I love my Cora Dress in red so much (and Husband likes it too!) that I bought the Chain Print one as well. I had to get a size 8 since a 6 was not available. It gives me just a little more length. I really wanted to wear it and decided to try adding the Merino Pocket Tunic over it. I immediately loved the look. I know it would look even better with a more fitted sweater but this one suited my needs and I was comfortable in the whole outfit.

I had some J Crew tights still in the package that almost exactly match the Martina Patent Wedges. At the last minute I added the Tortoise Crystal Pendant Necklace

I was so happy to finally take a few pics outside since it’s been so cold and gloomy. It was still pretty chilly but the sun and blue skies were out so I didn’t mind. Our patio is coming along slowly due to the weather but these next few days should be really busy with the masonry work. *fingers crossed*

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This was my going-to-the-dentist outfit yesterday. The Toothpick in Coated Denim are from last year and the coating has washed off. They are now just regular black jeans. I don’t wear a whole lot of black so this is the first time I’ve worn these since last January.

This Hugo Guinness sweater is really one of my favorites of the Hugo Guinness for J Crew. It just seems like the right sweater for layering anything under it. This and the Bliss Sweater are now 40% off with SHOPNOW. I finally ordered a few things today after filling up and watching what disappeared over the last few days.

Though it wasn’t on sale, I bought the Cotton Cable Sweater in Ivory. I’m planning on using it to transition to the Spring. I immediately imagined my Blythe Blouse in Polka Dot under the Cashmere Pinstripe Sweater in Grey/Black. I keep reaching for my Fair Isle Abstract Sweater that I decided to get the scarf.

If you missed my post from Sunday, I’m hosting a Give-away. If you haven’t entered, please do so in the comments of that post before this Sunday, at noon. I can’t wait to find out who the TWO lucky winners are!
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I had planned on seeing my niece play in a basketball tournament on Saturday but it was cancelled at the last minute due to the weather. I ended up running a few errands instead and then doing a little closet cleaning.The Tippi Houndstooth Sweater is such a pretty color. I forget that the Tippi is not a long-sleeve sweater so I had a little more cuff from my Polka-Dot Blythe Blouse {similar} exposed than I originally wanted. The Factory version of the sweater doesn’t have the Houndstooth shoulder patch but is still pretty.

I put tights under my trusty Pilcro Stet Ankle Jeans to be a little warmer during the day. I wanted to wear my Quinn Booties but since it was raining I didn’t want to mess up the suede. I use this spray but I still prefer not to wear my suede boots in wet weather. The Studded Strap Booties are a great pair of booties for wet weather. The sole is rubber so it grips the ground a little better.

In Wendy’s post yesterday, she posed the question “What ouftit would you wear every day?” I know in Winter and Spring, this outfit is probably what I would pick. I would switch out the heeled booties for my Cece’s but this is an outfit I am definitely comfortable in daily.

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You all have been great and wonderful followers of this blog, some of you since the very beginning! I have been blogging for 6 1/2 years and last year I little more than doubled my number of posts. I also hit 900 published posts on Thursday! I hope you’ve enjoyed reading as must as I’ve enjoyed writing. This year, I’ll continue bringing you my retailer picks, fitting room reviews and Que Bellas!

In anticipation of Spring arrivals from our favorite retailers I hosting a Giveaway to you, my readers and followers.

There will be 2…TWO!!…winners for an E-Gift Card worth $50 each. You can choose between one of the following retailers:  J Crew, Anthropologie or Banana Republic.

Rules:

1. One entry per person please. I love it if you would follow me.

 

2. Leave your name and EMAIL ADDRESS in the comments. I need a way to contact you!!
3. Entries will be taken through Sunday, January 18th, at noon Central time. No entries will be counted after that.
4. I will use the old fashioned pen-and-paper drawing to select the two winners. Please respond in a timely manner. A new winner will be chosen for those who do not respond within 48 hours of my email/announcing. Please make sure I have your email!!
5. I will contact the winners via email and also post it on the comments/blog on Sunday, January 18th. Please check back and see if you’re a winner.

This is a Blog only Giveaway. I just want to say “Thanks” to all of you faithful readers!

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The Container Store is currently having their Elfa Shelving Sale. This is one of my favorite they have. It last almost two months and they have it again at least once more during the year. All of the Elfa Shelving is currently 30% off. What I love about the Elfa system is that you can create anything you want. A closet, like I did; an office space/desk, like I’m planning on; or you can even have an organized garage. It also comes Free-standing, if you don’t have a closet or enough space to organize one.

I re-arrange my Elfa system every few months to accommodate my needs and the flow of the closet. I usually use a shelf in the shoe section for my Winter Sweaters, which are then store away in the Summer. I am looking at these drawers to add to the closet. You can use them freestanding with it’s own frame or onto your existing Elfa system. And you can add a top to them to make it a container so that you can store them away.

I have never bought the Fascia. For me, it’s just a cosmetic look that doesn’t suit my needs. I do like the look of the Platinum as opposed to White, so that’s always my pick.
I bought my Boot Shapers there. They are great because they have a hook so you can hang them in your closet, off the ground. I even bought my Flip-Flop holder from there.

If you are looking to update your closet I really recommend the Efla Shelving. I know that there are other systems out there but I have designed two closets with it and loved both. If you have a store near you the employees are always super friendly and extremely helpful. It’s definitely a place I would love to work, if not at J Crew or Anthropologie, of course. The system if very easy to install and if you don’t want to do the work yourself, the installation is also 30% off right now. What an even sweeter deal!

And, if you have your closet complete, there’s always the kitchen. This over door rack, with the Mounted Standards is great for holding those items in your pantry that you frequently use.

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