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Happy Fallidays

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slate & willow dress, velvet bag

When: Nov. 4 // Weather: chilly // Real life: fundraiser gala event

slate & willow dress, velvet bag

slate & willow dress, velvet bag

slate & willow dress, velvet bag

slate & willow dress, velvet bag

I thought I’d share this look from a recent event with you today as an example of what not to wear to Thanksgiving dinner. Let’s just say this dress baaaaarely fits and the fabric has zero stretch. But it was final sale and it sure is pretty, isn’t it?

Now that we’re talking holidays, I’m contractually obligated* to tell you that there’s a BIG Shopbop sale happening right freaking now. And I will voluntarily tell you that I already ordered this Rebecca Minkoff sweatshirt, these strappy leopard pumps, and these beaded earrings. Almost everything is on sale, and the more you spend, the bigger your discount. The sale ends Sunday night (details here) so if you have any big ticket (or even small ticket) fashion items on your Christmas list, now is the time!

But first…food, family, and friends. Happy Thanksgiving!

Dress (on sale) // similar Bag // similar Shoes

*Here’s the deal: Shopbop throws me some gift cards from time to time, and in return I advertise for them. But it’s all good because I get to pick any products I feature so opinions are still 100% mine. And I know how much you all value my opinions. 😉

Carolina Girls

blue lace dress, nude pumps, Gigi New York uber clutch, North Carolina wedding

When: Sept. 9 // Weather: 70s and sunny // Real life: wedding in North Carolina

blue lace dress, nude pumps, Gigi New York uber clutch, North Carolina wedding

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blue lace dress, nude pumps, Gigi New York uber clutch, North Carolina wedding

blue lace dress, nude pumps, Gigi New York uber clutch, North Carolina wedding

blue lace dress, nude pumps, Gigi New York uber clutch, North Carolina wedding

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And check out my hot wedding date!

blue lace dress, nude pumps, Gigi New York uber clutch, North Carolina wedding

One of my best childhood friends scheduled her wedding in North Carolina for the day before my family’s annual beach trip to the Outer Banks, which made for a very convenient and very fun vacation earlier this month. I had one day to get all gussied up, curl my hair, and dance the night away. Then I had a week to go sans makeup, lie in the sun, and do yoga next to the ocean. Yeah, I know. I’m jealous of me too.

I actually hadn’t been to a wedding in a while, because now I’m at the age where my friends are just getting divorced, and they don’t throw parties for that (yet). Do I sound cynical? Well I generally am, but I have zero doubts about the two lovely humans I saw get married on September 9th. As someone who has definitely found her person, I get the warm fuzzies when I can tell someone else has found theirs. I might not know my friend’s new husband super well, but I do know he’s a very lucky dude because my girl’s heart is true, and she’s a pal and confidante (did I mention we watched a lot of Golden Girls together?).

Now, on to the dress! I ordered 2 dresses, and the other one was purple jacquard and a little more fall-like. Pastel blue lace really doesn’t have much to do with September but, c’mon, for a Tar Heel wedding? I just had to do it. 🙂

Dress (on sale) // Shoes (on sale) // Bag

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