Houndstooth Holiday

I love everything about the holiday season, and Thanksgiving is when all of the fabulous holiday traditions begin! One of my favorite things about the holidays {besides family, friends, and food} are the holiday outfits: gold, glitter, and sequins galore! Also, the holidays mean many opportunities to wear festive cocktail dresses.  For Thanksgiving this year, I wore a winter-appropriate houndstooth skirt with a mostly black ensemble and red lips and nails.  I spent Thanksgiving at home with my family, and tried out a new cranberry dish recipe {check out here} that was delicious! It was wonderful day, and it felt great to wear a holiday outfit I loved, but was made from all old pieces from my closet!

Talbots top, The Limited skirt, black tights from TJ Maxx, Nine West heels, Gorjana wrap bracelet, vintage earrings

Talbots top, The Limited skirt, David Yurman bracelet, John Hardy bracelet, Robindira Unsworth ring, nail polish: OPI's "Manicurist of Seville"

vintage earrings, nail polish: OPI's "Manicurist of Seville"

Talbots top, The Limited skirt, black tights from TJ Maxx, Nine West heels, Gorjana wrap bracelet, vintage earrings + my Golden Retriever Kramer! 

Happy Sunday!

xoxo

Cassidy

Best Friend Birthday Brunch

I recently celebrated the birthday of one of my best friends by going to a fabulous and indulgent brunch.  Brunch is a brilliant concept that I only began to truly appreciate after graduating from college, and the idea of getting dressed up to enjoy good food and drinks late-morning on weekends is just so fun.  The dress code may not have been formal, but I felt like dressing up and wearing a dress that I typically reserve for warmer weather; I wore mostly black, but added a pop of color with a short-sleaved cardigan I had forgot was in my closet - the perks of no shopping never cease to amaze me!

 BCBG Max Azria jacket, Guess dress, Foley + Corinna Mid City tote, black tights from TJ Maxx

DV by Dolce Vita shoes, black tights from TJ Maxx, Guess dress, Juicy Couture cardigan, BCBG Max Azria jacket, Guess dress, Foley + Corinna Mid City tote, gold + sapphire ring passed down from my Mom, nail polish: Sephora by OPI's "Rumba Romance"

BCBG Max Azria jacket, Guess dress, Juicy Couture cardigan, gold + sapphire ring passed down from my Mom, nail polish: Sephora by OPI's "Rumba Romance"

BCBG Max Azria jacket, Juicy Couture cardigan, Guess dress, Dior sunglasses, Foley + Corinna Mid City tote, black tights from TJ Maxx, DV by Dolce Vita shoes

Robindira Unsworth ring, Cyma watch, nail polish: Sephora by OPI's "Rumba Romance" + brunch at Sage American Bistro

Happy Hump Day!

xoxo

Cassidy

Fashion + Philanthropy: Steals and Deals

Happy Monday! Only 2 weeks until Christmas Eve - are you finished with your Christmas shopping?  If not, here are some deals on 2 brands that provide great products while giving back to those in need: 

Pura Vida Bracelets {shop here}

take 25% off any order on Pura Vida Bracelets until midnight on December 11th with discount code: HOLIDAY25

Also, enjoy FREE shipping on orders over $50

Buy this Gold Bar bracelet in white {here} - only $20 {BEFORE discount!}

FEED Projects {shop here}

FEED is offering FREE shipping on all orders over $150 from now until December 14th; check out the DKNY for FEED tote with umbrella for $220! {buy here}

Be sure to take advantage of these deals if you are still Christmas shopping, or want to treat yourself to something this holiday season!

Have a great day!

xoxo

Cassidy 

North Market Sunday

The North Market is arguably my favorite place in Columbus; all of the ethnic food is amazing, and I think I could easily spend a million dollars on all of the cheese, wine, cookware, and fresh flowers.  I spent a leisurely Sunday there recently with friends in unseasonably warm weather; we sat outside (didn't even need a jacket!) enjoyed delicious Indian food, and just strolled inside the market - perfect Sunday!  I wore a light button down dress and Italian leather boots with a chunky scarf so it still felt like a true fall outfit. As much as I love being able to sit outside in nice weather, I love cold weather for great fall/winter clothes - even if I can't buy anything new to wear for it!

OPI's "Malaysian Mist"

H&M shirt dress, RayBan aviators, Anthropologie scarf, John Hardy bracelet, David Yurman bracelet, Ellen Himic Rose Cathedral ring {buy here}, Gorjana ring, nail polish: OPI's "Malaysian Mist"

Gorjana rose gold earrings

H&M shirt dress, Anthropologie scarf, favorite worn leather boots from Siena, Italy, Coach handbag, nail polish: OPI's "Malaysian Mist"

H&M shirt dress, Anthropologie scarf, Gorjana rose gold earrings, favorite worn leather boots from Siena, Italy, Coach handbag, nail polish: OPI's "Malaysian Mist"

H&M shirt dress, favorite worn leather boots from Siena, Italy, Coach handbag

Happy Sunday!

xoxo

Cassidy

Cotton Candy Colors

I adore feminine, pastel colors, and I love the idea of wearing them together.  I recently went to brunch with a group of girlfriends and wore a mix of pinks and light blue/greens with brown accessories.  I know these colors are normally reserved for spring, but since I can only shop out of my closet and can't buy any new fall/winter clothes I decided to attempt pastels for fall!

Anthropologie cardigan, The Limited button down shirt, J Crew skirt, BCBG Max Azria sunglasses, Burberry scarf, Michael Kors belt, brown tights from TJ Maxx, Gap flats, Jessica Jensen tote

Anthropologie cardigan, The Limited button down shirt, J Crew skirt, Michael Kors belt, Jessica Jensen tote, John Hardy bracelet, David Yurman bracelet, Ellen Himic Rose Cathedral ring {buy here}, Gorjana ring, Ippolita ring, nail polish: OPI's "La Paz-itively Hot"

Anthropologie cardigan, The Limited button down shirt, J Crew skirt, brown tights from TJ Maxx, Gap flats, Jessica Jensen tote

Anthropologie cardigan, The Limited button down shirt, J Crew skirt,  Michael Kors belt, brown tights from TJ Maxx, Gap flats, Jessica Jensen tote, Gorjana ring, Ippolita ring, nail polish: OPI's "La Paz-itively Hot"

Happy Hump Day!

xoxo

Cassidy

Fashion + Philanthropy: FEED Gift Guide

Tis the season of gift giving, so why not give back to those in need while holiday shopping for loved ones? This year FEED is encouraging YOU to take part in their "Gift Squared" idea in which you buy one of their products as a holiday gift for family or friends, and in the process, give back to those suffering from hunger.  Start the holiday shopping for a cause {here} and check out some of my favorite FEED products that I may buy {or maybe have already purchased!} for friends and family this Christmas:

For a Christmas-themed gift: FEED Joy Stocking provides a child with 5 school meals {buy here}

 For the Fashionista in your life: Judith Leiber FEED 1000 clutch provides 1,000 school meals for children

{buy here}

For the Wino in your life: FEED Wine Bag provides 5 school meals

{buy here}

For the person in your life who loves TOMS: FEED 12 TOMS shoes provides 12 school meals & a pair of new shoes {buy here}

For the Student in your life: FEED Health Backpack provides the same backpack for a Community Health Worker in Africa filled with medical essentials {buy here}

 For a Baby's First Christmas: FEED 5 small bear provides 5 nutrient treatments to children {buy here}

 For a great winter accessory: FEED Kenya Masai scarf, created by women and deaf artisans in Kenya, provides work and support to Nairobi communities {buy here}

 For your most patriotic friend or family member:  FEED USA 50 Bag, made in the U.S.A. which created jobs & supported local communities, provides 50 meals to Americans in need {buy here}

For the New Yorker in your life: FEED NYC Hoodie for Sandy Relief provides 25 meals to New Yorkers affected by Hurricane Sandy 

{buy here}

For the Beauty Queen in your life: Clarins FEED 10 Kit provides 10 nutritious school meals {buy here}

For the Girl who loves her Arm Candy: Links of London bracelets come in different colors & each fights hunger in a different way {buy here}

 For the Foodie in your life: FEED 15 Bag with Dean & Deluca provides 15 school meals {buy here}

 For a gift exchange with price limit: narrow FEED 5 woven bracelet provides 5 school meals & is only $15! {buy here}

For the candle lover: FEED candle provides 3 school meals {buy here}

 For the avid traveler: FEED Health Duffle Bag supports DOC2DOCK, a non-profit that collects & donates medical supplies to developing countries {buy here}

For the Environmentalist in your life: FEED Nature Bag provides 25 meals to those affected by natural disasters {here}

So when you're figuring out what to buy the various loved ones in your life this holiday season, remember you can give gifts for a cause! Also, be sure to 'like' FEED on Facebook {here} and follow FEED on Twitter {here}.  Happy shopping & happy holiday season!

xoxo
Cassidy

NOVEMBER without shopping

Where did November go? It seemed to just fly by, and I can't believe we are already into December.  As busy as November was, it was also wonderful - especially Thanksgiving weekend at my parents {one of my favorite holidays!}  As much as I am bummed that fall is officially over, I am beyond excited for the holiday season.  Here is what I did in November that did NOT involve shopping:

went home to see my beautiful puppy Kramer

made a gourmet brunch meal for the boy and I

ate at the fabulous Jury Room in downtown Columbus

got a new pair of glasses by 141 + MacKenzie-Childs holiday catalogue {this was not a fashion-related purchase, it was necessary considering my old glasses had multiple cracks in them} check out 141 {here}

made a trip to Cleveland's West Side Market

Happy December!

xoxo

Cassidy