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The Golden Girl

Chicago Fashion and Lifestyle Blog

December 7, 2015

Casual Holiday Outfit

Vera Bradley Buffalo Check Weekender-15Outfit Details: Plaid Blanket Scarf // Striped Turtleneck// Green Puffer Vest// Buffalo Check Weekender // Jeans // Bracelet // Boots (sold out, but similar) // Belt 

 

Happy Monday!




Did you have a good weekend? Did you knock out some holiday shopping? (Speaking of, be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of this post for a roundup of my favorite salesโ€“including a MAJOR 50% J.Crew Surprise Sale!)

I, for one, had an awesome weekend! One of my best friends, Ally, got engaged! I was hiding around the corner at Water Tower under all the pretty lights snapping photos and got to watch the entire thing! It was magical ๐Ÿ™‚ SO happy for her and her new fiancee, Kevin! (Love you two!) Then we celebrated afterwords until 3am and I’m STILL recovering from that one. 

Also here are some sneak peaks of the photos I snapped because I can’t contain my excitement. Al, don’t kill me!! 

WaterTowerEngagement

 





ANYWAY. Today I’m sharing what is one of my favorite outfits and a combination I’ve been wearing weekly! It’s the perfect casual holiday outfit, and works great for traveling as well (along with the cutest plaid weekender bag!) 

The real star of this show is obviously this plaid blanket scarf! My friend, Kelsey just opened her own online shop, which has some great winter staples and is super budget-friendlyโ€“this scarf is just $28! So be sure to go check it out. I love throwing it on at the last minute to make any outfit more festive. (Also, the red plaid is a killer combination with stripes, don’t you think?) 

Now, I’m off to get organized for a super productive week. I head home to Oregon on the 16th, so trying to get as many shoots in, and wrap up as many loose ends as possible before then! 

Do you have any feedback on what other holiday content you’d like to see? If so, comment below! 

 

Vera Bradley Buffalo Check Weekender-26Vera Bradley Buffalo Check Weekender-22 Vera Bradley Buffalo Check Weekender-16 Vera Bradley Buffalo Check Weekender-33
Still need to get started on  your holiday shopping? Here’s a list of sales happening right nowโ€“plus, have you seen my list of retailers with free shipping for the holidays? 

 

J.CREW 40%-50% OFF SURPRISE SALE! 
(PLUS FREE SHIPPING ON ANY ORDER!)
CODE: MONDAY

J.CREW FACTORY EXTRA 40%-60% EVERYTHING
CODE: EXTRA40

(Plus, they have the CUTEST PJ pants for guys and girls!)

NORDSTROM 40% OFF DESIGNER CLEARANCE
NO CODE NECESSARY!

ANN TAYLOR 60% OFF SALE ITEMS
CODE: SURPRISE 60!

GAP, OLD NAVY & BANANA REPUBLICโ€“TAKE 40% OFF!
CODE: GIVING

MACY’S FRIENDS & FAMILY SALE
CODE: FRIEND

LOFT 50% OFF FESTIVE FAVORITES, PLUS 60% OFF SALE ITEMS
NO CODE NECESSARY!

ASOS 30% OFF GIFTS FOR WOMEN AND MEN
NO CODE NECESSARY!

ANTHROPOLOGIE EXTRA 30% OFF NEW SALE ITEMS
CODE: XTRA30

MADEWELL 30% OFF SALE STYLES
CODE: FORYOU 


HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE! 

 

P.S. Want more shopping and gift inspiration? There are 66 more pages where that came from of gift and shopping guides, recipes, entertaining tips and more in The Winter Guide e-Magazine! Have a flip through it below! 

Filed Under: Holiday, Outfits, Style

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  1. Carly says

    December 7, 2015 at 10:12 am

    YOU STAYED OUT TIL 3AM! Grandma Jess is WILD! Cutest photos, congrats to your friend ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Jess says

      December 7, 2015 at 10:30 am

      RIGHT? Aren’t you SO proud!?

      Reply
  2. Kristina Anderson says

    December 7, 2015 at 10:46 am

    Adorable combo, and congrats to your friend! Those pics are perfect ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Kristina does the Internets

    Reply
    • Jess says

      December 11, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      Thanks Kristina! I will let her know ๐Ÿ™‚ And I’m so glad I got to be there and part of her big night!

      Reply
    • Jess says

      December 11, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      Thanks Kristina! I will let her know ๐Ÿ™‚ And I’m so glad I got to be there and part of her big night!

      Reply
  3. Nikole says

    December 7, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    Love the scarf and congrats to to your friend!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      December 11, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      Thanks Nikole! I will pass along your congrats to her ๐Ÿ™‚ So sweet!

      Reply
    • Jess says

      December 11, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      Thanks Nikole! I will pass along your congrats to her ๐Ÿ™‚ So sweet!

      Reply
  4. Heidi D. says

    December 7, 2015 at 10:31 pm

    You are the cutest! Love this look and LOVE the bag!

    Wishes & Reality

    Reply
    • Jess says

      December 11, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      Thank you so much, Heidi! It’s the BEST weekender bag!

      Reply
    • Jess says

      December 11, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      Thank you so much, Heidi! It’s the BEST weekender bag!

      Reply
  5. Maggie says

    December 8, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    I love your scarf! Stripes and plaid are always a good idea ๐Ÿ™‚
    -Maggie http://www.thatgirlmags.com

    Reply
    • Jess says

      December 11, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      Thanks Maggie! I know, stripes and plaid are one of my favorite combos! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    • Jess says

      December 11, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      Thanks Maggie! I know, stripes and plaid are one of my favorite combos! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Shaheen Khan | Lows to Luxe says

    December 8, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    Love your outfit jess & I am so sad you are leaving so soon, wah! At least we have tomorrow ๐Ÿ™‚

    Shaheen | Lows to Luxe

    Reply
    • Jess says

      December 11, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      I know wahhhh!

      Reply
    • Jess says

      December 11, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      I know wahhhh!

      Reply
  7. Shaheen Khan | Lows to Luxe says

    December 8, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    Love your outfit jess & I am so sad you are leaving so soon, wah! At least we have tomorrow ๐Ÿ™‚

    Shaheen | Lows to Luxe

    Reply

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