Getting to the Basics

I've always been the type that loves a good statement piece but lately I've really been understanding the need for a few good basics in your closet. One of the things that I've been trying to stick to as far as my shopping habits goes is to switch between buying a statement piece and then a basic piece. Whether it is a good pair of denim or simple black heels that I purchase my basic wardrobe is slowly growing and has made getting dressed just a bit easier. I love that with a few basic pieces you can quickly wear an outfit that is effortless and looks put together...which for someone who tends to run late is a lifesaver.  

What kind of wardrobe do you have? Statement, basic, or a little bit of both? I'd love to know. 

xo Erica

Happy for the Holidays

I really can't believe Christmas is in just a few 3 days! Thankfully I wrapped up all of my shopping today...I.am.so.happy. The weather has been pretty warm so I've been getting away with light layers and of course I had to pull out my velvet star booties. They make dressing during the holidays just a bit more special and fun. The booties are definitely one of my favorite purchases from last year.

December has flown by but I've been able to do a few fun Christmas things during the past weeks. Here are some of my highlights.

My family had a gingerbread house party and I completely surprised myself with how good it turned out...it had a rainbow roof which I'm pretty proud of. I decorated some plain stockings for me, Chris, and Scar and made them sparkly and festive. The other night I went with my sis on a hayride to look at houses that were decked out in christmas lights. And the best part of this month was the night me and Chris bought our Christmas tree! We bought wine, a cheese plate, and decorated the tree while listening to Christmas music and then...it snowed!!! Are there enough exclamation points right there? Yeah I was so excited...it felt like a perfect night.

Wishing everyone all of the Happiest Holidays, the Merriest Christmas and all that jazz! 

xo Erica

Cool Girl Casual

Would you believe me if I said this denim jacket is the first one I've ever owned? Because it is and I'm not sure why it took me so long to buy one. This has to be one of my favorite ways to wear my summer dresses as the season starts to change. The denim jacket and cute dress combo is the easiest girly casual outfit to pull off.  Paired with some booties, it's one of those outfits that can have you out the door in five minutes...which is great for me because I'm always running late lol

xo Erica