Happy Monday! Today’s post is jam packed! For starters, I’m sharing 10 holiday tops to buy now including the adorable smocked ruffle sleeve top I’m wearing in this post. I’m also sharing the whole outfit featured in this post. Finally, I’m hosting a giveaway with The Monogram Corner! You might notice that my round wicker J.McLaughlin purse now has a custom hand-painted monogram on it that it didn’t previously have (as seen here and here). The lovely Monogram Corner is responsible for that! Keep reading to find out how you and a friend can win a personalized hand-painted monogram on a piece you own and love! My holiday spirit is in full swing!

Top (also comes in long sleeves) / Earrings / Jeans (old – similar, similar) / Booties (similar style) / Purse






I’m wearing a great casual holiday approved outfit!
The holidays aren’t always dressy so it’s nice to have casual items on hand to wear as well! My go-to way to make a casual outfit a bit dressier is to add a heel whether that be pumps, heeled boots, or booties like my black pair. I’m wearing the über classic Rag & Bone ‘Newbury’ booties! These babies have been in my closet for 5-6 years now. I love them because they don’t appeal to any trends so they never go out of style. Rag & Bone recently released an updated 2.0 version of the shoe that looks perfect for wearing in a bit of weather (take a look at the sole).
I topped my outfit off with a pair of my favorite Hart Hagerty topknot tassel earrings! Y’all know how much I love Hart’s earrings! She just released mini versions of her tassel earrings, which are to die for. Snag them here or here. P.S. they make for fantastic stocking stuffers!
P.S. keep reading for more on my adorable smocked ruffle sleeve top!






Custom Hand Painted Monogram Giveaway
Here comes the really fun part of the post… the giveaway! As I mentioned above, The Monogram Corner beautified my purse with a custom hand painted monogram. Like so many things, I discovered the lovely Monogram Corner on Instagram. The Monogram Corner specializes in custom monogramming and personalization with a large curated collection of personalized items for women, men, children, and the home. She also works with people to customize items they already own and love {which is what I did with my wicker purse!}! The best part is that you + a friend can win hand-painted monograms from The Monogram Corner on a piece you each have & love!!
Simply head to my Instagram today to follow two simple steps to enter to win. I will be posting an Instagram post with details at 12pm EST and the winners will be announced on Wednesday the 20th at 3pm EST. Wishing y’all the best of luck!
P.S. thank you for your continued support of small business I love! Lots more found here.







10 Holiday Tops To Buy Now
In an effort to be warm, I opt for pants and a cute top a lot of the time in the winter. With this in mind, I wanted to share 10 holiday tops to buy now! These are fantastic choices for the holiday season and will be beautiful throughout winter (honestly many of them can be worn well beyond the holidays!).
01Smocked Ruffle Sleeve Top

02Balloon Sleeve Lace Top

03Affordable Berry Print Chiffon Top

04Floral Motif Top

05Metallic Stripe Silk Blend Top

06Under $90 Lace Top

07Cowl Neck Camisole

08Tartar Ruffle Top

09Holiday Green Top

10Classic Black Velvet Top

A few other honorable mentions: Statement Making Tweed Top // Green & Black Liberty Floral Top // Bow Detailed Long Sleeve Lace Top // IT Girl Plaid Top // Timeless Flowy Crepe Top // Ruffle Sleeve Plaid Top
Photography by Edwin Eversole