Christmas to New Year's

I recently wore this outfit to my company Christmas party.  The event was held in a large art studio here in Athens and it was quite cold so we were encouraged to dress warmly.  Of course being the "dress for the occasion girl" that I am and it being a Christmas party sparkle and shine were a must for me!  I found this sequin bomber jacket on super sale and HAD to have it!  It was a great way to stay warm at the party but also fit the "it's the holiday's so dress up" bill too.  I'm planning on wearing it again over New Year's when The Hubs and I take our annual New Year's getaway trip.  The jacket goes really well with leather pants, like I'm wearing here, but will be equally cute over a LBD or with jeans.  Isn't it great when you love something, it's on sale, you buy it, and you realize it can be worn for several occasions?  I know I sure do!

~ What I'm Wearing ~

Sequin Bomber Jacket: Charlotte Russe (It's on sale for $20!!)

Shimmer Tank: Entourage Clothing

Faux Leather Pants: Target (These are actually leggings but I sized up so they would fit like pants. These are under $20!)

Crossbody Bag: H&M (sold out) | Identical

Leopard Pumps: Nine West (last year) | Similar

Lippie: NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Monte Carlo (This color looks great on everyone!)

Double Ring: Kendra Scott

Me and my gorgeous "side kick", model and assistant, Maggie, at our company Christmas party at Stan Mullins Art Studio. Yes, she's about eight inches taller than me (and a whole lot younger!)

Sorry about the quality of these pictures.  I planed to get some better shots at the event but the lighting at the studio was not picture friendly and I had to go with the pictures The Hubs shot of me before I left the house for the evening.   I almost didn't post this outfit but I had SO MANY questions about my jacket after putting this picture of Maggie and I on Instagram I decided to go ahead and blog away! ;-)

Also, I may or may not get another blog post in this week.  I've been working at our flagship store here in Athens all week, which means I'm exhausted in the evenings, my kids are home from college, which means we are doing family stuff in the evenings, and I'm trying to wrap up the little last minute details of Christmas before the busy holiday weekend!  Are you ready?

XO

Elizabeth

A Snow Day and A Legacy Bag

Sorry that it's Wednesday and I'm just now doing my first post of the week!  What a crazy few days it's been here!  On Sunday I went to my sister-in-law's to help her pack up her house for her and her family's move to California.  I spent the night with her so we could finish packing on Monday.  The weather was absolutely gorgeous ~ so much so that we had the doors open so we could enjoy the beautiful day while we were busy packing.  We finished up Monday afternoon and after saying our goodbye's and shedding a few tears I headed home.  By Tuesday morning the temperature was dropping and the clouds were rolling in.  If you watch the news you know what happened here in Georgia come mid morning on Tuesday ~ snow, ice and panic hit.  I know for those in the North it's hard to understand how 2-3 inches of snow can completely shut a state down and leave people stranded for hours upon hours.  We only get snow here every few years so there is not the equipment or manpower needed to clear roads.  People don't stock their cars with blankets and food, don't have chains or snow tires and most don't even wear boots, gloves and coats!  Fortunately my kid's schools were cancelled early and all of our jobs closed and sent everyone home before it got bad out.  We were cozy at home enjoying the beautiful snow but many people were not so lucky.  My brother-in-law is still stuck at the airport after flying in from California yesterday afternoon, one of my brother's was stranded at work until he was finally able to get home a few hours ago and my other brother's wife, who works at a hospital, worked a 24 hour shift and after a quick rest has to do it again.  I'm praying everyone is able to get home safely to their family's soon!

Being the fashion blogger I am I couldn't let a beautiful snow day go by without using it as a backdrop for blog pictures!  This is the first of three outfits I pulled for my "snow day" pictures.  A cozy cape layered over a striped cowl-neck, with leather leggings, Hunter wellies and of course a hat and gloves!  And I can't forget my new Coach Legacy bag!  I've been on the hunt for over a year now for the perfect red cross-body bag.  I knew I wanted a vintage Coach ~ either a Willis bag or Legacy bag ~ but was having a hard time finding one.  I frequent a shop here in Athens,  Agora Vintage and mentioned to the owner, Airee, what I was looking for and...she found it!  A mint condition, vintage, red Coach Legacy bag!  And because I'm working on a collaboration with her (more on that later) she gave me an amazing deal (under $70)! Woo hoo!

I hope you all are safe and warm!!

XO Mz Savvy Style

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Sweater Cape: New York and Company (old but similar here) | Top: Old Navy (old, identical here) | Leggings: Entourage (sold out but similar here and here) | Wellies: Hunter | Gloves: Loft (old, similar here and here) | Bag: Vintage Coach Legacy from Agora Vintage and in tan here | Lips: L'Oreal Colour Riche in Real Red