Well we’re two (almost three) days past Christmas, and I think I’m just crawling out of my food coma cave.  But then I found all the leftovers and started it all over again.  So you know, you win some, you WIN some.  Y’all, we had such a fun Christmas here that I’m wishing we could rewind it all and do it again.

For the first time ever, Eric and I hosted Christmas dinner at our house.  With his whole family, my parents, and a couple of our friends, the house was packed with 30 people and one really excited puppy who may or may not have stolen a few cookies and a pretty good helping of rum cake off the counter once everyone was outside enjoying the fire pit.  Girlfriend got FED.  And I don’t even know what a couple of three-year-old twin nephews gave her on top of that.  Let’s just say that young Weeze girl had a very Merry Christmas.

And so did we.  And I hope so did you.  I wore this comfy cozy sweater dress for dinner on Christmas Eve, and if your size is still available, you gotta swoop it up – I mean, it’s right around $20 and you can’t beat that.  I’ve been on a real chenille kick this year with sweaters and bought this one last-minute for our trip to Jackson Hole.  And since then, I’ve loved having it.

If your size is sold out, I’m linking a few more styles below that are all (mostly) under $100.  They’re super comfy, versatile for dressing up or down, and perfect for hiding all those holiday sins through January…or February.  That’s fine, right?  (Asking for a friend.)

xoxo

Photos thanks to Felicia Lasala

Ahh, the trends, y’all.  They come and go every season, and for the most part, I’m usually pretty excited for the new “cool” things.  If anything, it’s an excuse to shop, right?  (I mean, what were the chances you actually had sock booties in your closet already this year?)  Now I’m down to try a lot of things, but this fall’s “it” trends are kind of a mixed bag.  The baker boy hats or whatever we’re calling them these days have GOT to go.  (I’m sorry.  I said it.)  Also, everyone suddenly walking around in berets like they’re freshly returning from Paris?  NO.

Admittedly when I first saw the whole white bootie trend, I was also like, I’m gonna go ahead and pass.  I used to have this rule that shoes, handbags, and sunglasses NEVER look best in white.  (And for the record, I still feel that way about sunglasses.  Please stop with the white sunglasses.  Just say no.)  But then something strange happened, and the white bootie thing started to really grow on me.  What in the world?

Now I know that the kicks in today’s post aren’t actually booties, but to me they’re maybe better.  I love the pointed toe and metallic heel, and I think they’ll be equally wearable with denim.  And the best part?  They’re right around $35, so if you’re looking to dip your baby toe into the white bootie slash mule trend, these are them.  Also, the tie-waist shirtdress is under $50 and just really freaking cute.

Now I gotta know – what trends are you loving or hating this season?  Are you into the white booties?

xoxo

Photos thanks to Felicia Lasala

Back on Wednesday I told you guys that I hit the clothing department at Target for the first time in a while, and here’s why.  I mean, the Victoria Beckham for Target collection, OBVI!  I’ve been a Posh Spice fan since, well, the Spice Girls, and when she started churning out fashion, mean mugs and a serious sense of street style (with an A-OK hubby by her side) a few years ago?  Well sign me up and take my money.  Except cladding yourself in VB is notably a little pricey, y’all.  Until now.

So I made a note of when the collection launched and thought I might actually be one of those early (cuckoo) birds in line at Target, ready to get my Posh on.  But plans got in the way, I had an event scheduled, and eventually strolled into Target somewhere in the late afternoon.  I tried on a ton of things in sizes that weren’t exactly mine, debated tailoring a few pieces, and finally decided on this sweet little mint number that was too good to pass up.  It’s one of those dresses that I’ll have in my closet for years to come and will be that last-minute dress I grab when I “have nothing to wear.”  Turns out, sometimes the late bird gets the word.  Boom.

Buuuut, now just about everything in the collection is sold out, so I’m linking a few similar styles below.  Because you know, the dress is cool, but the attitude is everything when you wanna Spice Up Your Life.  Happy weekend, friends!

xoxo

Photos thanks to Gabi Wells

Oh hey, gang.  Happy day after taxes were due – did everyone survive?  Nothing hurts more than writing that doom’s day check to the IRS, so today I’m easing the pain with a too cute for school little white dress that’ll cost you less than $35.  I figured we could all use a little break for our wallets, no?  (Unless you’re one of the lucky ones who actually gets a refund, and in that case, what are you doing here?  You should be over here shopping the Neiman Marcus Last Call killer handbag sale.  I’m not gonna lie, I’ll be checking out the goods of that one today myself.)

Anywho, back to this dress and the sweet little ruffle sleeve details and its even sweeter little price tag.  I have to say, it’s been a little while since I hit the clothing department at Target, but I recently ended the drought and it’s good to be back.  Have you guys checked out this amazing section yet?  Holy moly, so many good pieces.  Snag the dress, add the jewels, and then, well, I really can’t recommend these wedges enough.  (Check out the look for less here.)  They’re super comfy and somehow instantly make my legs look more toned.  I don’t know how, but I’ll take a little magic on this, the day after taxes.  Who’s with me?!

xoxo

Photos thanks to Gabi Wells

A couple of weeks ago I got home from a walk to the grocery store and realized that I had locked myself out of the house.  Always a fun discovery, and in my defense, I’m still getting used to the self-locking door of the rental house.  I had to kill a little time before Eric got home from work to save the day, and luckily I had a fresh People StyleWatch magazine in hand.  (Confession: I’m a total print magazine hoarder, and the nice lady who lived in our house before we bought it has never changed the address on her 100’s of magazine subscriptions.  Slight exaggeration, but girlfriend subscribes to a bunch, and I’m not mad at it.)

Anywho, I’m flipping through the mag and came across this little spring sweater from the Who What Wear X Target collection, and I was like, I need that right now.  I literally drove straight to Target and bought one of the last of these sweaters.  By now you know I love a good bell sleeve, and it’s the perfect lightweight knit for spring.  I definitely recommend sizing up though.  The sweater is meant to fit pretty snug, but I wanted a looser fit so I sized up two sizes.

Paired with the high rise black skinnies that are now on sale, it makes for a super easy and classic spring look.  And if you haven’t checked out the Who What Wear X Target goods lately, you seriously have to take a peek.  Currently on my list?  These adorable green slides, these mules that come in 5 colors, this denim trench, and these lightweight bomber jackets.  To be honest, the list could keep going and going – the spring collection is so good.  Hope everyone’s week is off to a great start!

xoxo

You guys, I’m here today with some great news for the girl team.  These Spanx leggings that I’ve worn 999 times this fall slash winter (slash who even knows what season we’re in here) are finally back in stock in all sizes (here and here), and I’m telling you, they’re the BEST.  I was so excited to find them that I scooped up a second pair, a move that may seem aggressive to some, but if you’ve tried these then you know.  Also it’s totally acceptable considering these have become a sort of uniform for me lately.  True story, I pretty much only packed these leggings plus a few pairs of workout leggings (these are my favorites) for the initial move into the rental house during our home remodel.  After a couple of weeks, I discovered that I’ve pretty much been accidentally waist-training.  Sooo, it turns out, that whole trend at least partially works.

And onto other, equally exciting news.  Southern California is on the verge of, wait for it, five whole days in a row of rain starting tomorrow.  What?!  Bananas, y’all.  And while I’m usually the ultimate rain-lover of SoCal (it’s not an official title or anything…yet), the rain tends to put a little cramp in that whole remodeling schedule.  Mother Nature takes no prisoners, y’all.  But hey, the rain is coming, and this rain-lover is gonna enjoy it regardless.

And in one more smidgelet of news, it’s that time again.  Time for what, you ask?  Time to hit up The Stylist LA for their annual sample sale.  Sweet Emily will be selling off her gently used sample dresses, and I’ll be selling off pieces from my own closet along with a couple of favorite blogger gals.  And since I went through my closet while packing up to move everything into storage, I’m getting rid of a TON.  (Me and Mother Nature, both getting serious this week.)  I’ve got clothing, shoes, and so many handbags headed to The Stylist LA tomorrow, so don’t miss out!  Details on the sale below – hope to see y’all there!

xoxo

Photos thanks to Vincent Elejorde