I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving! I am still stuffed but had a great day.  Today we're getting our Christmas Tree!

Many people will be braving the crowds and heading to stores all over for Black Friday sales. I personally prefer to stay safe at home, but that doesn't mean we can't get awesome deals!  Here are some Black Friday sales I will be checking out today. A lot go through the weekend as well so if it's not Friday anymore still check!

Target and Amazon - They will obviously have tons of deals to check out, don't miss it!

Shopbop - Use code BIGEVENT12. Spend $250 save 20%, spend $500 save 25%, spend $1000 save 30%, spend $1500 save 35%

LAmade - Use code THANKS30 for 30% off everything on the website

Net-a-Porter - Up to 50% off SALE 

The Outnet - Use code GIVETHANKS20 for 20% off your purchase until 10AM EST Friday ONLY. With their weekly shop-in weekend sale (unknown so far) starting at 12 in the US! In the UK it is 40% off Evening Sparkle

Piperlime - Use code ME for 20% off

Yoox - Use code YOOXTHANKS for an extra 15% off products that are already up to 40% off AND free shipping

Last Call by Neiman Marcus - Extra 40% off everything, no code needed!

Madewell - Use code TREAT for 25% off everything and free shipping

French Connection - Use code LUVYOU for 30% off any purchase plus free shipping on orders over $150

My-Wardrobe - Use code WINTERWEAR30 for 30% off the Winter Edit

Rebecca Taylor - Use code RTEXTRA2512 for an extra 25% off sale items and free shipping on orders over $150

Anthropologie - 25% off sale with new markdowns added, no code required!

ASOS - Use code BLACKFRIDAYBONUS for 20% off everything

I am sure there are many more, but these are the ones I will be shopping.

And one more quick note! DMSX Footwear is holding a Pinterest contest where you can win a FREE pair of DMSX shoes! Check it out here!

I quickly want to wish everyone in the US a Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you are spending the day with loved ones.  I will be at my Grandmother's for lunch and then it's off to my Aunt's for dinner. I'm going to be full for a week ;)

Remember last week when I posted that inspiration photo of a purple and burgundy look?! Well I recreated it for one of my work outfits this week (took the photos over the weekend to be prepared)!  I'm quite happy with how it turned out. How do you think I did?

Sweater: American Eagle old, Pants: Elie Tahari (Shopbop) gift card, Heels: Miu Miu (eBay), Bag: Chanel, Sunglasses: Ray Ban 'Emma' (TJ Maxx) gift card, Watch: Michael Kors, iPhone Case c/o Zazzle

And here is my look with the inspiration.

Thanksgiving is a joyous holiday in the calendar for feasting and marking the arrival of the harvest. It also a good time to give thanks to your friends and family, by showing them that you care perhaps with a gift. Handbags and purses can be the ideal gift at this time of year as with the season’s change, it’s always great to keep up to do date with a new accessory. Whether the handbag is for you or a friend, there are some key styles which are great for the thanksgiving period. Here is my thanksgiving bag wish list.

1. Benetton Bag – Brown
   This is a gorgeous bag with deep purple brown leather. I love the simple shape and classic buckle with the subtle electric yellow detailing; it’s got a lot of autumn style. 
2. Zign Bag – Red
   The Zign Bag is a Thanksgiving favourite for the following reasons. It is made in the most sumptuous leather coming in red, black or brown I will leave the choice up to you. Also I can’t get enough of the briefcase style – it will always be in fashion.
3. Orla Kiely Bag
   On my fashion wish list next is the Orla Kiely handbag in black. This is an occasion bag so if you have a party to attend this Thanksgiving, this bag is versatile and super lovely. 
4. DDP Patchwork Purse
   You will need a purse which goes well with all the bags on the wish list. I love the DDP Patchwork Purse, brown and red leather compliments the bags perfectly. Zalando’s range of purses has some other great styles that are perfect for this time of year.

I hope you like the Thanksgiving wish list as much as I do! Definitely the right time of year to thank your fashion stars. If you can’t bare to part with any of these bags as a gift, don’t beat yourself up about it, I understand.

I mentioned last week that I had an awesome outfit planned for a new skirt and this is it! When I was looking through my closet to see what would go with this skirt (a bunch of things) this jumped out at me as what I wanted to try first! A bit risky going with two snakeskin pieces but I think the fact that they are different colors makes it work. What say you?! (I said that like Aragorn in Lord of the Rings for those of you who can hear it in your heads...no one? Oh well, I'm just crazy)

For some reason the Beatles song in my title ALWAYS gets stuck in my head. I find myself singing it in my head while I walk to the train.  That happens with a few songs, but this one is my mind's favorite...very odd. I was humming it while taking these photos so it's only fitting that it be the post's title.

I took these photos on Friday but I am wearing it today to work! Woohoo :)

Sweater: T Babaton c/o Aritzia and Lucky, Skirt: Vince Camuto (Lord & Taylor) $35,  Heels: No.704b (DSW) $20, Belt: Kenneth Cole Reaction (Marshalls) $7, Sunglasses: Michael Kors (TJ Maxx) $20, Watch: Michael Kors, Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop)

Things are slowly getting back to normal in Meganville.  I went into work every day this week and my house is almost ready to be lived in again so my roommate and I will be reunited soon! I've been going through withdrawls.  But things are getting back to normal just in time for things to go crazy again. We are entering the holiday season so there will be tons of family gatherings and other traditions to contend with.  And yesterday I got some news that might change a LOT in my life...nothing bad, but nothing I can share yet.

In other news, what is happening to me?! I wore flats every day this week!  It was just because I was too lazy to carry an extra bag with my heels in it. :) I was apparently having a gray/purple moment as well.

What are your plans for the weekend? I will be doing absolutely nothing, I'm pooped.

Monday:  Top: H&M $10, Sweater: Ralph Lauren (Lord & Taylor) $25, Jeans: Jolt (Marshalls) $20, Flats: vanEli (DSW) gift, Necklace: Francesca's $22, Watch: Michael Kors

Tuesday: Sweater: American Eagle old, Blazer: thifted $6, Jeans:  Genetic Denim c/o Piperlime and Lucky, Flats: vanEli (DSW) gift,, Watch: Michael Kors

Wednesday: Tee: Banana Republic $9, Blazer: Necessary Objects $20, Pants: Maison Scotch c/o Aritzia and Lucky, Necklace: LC Lauren Conrad gift, Flats:  Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) $95 with gift card, Watch: Michael Kors

Thursday: Top: Splendid (net-a-porter) $30, Skirt: T by Alexander Wang (net-a-porter), Cardigan: Tahari (TJ Maxx) $20, Flats: Chaps (Kohl's) $8, Watch: Michael Kors

And here are my two outfits from last week:

Tuesday:  Top: Made by Me, Jeans: Free People (Gilt Groupe), Leather Jacket: Theyshens' Theory (Nordstrom Rack), Flats: vanEli (DSW), Watch: Michael Kors

Wednesday: Blazer: The Extreme Collection (Second Time Around Vintage) $50, Top: Equipment (Marshalls), Jeans: Rag & Bone (Shopbop), Rain Boots: däv, Watch: Michael Kors

It is safe to say that I am obsessed with this outfit. It contains 4 of my favorite things: purple, burgundy, velvet and sweaters!!!! SCORE!  I can almost recreate this look too, except my burgundy velvet pants (by Elie Tahari, still available in some sizes here) are straight legged.

Maybe this will be another one of my outfits for next week, then I would only need one more!

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Today I thought I would share some of the newest items in my closet.  First up is a Vince Camuto skirt I bought at Lord & Taylor.  It retails for $119, was on clearance for $72 and then was an extra 40% off. THEN I had a 20% off coupon meaning I paid $35!  Pretty good deal if I do say so myself. I have an awesome outfit planned for next week!

Buy It?

Next we have what I'm sure will be a life saver this Winter: texting gloves!  These were another Lord & Taylor purchase so I got 20% off the regular price. They are by Echo and cost $32, normally more than I would pay for gloves but I'll really need them this year since I'll be walking in New York City every day.

Buy Them?

These are an older purchase, from when I went out with other bloggers, but I thought they deserved to be included. (I also bought a pair of Michael Kors sunglasses but they aren't available in stores anymore) Without further ado, Ray Ban Emma's from TJ Maxx!

Buy Them?

Finally we have a fun item that I won in Sincerely Renay's giveaway a couple weeks ago. M·A·C lipstick from their Marilyn Monroe Collection called "Charmed I'm Sure." It's my first red lipstick and I don't think it looks that bad, not sure I'll be brave enough to wear it really often, but it will certainly come out for special occasions!

Buy It?

I have to admit, looking at these pictures I'm not sure if I like this outfit. I wasn't sure about it then either, I guess it's because it is not something I would usually put together.  I wanted to wear heels with it but I was going shopping and didn't want my feet to die.   

This outfit definitely shows my Marc Jacobs obsession. I should put on a whole Marc Jacobs outfit one day and see how crazy I look. I think I will, stay tuned...

Song of the Day: Helter Skelter by The Beatles

Blazer: thrifted (Good Will) $6, Top: thrifted $2, Skirt: H&M $15, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) gift card, Watch: Michael Kors, Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Flats: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) $95 with gift card

I love this outfit. I wore a variation of it to work last week but this is what I originally wanted. The snow foiled my attempts to wear it this way so I re-wore it over the weekend with my favorite wide leg jeans from Free People!

This is one of my favorite blazers but it hasn't gotten much wear yet, only 3 times if my memory serves me correctly.  I bought it last January when I went to New York for a Karl Lagerfeld & Net-a-Porter event. It is definitely going to be a major piece in my closet for years to come.

Song of the Day: Dreams by Fleetwood Mac

Blazer: The Extreme Collection (Second Time Around Vintage) $50, Top: Equipment (Marshalls) gift card, Wide Leg Jeans: Free People (Marshalls) $30, Sunglasses: Michael Kors (Marshalls) $20, Wedges: Crown Vintage (DSW) $35, Watch: Michael Kors

Even the inside looks expensive! It is just as beautiful as the outside, the lining is silk polka dots and more of the outer fabric. This is how you can tell a good quality piece folks: if the inside is as detailed as the outside.