Repeat Offender // Boston Bloggers

This is quite possibly one of my favorite outfits ever, so it was a no brainer to repeat it. I’m sure I’ll wear it a couple more times this winter, too. And it just so happened it worked perfectly for last night’s Boston Blogger’s holiday event. You know, with the sparkles and all. Nothing says holiday party like sequins :)

Speaking of the blogger meet-up - it was such a fantastic night! It’s always fun to get together with everyone, and catch up with some girls that I haven’t seen in forever. And without fail, I always meet a bunch of new faces to add to my blog roll. Every time. This city is full of such talented people! Thanks to Allison and Kate for being so awesome and organizing these events for us :)

sweater: Naomi and Lavender

faux fur snood: Jack Wills // Buffalo Exchange

skirt: JCrew // Buffalo Exchange

clutch:  LilaLu Bags // Crompton Collective

booties: Steve Madden

Rust and Teal

I’m determined to start incorporating my outerwear into my outfit posts more. I’ve also collected a lot more winter coats than I have any other winter season to date. I guess I just really don’t want to freeze as much this year.  So if my coat is actually part of my outfit, and not just thrown on top of said outfit, I may be able to survive this winter blogging season. Maybe. We’ll see. 

I’ll keep you posted. 

coat: DKNY

sweater: SheInside

shirt: Urban Outfitters

pants: Forever21

glasses: BonLook

clutch: c/o UnCommon Goods

pumps: Nine West

Holiday Lust List

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In My Life

» I hope everyone had a super fantastic Thanksgiving! We kept it really really low key this year. It was just me and Boo (and Henry, too, of course). We dressed Henry up in some hoodies (which he didn’t really appreciate), and opted for duck instead of turkey. 

» Don’t forget - use the code HAPPYHOLLYDAYS13 between now and monday to get 20% off your shopHollyDolly order! There are some shiny holiday bows in stock, and I also just added a few more Five and Mixer necklaces as well!

» A few other noteworthy deals:

     - at InfinEight you can get free shipping until Dec. 1st with the coupon code HOLIDAYSHIP (shop small!)

     - Bonlook is offering 20 - 50% select frames.

     - LOFT is offering 40% off everything with code ENJOY (ends Sunday)

     - at Madewell you can get 25% off entire purchase + free shipping with code FEAST25 (ends monday)

     - LeBunny Bleu has a whole bunch of different deals going on this weekend. check them all out here.

     - ASOS : get 20% off site wide! Use code: GIMME20

     - Ruche is offering 20% off site wide for black friday

     - And for all you sewers, Mood Fabrics is also offering 20% site wide today only!

» Don’t forget that tomorrow is Small Business Saturday! For those of you in the Boston / Worcester area, head on over to Crompton Collective to shop shopHollyDolly and so many other amazing handmade and vintage sellers!

Shop Update : Holiday Bows / Discount Code

It’s that time of year again! And shopHollyDolly is now stocked with a couple of handfuls of holiday themed bows. You can now find both the hair clips and necklaces in holiday red and festive metallics. I have a number of  silver and red pieces in stock, but the gold and bronze bows are limited (i.e - only one of each size available!)- so shop fast if you are interested :)

Oh, and for all of you black friday / small business saturday / cyber monday shoppers out there, use the discount code HAPPYHOLLYDAYS13 at checkout, for 20% off your shopHollyDolly purchase! 

Doubled

Two things:

1. It’s getting chilly. Time to double up on the scarves :)

2. Growing out your bangs is no joke, people. I’m surprised I’ve had enough willpower to not cut them already. But after having bangs for the last 3 years (well, except for a couple of short periods in high school and college, I’ve actually had them my entire life), I feel like I need to change it up a bit. Wish me luck.

jacket: Forever21

leopard scarf: H&M

orange scarf: gift

necklace: gift

glasses: Warby Parker

jeans: Urban Outfitters

booties: Target

Etsy Favorites : Volume Seven

1. Red Knot Necklace by Elfina Design 2. Giraffe Planter by Boy-Girl Tees 3. Chevron Duvet by Lovely Home Idea

4. Triangle Clutch by BlackBird and The Owl 5. Hair Bow by Plexida 6. Embroidery Hoop by The Merriweather Council

7. Hello Pillow Cover by Michelle Dwight Designs

Checkmate

coat: Urban Outfitters // Buffalo Exchange

hat: H&M

purse: Chanel

jeans: Old Navy

booties: Boutique 9

Handmade-ness

So here are the Epauletta epaulettes I debuted to shopHollyDolly yesterday! Funny story - the idea actually came about when I started making this chambray dress. I envisioned it with studs or some sort of embellishment at the shoulder. But then I chickened out and was afraid of making anything permanent. So the removable epaulettes were born! I think it is waaay better this way anyway :)

dress: handmade

epaulets: shopHollyDolly

heels: Shoemint

Shop Update

A brand new item has been added to shopHollyDolly! introducing Epauletta! dress up your shoulders  with these double layered, leather shoulder epaulettes. With a large pyramid up top decorating the top, and a pin on the back, you can attach these to the shoulder of any dress/top/sweater to create a whole new look. 

Right now I only have them made in black, but I will be making some brown versions soon!

Check everything out here. And check back tomorrow to see how I wear them!