Four Ways to Wear a Herringbone Vest

I've come to the realization that I my readers enjoy it when I show you multiple ways to wear a single item. You want a piece that's not just great once but lots of times and lots of way. You want clothes that are versatile and suited to many occasions. So here's four different ways to wear that herringbone vest I love so much. It's a great piece and it really can be dressed up or down, zipped or unzipped, flats or heels, silver or gold jewelry. Check it out.

Look 1:

I love this vest with a pop of color like hot pink. I paired it with moto leggings and silver accessories to dress it up just enough for the school play. Here are the details:

J. Crew Vest $54
This vest is from last year but it's so popular they are still selling at the Factory store.

Target Vest $35

If you want to spend a little less this is a great alternative.

MayKool Pink Blouse $18

This one is very similar to my old Forever 21 blouse and it's a great price.

Kendra Scott Devalyn Necklace $90

I got this from my rocksbox and I'm super tempted to keep it. Get a free month with this code: amandabbff1130.

SheIn Moto Faux Leather Leggings $14
This are slimming and cute and that pink top is high low so it would cover your rear if thats a concern with tight leggings.

Charlotte Russe Black Booties $25

This is an item you really need. They go with everything and are really comfortable.

Forever 21 Silver Clutch $10

Mine is pretty old but I love the new one. The color and finish are really great.

 Look 2:

This is the most classic way to wear this vest, with OTK boots and elbow patch sleeve shirt. It's not new and original but it sleek and and always great.

SheIn Long Sleeve Elbow Patch Tee $10

This shirt is so soft and it's such a great price for a versatile piece.

Topshop Jeans $80

These are sexy and perfect for OTK boots.

Forever 21 Brown Saddle Bag $23

I got so many compliments on this bag. It's super cute and just big enough for the essentials.

Breckelle's Alabama OTK Boots $39

This is a seriously amazing amazing price on a great pair of boots that always catch people's notice.

Ray-Ban Wayfarers $140

Love these sunglasses they are so sturdy and elegant looking. Check eBay for a good deal.

Look 3:

Here I wore the vest with a swing dress and thigh high boots for a dressier sophisticated look. Get the details on this post.

Look 4:

Here I wore the vest with a striped long sleeve tee, utility walking boots and a statement necklace. To shop this look head over to this post. 

I'd love to see how you wear yours too!

Holiday Gift Guide for The Whole Family

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just around the corner here is my holiday gift guide for the whole family and some fun hostess gifts. Mostly I have chosen really reasonably priced gifts with a few splurges. Take a look.

For Her (or me ;)...

Ray-Ban Pink Aviators  $70-200
Sunglasses Hut always has good black Friday deals, plus check out the outlets and you could always look on eBay for a deal.

Huda Beauty Rose Gold Pallet $65

This is the hottest item of the season and keeps getting sold out. Get on the email list and buy it right away. I still haven't snagged one. Sephora has great stocking suffer sales on Black Friday. And keep in mind Sephora has a really fantastic return policy if she doesn't like it or you end up with two.

Safety Pin Jewlery $10-40

Read this article for the meaning behind the safety pin. It's awesome and they list some reasonable options but I found a few on ETSY I like for great prices. Click on the image for the exact item. Personally I like the rhinestones. That ring is bling!

    

     

Gray Winged Tote $49
An elegant structured bag is always in and this year gray is the color everyone is adding to their wish lists.

Nordstrom Cashmere Sweater $90
I had one I wore so many times till the holes couldn't be sewed up any more. This is a great deal on a very popular sweater from last year and would match the purse beautifully. I'd love one with a turtle neck but I think the most important thing when buying clothes for women is that it's a place you can easily return and Nordstrom is all about that. Every women deserves to own the softest sweater ever!

For Him...

Motorola Moto 360 $165

Of all the people I know with smartwatches the people with the Moto 360 are the happiest. If you've got an Android phone this is the best watch to get. It's really functional in all the ways it needs to be and it's a good sleek design.

Wild Tribe Card Shaped Folding Knife $5

A knife you can fold up and put in your wallet. Yeah every guy wants one.

Polo Ralph Lauren Men's Crestwick Boot $85

I don't know about you but I don't do any shoveling, which means my husband does a lot. He could really use a good pair of snow boots. I chose this pair because it comes in a 15, which my husband needs and I also think he'd like the black. 

 

Nordstrom V-Neck Cashmere Sweater $50

Doesn't he deserve one too? I like this in the light grayish blue.

The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim - Special Edition $50-60

It's back in HD with new content. If the man (or woman) in your life does any gaming buy him this upgrade. He'll thank you later. (choose your format carefully) 

For Kids...

Snap Circuits Deluxe R/C Snap Rover Electronics Discovery Kit $80

I'm obsessed with snap circuits and your geeky kids will be too. If you don't have an original kit you don't need it for this one but it's fun to have too. This kit teaches the basics of electronic circuits with a cool RV that shoots discs. Scarlett is definitely getting one.

Fred and Friends Dinner Winner Kids Dinner Tray $17

Do you have trouble getting your kid to finish dinner? Me too. Try this game plate out and finish it out with dessert. Can't wait to try this.

Pokemon Balls and Figurines $11

Turn your kid's favorite summer game into their favorite winter play toy. You can buy extra figures on Amazon too.

Nostalgia Electric Giant Gummy Maker $29

I want this for me!!! But in all seriousness Scarlett would love to make her own gummy bears. What a fun snowed in activity.

Robot Turtles $19

This is an awesome board game that teaches kids the concept of the basics of programming. It was given to us a few years ago by a Google Engineer and she loves it...when I remember the rules from the beginning.

For Hostess...

White Barn Scented Candles $22.50* 

You can't go wrong with these everyone loves them and if you accidentally give someone the wrong scent they'll gladly re-gift it ;) buy on Black Friday they will have huge deals.

Sunwalla Insulated Double Wine Carrier Bag $11

I always loose mine and could always use a new one. I don't love giving people bottles of wine who's taste I don't know very well but everyone wants a carrying bag.

Victoria Emerson Vegan Wrap Bracelet $27

This is a super cute bracelet that can go with almost anyone's style and the vegan version is great for all your granola friends too.

Projectable Night Light $8

These night lights are super cool. They have lots of different patterns you can choose from. Scarlett has an ocean one now but with her new Neil deGrasse Tyson thing Santa might bring her the solar system. It would be a fun gift to personalize to the hosts personality. 

Putty Playground Super Space Magntic Putty $9

I used to have a friend who had this and we grown ups played with it far more then the kids. Not interested in handing over another candle, give the gift of fun!

I hope you found some good gift ideas and be sure to share with me any great ones you have to. Happy Shopping!

Chunky Cable Knit Sweater and Suede Booties

I chaperoned my first Kindergarten field trip and it was a doozy. The B&O Train Museum on Super Hero Day. I highly recommend the fun that was had by all. Chilly but sunny I chose a chunky cable knit sweater and suede booties to help me through the indoor outdoor situation at the train museum. At the end of the post you can see some of the fun Scarlett and her friend's had learning about trains and engineering. Side note, I love love love the new Starbucks cups in all their variety and glory. #redcup

Shop this look...

L.L. Bean Sweater $109
Mine is actually from last year at Banana Republic but it cost the same (so of course I bought it on clearance) and has a very similar look.

SheIn Sweater $32
Not willing to drop over $100 on a sweater, that's cool me either. Here's a similar look from SheIn.

Charlotte Russe Skinny Boyfriend Jeans $24
You can see these really hardly fit me and I love any jean that makes me feel skinny in an 8! So soft too.

Toms Suede Fringe Booties $129

I bought mine on Zulily for less than half that price so keep your eyes out for their Toms sales. Nordstrom has them right now and they are pretty awesome. I need Toms a half size larger then my usual size.

Target Fringe Peeptoe Booties $38

Leave it to Target to make a nice cheaper version. These have open toes but boy are they cute.

House of Harlow Cuff $66
This bracelet is now permanently affixed to my arm it's so fabulous.

House of Harlow Arrow Ring $38
Mine came from rocksbox and it I got it for a lot less with my discount. It's so cute. My gold ring was my grandfather's but you can get a copy on eBay.

Ray-Ban Aviators $200
I love love love my new sunnies that I scored on eBay finally at a price I could live with. Hopeing someone finds me purple or pink ones for Christmas, wink wink. But seriously they really are better then the knock offs in everyway, but eBay has really cheap versions if you can't bite the bullet.