It List!

Now that it's December the holiday season is in full swing and this week's IT list has a decidedly holiday feel to it!  Check out these great links!

• free to be stacia lee shows off a fun look for a holiday girls night out! I'm loving the dressy shorts and tights combo here! 
• the posh blog pulled together a super fun Twelve POSH Days of Christmas!  You have to check this out... my favorite? Three french macaroons... (find the posh blog on twitter!)
• gs lillian is hosting a fabulous giveaway for 6 (yes, six!) of her gorgeous cuff bracelets!  All you have to do is link up with your holiday wish list! Easy, huh? (find gs lillian on twitter!)
• sweetie pie style rounds up my new favorite winter layering piece - the vest! Check out her picks and inspirations! (find sweetie pie style on twitter!)
• suze wears clothes puts together three looks based on one gorgeous camel colored blazer.  Check out these looks that are perfect for the holiday season! (find size wears clothes on twitter!)
• sweet life a la carte was innocently getting holiday pictures taken when the photoshoot suddenly turned into engagement photos!  He proposed!  Check out these sweet photos! (find sweet life a la carte on twitter!)
• second street east is giving away a copy of Design*Sponge's new book!  Stop by her blog to enter to win one for yourself or for a friend! (find second street east on twitter!)
• i love that is swooning over Gwenyth Paltrow's hair... but who doesn't really? Check out this eye candy and potential inspiration for holiday hair dos!
• things i do think wear see love dream is sporting a trend-trifecta!  I love this look... see how she pulls together three hot trends in one super hot look! (find things i... on twitter!)
• the tiemann girls show off their holiday paper stash (jealous!) plus, the one thing they do to remind themselves of the reason for the season.  I love this inspiration!
• so much to smile about has the ultimate gift guide for a blogger. This list is SO fabulous, but my favorite is the Inslee fashion illustrations. Yes, please! (find so much to smile about on twitter!)
• good clean fun whips up a batch of roasted butternut squash risotto! I love risotto for winter - it's great comfort food!  Check out her recipe... (find good clean fun on twitter!)
• the capital barbie has a full round up of 'smoking' loafers.  These are the hottest shoes this season and I love that the look so comfortable!  Check out her picks! (find the capital barbie on twitter!)
• life told my leslie features yet another shorts and tights look for winter! I am loving this trend - check out how she pulls it together!
• a spot of whimsy pulls out tons of inspiration for advent calendars this holiday season. You have to check out all of this inspiration! (find a spot of whimsy on twitter!)

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Let's Go Boating

Hey there lovebugs,
How is your Thursday going? One more day until Friday! And to celebrate we're going boating. Well sort of, I thought we'd look at boat neck sweaters. Something a little different to your v-neck or crew routine.

Loft, Sequin stripe sweater, $79

I love this sweater, it looks super cozy yet can be dressed up for anything.

Banana Republic, Boat neck elbow patch pullover, $59

Loving this easy and casual shirt. I'd pair it with jeans or a skirt.

Lands End Canvas, Striped Sailor Tunic, $39

So perfect for the weekend. Pair it with a long necklace.

Modcloth, Snuggle Closer Top, $69

Ok promise you won't wear this top with leggings like this model, but otherwise enjoy the great shape of this sweater.

Boat neck is a fun mix in to your wardrobe this winter.  It's also great for layering.

Be fabulous today!

Smoking Loafer

I'm a sucker for a great flat given that I don't have a car. I walk everywhere so the more comfortable and cuter the better.  I love the new trend, the smoking loafer, it's chic and simple and goes with just about anything.

Steve Madden, Chaufer, $79

Oh hi there perfection, please get in my closet right now.

American Apparel, Velvet Tassel Loafer, $75

These come in black and olive, but I'm picture the navy with a great paid of wool shorts with tights.

Sam Edelman, Alvin, $97

These babies just went on sale, get them while you can!!!

Lulu's, Bamboo Mansion Red Smoking Loafer, $23

Absolutely the best price out there. These red beauties would be fabulous with some black skinny jeans.

I love smoking loafers because they're masculine yet can be styled very girly.

Be fabulous today!

Buffalo Plaid

Hey lovebugs! What did you think of Capital Ken! Please make him feel welcome around here. I hope he was helpful with gift ideas for the Ken in your life.

Today I thought we would look at one of my favorite patterns: buffalo plaid. It's a larger plaid that is perfect for winter.

 

Modcloth, Kilting me softly, $62

I love this for fall. What a beautiful full skirt with excellent attention to detail.

Tulle, Buffalo plaid toggle jacket, $68

What a fantastic price for a heavy Tulle coat. I love the wide collar.

 

Madewell, Penfield Chatham Buffalo Plaid, $80

  Definitelynot how I would style this shirt, I'm picturing a cami underneath and half buttoned shirt!

Tinley Road, Buckle Front Cape, $89

I like the idea of a cape, but it's really something you have to love the shape and color. This is very elegant and simple.

I love plaid for winter because it's kind of burly but comfy at the same time. Tartan offers a little more structure with the width of the plaid; whereas buffalo plaid is a much more casual pattern.

Be fabulous today!