When it comes to jewelry, I don’t like to overdo it. A cute little stack here, or a statement pair of earrings, or a necklace that just goes perfectly with an outfit. Lisi Lerch has great options for fun and classic pieces to incorporate into your everyday and special occasion looks.
Lisi Lerch sent me a beaded tassel necklace to style for this post and I have to say, I am officially in love with it. Most statement necklaces I have are more standard with gems or jewels that go great with button ups, but this one is so different with the tassel at the end.
Great detailing that looks great with a simple dress, but can also work with a pattern… Like my go-to “lucky” dress.
I totally love the royal blue necklace and think the gold would be a great option for just about every outfit. A white button up with jeans? Yep! A little black dress? Oh, so cute. A chambray shirt dress? Okay!
I know the necklace is the focal point of this post, but that dress is to die for! I absolutely love blue, and the pattern is adorable. I've had my eye on a few dresses for the spring, which I blogged about (see below), and they're mostly solids. This makes me want to add patterns into my "Must Haves" for this season!
I wrote down a list of things I wanted to do for fun in 2024. I crossed off exactly zero of them (having a baby will do that to ya) and my only hope of accomplishing one would be to host a cookie exchange! I wanted to SO bad but I was also feeling exhausted after a long year (losing a dog, having a baby, running a business, etc.) and I didn’t know if I had hosting a party in me. I sent out the invitations and told myself I’d figure it out. There was no going back! It was SO FUN though and I will be doing this again. I feel like so much of the holidays as a mom is spent making the magic for kids. It’s Santa meet and greets, Christmas shopping, holiday pageants…. And then seeing Santa again (and again and again). THIS party was for us! 🥂
🎧 Five 5-Star Audiobooks I Listened to This Year ✨
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This year, I listened to some incredible audiobooks, but these five stood out as absolute favorites:
📚 A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith: A beautifully written coming-of-age classic. I didn’t want it to end and could absolutely see myself re-listening in a few years.
📚 None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell: A psychological thriller with unreliable narrators that kept me guessing the whole way through.
📚 Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter: Part mystery, part family drama—flawed characters, a gripping storyline, and a chef’s kiss ending.
📚 All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker: A masterpiece of storytelling that starts as a serial killer mystery and evolves into something much bigger.
📚 Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors: A stunning exploration of sisterhood, grief, and imperfect people. The ending left me in tears (happy ones!).
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Holding on for dear life this December ❤️ I have had SO MANY conversations this week with my friends near and far and we are *all* struggling. I have to say, just knowing it’s not just me feeling the pressure of “end of year-holiday magic- cold/flu/stomach bug season-darkest days of the year,” has made it a little easier to handle. Don’t forget to take care of yourself, too 😮💨 (Telling myself this because I could use the reminder too!)
If I hadn’t already mailed our Christmas cards*, I would be ordering a reprint because this first photo is IT. ⭐️💂🏻♀️
*Actually only half because for some reason, I didn’t order enough? Our list must have grown over the past year or I just underestimated how many people were on it! I had to order more so the second half will be going out later whoops!!
Traded in my mom jeans for a @jcrew tuxedo this holiday season! Whether you’re dressing up, getting cozy, or picking out a gift for someone special, J. Crew has you covered! #injcrew #sponsored
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Very cute, I love that the tassel is beaded, it adds an extra touch!
Love that necklace in gold!
Love the necklace and dress!
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Hounds tooth is always a fashion staple and that spring color is absolutely fabulous! Very nice look.
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I love that necklace!
Hunter
Prep on a Budget
Love the necklace! I have a similar one that is gold with pearls and it goes with almost everything.
xoxo, Elena
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I love the photos! 🙂
Love!
~Sophia
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So pretty, I love a good statement necklace!
-Alex
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I know the necklace is the focal point of this post, but that dress is to die for! I absolutely love blue, and the pattern is adorable. I've had my eye on a few dresses for the spring, which I blogged about (see below), and they're mostly solids. This makes me want to add patterns into my "Must Haves" for this season!
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cute necklace! thank you for the intro to her shop! xo jillian – cornflake dreams
all the tassel stuff is so cute! I love it 🙂
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Ah that blue houndstooth is beyond fantastic!! The cut of that dress is perfect too!
Annie
A College Confession
Great dress! I love the neckline.
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