INSPIRED BuY...mickey's christmas carol

happy christmas eve, everyone! mickey's christmas carol is one of my favorite christmas movies (2nd to "it's a wonderful life"). tiny tim, bob cratchit, and the three ghosts help teach scrooge what christmas is really all about- if you haven't seen the mickey version, i highly recommend it. the outfit i'm wearing below is inspired by tiny tim and is what i will be wearing for christmas eve dinner tonight.

sweater- gap

herringbone shorts- forever21

tights- hue

necklace- banana republic

boots- vintage

INSPIRED BuY...taylor swift

lately, i've been slightly obsessed with taylor swift's newest album, speak now (tell no one). her music and lyrics may not be that complex, but she knows how to say what a lot of people are thinking in a pretty straightforward yet unique way. in addition, she has pretty cool style- she's got that whole "girl-next-door / i-just-rolled-out-of-bed-but-still-look-cute" thing going for her. taylor swift actually owns the sweater i'm wearing below, but i swear i bought it before i knew she had it. this sweater is great because its so big and baggy so you can layer it over almost anything.

sweater- free people

tank- target

jeans- topshop (opening ceremony)

boots- vintage

INSPIRED BuY...the color red

i tend to gravitate towards muted colors (black, grey, beige, olive green, etc.) but recently i've been really into the color red. i'm sure subconsciously it's because christmas is around the corner, but regardless it's a nice change for me. the last two sweaters i bought were red- this pullover crewneck from crewcuts and the red cardigan i'm wearing below from madewell. i wore this outfit to work, but i feel like its the perfect outfit to pack for a long weekend away at a log cabin. it's so cozy and warm. (this outfit also makes me think of the american girl doll, molly, and this hot water bottle she had).

sweater- madewell

dress- american apparel

ribbed tights- hue

boots- vince camuto

INSPIRED BuY...sparkles (take 2)

i've already posted numerous pictures of my sequin shorts (my latest obsession), but i wore this outfit on saturday night and i really like it, so i thought i'd give y'all one more.

fun & festive

silk shirt- banana republic

sequin shorts- forever 21

super opaque tights- hue

oxfords- steve madden

INSPIRED BuY...sparkles

holiday season = lots of parties and gatherings. parties and gatherings = festive outfits. i'm usually not that into sparkles, glitter and sequins, but during the holidays i can't get enough of it! sparkles make everything more fun. the biggest keys to wearing sparkles are 1- keep it to one shiny piece at a time and 2- keep the rest of your outfit simple.

wool blazer- madewell

chambray shirt- banana republic

sequin shorts- forever 21

tights- hue

boots- vintage

pearl necklace- vintage

shirt- free people

sequin shorts- forever 21

necklace- banana republic

tights- hue

patent leather pumps- inc

blazer- benneton

shirt- urban outfitters

sequin shorts- forever 21

tights- hue

patent leather pumps- inc

shirt- loft

sequin shorts- forever 21

tights- hue

patent leather pumps- inc

dress- french connection

bow necklace- urban outfitters

sparkle tights- aerie

patent leather pumps- inc

sweater- simply vera vera wang

shirt- banana republic

sequin shorts- forever 21

tights- hue

patent leather pumps- inc

INSPIRED BuY...stripes

horizontal stripes are the new plaid. enough said.

day to night

striped tank- converse one star (target)

wool blazer- madwell

layered slip- free people

leggings- forever 21

necklace- madewell

boots- vintage

funky fresh

striped tee- h&m

wool blazer- madewell

layered slip- free people

tights- calvin klein

belt- material girl (macy's)

pumps- inc