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1 Dress. Endless Possibilites.

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I love convertible dresses. They are simply the best, and they are a must for your wardrobe. The thing is that is great about convertible dresses is that they are SO versatile, and it is like expanding your closet by 10-15 items. If you don’t know how to tie them, don’t worry, there are plenty of instructional videos out there!

 

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I have this dress both in black and red! It is the best dress ever. You can make into many different types of dresses or skirts. At American Apparel, they have instructional videos on how to tie the dress. It is $43 at Americanapparel.com

Rip Tide Convertible Skirt

This dress can also be converted into a short skirt or a high-waisted skirt. It is so adorable. It is $38 at Freepeople.com

Shape fx® Versatile convertible dress
This one is perfect for more formal occasions. Wear it as a halter, a bandeau, a tank, or as a one shoulder dress. It also comes in black and purple. It is $89 at Newportnews.com

 

Victoria’s Secret also has a convertible dress. This one is also perfect for dressy occasions. I love this look in particular. It comes in 5 other colors as well. It is $88 at Victoriassecret.com

Splurge vs Steal

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SHOES

Lace-up Ankle Boots

Splurge- Chloé.  $695 at Saks.com

Steal- $32.80 at Forever21.com

Fold-over Peep Toe Ankle Boots

Splurge- Sigerson Morrison. $755 at Shopzoeonline.com

Steal- Vince Camuto. $89.99 at Piperlime.com

Fringe Boot

WENDY FRINGED SUEDE BOOTS

Splurge- Jimmy Choo. $1,080.25 at Mytheresa.com

Minnetonka Calf Hi 3-Layer Fringe Boot

Steal- Minnetonka. $85.95 at Endless.com

 

Black and White & Chic All Over

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My two favorite colors to wear is black and white. I know it may seem boring, but these colors look good on all sizes and skin tones. They are essential colors if you want a chic and sophisticated look. Pair the classic look with a pop of color in an accessory or two, either a shoe, a handbag, or jewelry.

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This strapless dress is perfect for any special occasion. The bow is my favorite part! The dress is $178 at Whitehouseblackmarket.com

Jack by BB DAKOTA Annabelle Dress

I love this dress by BB DAKOTA! It is so adorable. The skirt part is my favorite. See how chic it is?! It is $48 at Boutiquetoyou.com

291 Love Is All You Need Short Sleeve Tee

I love this tee by 291. It looks so comfy and it is perfect for layering. It is $84 at Shopbop.com

I love the layering of this top by Gianni Bini. It will look great with jeans or leggings like shown above. The top is $78 at Dillards.com
hopspot tee
This would look so cute with a brightly colored cardigan or jacket. It will definitely break up the black and white. The tee is $68 at Frenchconnection.com

This headband is so cute. It will a little something extra to any outfit. It is $2.80 at Forever21.com

This skirt is my favorite. I love the look of the paint strokes. It is very artsy-looking.  It is 19.80 at Forever21.com

Key Notes

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The holiday season is coming fast! You will need some adorable thank you notes to write to your friends after you receive those fabulous gifts. These notes also make great housewarming presents. Take a look at some really cute ones I found!

"Parasol" - personalized "Little Black Dress" - personalized "Fete" - personalized

These note cards by Inslee are so cute. Above are some designs you can choose from but there are also a ton more. You can get them personalized too! They are $28 for a box of 10 at Inslee.net

philoSophie’s is another cute brand I found. These also can be personalized. Browse around her website! There are some great gift ideas! A pack of 10 note cards is $24 at Sophiesphilosophies.com

This card set designed by Suzy Ultman is really fun. A set of 16 cards is $14.95 at Fredflare.com

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My mom’s friends Alan Henderson and Jennifer Tatham have their own paper goods company where they create stationery that is eco-friendly called Night Owl Paper Goods. They are so pretty too. Check their whole website! I love these thank you note cards too. They are $14 for 6. Check them out at Nightowlpapergoods.com

What to Wear: Holiday Parties

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Tis the season for holiday parties. We have Thanksgiving (my favorite holiday!)  coming up next. I found some great party dresses that are $150 and under! If it really cold where the party is, pair them with classic tights and pumps! Happy Shopping!

This one shoulder black dress is so precious. It is the perfect LBD and I love it for the holiday season. It is $60 at Fredflare.com

This dress is really pretty. Purple is my new favorite color! It also comes in black. It is $42.90 at Alloy.com

Aqua Belted Party Dress

Aqua is one of my favorite lines at Bloomingdales. This dress is so cute and it comes in black and fuchsia. It is on SALE for $94-168 depending on which color you get at Bloomingdales.com

This dress is perfect for a fancy party. I love this classic silhouette. It is $148 at BCBG.com

BCBGMAXAZRIA Strapless Taffeta Dress

My sister has this dress by BCBGMAXAZRIA and it is so adorable. I love it! I wish we were the same size so I could borrow it from her. This dress is now on SALE for $118.90 at Nordstrom.com

You can enjoy a holiday season until wear a red dress. This one is a steal! It is $22.80 at Forever21.com