This is the face of a girl who is happy to be on vacation!
IT'S THE FIRST YEAR OF MY TV NEWS LIFE THAT I GET A WHOLE WEEK OFF OVER CHRISTMAS! Plus, I am off on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day!!!
Say what?!? = Am I dreaming!?
In the TV business they say you have to "pay your dues" before you can have REAL VACATIONS and up until now I have worked through parts of every holiday. So to have this much time off is a blessing and a reminder that hard work pays off.
TV DUES PAID - Drop the mic.
HAHA! Can I get an AMEN!?
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Lipstick: NYX Aria mixed with NYX Sweet Pink
First up on this instagram fashion party >>>
I absolutely would die for a blanket scarf. I live for this beauty.
Blanket scarves just add some extra winter sophistication to any outfit.
Blanket Scarf: Brina Box // Double Breasted Military Jacket/Blazer: The Limited - ON SALE // Red Jacee Lace top: Francesca's // Jeans: 7 For All Mankind -Slim Illusion // Boots:<old> Ciao Bella
Like I was saying about the blanket scarves you can also rock them with really simple styles. Pair it with a White Oxford or a great coat.
Coat: Guess collection Assymetrical Military Coat // White Oxford: Old Navy // Uggs or cheaper option HERE
I've also really been loving matching pops of scarf color with patterns or a cute christmas sweater. I've practically been living in this Christmas sweater since I got it. AND I found this neon beauty of a scarf at H&M but of course like most great things that stroll onto the racks there... this baby is sadly sold out.
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Necklace: <SOLD OUT > The Limited // Sweater: Old Navy < SOLD OUT > SIMILAR HERE and I love this deer sweater that just went ON SALE // Scarf: H&M - similar color scarf here but not same style <neon citron> // Purse: Tory Burch // Watch: Michael Kors // Jewelry Storm Bracelet: The Looped Nail Bracelet
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A great statement necklace can change the look of any outfit. It just adds so much pop! This Osiris Bib Necklace is calling my name every time I get dressed.
Jewelry Storm Necklace -- The Osiris Bib
I recently partnered up with Jewelry Storm to Giveaway some gorgeous earrings so a huge congratulations to the very adorable and super sweet Ashleigh of Glitter Cottage . Visit her super cute sparkly, cozy little corner of the internet. And now it's a little more sparkly thanks to Jewelry Storm.
I love these earrings and I place this bracelet with every arm party I have.
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Let's talk about my current BOYS CLUB VARSITY SWEATER OBSESSION. The deep V is EVERYTHING. Most important thing you need to know about this cozy sweater is that it runs HUGE as in BIG! So size down - I usually wear a medium and dropped to a small.
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Boys Club Varsity Sweater: Nasty Gal // Necklace: old- similar HERE // Cuff: old > similar here> Ann Taylor
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Orange may be a color for summer but I also LOVE it for fall. This is a dress by Anne Klein and the fit is SO flattering. Good news here - this doll is on SALE!! eek!
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Dress: Anne Klein >> also comes in a baby blue color // Necklace: old >> similar here
Sorry for the blurry photo but I didn't instagram the whole outfit so here it is. = bathroom selfie ;)
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Alright, so thats the instagram party...
I hope you had a magical time with your families over the holiday!
Thanks to the chaos that is Christmas preparation I have been jam packed with errands and shopping and more shopping! For the first time I did the holiday entertaining at my house and it's been the most fun ever! Yup, thats right the whole family came to Raleigh.
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That's my dark slumber party photo of the family just having fun and watching
"A Christmas Story." = P.S. I know it may shock some of you but none of us
<including my BF Nate> - had ever seen it. So we finally can say we've seen A Christmas Story!
Have you seen "A Christmas Story?" What did you do for the holiday?
Merry Christmas!!
XOXO,
Alex
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