thoughts and whatnots 11.27.16

lots of dots:  one  |  two  |  three

blog love:

• One of our holiday traditions are Christmas jammies and Mariah's mommy and me jammies are so stinking cute, I'm putting sure I need to copy ASAP!
• Love Audrey's buffalo plaid shirt two ways - especially the black lace pencil skirt and leopard heels combo. swoon.
• Loving Paige's gorgeous red dress holiday look - her necklace is an absolute stunner.

on teal and polka dots:

• on the blog: the girliest Mrs. Nutcracker DIY.
• on instgram: Hot cocoa cupcakes that tasted even better than they look!
• on pinterest: I'll confess, I'm more than slightly obsessed with this outfit...and this gold sequin tee from J. Crew Factory could make it happen...tempted...
• coming up on the blog: Sharing my November budget with Fran and the Budgeting Bloggers tomorrow.

favorite sales:

• 50% off at Ann Taylor with code CELEBRATE
• Holiday party ready with this stunning black sequin pencil skirt.  
• The most festive red suede foldover tassel clutch.
• Cozy, yet oh so polished velvet skinny jeans.
• 40% off at J. Crew with code HOLIDAY
• Now is the perfect time to snag one of J. Crew's stadium-cloth cocoon coats at a deep discount (my picks are the red deep violet)!
• Long on my wishlist is the double-cloth lady day coat - in navy please!
• The regent blazer in camel would be perfect for work or weekend.
• 40% off at Old Navy (no code required)
• My picks are this soft gray and coral plaid button down, 
• these black suede ankle strap heeled sandals and
• this light heather gray brushed wool blazer.

whatnots: 

• what I'm watching: Binge watching Gilmore Girls: Day in Life on Netflix.
• what I'm crafting: Holiday pillows!
• what I'm crushing on: Blingy sparkly necklaces, especially this crystal bouquet necklace, this vintage inspired clear crystal stunner and this crystal collar necklace.
• what I'm looking forward to: A healthy family. Husband's been battling a lingering cold and poor Little Bit had a nasty viral infection last week with temps in the 104s, but is finally, thankfully on the mend.