I ask you my friends, how is it Christmas already…
THE STORY
…seriously, it totally snuck up on me. Yes, my tree has been up since Thanksgiving, and yes, every night my pretty twinkle lights outside come on with a timer. On a side note, I think there should be twinkle lights all year; they’re so pretty and happy. That’s it. I’m starting a twinkle light revolution. Back to the topic at hand…and yes, every retail facility in the country has been peddling Christmas since oh, I don’t know, September. But still…somehow I didn’t see it coming.
Every year my shopping is for the most part done by Thanksgiving; I kid you not, I would take a bullet before going anywhere near a shopping establishment in the days leading up to Christmas. But this year it got away from me. Honestly, I think it’s the weather. The temperatures are so Spring-like I think it threw me off my game; it feels more like I should be shopping for chocolate bunnies and eggs and whatnot. So off I went Sunday to get it all finished. I gotta say, I was not pleasantly surprised. People are pretty ornery this time of year. What’s up with that? What happened to the “peace on Earth, goodwill towards man” stuff?
THE OUTFIT
This is an example of simplicity at it’s best. Sweater, skinny jeans, boots, done. This fabulous gray cowl neck tunic sweater was one of the batch I scored on the cheap from Old Navy about a month ago. Unfortunately, they only have a color called “Stone” available now, but if they had it in my size I’d be snappin’ it up. It’s all kinds of soft and drapey, the neck isn’t too bulky, and it covers the butt perfectly. What more can you ask for in a cowl neck tunic sweater? It must have been an Old Navy kind of day because the jeans are another pair of Rockstar Skinny Jeans. I’ve said before they are my favorites when it comes to skinnies. My only complaint is that Old Navy sizing is traditionally all over the place and the Rockstars are no exception. I had originally ordered these a size larger than what I currently have because I wanted a little more room. One size up was huuugge…so I had to exchange them for a smaller size. Once you find the right size though they can’t be beat for comfort. I kept the boots simple, although the lace up detail on the back makes them fancy. The two necklaces dressed it up a bit and I was good to go.
THE TIP
Sometimes a simple look is the way to go. Add some standout jewelry and a special unexpected detail, like the back lace on the boot for example, and that’s really all you need.
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Sweater: Old Navy (Similar); Jeans: Old Navy (Similar); Boots: JCPenney (Similar); Pendant necklace: Forever 21; Choker: est1984jewelry
You’re absolutely right. Sometimes a simple look is THE only way to go. And in this instance, they create the perfect foil for your gorgeous hair xoxo
It, not they, it creates the perfect foil. Oy.
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Thank you Sheela! I agree, simple is definitely best sometimes.
These jeans are perfect on you, and I love your necklace!
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Cool Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater & Distressed Skinnies ! perfect on you!
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Beautiful, simple look - and that necklace is really gorgeous. Merry Christmas! xo
-Patti
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I’m like you, I love lights all year round! And yeah, it’s not felt like Christmas at all this year - it’s been soooo mild.
I want your jumper. That charcoal colour is great. Much more flattering than black. I like longer length jumpers and this is the perfect length on you and don’t get me started on that fabulous cowl neckline. Just enough without being too bulky! And then we have the simple double bling to finish it off!
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Girl, that necklace! I love how that gray sweater really makes your hair and eyes pop, also.
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I think people are grumpy because we’ve been forced to listed to xmas music right after Halloween and we just can’t take it anymore! Well, that’s my excuse 😛
Love your outfit .. it’s just my style .. simple and casual.
Monica.
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I adore this outfit, and the necklace is my favorite part. I LOVE the booties too! adaatude.com
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Lovely sweater and wow you start your Christmas super early lol I finished mine last minute and with the kids in tow for alot of it. I need to rethink my game next year and just get a babysitter. I hope you had a lovely Christmas! It’s been a great year getting to know you.
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Rachel xo
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