Southern Belle in Training

Fashion, Travel & Lifestyle Blog || Est. 2012 || Virginia Beach, VA

December 21, 2015

70 Degree December.








Cardigan: TJ Maxx {very similar here!} // Dress: H&M // Shoes: The Walking Company {similar here} // Sunglasses: Le Chateau {Canadian store} // Clutch: Towne & Reese {local Charlotte company! :-) } // Necklace: c/o A-List Greek Designs //  Bracelets: Alex & Ani // Rings: Charming Charlie // Lips: Nyx Matte Lipstick in Strawberry Daiquiri 



     Earlier in the year I shared my First Day of School outfit for fall semester on the blog... today I'm sharing what was my last day outfit!! Well- last day for first semester. Can't get too ahead of myselfm haha! As I shared in some of last week's posts, we were so blessed in Charlotte to have a very mild start to our month of December. I enjoyed weather in the 70s for all of my last days of class and final exam days! It made it a little hard to study and be productive, but it was wonderful to plant myself outside and get some work done at some of the many pretty spots on campus. 

     I think that this outfit is absolutely perfect for a warm winter day. Wearing a very casual LBD is great for winter because of the dark color, and this aztec cardigan added both a little bit of warmth and also a little color of the outfit! I got this aztec cardigan this summer at TJ Maxx on a whim one day, and I had no idea how much use I would get out of it this season. It's so cozy, and I wear it with so many different things! (This aztec cardigan is super similar to the one that I have.)


     Lastly, how fun is this adorable clutch from Towne & Reese?! Town & Reese is a Southern based jewelry and accessories company. They gained some national fame after Charlotte resident and former Bachelorette Emily Maynard wore some of their pieces on her season of the show! The sweet family that I babysat for this semester purchased this clutch for me as one of my Christmas gifts- I absolutely adore it! It's just my style, and I love the thoughtfulness behind the gift. :-)


     Happy week leading up to Christmas, y'all! Hope it's off to a great start for everyone! My time here at home in Maine is starting to fly by.





    P.S. Be sure to check out the new widget that I just added to the top of my blog- it features some fun sparkly fashion ideas for NYE style! 

     xoxo Miss ALK
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31 comments

  1. That is such a thoughtful & beautiful gift! I liked the seventy degree weather we had down in Alabama...but now that it's Christmas week, I'm ready for some cold weather!

    xoxo, SS

    The Southern Stylista

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  2. You can never go wrong with a LBD. It's crazy how warm this "winter" has been!

    L&L,
    mQs

    www.shorelifeofm.blogspot.com

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  3. This winter has been so warm and I love how you adjusted to that! Your cardigan is so cute.

    XO, Brooke
    https://livethepreplife.blogspot.com

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  4. What a cute outfit and I love that cardi.

    xoxo, Jenny || Breakfast at Lillys

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  5. That pink clutch is so cute, you have great taste!

    -Ruya
    sweetshortandstylish.com

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  6. This is an adorable outfit, I seriously cannot believe how warm it has been for you! I am so jealous!

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  7. What a fun outfit! I love the stripey pattern.

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  8. I love those shoes! I hate that it has been in the 70’s lately! Thankfully this weekend has been on the cooler side :)

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  9. I cannot believe it is so warm in December, but I really can't complain too much because it allows me to not have to wear so many layers :) This look is absolutely darling!

    X,
    cristina

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  10. I love your clutch. I can't believe the weather we've been having!

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  11. I was shocked to come home to such warm weather! Crazy I haven't seen snow in 2 years!

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  12. Super cute outfit :-) Style me please!! Haha :-)

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  13. Warm holidays are sometimes hard to style for, but this look is perfect for it!

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  14. Okay um you look absolutely beautiful!!! Love your shoes! They look super comfy.

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  15. I love those shoes! I bought something similar for my college graduation this past May. I really like the chunky heel, I feel like it makes it more comfortable!

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  16. Love the heels that you paired with this look - I'm all about a chunky heel, so much more comfortable! x Nicole | www.changeanddress.com

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  17. Love this outfit. Ugh it's so hot in Miami I need colder weather! It doesn't even feel like xmas week!
    xo
    Lauren

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  18. We've been getting some 70 degree weather in Raleigh too! I've been loving it! Enjoy winter break!

    HashtagFabLife

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  19. Love the clutch! Such a sweet gift :)

    XoLindsay
    Sugar & Something

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  20. Such a cute cardigan!
    www.kayleighskloset.com

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  21. This cardigan is so cute! I love the colors!

    http://moosmusing.com

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  22. This outfit is SO cute and I am so jealous of your warm weather! We got 8 inches of snow yesterday, so I am staying inside, bundled up! Wish that I could head out in sandals and a cute dress!

    xo Ashley

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  23. I love your clutch :) The weather is finally starting to cool down in Tennessee, thank goodness! I was about to break out sleeveless dresses to wear to work. Haha

    XO, SS || Seersucker Sass

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  24. I love the clutch! and cute color combo!

    -Melrose
    Decorelise.com

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  25. The weather has been so strange this month! It's so nice and warm like a perfect fall day!


    La Belle Sirene 

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  26. Cute dress and this December weather is just amazing!!1

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  27. It has been mild/above avg temps here in Virginia!! Love your outfit and you are already finish with your college experience!

    Ursula

    www.blueridgebeautyblogger.com

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  28. Pretty!!! I am loving that shawl. What a pretty print.

    xo,
    Sara Kate Styling

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  29. LOVE! A 70 degree December sounds way better than an 85 degree one with 99% humidity!

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