Current Crushes!

Howdy, friends! We’re excited to share our latest fashion, home and beauty favorites! If you haven’t shopped our interactive collages before, it’s super easy…you just click or tap on each individual item in the collage above and it links directly to all of the details, or you can click on the product images in the gallery below!

We adore rounding up our current crushes each week, but this one is especially exciting since nearly everything we’re eyeing is eligible for some major discounts as our favorite brands are gearing up for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! Even our recent P+P collaborations are on sale: the entire P+P x Neely & Chloe Ciao Bella collection is marked down for a limited time, so don’t sleep on snapping up your favorite print since styles tend to sell out quickly with deals this good, and then head on over to Sugar Paper and score your P+P x SP 2022 planner at 25% off with the code THANKFUL! Right now at J.Crew you can take 40% off your purchase with the code SHOPEARLY (can be applied to items already on sale!), and if you need some inspiration check out how we styled our latest festive J.Crew finds here! Today Madewell is offering 30% off your order with the code OHJOY, including their seriously life-changing denim! And if you’ve been swooning over a special piece at Saks, now’s the time to check if it’s part of their save-more-spend-more event (use code SGNOVSF)! We’re forever smitten with all things Serena & Lily, and today we’re extra tempted to snap up more great finds at 25% off with code ITSHERE!

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Looking for more of our recent favorites? You can see our foolproof fall outfit formula here, holiday-ready decor + fashion picks here, seasonal hosting must-haves here and our luxe gifting favorites here, and don’t forget to visit our Shop Favorites page where we add all of our current obsessions like our vintage wishlist, holiday favorites and more!

Wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving!

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Festive Wardrobe Favorites!

Happy Wednesday, y’all! Year after year we can always count on J.Crew for effortless, yet FUN staples for our holiday outfits! This season’s collection is filled with our favorite details for festive dressing: think tartan, sparkle and lots of bright, happy red! The best news? So many of our picks featured here are already on sale: you can use code SHOPEARLY today for 40% off!

Though we adore plaid for all occasions, we’re most excited to lean on this classic print as the foundation of our holiday looks…from a puff sleeve dress to these darling double-buckle pumps, we believe there’s no such thing as too much plaid this time of year! If you’re still on the hunt for ways to refresh this festive staple, be sure to browse all of the styling inspiration here! In addition to charming dresses and separates, we’re long time fans of J.Crew’s range of outerwear…their colorful coats and blazers add the perfect element of polish, but are also super practical for braving winter’s cold temperatures in style! Don’t miss out on this happy yellow parka – it’s equal parts form + function, and we’re smitten! If you don’t already have a pair of go-to black pumps in your closet, there’s no better time than the holidays to snap up these essential suede ones…they style beautifully with anything from denim to cocktail dresses! Other must-haves we’re crushing on include this coordinating sequin skirt and top, this tiered silk-chiffon dress, this tartan smocked top and this scallop-detail striped shirt!

We’ll never be able to resist ultra-soft cashmere, especially in J.Crew’s cheerful range of colors at reasonable price points! Not only is the cable knit sweater shown here super cozy, it’s so great for lending texture to even the simplest of outfits…we love it just as much with jeans and loafers! Plus, did we mention cashmere is an excellent present for both the guys and gals in your life!? Speaking of gifting, J.Crew happens to be a wonderful resource for treating all of the stylish people on your list! Our favorites for giving (and receiving!) are this pretty candle (great packaging gets us every time!), this chic backgammon or chess set, this Liberty notebook, this cashmere throw blanket, or give them the luxury of choice with a J.Crew gift card! And, for the easiest trick to pulling together your own festive looks and gifting your girlfriends, look no further than a pair of glittering statement earrings!

Browse our latest favorites in the gallery below, and be sure to check out the entire J.Crew holiday collection here!

Post sponsored by J.Crew / Photography by Jessica Amerson

Holiday-Ready Finds!

Happy Tuesday, y’all! Tracking down the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be overwhelming, not to mention spendy! Once again, Walmart saves the day with adorable AND affordable finds that make the whole shopping process easier! This season we’re super smitten with this trio of floral-scented candles in the most charming printed tins (after the candle runs out we’d love to reuse them as trinket boxes!). There are so many different ways these could be gifted…they’re the perfect token of appreciation for your child’s teacher or the neighborhood postal worker, as the companion to a gift card or hostess thank you note, or as a stocking stuffer or sitting at each place setting during a dinner party! You could gift one recipient all three, or break up the set to divide among friends like we did here! We highly recommend stocking up on this fun find to have on hand and solve any last-minute gift emergencies! For us, what really elevates any present (big or small!) is tying on a beautiful bow in velvet or grosgrain ribbon; in just a few seconds you’ve got an extra pop of color and layer of thoughtfulness. Plus, when the item already has great packaging, all it needs is ribbon and a cute tag to become a sweet gift!

Lately we’ve been finding so many cheerful home accents that double as both gifts and solutions for entertaining! You’ll get a lot of use out of a whimsical measuring cup + spoon set, these colorful knives, a stack of print-happy dishtowels and a cast iron Dutch oven during the holiday season, and they also make such lovely presents! Who wouldn’t love to receive a charming coffee maker and a bag of locally roasted beans or a darling cane crate filled with your favorite wine, jam and hot sauce?! We especially love Tia Mowry’s new SPICE collection..one of Tia’s cookbooks paired with a piece from her new kitchen line would be such a great present for culinary enthusiasts!

And while you’re ticking off your gift list at Walmart, don’t forget about the game-changing essentials for hosting guests and entertaining…it’s always a good idea to keep a super-comfortable air mattress in the house, or a great bluetooth speaker that turns any holiday cooking session into a dance party! Be sure to check out all of our festive picks in the gallery below, and even more entertaining and gifting inspiration at Walmart.com!

Post sponsored by Walmart / Photography by Jessica Amerson

Versatile Dresses We Adore!

Happy Friday y’all! Holiday dressing and resort wear may sound unrelated, but lately we’ve been surprised (and delighted!) to find so many dresses and accessories at Saks that are brilliantly adaptable for both! We’re hooked on the idea of gorgeously versatile dresses, because whenever we fall in love with a piece it’s always a joy to discover multiple ways to style it! As it turns out, the vibrant colors and prints we adore for holiday dressing are just as fabulous for a warm weather getaway at the beach! Celebrating at home in Nashville, we love to layer beautifully constructed blazers (satin or velvet ones feel more evening than office!) over dresses for both warmth and an unexpected note of contrast. The juxtaposition of menswear-inspired tailoring and a flowing dress makes for a fun-yet-practical outfit! Then if you’re escaping the winter chill and heading somewhere tropical, you can pack the same dress but swap out the blazer and pumps for sandals and a raffia bag!

Accessories are the key to adapting our new favorite dresses to different locations and occasions! First start with jewelry…for the holidays we especially love the wink of vintage charm that accents like gem clusters, pearls and colored crystals lend to festive looks! This time of year we’re partial to sparkly footwear, whether its the glittered heels shown here, this shimmery pink pair or these bow detail pumps! We adore little bags like this sweet gathered pouch (so many color options!) and this timeless envelope clutch on winter evenings out. For getaways, we recommend adding rattan and raffia wherever possible…have a look at this cute mini basket, this chic studded raffia tote, this cane box bag and these bamboo earrings! Then, trade out your party pumps for embellished or classic leather sandals!

We’re dress lovers though and through, but lately we’ve also been leaning on separates for a fun mix up! Treat yourself to a pretty top for dressing up on the weekends with a silk midi skirt, and then try it with your favorite jeans on the weekdays! We also love the texture variety of pairing a simple cashmere crewneck with a taffeta maxi skirt!

Be sure to browse all of our newest Saks picks in the gallery below, and discover even more fashion inspiration for whatever and wherever your winter may have in store at saks.com!

Post sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue / Photography by Jessica Amerson

Latest Deals + Steals!

Happy Monday, y’all…hope you had a wonderful weekend! With SO many amazing Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales kicking off early this year, we’re getting a great jumpstart on our shopping list for gifts as well as festive wrapping and décor! We’re including the details below on all the deals you don’t want to miss today!

earrings (25% off!)

madewell: 30% off everything with code ‘OHJOY’ (JACKET, JEANS, BOOTS)

our new ciao bella collection with neely & chloe is on sale this week only!

Main image by Jessica Amerson