thoughts and whatnots 12.25.16

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blog love:

• Anne's cocktail chats are one of my absolute favorite blog reads. 
• If you're a last minute shopper like me, and still have a few post Christmas- Christmas celebrations, Kendi has you covered with some Target stocking stuffers. 
• Nicole makes the whole ugly Christmas sweater trend look darn adorable. 

on teal and polka dots:

• on the blog: What's pink, checked and somewhat glittery? My outfit, that's what. :) 
• on instagram: Rediscovering my love for flare jeans. 
• on pinterest: Not that I have an occasion to wear it, but this pin has me convinced I need a tulle maxi skirt...
• coming up on the blog: Tomorrow I'm sharing a four-day mini packing list as well as December budget post later this week. 

favorite sales:

• 50% off sale at Banana Republic (no code required)
• A clip-dot button down shirt that would look amazing with jeans or a pencil skirt.  
• This leaf cable knit metallic crew neck sweater is gorgeous. Perfect for chilly days ahead.
• Oh my gosh, want this polka dot scarf in ALL the colors...
• 50% off everything at Express (no code required)
• My picks are this perfectly polished white piped black blazer,
• this oh.so.pretty white with red floral tie-neck blouse and
• this olive deep v-neck lace back blouse.
• 40% off last minute gifts at J. Crew with code GIFTNOW
• These perfectly proper cotton pajamas are definitely Christmas morning picture approved. 
• MAJOR case of the wants for this emerald green excursion puffer vest!
• Be all toasty warm in this cream textured cotton sweater with anchor buttons.

whatnots:

• Merry Christmas friends! I hope you have an amazing day with family and friends. I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who stop by, read and comment on this space. Ya'll make it all worth it; I appreciate and thank you! :)
• what I'm watching: All the Christmas movies. 
• what I'm listening to: Christmas carols during the hour-long drive to my mom's house. 
• what I'm crushing on:
• what I'm looking forward to: Going home to Tennessee for a few days!