Hello friends. I want to start off by saying my thoughts and prayers are with the folks in Connecticut after such a senseless, horrible day on Friday. I still can't quite wrap my head around it. My whiny post from Friday morning seems so piddly after all of that. But anyway, continued prayers and strength sent to affected families.
Today is Inspiration Monday and the ladies of two birds have chosen Leona Lewis here. Her dress is a wee bit short for me to get away with for work, but I think I figured something out.
I am no longer a sad elf, I'm a very happy elf. I went and did some shopping on Saturday morning and found a great replacement present! After I got home, I then went and dis some stocking stuffer shopping with the Pants Monkey, we do stocking gifts with his family so we needed to get a few things. After that I pretty much made the happy discovery that save for one more thing for my mom, I am done shopping!!
Dress - VS, gift from the Pants Monkey
Long sleeve t-shirt - Mossimo, Target
Sweater - thrifted, with MMD buttonflower
Necklace - S&D
Boots - Target, old
Tights - Target
I spent some time this weekend watching some of my favorite Christmas movies as well. We watched Home Alone and I tell you, the original is still the best ever. I'll never get enough of it. I saw a sweatshirt on Pinterest that says "Merry Christmas you filthy animal" and kind of wish I had an excuse to buy it and wear it to a party!
I work a full week this week but then I am off until January 2nd. I love getting a super long break at the holidays, it makes me feel like a kid again. I have done this three years in a row now, where I've had enough time saved up by the end of the year to do this. Unfortunately Mr. Monkey does not get as much time as me, so he won't be off as long. But I usually fill my time with spending time with friends, with family and most importantly I make sure at least a couple of my days are total ME days. I watch chick flicks and sometimes don't even leave the house. It's awesome. I can't wait, I love Christmas, but I love my time off even more!
But first, must get through this week! For more Inspiration Monday outfits, make sure to visit two birds!
1) I really love your outfit, Beth! 2) Hooray for being done xmas shopping! I am done, too. It feels awesome. and 3) I wish we had Home ALone on DVD, I have been wanting to watch it so much! Jealous! Have a great day!
ReplyDeletei love all the neutral layering in your outfit!! i kind of want to watch home alone now! i have next week off, too and cannot wait!!! (maybe a thrift date is in order???)
ReplyDeleteOoh yes! Thrift date!!
DeleteHEY - wanna go too!!! [oh ya im in utah]
DeleteNice take on the look. I love your sweater and how it's long enough to keep you warm in a dress. It also looks great with those boots!
ReplyDeleteI love the beautiful layering you've done here, Beth. You look great!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I love how it turned out! That long swingy sweater totally captures the inspiration look. Also, the dress I had on under my sweater for the inspiration challenge looks almost very similar to yours! :)
ReplyDeleteJen @ Librarian for Life and Style, http://librarianforlifestyle.wordpress.com
I love how this turned out! Great fun with the layers! So jealous of your week off! Wish I could join you for a day or two!
ReplyDeleteI love LOVE that vest/cardigan! What a great layering piece and it looks perfect with your dress. Super cute accessories too, you look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBethie! oh! so glad you are getting a long break for the holidays! lucky you!!!!!
ReplyDeletethanks for your nice compliments. my computer died over the weekend, well on friday morning so for the next while my comments will be short and sweet and to the point per my dumb/smartphone. this is done currently while at the public library. but that even has to be quick!
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renae
That dress looks great for layering! I love all the taupe and brown. It's a really nice look!
ReplyDeleteI Love how you layered the look :) you channeled Leona Lewis' look very well!
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Love the layering:) Have a great week!
ReplyDelete~Anne
Hooray! So happy that you got done with your shopping ;) I really like this color on you, Beth!especially the pop of color with that cute little brooch!
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Everything about the Conn. shooting is terrible. I watched Obama's speech last night and the second he started listing off the names of the children, I started bawling. It's so sad, but all those innocent children and teachers are now in Heaven watching over their families.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, I wish I could say I'm done with my Christmas shopping, but I honestly haven't really even started. I plan to do some DIY presents this week with my mom, which should be fun!
Awww. this is cute! I love this mink colour on you!
ReplyDeleteExcellent layering! Love the soft browns and taupes. I admit, the one thing I love about being a student still is the long holiday break I can spend lots of time in pajamas and sleeping in.
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE the layering in this outfit! You look lovely! and yay for having a replacement present! :-)
ReplyDeleteI really love the way you layered this outfit! I am really liking the pairing of all the neutrals. It sounds like you had a great and productive weekend.
ReplyDeleteLove this look, Bethie! You look lovely and I think you nailed the inspiration. :)
ReplyDeleteCute cardigan! And I am so jealous that you have that much time off! I only get Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Years Day... :( Bummer!
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit...perfect layering and very nice on you. Yeah for time off! You deserve it. Dawn suitcase vignettes xo
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I get to spend a day with you during your long break! And this is a super cute outfit!
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