November 25, 2016

Winter Weekends were made for Cozy Sweaters like This

November 25, 2016/ Laura Yoder

Happy Friday peeps - hope your weekend is off to a great start and you all had a happy turkey day!

You know those times when you go shopping for something very specific at Target, and end up with a bag full of clothing you didn't intend on purchasing but just couldn't resist? Yeah. Exactly how I ended up with this outfit. This sweater is sooooo soft and comes in three different colors. Because in winter I tend to migrate towards black, white and gray, for $19.99 (listed now for just under $14), I thought I should add a little color variance to my closet. And the jeans were on clearance for $15. Sooo, my bank wasn't completely emptied (justification for the purchases is sometimes necessary), and I ended up with two cute pieces I'll wear throughout the season.

Find the sweater here and the jeans here. Links to a few of my favorite grey booties (sorry, I've had these for years) are listed below.

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Keep hanging on. Imagine a world without Walt Disney. He was fired from a newspaper for lack of imagination. R.H. Macy had a long series of failed retail ventures before launching Macy's and Co. Col. Sanders was fired repeatedly before creating a fried chicken empire. Thomas Edison's teachers told him he was "too stupid to learn." Theodore Seuss Geisel, (yeah, Dr. Seuss) had his first book rejected 27 times. Lucille Ball was known as "The Queen of B Movies" before the creation of I Love Lucy (which I turn on every morning at 5:30...almost 70 years later). Lady Gaga was dropped by her record label after 3 months (anyone think they're kicking themselves now?!?). Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. It's ok to fail, it's not ok to give up. So to any if you who have failed at anything, congratulations! You seem to be keeping the best company😘😘😘 Linking above to my current favorite jeans...I love this color for winter!

Me at the beginning of the day, "awww, the snow is so pretty." Me at the end of the day, "that's it, I'm moving to Florida." This skirt is no longer available and I did find a ton of similar options (for like $500),so instead, linking to a cute winter dress I'm swooning over in my profile. What's your preference, ❄️ or 🌞?? #MyPrettyLife #ShopStyle

Well guys it's, here. I think we can officially say cold and flu season is upon us🤒 (#AD) This year I'm doing something soooo novel. So unique. So unheard of. I'm prepping for it before it hits with @lipton #Theraflu and #Kleenex, all available at your local @krogerco. Crazy right, I mean, you are probably thinking, "wouldn't you rather get really sick and feel like garbage, THEN head to the store to pick some things up?" While that's tempting and all, I think I'll try it this way😉😉😉 Read all about this crazy concept in my post I've linked to above😘 #FluSeasonHacks

Don't believe everything you read guys. Like your calendar that says winter starts December 21st. Lies. (#AD) While I'm not a fan of the cold, I am a HUGE fan of these Felicia Boots by @bornfootwear I got at @zappos that I'll be sporting during winter, which, in my eyes, started yesterday with our first snow. And these cute boots aren't just easy on the eyes, thanks to their cloud-like footbed, they're easy on the feet as well, so I can stroll alllll through town day and night in comfort. Yay me🤗🤗🤗 Have you all ever ordered from Zappos before??? OMG, they're so quick! I ordered these on a Wednesday and had them by the weekend without selecting special shipping! Plus they offer a 365-day return policy (crazy, right), soooo, yeah, they're pretty awesome😍😍😍 Link to boots in profile! #ZapposStyle #TakeComfort . . . . . Quick fact: Zappos was the first brand to "regram" me about a million and one years ago. It honestly made me smile for about a week straight...I think I even slept with a smile on my face 😁😁😁 They won me over for life that Friday night (and yes, I remember distinctly it was a cold Friday night). My ❤️ has forever been grateful.

One more leaf pic because all of them blew down and the trees are bare already😢😢😢 #WinterIsComing #ForRealTho

Chicago area friends, this post is for you! Come out to Macy's State Street this Thursday, November 8th at 6:00 p.m. for a delicious evening with chef @rick_bayless! (#AD) Can't wait to hear all of his top-secret chef secrets😉😉 If you can't make it, be sure to follow my stories for live coverage! #CulinaryCouncil #macys

New week, new day, and a new opportunity to improve our health! (#ad) These Omax3 Ultra-Pure supplements from @omaxhealth are created using a patented formula with 4x EPA to target muscle recovery, inflammation and joint pain! I don't want to name names 😉😉😉, BUT, it's possible I know someone starting new workouts and she MAYBE needs help with muscle recovery. You know that feeling right? Muscles so sore you can't hardly get out of bed? Or so stiff every time you take a step you get a liiiiittle nervous you might end up falling over? I feel like that everytime I start a new type of workout and although the supplements haven't taken away that feeling completely, they have absolutely minimized the soreness and stiffness I usually feel! Yayyy! Happy Monday everyone! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

And just like that, bye October👋👋👋 I feel like we can officially welcome cozy season and start answering life's more difficult questions: How many ponchos is too many? If sweaters are stacked higher than my head, should I still get that cute one I saw on sale last week? And what about cardigans? Long or short? With pockets or without? Slouchy or fitted? Whew, so many options. The good news is that these winter months tend to drag on for years, soooo, lots of time to wear them, right?!? 😉😉😉 Happy November everyone😘😘😘 #MyPrettyLife #poncho

Just over here dreaming about the chance to win $5,000 Hot Dollars from @Hotwire during their "Can you sing it weirder?" contest happening now until 11/11/18 at 11:59 PST. Enter by posting your video on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook using #HowIHotwire and #contest and follow @Hotwire. $5,000 Hot Dollars??? That's a lot of places to go guys! But first thing is first - how should I jingle? Any ideas??? #Hotwire #sponsored

You'll never in a million years guess where I got this sweater?!? Go ahead, take a guess, I'll wait. (#Sponsored) it's from the new @krogerco Dip clothing line! OMG guys...such cute pieces, most of which are under $19! These lifestyle pieces are meant to fit into anyone's closet and designed by the renowned Joe Mimran (Joe Fresh, Pink Tartan and Club Monaco). Oh-so-much cuteness friends! Check out the line at your local Kroger Marketplace right now! ❤️😘❤️ #DipIntoStyle #DipInKroger #MyPrettyLife

New week, new day, and a new opportunity to improve our health! (#ad) These Omax3 Ultra-Pure supplements from @omaxhealth are created using a patented formula with 4x EPA to target muscle recovery, inflammation and joint pain! I don't want to name names 😉😉😉, BUT, it's possible I know someone starting new workouts and she MAYBE needs help with muscle recovery. You know that feeling right? Muscles so sore you can't hardly get out of bed? Or so stiff every time you take a step you get a liiiiittle nervous you might end up falling over? I feel like that everytime I start a new type of workout and although the supplements haven't taken away that feeling completely, they have absolutely minimized the soreness and stiffness I usually feel! Yayyy! Happy Monday everyone! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️