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Thanksgiving Day Outfit: And Weekend Sales

Can you believe it is time to talk about Thanksgiving Day outfits. And not too far behind that it will be time for Christmas outfits. I wanted to get this post out with time for all your orders to arrive for Turkey Day and to highlight a few great sales this weekend! Gobble gobble.

On to giving thanks and Thanksgiving day outfits (and some sales). For our family it is normally a casual affair so this distressed denim and chunky sweater look is perfect. We typically lay low, eat too much breakfast, eat WAY too much turkey and never have room for pie. Isn’t that how everyone does Thanksgiving?!? Ha.

Giving Thanks

Like so many of you I have an abundance to be thankful for this year. This year, more than normal, I struggle to find the words to express my gratitude and thankfulness for all I am blessed with. For the health and happiness of my entire family and extended family. This year I am ever more thankful that Declan is flourishing and thriving. For the opportunities and experiences of the last year that have continued to shape and form me. And last but never least I am blessed beyond belief to be married to my life-long adventure buddy and best friend.

Photos: Jenna Sparks Photography

shop the look: denim // sweater // booties // tote // ring

This sweater is all over Instagram and it is obvious why; the comfort, the price (under $100) and the color. All three make this the perfect sweater for your Thanksgiving Day outfit. For me a good quality sweater under $100 (and under $72 this weekend) is a great find and while I am obsessed with this burnt orange color it does come in five other colors <here>. It is on the shorter side so I paired it with these high-waisted distressed denim. These jeans are a favorite this season. Plus the high-waisted nature of this pair keeps all that extra turkey tucked in!! I got you girl. These are 150% my favorite booties. I can not tell you the number of compliments I get them. Order true to size and they will stretch a bit as you wear them.

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get your look with the weekend sales

Keeping your clothes “on theme” is fairly easy and I have taken the hard work out of it by linking up my favorites for Thanksgiving Day outfit ideas. Also, everything I have linked is on sale. Both Loft and Evereve are having great sales that run through the weekend. Make sure you order before Sunday to capitalize on these great sale prices.

Chunky over-sized sweaters are an easy and logical choice- think lots of eating and cozy traditions. Distressed denim is a great compliment as it keep is casual and less formal but a step above lounge-wear. If your days events are a bit fancier I have even linked some great dresses that would be perfect for your Thanksgiving Day outfit. Order soon to be sure your favorites arrive before Thanksgiving and before the sale ends! Everything I have linked in the widget below are on sale!!

a big thanks to you

That’s right, I want to thank each of you for your continued support and dedication to coming back week after week. I know that often times the posts are long and emotionally heavy but I hope you can connect in some way. It is my ultimate goal to inspire you, connect with you and I want to know how much I appreciate each of you. Thank you.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

With love,
Everyday Fashion

Fall Trends To Wear Right Now

This post is in collaboration with Evereve however all opinions and thoughts are my own.

In case you live under a rock we are in the midst of the best fashion season of the year!!! FALL. Fall fashion trends are my favorite of the year and I am excited to share my top picks for fall fashion trends to wear right now!

Each fall designers and stores come out with so many fun trends to try and this year is no different.I love everything fall (except pumpkin spice) as it is a season of starting over. The changing leaves reminds us to shed things/burdens weighing us down, settle in and cozy up with family and friends as the holidays approach and the idea that each season brings a new chance to reflect and regrow. Fall trends tend to fit right into all of those feelings and this season I am loving ruffles, velvet, embroidery and lace.

Each product is shopable from the image- just click on what you like!! (The lace dress is, unfortunately, sold out on line but available in stores)

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trend 1: EMBROIDERY

This trend is feminine, flirty, fun and a bit retro. I am loving how it transforms a regular sweater or dress to a piece with character and style. Embracing the embroidery trend was a slow roll for me as I almost felt like it was dating me but the more I tried it on the more I fell in love with it. It truly is one of the hottest trends this fall as you will see it on dresses, denim, shoes, sweaters, bags, hats, shirts, skirts…. I mean the list goes on and one. Below are my favorite picks for embroidery from Evereve.

trend 2: lace

Is there anything for girly than lace??? Is there anything more delicate than lace??? Both of those reasons are why I am loving lace this fall season. It adds such an element of girly and delicatenesss to anything that it is hard to not want to pair it with everything, I am loving how lace can transform an otherwise heavy look into a light sophisticated look. Pairing lace with distressed denim, skirts, velvet, black denim or even underneath your sweater is a perfect way to add a little lace to your wardrobe.

trend 3: velvet

This is my favorite fall trend. And this is actually a surprise to me as I am a texture person and something about the way velvet feels does not sit well with me. HOWEVER, I am loving the look and style of velvet this season. My personal favorite is velvet skinnies. Don’t be fooled though, velvet is dominating all pieces including skirts, shirts, shoes and dresses. Pair your favorite velvet with a lace top or even an embroidered sweater for a street trendy look this fall.

trend 4: ruffles

Who doesn’t love ruffles??? Any store you walk into right now you will see ruffles… and Evereve does it right! Ruffles on dresses, shirts, sleeves, cuffs.. just about anything. Let’s talk about the benefits of ruffles. To start, they are a good disguise for the summer of too much ice cream, they are a great accent to draw your eye to different parts of your body and they add an element of fun to any outfit. I mean, when I wear ruffles I just want to spin and twirl!! Swoop up your favorite ruffles below!

Fall fashion is in full effect right now and Evereve is nailing it on the trend front! Make sure to snag your favorites and wear those fall trends now!!

Tell me what is your favorite fall trend??

With Love,

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Everyday Fashion, Family Life

Pajamas: Tell Your Own Story

Cuddle up in your favorite pajamas and embrace telling your own story. Grab your coffee and see how we are trying to teach our toddler to tell his own story.

Recently we have been using the phrase tell your own story when we talk to Declan. He’s really infatuated with what Brendan and I were like when we were growing up and therefore wants to tell our story and make it his own. And as I thought more about this I realized the importance of encouraging Declan to tell his own story.

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Everyday Fashion, Real Life Ramblings

Black Jeans Outfit: Know Your Worth

You voted for the black denim outfit and your wish is my command. I really do like that function on Instagram as it really helps me bring you content that you are interested in. And in case you are wondering over the knee boots won today and I will get you that post later this week.

This post hits close to home-not just because I am writing it but because I am living it everyday. And I’ll tell you friends, it is hard to stand up for yourself and know your worth. In a saturated industry like blogging it is easy to fall down the rabbit hole of “I am no better than anyone else”. It is easy to hold on to the idea that I have no credibility doing this and why would someone want to work with me.

BUT if I continue with that mind-set than I am proving I may not have credibility. If I don’t climb out of the rabbit hole than I am not better than anyone else. Now, easier said than done but a great motivator to start the process.

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Everyday Fashion

Athleisure: 4 Easy Tips on How To

Athleisure as defined by Wikipedia is: a trend in fashion in which clothing designed for workouts and other athletic activities is worn in other settings, such as at the workplace, at school, or at other casual or social occasions…

As a busy mom and a women of 2017 you can find me in athleisure fairly regularly. And since there is no denying WE all wear it I wanted to share 4 easy tips on keeping your athleisure wear trendy and stylish.

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quick tips:

athleisure tip #1

Invest in a pair of good quality neutral color leggings. The reason I say invest is that a lot of the good quality ones are upwards of $100 and while that is a bit steep but you will thank me and more importantly you will love them. Given they are the bases of your athleisure look it is important that they are neutral in color and can be worn and washed many times. Some of the cheaper pairs bunch at the knees, stretch out and/or fade in their color. My personal favorites are Zella, Athleta and Lululemon. Investing in a good pair of leggings, or two, is a great start to elevating your athleisure look.

athleisure tip #2

Stock up on basic layering tees. Both short sleeve and long sleeve. I love wearing a basic tee and doing a little side tie to create more of a defined waist ( or snag one that already does that for you). Throw on a long sleeve baseball tee on those cooler days and feel trendy and comfortable. Personally, I tend to keep the tee’s in the neutral pallet but with so many fun and trendy prints/graphics/patterns I would say here is a place to spice it up and make it more personalized!! Some prefer to keep their tee’s long enough to cover the booty but given you are wearing good quality leggings I feel you need not be as concerned about this. Go with whatever length you feel comfortable in. Basic layering tee’s are an essential for perfecting your athleisure look.

athleisure tip #3

Find a great pair of lifestyle tennis shoes. The world is your oyster in this department as there are so many choices out there. For me, I tend to stick with Nike or New Balance but there are so many that the possibilities are endless. This is also a great place to add your personal touch with color, pattern, funk or even classic. Tennis shoes are the definition of athleisure so make sure to get a pair you LOVE.

athleisure tip #4

Get yourself an oversized zip-up, hoodie or cardigan. This is the finishing touch to complete your athleisure look. I could go on and on and recommend so many wonderful hooodies/cardigans but I will just say find one or two that are neutral, cozy and comfortable. I tend to gravitate towards the over-sized look as I love how I can snuggle up in them and just simply prefer the way they look. Plus, the oversized up top balances out the tighter bottoms! Ha.

Athleisure is life

Essentially the key to keeping your athleisure look trendy and stylish is to keep it simple, polished and invest in a few good pieces. I know there are so many options and varieties of athleisure wear on the market today- I mean it is everywhere. Let’s embrace the look- it is so practical and comfortable- let’s just do it stylishly.

With Love,
Everyday Fashion

Distressed Denim + Casual Sweater: Life As It Seems

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Everyday Fashion

High-Waisted Denim: 5 Tips on How To

Let’s not [high] waist anytime and just jump into this weeks How To… HIGH-WAISTED DENIM…

So, you are afraid of the CT (camel toe) and therefore you won’t wear high-rise/high-waisted denim. You think you are too short and it makes your body look too stubby. Your hips don’t lie and so you don’t want to accentuate that part of your body. At one point your mother wore high-waisted denim and you can’t get that mental image out of your mind. Any other excuse ________________ (fill in the blank)..

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