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Bow Coat

Bow Coat

When it comes to higher end brands, Kate Spade has to be one of my favorites. Their overly feminine details, bold colors and patterns bring a huge smile to my face. Although most pieces tend to be investment items, mine have all…

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Fair Isle

Fair Isle

I love a great fair isle pattern. Even more so when it’s in bright, beautiful colors. In true JCrew style, they created dozens of sweaters this season that I would love to get my hands on. See other fair isle examples here and…

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Sherpa Vest

Sherpa Vest

My family tells me I’m too difficult to buy for. I don’t get it ;) Over the years my husband has learned that it’s much easier to stalk my Pinterest board or ask me for a wish list that he can choose gifts from. Lucky for me, he…

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A Little Bling

A Little Bling

I enjoy getting dressed up every chance that I can. Be it a formal affair or merely an evening out, any excuse to step out of my everyday wardrobe is exciting. I love the holidays for that very reason. Not that I necessarily have…

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Plaid + Stripes

Plaid + Stripes

Happy Friday guys! Today also happens to be my birthday…yay?! I love birthdays, but just as I’d love to slow the years down for my kids, I’d also throw that request in for myself. 30’s are kind of fun and I want them to stay…

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The Perfect Wrap/Cardigan

The Perfect Wrap/Cardigan

I’ve had this cardigan since last Christmas when I gifted them to my mother and sisters in law and threw one into the basket for myself! I’m honestly not quite sure how it has not made it onto the blog yet. It’s more of a…

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Sweaters and Coats

Sweaters and Coats

It’s no secret that I love to shop. But I also do my best to stick to budgets and take pride in scoring deals. I also keep my closet in check by selling and donating clothes as I sort through it a few times a year. When I was…

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Minted

Minted

Ohh, the mint vest. You guys didn’t think you had seen the last of her here, did you? This time I went for a more dressed down version which fits my lifestyle quite well. I just have to watch that baby spit up! As much as I lean…

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Cyber Monday Mania

Cyber Monday Mania

Alright gang, Cyber Monday has arrived! In some cases it’s basically a continuation of Black Friday (how’d you all make out?!) and in others they’ve upped the ante! I’ve rounded up a compilation from some of my favorite stores to…

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