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Sweater: F21 | Faux Leather Skirt: F21 (old, similar here) | Boots: Baker (old)

Top sweater trend for the season is the eyelash or shag sweater. The hair coming off of the sweater gives a great 3D effect, plus the plush yarns make it incredibly soft. It reminds me a little of the 90s with the cropped shag sweaters in pastel shades. Love it and glad it has come back for a visit. Don't waste your money spending $80+ at department stores. Forever 21 has a plethora of options in different shades, patterns, silhouettes. Definitely a great item to pick up for holiday gifting!

Sweater: Banana Republic | Pants: Banana Republic | Shoes: Taunt (old) | Jewelry: F21

Best part of the holiday season is enjoying the amazing weather while spending time with your family. It is a treat for my dogs to run around in the front yard, so along with their homemade dog biscuits we let them play in the "leaves". Always a joy to watch them goof around. Aren't they gorgeous! Supermodel dogs in the making.

Happy Thanksgiving! In honor of the holiday, it is only right that I post about food. It has become a family tradition for my husband and me to make iced pumpkin cookies each year for the Thanksgiving holiday. We stumbled upon this recipe online one year and it has stuck as a must have dessert. Check it out!






Always have to post a picture of the dogs. They circle the kitchen like sharks whenever anything is being cooked. But don't worry, they will have their own "pumpkin" treat for the holidays. Along with the pumpkin cookies, I have pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie and homemade pumpkin dog treats on the list for baking this week. Love the holiday season!

Faux Fur Vest: Nicole by Nicole Miller | Tee: Joe Fresh | Corduroys: Joe Fresh | Shoes: Target (old) | Jewelry: JCrew, Michael Kors watch

Thanksgiving is finally upon us and the shopping craze begins. No better way to attack the mobs then by wearing casual, comfortable layers. My go-to layer for the season...faux fur. So easy to wear and adds magic to any outfit. If you are looking for an option with great value for the price, check out this version at jcpenney. I couldn't believe how much I actually paid for it with sale + coupons. Major steal!

Alright all you lucky, closeted Harry Potter fans; don't be fooled. The Cuckoo's Calling is actually written by none other than J.K. Rowling. Something I didn't learn until I read the "About the Author" page at the end of the book. I know her introduction into the adult novel realm wasn't extraordinary with The Casual Vacancy. However, her second try with this book definitely hit the spot. The Cuckoo's Calling is a murder mystery where a struggling private detective has been hired to find the murderer of a high profile model whose tragic death was labeled a suicide. Lots of twists and turns, and the resolution was definitely a surprise. If you are traveling this holiday season and need a simple, no fuss book to read...check this one out.