all i want for christmas is you...free booze...and sales

I am in shock how quickly this year has gone by! I feel like it's still July (even though the weather is most definitely not as nice). Tomorrow is our Christmas party, and this is what I'm going to wear! My hospital has a family medicine residency program that has adopted all of its students, so we get to go to their holiday party - last year's was a ton of fun, so I'm excited to hang out with my friends, eat amazing homemade food, and drink free booze. 

Yay, holidays!

Also, besides the free food and booze, the holiday's come with lots of good sales. J.Crew is still having some great ones, with a current 30% off your entire purchase (40% if you spend more than $200!), which is pretty major if you still have a few people to shop for (or if you just really need a plaid blazer for your own holiday party!). Both my blazer and my peplum blouse are from there, if you are interested! If you need a gift, personalized pajamas are my personal pick. 

Blazer: J.Crew [exact]

Blouse: J.Crew [save | exact]

Pants: The Limited 

Necklace: J.Crew Factory [exact]

Shoes: Ann Taylor [exact, now 40% off]

Clutch: Clare V c/o Shopbop [save | exact]

merry & bright

We're officially entering the holiday season and I could not be more excited. I love the pretty lights, the delicious food, and a reason to connect with family and friends. It's also the time for holiday parties! When Nordstrom asked me to share a holiday look, I was so excited to pick out a pretty dress that would not only work for any party this season, but also future events. 

Nordstrom really does have so many pretty dress options! I really wanted to find a dress that could versatile and appropriate for multiple occasions, from parties this holiday to weddings next summer to graduation. I feel in love with the illusion lace sheath dress from Nue by Shani, a brand new to me. They know how to make body-flattering dresses! This has a built-in bodice, which basically means no shapewear...which is perfect for when I want to eat all the food at parties ;) I'm generally between a 10 and a 12, and went with a 12, and it fits perfectly. I can't wait for our first party this season so I can show it off (and not have to suck in the whole time, which is like a triple bonus!).

Dress: Nue by Shani c/o Nordstrom [exact]

Clutch: Glint c/o Nordstrom [exact]

Wedges: J.Crew Factory

under $100: 

one | two | three | four [check out that back!]

under $150:

one | two | three | four

clutches under $100:

one | two | three | four

Thank you to ShopStyle and Nordstrom for sponsoring this post, and giving me the opportunity to own such a beautiful dress!

'merica

I did a little holiday shopping yesterday after work to take advantage of all the sales. Banana Republic is having a 40% of sale items, and since I can really only afford the sale items there anyway, it worked out great. I got a 100% silk blouse for $20 and a safari shirt for $15, and had a giftcard so it ended up costing me nothing out of pocket! I also picked up this t-shirt at The Gap for $13 (they currently are having a 40% of all tees!)

Did you take advantage of the sales? Don't forget to stick to your budget!


Shirt: Gap
Belt: Madewell (similar)
Shorts: Aeropostale (embarrasing, but I love them)
Sandals: Sam Edelman for AE (similar)
Sunnies: Ralph Lauren via Lenscrafters

Happy 4th of July from us two Germans :D









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