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Unfortunately I didn't participate in this month's PFC due to lack of a fascinator (and the fact I'm all thumbs when it comes to real DIYs). If you have time, be sure to check out the challenge hosted by KT and all the entries here.

Have a great Thursday!

A few weeks back, I saw a J.Crew store mannequin wearing a navy peacoat with lilac pants (looked to be these two items). I immediately fell in love with the color combo and mentally added the items to my wishlist (even though I wasn't sure how many wears I'd get out of lilac pants).

Then while rummaging through my closet for a scarf, I re-discovered this lilac colored one hidden in the back. Two things immediately came to mind: (1) you know your closet's too big if you can't keep track of all the items in it :( and (2) even knowing the first point, I'm still itching to find a navy peacoat (with gold buttons). Perhaps this will be the perfect opportunity to donate the beige peacoat in my possession.

In the meantime, here's today's outfit featuring the navy + lilac color combo that's been on my mind far too long.

To Black Friday or to sleep in? I've stayed home the last few years, and this year was no different. I couldn't resist the sales though and did place one order for a two-tone military jacket from American Eagle (40% off sitewide + free shipping). I sized up because my usual size (XS) sold out much too quickly. I'm hoping the jacket runs small or I'll be able to exchange it in stores later down the road. Fingers crossed. Update: jacket is now sold out.

Today's outfit may look familiar (heck, all my recent outfits are essentially copycats of one another). I rewore all the same base layers but switched up the accessorizing to better suit the cooler weather. A little update on the boots: they're still holding their shape nicely (sigh of relief that the leather's retained its stiffness). The only discomfort is the side of the boots rubbing against my ankle bones. Wearing thicker socks help somewhat.

Have fun shopping, everyone!

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Gobble gobble.

With the upcoming holiday season on my brain, I picked up this top in a tartan pattern (30% off with code MERRYDAY until 11/19). The festive colors were what initially caught my eyes, but it was the extra ruffle detailing around the collar and down the front that cinched the deal. A masculine style shirt with feminine touches? Yes please. With this contrast in mind, I styled the outfit with pants but accessorized with girly elements (red bag, heels, pearls). Here's to the holidays!