Ho Ho Ho

Can you believe it is December??? Christmas is right around the corner so I got into the spirit the other day by throwing on a big red sweater. I realized I had zero red in my wardrobe so I have been trying to add a few red pieces in my wardrobe here and there.

Here is the Polyvore for this (the items will be listed below each set) and what else I have been wearing this week. I have not been able to get back in the OOTD pic habit since the kids went back to school but I will get better....promise.

'Tis the Season by modestlyme featuring a peep toe pump

Turtleneck Cable Sweater, $69

Sycamore Wash Relaxed Boyfriend Jeans, $98

Seychelles Women's Come Dancing Peep-Toe Pump, $57

Tano 4650, $198

JCrew - Crystal blossom drop earrings (crystal), $48

Starbucks Holiday Beverages

Today by modestlyme featuring summer shoes

J.Crew Arrow sweater-jacket - heather caramel, $138

Gap Petite Long & Lean Jeans (Faded Wash), $20

PARRAS, $30

Amazon.com: B. MAKOWSKY Tempe E/W Shoulder Bag: Shoes, $188

Moisturizers > Skin Care > Clinique, $34

Gigi's Gone Shopping: J Crew - 8 embellished/graphic tees

Hilleary Park - Poway - San Diego Playgrounds

Kristin Cavallari Hairstyles Hair - DailyMakeover.com

Bandaid

Nuetrals by modestlyme featuring a braided belt

Long & Lean Cardigan, $49

Women's accessories - socks & tights - Wide-rib wool tights - J.Crew, $27

Steven by Steve Madden 'Intyce' Boot, $130

Large Hoop Earring, $24

Wide Braided Belt, $39

LOFT ruffle neckline dress

And last, but SURELY not least.....Chase wanted to show off his muscles for you. What can I say? He is a character

I need more Cow Bell...I mean Cowl Neck

Yesterday I was able to wear my new Cowl Neck Sweater Dress to work. Since the temperatures keep going up here at least I have work to wear my fall clothing too!

Here is how I wore it to work originally with a white button up underneath:

I am one of those people who always gets hot and luckily so is my manager. Unfortunately for me last night she wasn't there to keep the store nice and cold so I ended up taking off a layer and I snapped a quick pic after we closed up!

Tomorrow Chase officially turns SEVEN. Where does time go????  I am back on a tight spending budget (which is where I always should be) but I think I may have to  pick up the bici tee soon I was hoping for an in store promo....if you see one let me know!

Styling the LOFT Cowl Neck Dress in Nut

I really love the Cowl Neck Sweater Dress on- it is very flattering, especially for a sweater dress. Because of the higher waist it accentuates the smaller upper waist and  doesn't grab around your tummy which is much appreciated by me! I don't think the fit is very clearly reflected on the website on the rail thin models with too big of sizes. There is a ribbed waistline right under where your bra lies and it doesn't look so droopy. It does not need a belt since it does have the ribbing but it is always fun to add one for a more put together look.

I was excited when Sydney at PetiteGorgeous asked for some styling ideas for the nut color. I find most of my clients prefer this color over the grey but think that the brown may be too hard to style. On the LOFT website they have it styled with chocolate tights and shoes, I wanted to show a few ways to combine it with black and denim. I had this dress on hold but now I am going to buy it tonight. I remember it being TTS if not a little big. I was able to wear my TS (Medium) and a Small comfortably but I believe I went with the Medium for length. I'll let you know for sure tomorrow ;)

Cowl Neck Dress by modestlyme featuring an oversized sweater

Cowl Neck Dress by modestlyme featuring a pouch handbag

Cowl Neck Dress by modestlyme featuring j crew jewelry

Cowl Neck Dress by modestlyme featuring hobo handbags

You can see the collection on Polyvore here