SLEEK IN STRIPES: Striped Sweater Dress + Sheer Tights

Sweater Dress: H&M - Similar here, here, & here
Sheer Tights: H&M - Same Here - $6
Boots: H&M - Same Here - $119
Lipstick: ELF - Rich Red - Same Here - $3


It's finally Friday! I say that because this week felt longer than ever. Fiance and I will be heading to Turks & Caicos for a short vacation next week and I couldn't be more excited to get out of this cold weather. (Remember my post about the only good things about winter?) 

On the bright side, every time I see our beautiful Christmas tree it lights up my day. It's incredible how something so meager can completely change your mood. Why are lights & sparkly things so pretty?

I am also extraordinarily behind on my holiday gift shopping, so i'll probably dedicate some time to that over the weekend. However, I did find some pretty great gift wrapping inspiration this week so i'll share that on Sunday in my 'Links to Love' segment. Now, only if I could find things to wrap...

Be sure to keep up with my weekend via Instagram by following me here!
Try not to switch bodies or anything, Happy Friday the 13th!
Linking up with Simply Lulu Style, Penniless Socialite , Fashion Informant, & Long Distance Loving,  Style Elixir

THINK LIKE A ZEBRA: Sweater dress & Tights

Dress: H&M - Similar Here - $23    

Sheer Tights: H&M - Similar Here - $15

Boots: Guess - Similar Here - $50

This dress was a steal at $30, but from H&M thats expected. It's probably also expected that the dress is dreadfully itchy but I wouldn't trade it. The dress fits well and with a slip underneath it's pretty bearable. It's what we do in the name of fashion!

The Boots, The Boots!

Top: Forever 21 (similar here at Miss Selfridge $44)

Leggings: Zara (similar here at Topshop $24)

Tall Boots: Rack Room (similar here at Nine West $70)

Oatmeal Cardigan: Old Navy (here at Old Navy $15)

Never in a million years would I think someone of my height could pull 
off thigh-high boots. Boy, was I mistaken. These boots are the talk of the 
town and after I got through the initial bruising and blueing from the leather, 
I am ready to go. If you weren't already convinced, you will die at the price! 
$40 for Guess Boots! Now, if i can only find a pair in brown.. 

I'm hoping to combat grainy photos as much as possible, but the sun hardly 
rises by the time I leave for work so we will have to make do! 
When's daylight savings again...?

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Happy Holidays!

Sweater Dress: H&M (similar here @ H&M $15)

Boots: Guess (similar here @ Nine West $72)

Sheer 15 Tights: Zara (similar here @ ASOS $8)

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to my lovely readers! 

Wishing you all friendship, love, and happiness for years to come. 

"The day ends with a night full of stars
that never appeared so prettier than before.
Each twinkling star is passed along to you with a special wish;
That all of the days you live could be like Christmas."

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