Merry and Bright

The theme of my holiday season this year is most definitely merry and bright!  From my holiday decor and gift wrap to my cozy sweaters, I've been gravitating towards the cheerfullest of hues.  Heck, my Christmas cards even wished my loved ones a "very merry and crazy bright" holiday.

So for this sparkly sweater's first wearing, I wanted to wear an outfit full of color!  My bluest jeans, purple socks and a necklace reminding us all to shine a little brighter made for an outfit full of holiday cheer.

I love this sweater because it's bright and sparkly, but also because it makes me feel nostalgic.  Gap released a very similar sweater that I loved back when I was in middle school and was first noticing trends and fashion.  I even remember Gap's holiday ads that season!

The actual sweater is not featured but those scarves feature the striped print that I remember!  As soon as I saw this sweater, I knew that adult me had to have it!

What I'm Wearing:
Sweater: GAP (similar)
Shine Necklace: c/o Rocks Box
Choker: Stella&Dot (exact)
Jeans: American Eagle (exact)
Socks: L.L.Bean (exact)
Boots: DSW (similar)

LuLaRoe Week: Randy + Giveaway

Wow, y'all, it's already the last day of LuLaRoe Week at Whitney à la mode.  I hope you've had as much fun as I have!  And how could I not be having fun when I get to sport all of these super comfy and colorful clothes?!

I hope that the information I've provided and the styles I've featured have given you a better idea of what LuLaRoe is all about (and that I may have convinced you to try a style or two)!  And I've really only scratched the surface of LLR styles.  Here you can find the Carly, Classic Tee and Leggings, Maxi Skirt, and Nicole but there are twenty-two other pieces for women!  I love a comfy Irma and Amelia and Sarah are totally on my wish list right now.

Today I'm wearing the raglan-style Randy!  I know I keep talking about LuLaRoe's fabulous colors and patterns, but I think that this is highlighted by Randy.  With the different material for the sleeves and the body of the top, there is double the opportunity for Fun!  Don't believe me, check out the last time I wore a Randy!

I would say that the Randy is less tunic-y than the other LuLaRoe tops.  It's a bit longer in length than your average shirt but I wouldn't wear mine over leggings unless I sized up.  Speaking of sizes, the Randy fits true to size and I'm wearing my typical medium here.

Well, that's all folks!  Except don't forget to enter the giveaway below to win your very own Carly swing dress.  Today is the last day for the giveaway and I will be announcing the winner soon!  And can we all give a little round of our applause (in our heads if we are at work right now) for the amazing Betsy Friedrich who taught me so much about LuLaRoe and who is so generously gifting our winner with the dress!?  From the bottom of my heart, Betsy, this collaboration has been a blast!

What I'm Wearing:
Randy Top: LuLaRoe
Jeans: American Eagle (exact)
Jacket: Gap (similar)
Socks: L.L.Bean (exact)
Boots: Kohl's (similar)

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LuLaRoe Week: Classic Tee and Leggings + Giveaway

Welcome back for day two of LuLaRoe week at Whitney à la mode!  I'm so excited to be sharing this fun, flattering and comfy brand with you.  Plus, don't forget about the awesome Carly giveaway compliments of my friend Betsy Friedrich (enter below)!

If you missed it, make sure to check-out yesterday's LuLaRoe introduction post.  I shared with you a little bit about the company, information about how to browse and buy their fun pieces and styling tips for their swing dress (the Carly featured in the giveaway)!

Create28: Duck Boots

I tend to like outfits with a cozy vibe.  Give me a soft sweater, a chunky scarf or a pair of fleece tights and I am a happy girl!  For this reason, I pinned this look over a year ago.  I love the juxtaposition of the feminine skirt, classic tweed and outdoorsy boots.  Little did I know that duck boots would be the "it" pair of shoes to own this winter!

My recent reintroduction to Michigan winters convinced me to finally invest in a pair of these boots.  There are so many cute versions out there in different patterns and colors (that teal pair!), but I decided to go with a classic navy pair for easier outfit remixing

Admittedly I haven't been as creative in putting together outfits featuring these boots as I would like.  I want to venture into wearing them with more skirts and dresses, but for now, here is a look based-on my current winter uniform!

I told you, a thick cardigan, skinny jeans and some booties are what I have been living in lately!  You can't beat this combination in terms of comfort or warmth!

Since I've been so into my booties this season, I've also invested in some cute and cozy socks.  These are my current favorites but I'm also loving all of these.  I'm particularly curious about the Toboggan socks by Stance and the Buffalo Check socks by Madewell!  Where do you buy your thick socks?

Thanks for stopping-by today and I hope that you will post your duck boot looks on Instagram (#create28winterlooks)!  Tomorrow Carrie, Casey and I will be featuring our first friend blogger of this series.  Brooke from Pumps and Push Ups will be keeping with the boot theme by styling a pair of rain boots!

What I'm Wearing:

Shirt: Gap Outlet (similar, similar)

Cardigan: Modcloth (exact)

Jeans: American Eagle (exact)

Socks: L.L. Bean (exact)

Duck Boots: DSW (exact)

Create28: Favorite Winter Look

You guys, where have the last few months gone?!  It's already time for the next seasonal round of Create28!  This time, Carrie, Casey and I will be joined by some of our blogging friends to show you 28 brand new looks inspired by our daily prompts.  We hope that you will join in the fun by linking-up your looks on Mondays or by posting pictures to Instagram (#create28winterlooks).  Here's a look at what we have coming-up this week:

When deciding what my go-to look has been this winter, I thought about what I've been reaching for in my closet the most frequently.  My most-worn items have definitely been thick, over-sized cardigans!

One of these cozy little numbers with skinny jeans, camp socks and booties have been my uniform lately!  So much so that you will see similar combinations for a few other prompts this month!

A lot of the cardigans that I have been drawn to are in soft, neutral tones like these.  bb dakota sweaters just seem to have the perfect drape to them, don't you think?

What's your favorite look lately?

What I'm Wearing:

Shirt: LOFT (similar, similar)

Cardigan: Gap Outlet (similar, similar)

Necklace: Raw Sugar Sunday (exact) <--Can't say enough about this Etsy shop!

Jeans: American Eagle (exact)

Socks: L.L. Bean (exact)

Booties: Kohl's (similar)

Where I'm linking-up!

And now it's time for that Lovely Little à la Mode Link-Up!