What I Wore Wednesday...A Casual Christmas

This Christmas, I could definitely define my style in one word:  CASUAL!  And for all of you who know me really well, I'm sure that surprises you.  I mean, I can totally admit that I'm the girl whose casual usually includes some kind of heel of some type.  I just don't like or do casual very often.  However, this year was a little different.  Christmas Eve found me in Christmas pajamas all day.  True story. 

For Christmas day, every year we are at my dad and mom's house pretty much all day, and I knew I wanted to be comfortable but cute.  I  ended up wearing a very comfy tunic with some jeans and my lace up boots.  I allowed my kids to go comfortable, too, and my oldest daughter made sure to tell me that she loved my outfit AND the fact that she didn't have to be all dressy all day! ;)

Here's a look at my casual Christmas outfit...

 Outfit Details: Tunic:  The Perfect Fit (local Boutique); Scarf: Gift;

Jeans: Hand me down (Old Navy Rock Star); Lace up Boots: Payless Shoe Source;

Boot Socks: DIY from some of my husband's socks!

 

As you can see in my outfit deets, I did DIY these boot socks.  I was looking at some boot socks and couldn't get over the fact that they are like $10 for a pair!  So instead I came home and dug through my husband's sock drawer and found a pair of large gray socks - they even had a furry feel on the inside, so they're cute turned over the boot like I have them here or just worn straight on the leg above the boot.  I just cut off the foot and wear a pair of socks and then just wear the boot sock like a cuff instead of a sock.  Free boot socks instead of $10 boot socks are much better; don't you think?!

 

My husband has admitted that he really, really dislikes scarves, so I try to limit my scarf wearing, but it just seemed like this tunic needed a little extra boost...so this next pic is all for you, babe! ;)....

 

 



I especially loved this tunic when I saw the elbow patches.  You all know how much I heart elbow patches...not to mention the extra fabric at the bottom creating the "untucked shirt underneath" look added a fun dimension, as well, to this tunic!

I loved my Christmas outfit and was glad that I was comfortable all day! 

Hope you're enjoying your holiday break!
Happy Wednesday :)

A Floral Dress

  I love wearing feminine floral dresses. They are a bit harder to wear though in the fall. So, since it's been a little cooler I put a cardigan, leggings, boots & boot socks with the dress. I got this dress a few months back at Ross for $8.99, the cardigan was from Target a couple of years ago, the leggings were from Ross like 6 years ago (that I love, they are really a dark jean legging), the boot socks from Etsy, & the boots were from JCPenney. I promise I am wearing other boots this season but for some reason every outfit I show I am wearing those!! I wore this the other night when Daniel took me out on a date for my birthday!

I pray that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Count your blessings name them one by one...

Jeggings and Boot Socks

One of my favorite trends last fall was boot socks! I thought they were so adorable, and Katie gave me a couple of pairs for Christmas. I had just had Graham though and my feet were still so swollen that I couldn't fit them into my boots!! So...I never got to wear my boot socks last season! I was hoping they would still be in style this year so I would be able to wear them now. Today Jesse and I both had the day off. We went up to the school to eat lunch with Abby and Jared for their Thanksgiving Feast. Also, today is Graham's birthday! So, we took him back up to the NICU for a visit with his nurses who took care of him for such a long time.
I knew we were going to be running around all day so I wanted to be comfortable, but still look nice. I wore my jeggings with a top that I really like. I like this top because it's not just your normal black and white...it has the pop of pink. Then I added my boots and boot socks.

Top: New York and Company;

Jeggings: Ann Taylor Loft;

Boot socks: Canton; Boots: Charlotte Russe



Fall Green, Brown & Boot Socks

   A fall color I appreciate is a deep green! I have had this dress for a couple of years & I still enjoy wearing it! It's been a little cool in the mornings but then warm in the afternoons so I decided to put leggings & boot socks with this dress since it's a little short too! It was a fun fall dress to wear & I'm pretty obsessed with these boots!

Some of My Last Year FALL Favorites

   Obviously last fall was a little harder than normal to dress stylish since I was pregnant. I did, however, stay true to a few items that I noticed I wore over & over last year & I'm already looking forward to wearing them again! Here are just a few:

1. Boot Socks! Here is a pic of me & Jenna rocking our matching boot socks! I wore them with dresses, leggings & jeans! I LOVE boot socks! You can get them from etsy but not some stores are selling them!

2. Neutral Cardigan. Ok, I love all colors of cardigans but for some reason this cardigan from Target I wore OVER, & over, & over...do you get the picture?? Once again, I wore this cardigan with jeans, leggings & dresses!

3. Leopard Scarf - my grandmother gave me this scarf for Christmas 2 years ago & I have worn it out!! I LOVE this scarf & I LOVE that she gave it to me...even more special!

4. Brown Boots - So, I'm ok with the "bootie" trend, but I will always wear me some knee high boots. Whether they are high heel knee high boots that I wear with my dresses on Sunday morning or casual knee high boots, they will always have a place in my heart & wardrobe! I bought these boots from JCPenney & I love wearing them every time. They are super cute & comfortable!

5. Last, but certainly not least, Leggings! Oh my, how I love my leggings! I wear them under dresses with boot socks & boots or under dresses with flats when the season is just changing. I can never have too many leggings! I wear them A LOT!

So, this was a fun time least year! All of us sisters & our mom went to Canton! And, let me point out that in this picture 3 out 5 are wearing leggings! They are a MUST!

On the previous picture I wore leggings with a long shirt & here I put it under a dress!

      Ahh, I cannot wait to see what end up being some of my favorites from this FALL season!!!