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Tis the season for holiday cheer! This is my favorite time of the year with christmas music playing,  all the beautiful lights and decorations, gift giving, holiday happiness, and food and more food and did I mention food? With all of the wonderful things surrounding the holidays, my favorite part is spending time with family and friends. There are lots of parties and get togethers in store and I always like to have a few dresses on hand for such occasions. If you do not want to spend a ton of money with all of the gift giving and traveling, Rent The Runway is a great affordable way to not break the bank, yet still feel holiday-ready! 
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How darling is this video of Anna Kendrick for Kate Spade?
1) Everything at Kate Spade is 25% off right now!! I am swooning over this dress and these hiball glasses for some holiday cheer!
2) 5 Daily Habits That Are Causing Your Breakouts
3) This crystal bracelet is the perfect subtle accessory.
4) Once I buy this, I am never taking it off…..well at least until summer arrives
5) Pizza that is yummy and healthy!
6) Taylor Swifts new video is incredible! Whoever did the set and costume design is a genius. Dream wardrobe/lifestyle!
7) Such a chic puffer vest!
8) Career advice from the 6 most powerful women in New York City’s tech scene.
9) A father videotapes his daughter for 15 seconds every week from birth to 14 years old. Pretty amazing to see her transformation. 
10) Deck Your Shoes! Dying over this holiday print!
11) Have you checked out my guest post for Shoply? So grateful to have had this opportunity!

Top: Tibi // Jeans: J.Crew // Clutch: Tory Burch (similar) // Heels: J.Crew // 
Earrings: J.Crew (similar) // Sunglasses: Kate Spade New York (similar) 
A party is not a real party unless I am wearing a peplum.  It’s true I love the stylish top. I find it flattering as it fits tightly around the torso and flares out on the bottom. Not a top for everyone, but for me I feel it works…or at least I think it does..When it comes to peplums the waist line and bottom flare has to hit at the right area and with the right length. If it is too high then I look pregnant, and if it is too low it makes my hips look big. It should hit right around where the waistline is. The length of the flare needs to be long as I find short peplums do not work well for me. This top from Tibi is one of my favorites and works well with my body structure. It takes some serious will power to not wear it to every single party. 
Another party favorite of mine is my leopard heels from J.Crew. From my Instagram pictures you probably have noticed I live in my leopard ballerina flats, that is why I HAD to have these heels. I usually love wearing them with an all black ensemble, making me feel chic and put together.  They are a shade darker than most leopard prints, which I love, so they are not too over dramatic. Some believe leopard is a neutral, which I completely agree with when it comes to shoes and purses. They are the perfect accent to any outfit. 
This outfit is casual enough to wear anywhere, yet still dressed up enough for a party. As the holidays approach there will be plenty of get togethers and events to attend to, and this party look is perfect for such occasions. The peplum really makes the entire look more fashionable and put together. 
By the way, ever have a really great hair day? Well thanks to mother nature this was not one of them…so.much.wind.
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Tuckernuck // Longchamp // Potterybarn // Kate Spade New York //
Sole Society // Salvatore Ferragamo // Madewell

This weekend I am heading out of town with my family to visit my dads alma mater Wabash College.  I am excited for a little weekend getaway and to spend time with family and friends! For quick weekend trips I like to take a weekender bag with me. I am not one to pack light, but I find it a little silly (and annoying) to lug around a huge suitcase just for two-days. As the holidays approach, there are a lot of quick trips in store and a weekender bag makes traveling a lot easier and less stressful. I currently have this bag from J.McLaughlin and have gotten so much use out of it! I really recommend investing in a great weekender bag if you do not already have one.

Tuckernuck CB Station: Similar to my J.McLaughlin bag, but not as expensive! I love the two-tone look with the leather handle and the choice of monogramming it. This bag is also big enough to travel with your entire closet!
Longchamp: As an expandable duffel bag, you can use it to overpack or to pack light. I think this bag is great to take to any occasion whether it is on the plane, on a camping trip, to the gym, or work trips. I have a few Longchamp purses and they last a long time, so this is a great investment. 
Potterybarn: Never really thought to look at Potterybarn for travel bags, but this canvas bag is so classic and beautiful. Big enough for all of your needs.
Kate Spade New York: Perfect size for a very quick trip where you need to pack light. I would use with and still have another canvas bag with me because again, I overpack. 
Madewell: Another great bag size for a quick getaway. The leather is beautiful and I love how simple the look is–perfect for all of you minimalist. This bag would be of great use for over night stays and work related travels. 
Salvatore Ferragamo: Living the good life with this bag! Love the details and look of it with the gorgeous brown color. This bag is a little pricey but you know it is high quality material and will last a lifetime. 
Sole Society: A quality bag for much much less! The vegan leather is stunning and the bag is big enough for all of you over packers! 

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