The Friday Five

You guys are the absolute sweetest!! You made my week with all your kind birthday comments and well-wishes. And I'm thrilled to hear I'm not the only one obsessed with the kitten-cardi! ;) From the sound of it, many of you have a full-blown collection of them!

In typical Texas-style, earlier this week we were enjoying 70-degree days, and last night it was 21!! That is serious and legit cold weather...I don't care where you live! We'll certainly warm up again, but there's no more straddling the line between seasons anymore...it's sweater time!


1) I've seen a lot of sweater dresses this season, and I love them paired with a vest and tall boots. And cozy scarf #duh. It's a really pulled together look, but is still comfortable and casual. Do you have any sweater dresses? The color-blocking is fun on this one, and the price is right on.

Sweater Dress (pink & navy version) | Toggle Vest | Infinity Scarf | Bag Knee-High Boots (on sale!) | Tech-Fingertip Gloves

2) This arctic blast kind of caught us off-guard, and when we went to pull out last year's Winter gear, we discovered it no longer fit! Darn kids and their constant growing!! Of course I immediately hopped online and pulled up Nordstrom's Cold Weather Shop, then clicked over to the 'sales' tab. My daughter found a coat that's 'not too poofy', and a cute hat and gloves set that she actually agreed to wear. Then she spotted hot pink Hunter wellies, and I totally caved and got them for her. Have I completely lost my mind?! #dontanswerthat Please tell me these boots are worth it!!

Pink Rain Boots | Waterproof Jacket (on sale!) | Hat & Mittens


3) We actually had several snow and ice days last year, and none of knew what to wear...especially on our feet! I spotted lots of cute options to help keep our little people warm. Aren't the bright colors so fun?

a. suede boot // b. hat & mitten set // c. red rain boots d. ear flap beanie // e. fleece hoodie f. navy rain boots // g. spider beanie // h. ugg boots
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4) Along with your seriously nice birthday wishes on Wednesday's post, I got a lot of questions about my lipstick color and hair. The lipstick is Mac 'Insanely It.' I'm usually a drugstore make-up girl, but I couldn't resist this color, and I've had the same tube for years! As for my hair...it's a hot-mess right now and long overdue for a cut, but if I can get my act together, I'm planning a tutorial for how I style it on Monday. So get your curling irons and hairspray ready!

5) I had so much doing last week's Save vs. Splurge, I thought I'd find another for you...and it didn't take long! While browsing sweater dresses for the moodboard, I fell for this one...but couldn't even believe the ridiculous price (no offense if you own a $500 sweater dress!). But truthfully, I prefer the Save version much better...the shape is more flattering by hiding all the lady-lumps. It also comes in red and pink.

Splurge vs. Save

We'll be celebrating this weekend, and trying to stay warm! Thank you, friends, for such an amazing week...and don't forget to enter the sweet giveaway! Happy weekend, lovebugs!