Monday, we meet again. I’m spicing things up a little today though with my kind of night out outfit! I love dressing a simple tee up with statement earrings, jeans and pumps.
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This off the shoulder sweater surprised me. I picked it up a couple months back (it’s still available in all sizes, not to worry) and I figured it would be a good one to have for when I wanted to dress up a bit but still needed to stay warm. And it has come in handy more than I realized it would! The best part? It comes in 7 colors and is under $30!
It is so much fun to get all dressed up and go to a holiday party. I love it! But… I also love just staying in for the night. This weekend we had friends over to our lake house on Friday night–comfortable clothes, yummy (yet easy) appetizers and plenty of cocktails! We attempted to play board games but really just ended up in our pajamas catching up on all of the drama going on on Bravo and rewatching the Lady Gaga documentary, ha!
I thought it would be fun to share all of our eats with you all! I think it’s important to remember that you don’t have to put days of planning ahead of time or hours in the kitchen into a get together. Just make it as easy as possible and focus on spending time with your friends! These are all ideas that you can throw together if your night in ends up being super last minute!
Meat & Cheese Tray..
This time we went with blue cheese, gouda, hard salami & prosciutto. We used the new marble board and cheese cutters that my mom gifted me for my birthday. I am obsessed and they would make a PERFECT gift!
Shrimp..
Grab some cooked shrimp and add some cocktail sauce on the side. Doesn’t get easier than that, right? And it’s nice to have something that isn’t too salty, sweet or filling in the mix.
Salami Roll Ups..
Spread some light cream cheese on a thinner piece of salami. Fold in half and roll up. Stick a toothpick in it and add an olive of your choice! We used blue cheese stuffed ones.
Sundried Tomato & Olives..
I know these are taste specific (Ethan doesn’t like either of these items, but I do haha!) but they are easy and different. I just got a jar of sundried tomatoes and added one of those and an olive to a toothpick.
Thin Crust Pizza..
Fancy? No. Good and filling? Yes. We got the California Pizza Kitchen margarita and Sicilian pizza and then cut it Cali style into little squares.
Ritz Sweet Treats..
These are such an odd combination but they were such a crowd pleaser! Ritz makes a cracker dipped in a thin layer of chocolate this season (we got ours at Kroger). All you have to do is take one of those and add a bit of honey on top. Place a piece of brie cheese on each one and you’re done. Salty, savory & sweet!
Sugar Cookies..
Our friend Mason brought these and they were so yummmmmmy. && cute!
Afterall, ’tis the season for consuming endless calories and laughing with those you love, right?? I think YES!
Outfit Details: Top || Jeans, also found here || Earrings || Slippers [yes, I spent 90% of my evening in these] 🙂
Interior Details: Sofa, similar || Ottoman || Chenielle Throw || Kitchen Table || Chairs || Chairs || Marble Tray || Cheese Cutters || Small Marble Bowl || Copper Tray
Since we just had the first official weekend of Summer [yayyy], I figure we can celebrate with this outfit I wore to brunch when we were in NYC because this white ruffle top and these red earrings would be the perfect combo for the 4th of July!
I have already worn this top too many times to count. I love the way the crisp white pairs with a tan (real or faux like mine, haha) and the one shoulder makes it just a tad different. You could pair it with navy or denim and it would be perfect for the holiday. Shorts or a skirt in either one would be so cute.
Since sizes are limited in my top, I found two very similar options! Shop them here (on major sale) and here (comes in lots of colors too).
These earrings are the perfect way to add a fun pop to your outfit. They weigh practically nothing which is KEY when looking for a big earring! They can be worn with a dressy or casual outfit (even a bathing suit!) so they will pair well with whatever plans you have in store. BONUS: They come with free 2-day shipping so they will arrive in time! If you’re looking for a slightly smaller pair then you could give these a try!
A couple more fun items that would be great to work into your 4th of July weekend:
At first I was bummed about the 4th being on a Tuesday. I will have to work on Monday and Wednesday so…that kinda stinks. But, I’ve decided to look at the bright side this week. After all, it is still a holiday. And I have a strict policy about celebrating any and all holidays! Why not?! Plus, it will be a nice way to break up the M-F week!
Oh, and ps–I sized up two sizes in these jeans to get this fit. They are my very favorite pair right now too. LOVE!
Top || Jeans [also found here] || Belt || Necklace || Earrings [another option found here] || Sunglasses || Flip Flops || Handbag
Sweater Dress [under $60] || OTK Boots || Earrings [only $45] || Handbag, similar here || Rings || Lips
Happy Monday all! The weeks seem easier knowing we have the holidays right ahead of us, don’t they?? We spent this past Saturday dressed in tacky Christmas gear with our friends at Santacon so I feel like we got a jump start on the festivities. There was even a reindog parade! Did you catch all the dogs dressed up in costumes on my snapchat?! So. Cute.
So now I’m ready for some holiday style that doesn’t involve sparkly deer sunglasses from Walmart. (Although they were fun to wear last weekend, ha) && I thought I would share an outfit idea that I would actually wear time and time again. Sometimes I get all caught up in super festive, dressy outfits when I think holiday and I forget that I don’t really have that many occassions to wear them. My family get togethers are always casual so I wanted to find an outfit to share with you all that included a great basic. This sweater dress is just that, let me tell you! It’s such an easy wear, under $60 and comes in other colors too. I know it’s one I will get a lot of wear out of because I had been on the hunt for a good black one for months.
I paired mine with my favorite over-the-knee boots from Marc Fischer and you could easily add tights if it was extra chilly!
I haven’t been wearing as much jewelry lately as I used to. I usually stick to small pieces like these rings but I have been in the mood to throw some statement earrings in the mix. When I was searching around I found these Vanessa Mooney cuties from Nordstrom and I knew I had to order!
The fact that these aren’t heavy (I find that most large earrings are) and that they come in burgundy totally sold me. They would also be perfect for New Year’s! I plan to wear mine with my hair up in a ponytail and a sweater soon too. They would make a great gift too because there are lots of colors to choose from. Here are a few more options that were also contenders:
Do you all have all your shopping done yet? I have a few more things to order in the next couple days and then I’ll be done. I will be sharing some more ideas on the blog this week that you can still order online and get in time so stay tuned!