Hey guys! Although I did a few posts during the holidays I feel like I’ve been away and I missed you guys. I’m not happy about my vacation being over but I’m glad to be posting regularly again. During the holidays, I became a “yes-woman”, meaning I said yes to every party invites or gathering I received, it was so much fun but I’m ready to go back to my routine. But I have to say, I will make an effort in 2015 to be more open to meeting new people, I usually prefer to stick to my small circle. I didn’t just party and have fun, I did a thorough closet cleaning again and listed over 5o items on eBay, yes over 50. I pretty much let go of anything I was hoping will fit me some day again or any item that I was hoping to rekindle a love for. My closet is now neat and well organized. For those of you who might have missed it, I did the “Ask me anything” video, check it out if you haven’t yet.
I wore this ensemble to my very first holiday party, I was debating wearing strappy sandals instead of the booties since it was pretty warm here in South Florida, but looking at these pics I’m happy I didn’t change my mind. I would have been so sorry if I didn’t get that skirt, isn’t it a stunner? It’s almost sold out but do know that it runs big so I went for a 2 instead of my regular size 4. My second favorite piece is that bag, if it was less expensive I would have purchased it in at least 3 more colors, every single time I carried it people stopped me to ask about it, every-single-time.
My “Pick of the Week” is the stunning leopard print sports bra by Juicy Couture, they had a version of it last year that I purchased. This year they came out with this and this, they are both sale and I cannot wait to get them. To make it even better Juicy Couture has their winter sale, so you will get an extra 20% off with code “wintersale” on all sale items. You’re welcome 🙂 So how was your holiday?
To start the year of right I teamed up with the babes below to give away a $225 Nordstrom gift card.
pics by Charnele, edited by me
lips – Nars Audacious Lipstick in Charlotte
earrings – CCO
knot bracelet – Banana Republic
bracelet – J.Crew
ring – c/o Lumo
watch – Michael Kors
sweater – Gap
skirt – J.Crew
bag – c/0 Shopbop
boots – Vince Camuto (similar black booties by Vince Camuto)
Linking with Molly, Lauren, Elena, Lauren, Carylee + Gina, Alison, Style to Inspire, Confident Twosday, Shea, Niki
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First, your outfit looks fab and the red bag is the perfect accent. Second – FIFTY items!?! Are you serious?! I am in awe!! Way to go! Doesn’t it feel great to have a cleaned out closet?!
Gina – On the Daily Express
The skirt is very cute! Glad you enjoyed your time off!
http://www.dressed2dnines.com
This skirt is one of my favorites on you..so fun with the red bag!
I love this skirt!! So cute! And the red bag is just perfect! Great look! Susan
Your skirt is adorable and I love it styled with those booties! Glad you enjoyed your time off!
Jill
Doused
In Pink
That skirt is too cute! While I am glad to be back to a regular blogging schedule, I also agree that returning from a holiday is hard. You look great Rachelle!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
That skirt is perfect on you! I love it with that gorgeous red bag too.
This is the perfect holiday party look! I couldn’t wait to see this post!! I agree, I loved my time off but I am ready to had back to work today and get some routine back.
Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
Love this skirt so much with the booties!! And dang- I was proud to get 10 things listed! You’re my inspiration! http://morepiecesofme.com
Such a cute skirt! The red bag is adorable with it!
You look gorgeous!! Obsessing over that skirt!
<3 Shannon
upbeatsoles.blogspot.com
Cute purse – adorable skirt!!!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
How cute is that skirt!! You look adorable! I love the black booties!
Wishing you a fabulous New Year!! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us!
xo, Erica
Casually Styled
That red bag is perfection against that skirt! I need one in my life and I too am said the holiday turn up is over 🙁
I will be forever jealous that you can wear that gorgeous mini in January! You Florida girls are lucky!
Audrey
http://www.lululinden.com
This skirt is perfect! so pretty, I think I need it! and I love the idea of saying “yes”!
That is an amazing skirt. So glad you chose the booties because they are perfect with the skirt. Great party look! ~Cynthia
Yes, the elephant is indeed in the room, and looking quite stunning. That skirt is EVERYTING and you did a great job by pairing it with that bag. Such a cute party look! Happy New Year!
Your skirt is such a fun twist on animal print! Love that you added the pop of red to compliment the gold and mustard in your outfit! Great look!
Robyn
Feel Great Fashion
Obsessed! That skirt is so fun and I love your bag! Hope you had a great break, it was tough to wake up for work this morning haha!
http://www.amemoryofus.com
That skirt is so cute and this is the perfect party outfit! I also love your purse! Happy New Year!
Nicole
Nicole to the Nines
Love love this skirt!! Happy New Year!!
xx,
La Joie de Vivre
adorable skirt!
The Style Scribe
50 items on eBay? Kudos. I just ended up throwing most of mine out. Love that elephant skirt!
I have been wanting this skirt…the print is sooooooo cute!!! And I soooooo need to do a closet clean out, I just don’t have the patience to list my items for sale anymore. Good luck with your ebay items!
Nice outfit. Love the skirt!
http://www.bluelabelsboutique.com/collections/dresses
Cute skirt! I could totally see that with tights here in NYC where it’s a little chillier:) Happy New Year!
How cute are those elephants!!! Love! Happy New Year! xo, Amanda
I am so in love with that skirt! And that bra sounds amazing, I need some new ones. And wow you guys are having an awesome giveaway.
Allie of ALLIENYC
http://www.allienyc.com
Love this giveaway!! and that elephant skirt is amazing!
Maggie
http://www.PolishedClosets.com
That skirt is fabulous! Such a great look for a party!
xo,
Jacqueline
stylininstlouis.com
i am crazy about that skirt!!! ADORABLE.
Ummm how adorable is that skirt?? I love it! I have a thing for elephants. Also, your title? Genius!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Love that elephant skirt!
xoxo
Oby Grace
http://ispyoby.blogspot.com/
That skirt is all kinds of awesome! I know what you mean- I’m not happy that break is over, but I am happy to get back to blogging 🙂
I completely love your elephant skirt! I feel the same way about getting back into my normal routine with blogging, though I’m still not completely back on track yet.
Hopefully I will get my closet clean out done this weekend!
Chic on the Cheap
What a fun skirt!
great look and good for you for the closet clean up. I need to do the same