Feel-Good Friday: Christmas

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? I was nearly finished and had the perfect gift for my husband. He is so sneaky and read my texts and figured out what it was. Now I have to come up with something good and be more secretive. He is about the hardest person on my list to shop for, so I feel like I'm back to square 0. If anyone has a good man present let me know. The stress of shopping for one particular person doesn't change my love for the season. I love this quote by Charles Dickens.

How to Rock a Blazer

The menswear trend is on fire right now! This can be a difficult one to pull off and still feel flirty. The blazer is a classic piece, but is often associated with being business oriented or dressy. Here are a few ways to incorporate the trend while still looking youthful and fresh.


1. Investigate details- I fell in love with this blazer from The Loft because of the coral lining and pockets. There is a pinstripe detail, grey buttons and piping, small pockets, and an overall feminine feel.

2. Opt for comfort- This cotton/poly blend feels like a fleece sweater. When you try a jacket on, be sure you can move your arms with ease and the button closure is comfortable.

3. Keep it playful- In order to avoid any matronly or business executive vibes, I paired my blazer with a T-shirt. This particular one is a map of the Manhattan subway, but any concert T or graphic print will do.

4. Bling it up- Even after I was dressed, the entire ensemble felt a little stiff and stuffy for my Romantic fashion personality. By adding some sparkly bracelets and earrings I was in my element! Try a sequin tank for evening.

5. Add a splash of color- Adding color to any outfit will bring life to it, and this is especially true of classic shapes and silhouettes. I finished off my outfit with a bold pink lip. You can add color through lip stick, bracelets, bright skinny jeans, or layering pieces.


Here are several options of blazers for you to try. 
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Season's Greeting Cards

I'm really excited to be hosting a Virtual Christmas Card Exchange with my little sister. Check out the details below!
 We just love Christmastime, and know that you do to. We love to receive Christmas cards from friends and family, and would keep them on the fridge all year if our husbands would let us. I lives for styling family photos and Nicole loves to design cards. We thought it would be fun to combine both of our loves and start a virtual Christmas card exchange, another chance to show off your beautiful families! If you would like to be involved please send a copy of your card to grownupdressup@gmail.com or livingwithfletch@gmail.com. On December 17th your card and your blog will be on display at both of our websites. Merry Christmas!