: Pretty Pop Bra]
4. Zip Up Jacket
Even though I get super sweaty in yoga class, I still need a light jacket to get to and from the studio. This one goes with everything and is cute enough to wear even on non-yoga days. It also matches the new compression capris that I’m getting.
[Zella: ‘Streamline’ Jacket]
5. Yoga Mat
My beloved Manduka yoga mat recently had a blow out. It had a good run though – five years of continuous use. I’ll be replacing it with an identical one. Why mess with what works?
[Manduka: PROlite Mat]
Bonus: Yoga Sandals
This fall, I received a pair of Juil sandals to try out. They are seriously the most comfortable pair of sandals I’ve ever owned. Every time I wear them to yoga, I get compliments on them. Juil footwear is unique because of the copper dots on the soles that allow for “grounding”. I have a pair just like those in the picture below. They’re stylish enough to wear outside of yoga too.
[Juil: ‘Hera’ Sandals]
It’s Your Turn: How do you keep your workout mojo this time of the year? Tell me in the comments!
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