'Ving Style

Top: Equipment Via TJMaxx, Blazer: Michael Kors via Marshalls, Jeans: Lucky, Shoes: Coach via Nordstrom Rack, Bracelets: J.Crew and Forever 21, Watch: Timex, Lipstick: Maybelline 'Deepest Cherry'

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving ('Ving was coined by one of our guests)! I spent the day with my family and our friends, all while dressed in this outfit. Sometimes I love putting classic pieces together for a simple but polished look. I cannot afford to buy designer/luxury brand items full price, so that's why I love shopping at TJ Maxx, Marshall's, and Nordstrom Rack (I found this Equipment blouse on sale for $39!!). I have also found that it's nice to splurge on a good investment piece, such as these Coach wedges ($90) that are sooo comfortable and I know will have forever.

On a side note, I tried the Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail polish strips (I know, a little late on the trend) but was wonderfully surprised at how well they work. Pretty easy to apply, and lasted for a week! Thanks to my sister Erin for knowing me so well as to buy them in leopard print and glitter for me. I can't wait to use them again. 

photos by my little sister bridget

Sequin Central

1.Topshop Sequin Peplum Top 2.Forever 21 Sequined Heart Minaudiere 3.ASOS Blue Sequin Dress 4.Alice + Olivia Sequined Leopard Dress (via Nordstrom) 5.J.Crew Collection Etta Sequin Pumps 6.Free People Sequin Party Pants (their words, not mine!) 7.ASOS Jigsaw Sequin Top 8.Jimmy Choo Sequined Leather Pumps 9.Ban.Do Sequined Heart

I'm currently obsessed with all things sequined. You can't go wrong with head-to-toe sequins for a holiday party or night out. I also think it's a fabulous idea to wear sequins during the day, paired with more casual pieces such as jeans, a chambray button-down, or graphic tee. While many of the items above are serious splurges that I can only dream about, I am thinking of picking up the ban.do heart (you can wear it as a hair clip or brooch and it's only $15!). I am on the hunt for an affordable pair of sequined pants or a sequined skirt and have been keeping my eye out while flipping through the racks at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, H&M, and Forever 21. In the meantime, it's been fun admiring (and pinning!) all the sparkly goodies from afar.

This.

Image: J.Crew

This monochromatic look from the J.Crew Collection is everything...

Oh.

Etsy "Oh." Sweatshirt, J.Crew leopard print pants, Zara shoes, ASOS metallic clutch, Forever 21 necklace, Estée Lauder lipstick

Here's an outfit I put together based off these party-worthy J.Crew pants. I particularly love this "Book Club" clutch from ASOS. It reminds me of the Kate Spade "book clutch" only at a fraction of the price. I would probably never be able to last a half hour wearing these shoes, but they would look oh so lovely with the emerald pants. I've also been drawn lately to casual graphic T's and sweatshirts paired with sparkly jewelry. I highly recommend scouring the jewelry section of Forever 21 for great statement pieces at a low cost. It is definitely my go-to spot for finding jewelry (next to Bauble Bar). Smack on some fuchsia lipstick and you are trend-tastically ready to hit the town!