Velvet for the Trendsetter

So I'm doing things a little differently this year. Instead of a massive gift guide, I'm going to be doing little themed posts throughout the month of December featuring gift ideas for various people in your life. Today is all about the trendsetter. This is for those fashion savvy ladies in your life who are always looking for the next best thing. Buying gifts for the trendsetter can be tricky. Because not only are they typically fairly picky about their fashion, but they often have an excessive amount already. My favorite trend of the moment is velvet - so I wanted to show you a few unique velvet pieces that are sure to please your trendsetter.

I am head over heels obsessed with this velvet body suit from my favorite little boutique, Maude. This is so great for the holidays. The color is gorgeous and the velvet makes it feel super rich and luxe. Plus it's a body suit - which makes it perfect for wearing with jeans or skirts! Bodysuits give you the "tucked in" look without all the bulk. I paired it with my favorite pair of high waisted skinnies, but I'm already planning on wearing it with a fitted skirt and tights next. It's so versatile and unique - exactly what my closet has been looking for. Sadly, it's sold out! But, Maude has another velvet body suit at the moment that is SO gorgeous. It's a beautiful champagne which is perfect for the upcoming holidays and New Years! And the good news is, that Maude also has TONS of velvet options for everyone's style. I love this velvet bomber , velvet skirt and velvet dress. All so pretty!

Happy shopping!

xoxo

Parties and Picnics

Summer is HERE. And so are all the parties, grill outs and picnics. But the worst part is when you plan out the cutest outfit, get completely ready, and then head out to your event and immediately start sweating. Hah! It happens to us all. So it's always important for me to have a few dresses in my closet that are high-quality and fashionable - but keep me cool. Thanks to Maude, I found my go-to dress for this summer!

This little dress is seriously the cutest. It has crochet detailing along the front that wraps all the way around to the back. Plus a little cut out at the neckline along with a halter tie top. I would say that it runs a teensy bit big - but I still ordered it in my normal size and it works well! 

And I'm sure none of you have seen these earrings (wink wink) yet this season, but I'm obsessed with the tassel trend. They add a fun little detail along with a pop of color - bonus, they're super light so no ear-pulling! Hope you all are having a fabulous memorial day weekend!

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Back to Basics

Back to basics today on the blog. Is there anything better really? This is my go-to weekend outfit when I need to look cute, but still want to be comfy enough to run errands. I pretty much live in jean jackets recently (in case you haven't noticed) - so that was a given. I've literally been leaving one in my car because you can always throw it on; they go with everything! My current fave pairing with denim is stripes. I know...another shocker. But seriously y'all, you can't EVER go wrong with a striped dress. This one is from Shop Maude. It's perfectly lightweight and flowy which makes it awesome for the summer months, but I will warn you that this one is a little sheer - but nothing that a good slip can't fix! 

I'm from Fayetteville, so I couldn't resist snapping up this Fay hat as well! Perfect for second day-hair, or for those days you just aren't feeling it. Finally, I threw on my white Keds. Granted, I'm slightly biased as I interned fro Keds - but being totally real they're just the best shoes for running around! Still super cute, but also super comfortable. I call them my "fashionable sneakers" because they feel like tennis shoes without all the bulk. 

Shop this look below!

xoxo

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Easy Breezy

Happy Saturday my friends! I am SO thankful it's finally the weekend. This week has been forever long. I always reach for something casual and comfy to wear on the weekends, and I think I've finally found the PERFECT weekend outfit. This look from my friend Darcy over at Hello Luvvy is seriously the best. This is the first white t-shirt I've ever owned that isn't sheer. I don't have to wear a tank top under it and it's a miracle! Hah! It's thick, but still lightweight enough for summer. And it has side slits so you can wear it tied too. It comes in a few other striped options as well - pretty sure I need them all. It's so hard to find good basics to layer! And to add a little fashion-twist on the basic white tee, I paired it with these fringe hem jeans. It took me a hot second to accept this trend, but now I'm loving it! They add a little something extra to spice up the outfit.

And we can't forget about these heels. I mean, come on! These are gorgeous and honestly, really comfortable for being heels. I have a hard time finding heels that don't kill my feet and these do the trick! I could walk around in these bad boys all day without any pain. Maybe it's the chunky heel and the ankle lace? I don't know....but they're magic and you need them.

Bonus - you can use code "musingsofglitter20" for 20% off you purchase here!

xoxo

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Cropped Floral Jumpsuit

Okay....I felt WAY too cool in this outfit. But I mean - c'mon. It's a cropped floral jumpsuit! Every time I put this on, it never fails to make me feel super trendy.  Leave it to Maude to always have the perfect pieces to fill my (closet's) heart's desire. It will be gorgeous by itself when it gets a little warmer out - but for now, I'm perfectly happy to style it with a leather bomber. I know some people out there hate styling navy and black together, but I think they compliment each other well. Plus, I'll take any excuse to throw a leather bomber on, let's be real.

Shop this look below!

xoxo

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Mellow Yellow Layers

It's been so incredibly warm here - it was 80 degrees this week! But regardless, I'm not quite ready to jump into a summer wardrobe yet. So, of course, I've been wearing all of my jackets non-stop to slowly begin the transition to spring. 

Layers are always my best friend when it comes to (what seems like) the ever-changing weather. This dress from my fave boutique, Maude, is one of the easiest pieces to layer. You could pair it with tights or leggings, a jean jacket or moto jacket (like I have on here) or just wear it by itself. The possibilities are endless with a good staple dress. AND this dress comes in a pretty blush color as well! Pretty sure I need them both. Shop this look below!

xoxo

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Is it Spring Yet?

Pink? Ruffles? Flowers? Check, check, check. Pretty sure my 5 year old self loves this dress just as much as my 24 year old self does. I am in love with this pretty blush number! It's from my favorite local boutique, Shop Maude. Not only is it fun to twirl in (obvious bonus) but it's perfect for spring - which will be here before we know it! It is spaghetti straps, so you could easily wear it on it's own, but while it's still a little cool out, I'll be wearing mine with a denim jacket! 

And little tip - I was browsing through Anthropologie's website the other day and low and behold I saw this very dress....for $60 MORE! What? That's nonsense. Grab this beauty for a steal while you can here!

I also wore my hair up in a milkmaid braid (so easy - just two braids pinned up) which I find is a perfect pair for jean jackets, or really anything with a collar. I find that wearing your hair up with collars always makes it look a little sleeker. And of course I pulled out my favorite pair of statement earrings (yes...I have them in multiple colors). 

xoxo

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Edgy Holiday Wear

So....I'm clearly already ready for New Years Eve over here. Don't get me wrong, Christmas is my favorite time of year! But there's something about all the glitter and sequins on New Years that just seems to call my name. Hah!

This velvet dress from Maude is seriously incredible. It's so perfect to ring in the new year because you can wear it by itself or layer it if you're planning to celebrate outside! It's a mix of navy, plum and silver that's the perfect moody holiday look. I'll be at a party outside this year - so I decided to pair it with some sequin leggings (because let's be real, when else is it socially acceptable to wear sequined pants?) and my fave leather bomber! Top it off with lots of jewelry and you've got an edgy look that screams luxe.

But be sure to scoop up this dress while you can - I don't think it will last long!

xoxo

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