Here is my second Thanksgiving outfit featuring my leather pants! I wore this for my Thanksgiving #2!  This Marc Jacobs top I bought at the outlets was a perfect match for the pants so, of course, I had to switch up my original outfit! I had previously planned to wear my crazy printed Balenciaga pants with my black Witchery sweater, so that outfit will have to wait it's turn! I realized way too late that I probably got a size too big in the sweater, oh well, at least I like things loose fitting!

Top: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Saks Off 5th), Leather Pants: Madewell, Watch c/o Movado, Necklace c/o Marrin Costello, Heels: Manolo Blahnik (Roundabout Resale)

As of this past Friday I have been in full Christmas mode! We got our family tree on Friday (photos coming soon) and I decorated my house with my fake tree! Let the 24 hour Christmas music listening and movie watching commence! BUT first, I have to share my Thanksgiving outfits!

Originally I had planned on wearing two different pairs of pants for each of my Thanksgiving celebrations. But after outlet shopping with Lydia I wanted to wear one of my new purchases with the leather pants but didn't want to forgo the other outfit I had planned, since I've been waiting MONTHS to wear it, seriously.  So it turned into a one piece two ways situation!

So, here we go with outfit one featuring my Madewell leather pants! They were originally $598, but I bought them in one of Madewell's extra 40% off clearance items sales so I paid a little over $100 for them. Still a lot, but I've been wanting leather pants for quite some time.

You'll also see I wore my new Mulungi Collection clutch [learn more about it here]! It came the day before our gathering and went perfectly with my outfit, so I had to wear it right away! 

Leather Pants: Madewell, Top: Equipment (sample sale), Sweater: Ralph Lauren (Lord & Taylor), Belt: Kenneth Cole Reaction (Marshalls), Pumps: Coach 'Nacie' (Marshalls), Necklace: Marrin Costello (not available yet),  Clutch: Mulungi Collection c/o S.O.U.L. Foundation

My favorite sale of the year started yesterday! The NET-A-PORTER End of Season Sale! Some of my favorite pieces have been purchased in this sale each year, from my adorable mini pink Marc by Marc Jacobs bag (which was part of my first ever order from them) to printed Burberry Prorsum loafers.

Here is my system, which I've clued you guys in on a few times before, but it bears repeating. On the first day of the sale I go through every item and add anything I like to my cart, not matter what the price.  After everything I like is in my cart I let it sit there, slowly items sell out and I go through and get rid of things I definitely won't wear. I also try to wait until the final reductions, which come in a few weeks. This is risky, but also good for my wallet.

If an item I have been lusting over for a long time shows up in the sale I may purchase it in the first round, but that is rare. Last year I bought my Burberry loafers at the beginning, and good thing too, because they sold out. So there is always an exception to the rule!

I am currently debating the Miu Miu slingbacks that I've wanted for quite some time since they are selling out quickly. At the time I am writing this post (mid-day Monday) I haven't broken down, but who knows what will happen by the morning! I also want the cardigan and jeans featured in that post but will resist them for now!

Click the images or text links to shop!

CLOTHES
DAY Birger et Mikkelsen Leopard-patterned knitted cardigan, J Brand 620 Super Skinny mid-rise jeans, J Brand Super Skinny mid-rise velvet jeans, DKNY Oversized striped knitted cardigan, Burberry Brit Oversized shearling aviator jacket, By Malene Birger Amandan floral-print silk crepe de chine top

BAGS
Smythson Panama textured-leather tote, Olympia Le-Tan How The Grinch Stole Christmas embroidered clutch, Charlotte Olympia Bao Bao Perspex box clutch, Chloé Clare medium leather and calf hair shoulder bag, 3.1 Phillip Lim The Pashli Mini Messenger textured-leather shoulder bag, Burberry Prorsum Medium shearling and leather tote, Jimmy Choo Cleo suede and glitter-finished acrylic shoulder bag

SHOES
Miu Miu Suede slingback boots, Burberry Prorsum Velvet and satin sandals, Isabel Marant Amelia suede and leather sandals, Jimmy Choo Hutch metallic leather ankle boots, Charlotte Olympia Year of the Dragon suede slippers, Tibi Piper snake-effect leather boots, 3.1 Phillip Lim Devon animal-print calf hair point-toe flats, Tibi Amber snake-effect leather sandals, Tabitha Simmons Bryon suede ankle boots

ACCESSORIES
Etro Metallic wool-blend jacquard scarf, Isabel Marant Set of two gold-tone, crystal and horn necklaces, Pamela Love Mini Axis silver and sapphire ring, Missoni Knitted poncho

As many of you know, I love supporting products/brands with a story who also help benefit the less fortunate. In the past, I've featured brands such as 31 Bits, Ricefield Collective and Sseko Designs. Today I'm sharing  S.O.U.L. Foundation, which based out of Bujagali Falls in Uganda.

The foundation was started in 2009 by Brooke Stern, who was visiting in the area with her father. S.O.U.L. serves Bujagali and surrounding villages, and just recently expanded into another district. Its main focuses are education, women's empowerment, food security and health. It really is a holistic "bottom-up" (for lack of a better term) organization, as all of its programs are based on needs within the community, and started with community discussion and involvement.

SOUL and the women they work with came together to create the Mulungi Collection.  "Mulungi" means "beautiful," in the local Lusoga dialect, and the program was started as a way for women in the village to earn an income. Many of the women are widowed or single mothers who were seeking ways to support their children's tuition.

The women gather together to make the bags, which also provides a forum for them to bond and confide in one another. The bags are made from locally-sourced materials, underscoring the importance of sustainability. The fashion line includes Mulungi beaded bags in a variety of sizes, beaded jewelry, headbands and African handmade baskets. Each piece is created with the intention of uniting sisterhood and feminine energy among women across the globe.

All Mulungi purchases directly support the dignified entrepreneurial efforts of Ugandan women, empowering them to break the cycle of poverty. How can you not get behind a company like this? It is so inspiring!

I was sent one of their beautiful clutches, which sell for $59 and come in a variety of colorways, to feature on the blog. The beads are hand-made from recycled magazines and posters and the bags are lined with traditional African fabric. Below are some photos of the clutch, check back later in the week for an outfit post featuring it!

Clutch: Mulungi Collection c/o S.O.U.L. Foundation

Let the holiday savings continue! Today is Cyber Monday and some stores are having new sales, others have just extended their Black Friday sales. Below are some of the new sales you may enjoy! If there is no code listed, you don't need one!

The NET-A-PORTER End of Season Sale is back on! Right now select items are up to 50% off! I'll be sharing my favorite picks from the sale soon!

6PM 15% off 6PMCYBMON113020141535

AG Adriano Goldschmied additional 20% off select styles AGCYBER20

Agent Provocateur 20% off all styles

Amazon MANY shopable deals!

ASOS 30% off ILOVEMONDAYS

BaubleBar 20% off CYBER20

Blank NYC 40% off sitewide & up to 70% sale BLANKCYBERAF

Bloomingales 25% off a selection of regular and sale price items

Emerson Fry 20% off all full-priced merchandise EFMONDAY14

DVF 40% off  select styles 15% off sitewide CYBER15

Free People additional 25% off all sale items

French Connection 40% off sitewide FC40BF

J Brand / 25% off select styles

J. Crew 30% off select full-price styles and additional 40% off sale + free shipping, no minimum MONDAY

Kate Spade Saturday 30% off sitewide OHWOW

Milly 25% off site wide + extra 10% off final sale CM2014

NIC + ZOE $50 off orders +$300 NZCYBER50

Nicole Miller 20% off + free shipping

Paige 30% off sitewide CYBER30

Piperlime 30% off sitewide + 40% off markdowns CYBERSALE

Revolve 20% off final sale cybermonday20

Scoop NYC 25% off sitewide + free shipping

The Dreslyn 20% off sitewide CYBERMONDAY

Tommy Hilfiger 50% off sitewide CMREWARD

Urban Outfitters take $15 off $75, $25 off $100 and $50 off $150

Zinke additional 10% off