Fashion

Well based on the fact that I have four packages of cranberries in my fridge right now, it must be Thanksgiving week. And why do I have four packages of cranberries? Because I am stocking up so I can make this cranberry-jalapeno cream cheese dip over the next month or so of holiday celebrations.

I discovered it last year right at the end of the Christmas season when cranberries are increasingly hard to come by and I don’t want you to make that same mistake. Stock up on the cranberries while you can. And if you want a non-cream cheese option to make up for all the cream of mushroom soup and Cheez Whiz based foods you may eat over the next month, this cranberry jalapeno salsa is also a total winner.

Finally, if you missed our Big Boo Podcast with part one of our annual Christmas gift guide, you can find it and all the links here.

Now here are some cute things I found this week:

1. crisanta mock neck blouse

I love a retro-ish top and this one totally fits the bill. It’s not on sale yet so it’s $118 but this is one of those Anthro tops that might be worth full price because it makes an outfit.

2. chenille cable knit crew neck sweater

I went in Nordstrom Rack the other day looking for a pair of jeans that I didn’t end up finding, but I did find a lot of other cute things including this chenille sweater for $42.97.

Frankly, I’m not sure why we’re making sweaters out of anything other than chenille now that we know about it.

3. faux fur trim printed coat

This is another Rack find. It’s $59.97 and totally looks like something that would be three times the price at Anthropologie.

4. love token printed sweater

And yet another Rack find. This is $69.97 and would be so cute with jeans and booties. It’s super soft and a great length.

5. canterbury plaid hooded coat

Finally, this plaid sweater coat is at Rack and just $29.97. The bottom line is you need to either get online and look at all the great stuff at Nordstrom Rack or you need to get yourself to your local Rack if that’s an option. They have tons of great stuff right now that would also make great Christmas gifts.

6. universal thread cassie faux leather wedge booties

These booties are identical to the Sorel version that are twice the price. These are $39.99. They also come in black and are actually really comfortable. I know because I tried them on in the store and had to tell myself I didn’t need them because I love them.

7. cashmere camouflage scarf

I found this thanks to my new online friend Cattle Baron in Cashmere. She is a great person to follow on Instagram for general funniness and gift ideas.
This camo scarf is just $6.99 and would look so great with an all black outfit and the wedge booties up above.

8. prettygarden fuzzy fleece sherpa pullover

I bought this fleece for myself way back in August before I could even imagine getting to wear it. And now that I’ve worn it, I have to say it is true love. It’s so soft and super cute with jeans or leggings. I bought the medium so it’s just a little oversized.

It’s $26.99 and comes in other color combinations.

9. camo sweatshirt

I bought this sweatshirt a couple of months ago and have gotten a ton of wear out of it. It’s lightweight, super comfortable and looks great with jeans or leggings.

It’s only $21.99 and comes in several camo color options.

10. chenille pom pom beanie

I needed a few more warm beanies to get me through the upcoming school soccer season when the temperatures will usually be somewhere between freezing and freezing and raining at the same time.

I got this one in this week and it’s my new favorite. I’m telling you that chenille is a wonder fabric and sorely underused in my opinion. This is so soft, warm and just feels like a hug on your head but not in a weird way.

It’s $14.99 and comes in several color options.

That’s it for today. I’m going to go ahead and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving now.

And have a good Friday.

In what feels like a commentary on my entire week, I’ve spent the last five hours starting to finish this post and then getting distracted. In fact, in this time period I have baked a strawberry cake, made taco soup, helped Caroline with her hair and had two glasses of wine.

All that to say, I was probably a little better five hours ago than I am now.

But a cold front has blown through complete with rain, we have no real plans for the weekend and Alabama is playing LSU on Saturday. All in all, my excitement level is about a fifteen on a scale of 1 to 10.

And I also found some cute things this week that I really love and could make great Christmas gifts if you’re the kind of person who has started thinking about Christmas shopping.

1. classic soft knit poncho shawl wrap

I love a poncho. And I also happen to think a poncho makes the perfect Thanksgiving outfit because you can wear it with stretchy leggings and eat all you want while basically wearing a blanket.

This one is just $24.99 and comes in several color options, although I happen to like this one best and can totally picture it over all black with tall boots. It would also make a nice Christmas gift because one size fits all.

2. chelsea 28 turtleneck sweater

This is such a great basic and it’s on sale for $47.40. It comes in several color options and is long enough to wear with leggings. It would also look great under a jacket or blazer.

3. colorfulkoala high waisted leggings

I know I’ve featured these before but I continue to love these leggings. I have this green camo pair, a gray camo and a solid black. They are the leggings I reach for over and over again because they are so comfortable.

Best of all they are just $29.99.

4. chelsea28 mock neck body-con dress

In case you’re in the market for a great basic black dress, this one is just $79. I love that it has the ruching on the side because it gives the figure flattering effect of a body-con dress but it also forgiving for the tummy area for those of us who like our wine and/or our pasta.

You could dress this up for a holiday party or just keep it simple for more somber occasions like work.

5. standing tall taupe boots

Remember last year when I found my Sam Edelman boots back in stock at Nordstrom Rack and it was a miracle? I still love those boots so much.

These are really similar and they are just $66 which is a bargain for a great pair of boots. I wear mine all the time because they are a great neutral and go with almost any outfit. They also come in a chestnut color if that’s more your thing.

6. h&m patterned oversized sweater

Okay, I love a winter white outfit. This oversized sweater would look so pretty over a pair of white skinny jeans with the taupe boots up above. Or you could just throw it on with leggings for a more casual look.

It’s just $34.99.

7. rosalie necklace set

This necklace set is on sale for $49.95 plus an extra 25% off all sale. It would make a great Christmas gift for someone or you could add it to your own wishlist.

8. loft plaid tweed long blazer

Tweed oversize blazers are a big trend right now and this one would look equally great dressed up for the office or just with jeans and booties. You could wear it with a velvet cami underneath and leather leggings for a holiday party.

It’s $150 but 40% off with the code FESTIVE at checkout along with everything at Loft right now.

9. halogen baylee platform slip on sneakers

I love my leopard print slip on sneakers and these are really similar. They are $89.95 and have a great platform heel that gives you a little more height. I’ve found they go with so many things in my closet and I wear them all the time.

They also come in snakeskin and some solid colors here.

10. wild fable high rise liquid leggings

Maybe you remember that I have long been on the search for a great pair of faux leather leggings. I even ordered some off Amazon that were listed as “novelty costume leggings” in my desperation. But the search is over because these are so good and they are just $16.

They aren’t as compressive or thick as Spanx leggings and they may not last me past this season, but they fit like a dream and are so comfortable and cute. I ordered the small for size reference and normally wear a 4-6 or 27 in pants and jeans. They fit perfectly.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.

Well.

It’s November.

I don’t even know how this happened.

But the weather is cold and Halloween is over and you know what that means. CHRISTMAS.

I’m kidding. Kind of.

You can totally wait until November 2 to think about Christmas so enjoy the next few hours of your life.

Here are some cute things I found this week:

1. loft cowl neck tunic sweater

This cowl neck sweater is so pretty and a great length. It’s on sale for $35 and comes in several color options and is such a great basic. You can wear it alone or layered under a jacket.

2. j.crew factory vail parka

I have loved this parka for a long time. It’s just a great classic coat and it’s currently 30% off and on sale for $187.50 It also comes in yellow or pink which are equally adorable.

3. loft embroidered smocked mock neck blouse

This is such a pretty blouse and would be great dressed up with some skinny velvet jeans for a holiday party. It’s $59.50.

4. old navy boucle blouson sleeve sweater

This sweater is so soft and I love this color for fall. It’s $44.99 but 20% off with code SWEET at checkout and comes in several color options.

5. young and free brown floral top

This is a great Free People-ish top for just $54. I love the brown floral print and the boho style. Perfect for Thanksgiving.

6. h&m pleated skirt

I’ve seen the leopard print version of this skirt everywhere but this black and gold is so pretty and a different take on a big trend. You could wear it with a t-shirt and denim jacket or dress it up with a pretty sweater or a gold top for holiday parties. It’s $69.99.

There is also this black and gold chiffon dress if you’re more of a dress person.

It’s also $69.99.

7. h&m long blouse

This navy floral blouse is so pretty and perfect to wear with leggings or skinny jeans and it’s only $17.99 It also comes in black and I think the black over a pair of black faux leather leggings with gold jewelry becomes a comfortable but really cute holiday party outfit.

8. h&m v-neck sweater

It’s hard to beat a good v-neck sweater. They are universally flattering and can be worn dressed up or down. This one is $24.99 and also comes in ivory or beige.

9. plaid long sleeve sherpa pullover

North Face had a buffalo plaid pullover similar to this one last year that I really wanted and never bought. And now I’m kind of glad because this one looks cozier and it’s just $36.99. It comes in several color options.

10. ae chenille oversized striped sweater

This is such a bright, happy sweater for winter, plus the chenille is so soft. It’s on sale for $34.46.

I also love this ae cable knit crew neck sweater.

It’s also on sale for $34.46 and comes in an oatmeal and pink colorway.

That’s it for today.

If you need me, I’ll be here digging through the leftover Halloween candy looking for the chocolate.

Have a good Friday.

So I’m writing this from Honey’s couch in Bryan/College Station right now. We are here because Caroline is doing an official tour of A&M today which is so weird since she’s still in Kindergarten in my mind. But apparently college is a real thing and it’s right around the corner and denial isn’t going to change that.

Then we’re headed to Dallas for a soccer game on Saturday and then back home Saturday night where hopefully Perry, Piper and Mabel will be waiting with Mexican food.

Here are a few things I found this week:

1. airy shirt dress

I really like this and it appears to be the perfect length. This is perfect to wear with boots or booties. It’s $34.99 and also comes in olive green or black.

2. we the free arden tee

I love the length of this tee and it’s so soft. Great to wear with leggings. It’s $58 and comes in a ton of color options.

3. ae oversized softest crewneck sweater

I was in American Eagle the other day and fell in love with this sweater. It’s super soft, not too heavy and comes in ton of color options. It’s on sale for $29.99.

4. ae velour leggings

I also loved these leggings. They are velour and so unbelievably soft. They are on sale for $29.96 and also come in other patterns and a solid black option.

5. burnout pattern blouse

I think this is so pretty and could be festive for the holidays. Maybe you could wear it to Thanksgiving lunch with a pair of stretchy pants. It’s $49.99 and also comes in black.

6. prancer cable knit sweater dress

I think this is such a pretty sweater dress and I love the coziness of the cable knit. It’s $68.

7. daily ritual supersoft terry long sleeve shirt

This is a great basic and it’s just $28.

8. chelsea28 cowl neck sweater

The cuffs on this sweater are my favorite. It’s $79 and it also comes in a charcoal gray and rouge heather.

9. set the tone cream and blush cowl neck sweater

This is such a pretty sweater and it’s $48.

10. daily ritual supersoft terry funnelneck dress

I have a daily ritual dress that I bought this summer and wore it constantly. It was practically my uniform. And now I think I need this long sleeve version. It’s $28.90 and also comes in black, navy, light gray and charcoal.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.