Holiday Happenings: Christmas Party

Joining up with my girlfriends to show you how we dress for Holiday parties!

It seemed that everyone was having parties last weekend (if the time I had to wait for an Uber was any reflection), & I was right there with them! We celebrated the (almost!!!) end of the first semester. This first semester of teaching has been trying in just about every way possible, some that I didn't even know existed, & we are so close to the half way point (3. More. Days.)

Nothing like celebrating teaching the next generation like wearing a ballerina tutu & toasting to funny stories from the trenches - kids DO say the darndest things!

{ What I wore to my work holiday party: J.Crew factory striped top (similar, under $20!) // H&M faux leather jacket (similar, under $60!) // Shabby Apple tulle skirt // ShoeMint heels // earrings ℅ Amelia Rose Design // RayBan sunglasses // Daisy Gem necklaces }

All Photos | Kate Davis Photography

This skirt really does make me feel like a princess! I have worn it before more casually, & then for Christmas last year as well, but I think this is my favorite way yet!

The edgier accessories & these stunning earrings really seal the deal for me.

What are you wearing to your holiday parties this year?

let it be

This year's resolution…. to not make resolutions.

lame, i know… but hear me out.

In the past I let my resolutions be reminders about all the things I was BAD at, a nagging list of my failures: cooking, working out, photography, eating healthy, writing thank you letters, washing my face, organizing, picking up the dang phone to call friends… the list goes on and on.

I already have a TON on my plate for 2014 - graduating, finding a new job, surviving teacher training, getting married, lots of travel… all mostly exciting things, but things that are sure to keep me plenty busy nonetheless.

So this year, I am making a conscious effort to just be the best me. The best fiancé/wife, the best teacher, the best daughter/sister, the best friend that I can be… without letting resolution obligations get in the way.

I do have some new "mindsets" that I can't wait to share with you… so stay tuned for that!

{ What I Wore: J.Crew plaid top // Shabby Apple tulle skirt // ShoeMint heels // RayBan aviators }
Photos | Zipporah Photography

Did you make resolutions this year?

Anyone else forgoing like moi?

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{ What I Wore: J.Crew chambray shirt // Shabby Apple tulle skirt // bhldn bow heels }

Ok, so I got this fabulous tulle skirt from Shabby Apple to wear for the second session of our engagement photos... & because, let's be honest, what girl doesn't want a tulle skirt to prance around in!? amiright?

And those said engagement photos are TODAY but I'm not sure that I am in love with what I had originally envisioned in my mind (this outfit)...

So I'm asking you fashionable ladies:

How would you style this skirt?! 

(oh & you have until 5:30 when I need to be getting dressed for picture time!!)

You should also probably start thinking of how you would style this skirt or some of the beyond adorable vintage dresses from Shabby Apple because one of you lucky ladies is going to win a $50 giftcard to their store!!

I image that all of you style-savvy ladies have had Shabby Apple on your radar for some time. But for those of you that haven't, Shabby Apple is an online dress boutique that specializes in vintage & retro dresses, including a totally enviable swim suit collection!
While I hope you win, either way, I predict you will be shopping there in no time!

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