thankful.

howdy friends! gosh it has been a while and i can barely believe we’re here. Thanksgiving week already!!!! it’s so shocking. this year flew by a little too quickly - maybe a sign of age 👵side ramblings after the jump.

i’m thrilled to continue my partnership with Sézane! here i’m kicking off sweater weather (feels so good and normal to wear these now!) with the barry cardigan. while i own the iconic gaspard cardigan, i picked out the sister style; the barry cardigan in this beautiful lilac color. sometimes lilac can be tricky but the tone (not too cool) on this one is perfect for my fair skintone. the only difference between the gaspard and the barry is the neckline, the barry has a v-neck button front — which can also be worn backwards as well for a subtle sexy v-back look. i did try it and while no photos, i can ensure you that it’s a good look to try! i opted to pair this with some navy wide leg pants (looks black in the photos though) and really love the contrast of the colors together — def give this color combo a go sometime! if you’re feeling bold, i’d style it with green or light pink pants as well! as always, picking the one color in this cardigan was H A R D. because there are so many pretty ones for all the seasons! #lifedecisions ya know?

lately i’ve been going for tops over dresses at Sézane for some reason! i’m a total dress gal. but i’ve been gravitating towards their sweaters, shirts, and jackets lately. some others i picked out include, c/o Sézane:

betty cardigan (in black/ecru, size S) — HELLO CLASSY LADY. that’s what this cardigan screams! i also have this cardigan in rosewood… so that tells you something 😁
will jacket (in khaki, size XS) — this is such a unique and versatile jacket (with DEEP pockets which i LOVE). i wore it out this weekend with white jeans + white graphic tee, and i can see it draped over an athleisure outfit or even belted over a skirt or dress (will be trying this soon!). it comes in all sorts of textures, colors, and patterns. so again, good luck choosing! i did size down to an XS on this one though :)
tomboy shirt (in ecru/camel stripes, size 4) — one of the Sézane reps wore this when they were in Austin this summer and i loved it on her. it’s such a classic button down that i’ll be styling with white jeans!

also, check out the Sézane parisian gift shop here!

#blackfriday: alright alright alright. here we go with some black friday sales. i think i’ll continue to update this section as the week goes on but lots of sales have already started, much earlier this year if feels like?! i’m keeping it pretty slim this year, there’s not a ton i really want (or need; but that’s a fine line right?!) so here are some that top my list:

Abercrombie & Fitch — 25% off everything. would love to finally try the YPB neoknit line with these joggers and half zip hoodie combo in the prettiest evergreen
Ann Taylor — 50% off everything. eyeing this feather cuff mock neck sweater! haven’t seen a mock neck and feather combo yet. this is going to pair so well with some festive red pants for the holidays!
BIOSSANCE — 30% off everything with code: GIVE30 at this point, i use almost the whole line it feels like! also, with orders over $85 you get a 8-piece gift with purchase (sizes are great for traveling!). ☀️ staples: squalane + vitamin c dark spot serum, squalane + copper peptide rapid plumping serum. 🌙 staples: squalane + 10% lactic acid resurfacing serum (1x a week), squalane + retinol night serum (every other night), squalane + marine algae eye cream
gorjana — $25 off $175, $50 off $300, $100 off $500
H&M — 30% off everything: no code needed. this pile coat looks so cozy & neutral to match everything
J.Crew — up to 50% almost everything: no code needed. i’d pick up another emilie lady jacket (similar to Sézane betty cardigan but without the collar). also the perfect time to pick up the lady coat (or anything labeled as “lady” for that matter) look at the FUN colors!! that purple!! the buttons are hidden in this year’s design and i’m kind diggin’ it
MEJURI — 20% off with $150 purchase: no code needed. i’ve been eyeing the charlotte hoops in 14K solid gold since my charlotte bold hoops in vermeil are already rusted 😒 #realgoldera
Quince — 5 days of savings that change daily for 5 days!

currently reading: something wilder by Christina Lauren

currently on the playlist: times like this by Mat Kearney ft. Devon Gilfillian (there is always a Mat K song for every season on life!)

side ramblings: life has been a little rough lately, not gonna lie. everything kind of piled on top of each other all at once it felt like. hence, my absence. in fact, when i look at the blog posts for 2023, it’s an all time low for me and slightly disappointing. i know life/things get in the way, but this year i really let this piece of the internet slip away; by my own doing. this weekend i spent time making a list of small changes i’d like to make to change my circumstance. not that things change overnight, but i find that if i show up and hold myself accountable for something on my list (like publishing this blog post), i’ve made some progress. and progressing we are! 💗this is timely as it’s Thanksgiving week. the past couple of weeks were a good reminder of the support system i have and the people who have come thru for me during this time (thank you). i am pretty dang blessed beyond words. really. and hey, what would life be without ebbs and flows right? #cantstopwontstop actually it’s funny my dad reminded of this hashtag recently. he just knew 😉