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Best of 2016 | Style Series

Happy New Year, sweet friends!!! We spent the holiday weekend at the lake, enjoying some final days of quiet family time before we all transition back to our busy, and somewhat, separate lives tomorrow. I love every second of the break, and always feel a little sad when the kids go back to school. But I have to admit, I’m ready to get back to a more structured schedule…and normal bedtimes!

Today we’re resuming the look back at 2016, with my favorite style posts of the year. Fashion has been a big part of this blog from the very beginning…in fact, I had an {Outfit Inspiration} post in my first week of blogging…but I beg you not to go back and look at it! Let’s just say I’ve learned a little in the last almost-seven years!

I’m equally passionate about design and fashion, but the number of style posts have grown over the years as my interests evolve, and time restraints grew. Let’s face it, it’s a lot easier, and cheaper, to get dressed, than to make over an entire room several times a week!

More new style series have popped up over the years as I prefer my fashion posts to be helpful, as well as inspirational. Along with Faves Under $50, these were some of my favorites…
Time with Mr. SP is always fun, and I love any chance I can get him on the blog…so our Date Night Style posts are some of favorites. See more of them here.
I rarely post just a single outfit, since I love showing ways to stretch your wardrobe…starting with *Plum Booties | Two Ways.* (Click the post title to see the additional styling options for each.)

Sometimes I take the same base outfit, and style it several ways, like *One Cardi | Four Ways.*

I had lots of requests for work wear styles, so I added more Work It and Work to Weekend posts.

*Three Ways to Wear Black & White to Work*

Hi Sugarplum | Blush & White outfit

*Work to Weekend | Plaid Shirt*

It’s hard to believe, but I just published my 37th Sugarplum Style post…a round-up of my everyday outfits I share on Facebook and Instagram using #SugarplumStyle.

No item in my closet is off-limits when it comes to styling outfits for just about any occasion, so creating the Five Ways posts are my favorites. I love sharing new ideas for stretching your wardrobe, and apparently 2016 was all about the closet staple, basic white! 
And as if five ways weren’t enough, how about 30 days of Fall Outfits?!

And finally, Dressing Room Diaries posts have been favorites around here for awhile…especially now that Mr. SP and my Mama Sugarplum are involved!

The goal isn’t to have more clothes, but to create more options with the items you do have! And when you do shop, to add items that stretch your wardrobe even further! Do you enjoy the various style series? Which are your favorites? Anything you’d like to see more of in 2017?


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Sugarplum Style, Vol. 37

I hope you all had the most magical holiday, and are still enjoying time with family. We had a busy few days making the rounds, and hosting family, so today we are having a ball being couch potatoes, and playing with all the new goodies.

Today it’s your monthly dose of Sugarplum Style…snapshots of my everyday outfits I post to InstaGram and Facebook, created by mixing-and-matching items in my closet. Thanks to cooler weather, there were a lot of cozy styles! (Be sure to check the bottom of the post for discount codes…most everything linked is on sale!)

This top is so fuzzy soft, I found myself reaching for it multiple times a week…so I finally caved and order another color. Seriously, it’s so cozy, I’ve even worn it with my pajamas.

Fit Tip: Order your normal size if you want it tunic-length for leggings, or size down if you prefer closer fit for jeans.

I own several pairs of jeans, but only a single pair of leggings. But only because these are the only leggings I’ll ever need! I’ve had this pair for years and they launder beautifully, with no fading.
Fit Tip: They are true to size for me, and hit perfectly at my ankle. 

I may insist we go out for New Years Eve, if only so I can wear this dress again.
Fit Tip: It’s true for me, and I’m wearing a regular 0. You can also wear a normal bra with it, but there’s not a lot of room for larger chests.

Yep, the new color of my cozy shirt arrived, and I immediately started creating outfits with it. This shirt and boot combo is so comfy, I might as well be wearing pajamas in public.

Just a basic outfit, but made more stylish with a fun scarf (on super clearance!).

Stripes and colorful leaves…this was a happy day!

Long cardis are my friend, especially after a week of holiday eating!! This whole get-up is pretty much on sale, including the tee which is also long enough for leggings.

Cardi | Long Sleeve Tee | Jeans | Booties | Scarf | Bag

It was a frigid night when we visited the Dallas Symphony, but I stayed warm in plaid and thick tights. My actual skirt is restocked, but this one is super cute (and on sale!), too.

Love this little sidekick of mine!!!

This post was an oldie, but since the dress was on a rare sale, I had to share!

I’m so excited for all the great movies this season! We snuck off to see ‘Manchester by the Sea,’ and wowza was is somber!! We immediately followed it up with ‘Sing’, and left happy! How cute are these tassel earrings, too? I’ve been wearing them with everything lately, and they just make an outfit!

This is pretty much me today…camped out on the couch in my favorite cozy cardi. The thermal-fleece pajama pants are on sale, too.

I love all the extra family time we get in December…and days at my mom’s mean we’re all fighting over who gets to hold her cute pup! I don’t think I’ve had a pair of black jeans since high school, and now I’m wondering how I went so long?!? They make outfits so chic!

Okay, maybe this is me now. The wine will come later.

This sweater has been in heavy rotation…I love the soft pink, and the ruffles make it a little more festive and dressy. And now it’s half-off!!
Fit Tip: I always size up one in this brand, and I’m wearing a 4.

Ruffle Sweater | Jeans | Booties | Bag
I hope these posts inspire you to create new combinations from your closet! The key isn’t to have more clothes, but to mix up what you do have in new and different ways. Except this cozy top and this cardi, you need those. And if we’re being honest, these leggings, too. #trustme #enabler

I’m snuggled up with coffee and my laptop finding all kinds of super sales…gift cards and Christmas cash are already burning a hole in my pocket, especially with Nordstrom’s just-announced Half-Yearly Sale! Here’s what I’m loving at my favorite retailers, along with extra savings discounts!

{What I’m Loving}
Nordstrom // I’d love some black booties & I thinking these or these. Also worth noting, my favorite workout sneakers, my go-to ‘night out’ dress, and this easy-outfit dress are all included in the Half-Yearly Sale!

Loft // I’d stock up on these, and I can never resist a good flutter sleeve.
(Code TREATS for 50% off everything!)

GAP // This fur-lined parka is too cute, as are these furry slippers.
(Code WISHLIST for 40% off entire purchase.)


Old Navy // I love pretty much all of these these pajamas pants, especially the llamas!

J.Crew // I’d wear this bow shirt with a skirt or jeans, & I’m dying to see this top in person.

J.Crew Factory // This sweater is my latest fave & I’m thinking I might need a new puffer.
(Code SHOPCREW for 40% off clearance)

Anthropologie // I hope to finish the Mudroom in 2017, so I’ve got my eye on some fun hooks.
(Code TAGTIME for 40% off sale)



You can catch up with past installments of Sugarplum Style here, or follow my everyday-style outfits on InstaGram. Make sure you’re following my Facebook page, too…that’s where I post deals, steals, sales and goodies!

P.S. You can shop my outfits anytime by clicking that ‘Shop My Feed’ widget in the sidebar. A box will pop up with thumbnail images of everything I’m wearing in that post…just click the pics & it will take you directly to that item! No sign-ups or logging-in necessary!

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Sugarplum Style, Vol. 36

Cheers to Friday! I’m so excited for the weekend! We’re surprising the kids with tickets to Christmas Pops at the Dallas Symphony tonight, and I can hardly wait to soak in all that holiday goodness! We went last year, and between the jaw-dropping music, sparkly lights, and getting dressed-up, we were bursting with Christmas spirit after. Every year our Advent activities get a little bigger, but we’re making memories here, folks! 😉 

Today it’s your monthly dose of Sugarplum Style…snapshots of my everyday outfits I post to InstaGram and Facebook, created by mixing-and-matching items in my closet. Thanks to cooler weather, there were a lot of cozy styles! (Be sure to check the bottom of the post for discount codes…most everything linked is on sale!)

Starting with this pajama set, which I think is now the most-liked image I’ve ever posted!? I mean, ya’ll love some good loungewear! And I can’t blame you, some weekends I don’t change out of mine all day. And how cute would this set be for Christmas morning?! You know pics will be taken, so you might as well have a cute get-up to offset the bedhead!

Fit Tip: I’m all about comfort with pajamas, so I sized up one to a small in these. They do relax & stretch a bit with wear. Or maybe that’s just because I wore them for days at a time. But they do bounce back after washing.


Oh long cardigans, where have you been all my life?! I just adore the relaxed style, and the full coverage is an added bonus. 😉 
Fit Tip: I sized down in the sweater so it wouldn’t swallow my frame. We’re not trying to bring the duster back.

To say this little black dress has saved me might be a tad dramatic, but I can’t tell you the number of times I needed something a little dressy, a little festive, or a little sassy…and this number comes through every time. It’s constantly going in-and-out of stock because of it’s popularity, but it’s currently back, and on sale! It looks great this time of year with a moto jacket, too.
Fit Tip: It’s a roomie fit, and I wear an XS. 

Is there a better combo than stripes and plaid for this time of year? I love the dark charcoal of this scarf, and the gorgeous reds, yellows and greens that go with so much.
I wore my stretchiest jeans (aka, eating pants) to Thanksgiving, along with a long top to hide the damage. I had seconds on pie, and no one was the wiser. 

These boots are made for strutting! I can’t help but have a bounce in my step when I wear these darling (and comfy!) wedge booties. 
Fit Tip: The sweater runs small, I’m wearing a US4, but the booties are true.

I styled this as part of my Day to Night post for pencil skirts, but wouldn’t it be the perfect holiday party outfit? Especially for office parties. 

Here’s the charcoal plaid scarf again…looking so pretty paired with dark green. Did you catch my How To Tie Blanket Scarves post earlier this week? That’s the method I use for styling this scarf.

It turns out, ponchos are also excellent at hiding food-babies. Not to mention, darling outfit additions.
Don’t mind me, just casually leaning on this flimsy wood fence, perched at the edge of a cliff! As long as I got the shot, right!? 😉 I guess this classic combo gave me courage.

When life gets busy, I tend to find an outfit uniform, and stick with it. This month it was obviously the long cardi/scarf/boot uniform. Next month it’s likely to be the long cardi/scarf/boot uniform. 
The problem with doing Dressing Room Diaries posts, is I fall for things I’d never have tried otherwise. Case in point: these lounge pants. It’s never occurred to me to get lounge pants before. But I tried these on for y’all…and BAM, I’ve never needed lounge pants so badly in my life! Now I do everything in my power to not take these dang lounge pants off! I’ve even worn them under my yoga pants to run errands!!! And wearing them with this insanely-soft cardigan is like a dream. Seriously, the combo is enough for me to take to my bed for the rest of the year. 
Fit Tip: I sized up to a small in the pants, but wear an XS/S in the cardigan.

I’m laughing because Mr. SP isn’t clever enough to wear rainboots to the beach, and his feet were soaked and freezing. Aren’t I a sweet wife?!
I posted this oldie-but-goodie outfit during Black Friday weekend because I was literally head-to-toe on sale. Not to be mistaken with for sale. Do you own this peacoat yet? It’s $37, and worth every penny. I’m kidding, it easily looks like a $200 coat in person. For real. I have it in three colors.

Fit Tip: Size up one or even two in the coat. I can wear a small or medium.

So what’s the best thing about cold weather?! The opportunity to wear more layers!!
Simple, maybe. But never boring! This utility jacket has definitely gotten the most wear this season…so I’d say my cost-per-wear is around a quarter at this point! #girlmath
When you layer all the neutrals, is it still considered neutral?! Yes I did wear black, brown and gray all together! And I loved it! Almost as much as I love this top…which I might have worn to bed, and then styled it to go out the next day. 
I wore this stripe and fair isle combo to host a Mix & Mingle at J.Crew Mercantile last weekend, and they sold out of the sweater that day! It really is that cute.

Fit Tip: I like to size up in wool sweaters so there’s room for layering shirts under, so I’m wearing a Small.
A fresh new hairdo (more on that soon) plus Friday night…so of course we went out. I love that this sweater dress doesn’t fit too close, nor does it look like a potato sack. I’ll add tights when the weather cools even more.

Fit Tip: Dress runs large, I’m wearing an XXS.

And finally, this was for Dressing Room Diaries, but it received such a big response I wanted to make sure ya’ll saw it too. 

I hope these posts inspire you to create new combinations from your closet! The key isn’t to have more clothes, but to mix up what you do have in new and different ways. Except these lounge pants and these booties, you need those. And if we’re being honest, these leggings, too. #trustme #enabler

You can catch up with past installments of Sugarplum Style here, or follow my everyday-style outfits on InstaGram. Make sure you’re following my Facebook page, too…that’s where I post deals, steals, sales and goodies! Happy weekend, lovebugs!


P.S. You can shop my outfits anytime by clicking that ‘Shop My Feed’ widget in the sidebar. A box will pop up with thumbnail images of everything I’m wearing in that post…just click the pics & it will take you directly to that item! No sign-ups or logging-in necessary!

{Great Weekend Sales}
Nordstrom // Fall sales start now…including this roll-tab sleeve tunic & these popular booties.
Loft // 40% off EVERYTHING with code STYLEEVENT (I’d stock up on these)
GAP // 50% off everything, plus an extra 25% off with code EXTRA
Old Navy // Up to 60% off everything (I love these pajamas pants)
J.Crew // Up to 40% off total purchase with code PRESENTS
J.Crew Factory // 50% off everything (this sweater is my latest fave)
Anthropologie // 20% off tech & stationary
Pottery Barn // Up to 30% off furniture


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Sugarplum Style, Vol. 35

Cheers to Friday! Crazy to think we started this week on the coast, and we’re ending it at a glow-in-the dark trampoline party. Kids birthday parties are so fancy now, right?! Mr. SP doesn’t know it yet, but I’m also hoping to pull the Christmas tree out of the attic this weekend. What big plans do you have?

Today it’s your monthly dose of Sugarplum Style…snapshots of my everyday outfits I post to InstaGram and Facebook  created by mixing-and-matching items in my closet. Thanks to cooler weather and a birthday-trip, some cozier looks are finally making their way in the bunch.

I like to be super-comfy when I travel, but still look fairly stylish…you know, on the off-chance they decide to upgrade me! #neverhappens This shirt is seriously soft like pajamas, but thicker, and the jeans stretchy like leggings. I love that this scarf wears like a blanket scarf, but without the bulk (it’s already triangle shaped…and only $25!)

Hoop Earrings | Deer Print Bag (15% off with code VIP15)

We arrived after dark, so waking up to this view was the happiest surprise. As was the Ugg weather! (You’re not surprised I packed my beloved kitten-cardi, are you!?)

Touring the small wineries with the always-hilarious Mr. SP as my designated driver made for a very happy birthday to me! Also, I didn’t realize just how often I wear my utility jacket until this post!! (Size down one, I’m wearing an XXS)

This sweater had me at pink and ruffles! And don’t get me started on the blush and berry color combo. These comfy wedge booties were a birthday treat to myself…I really do give the best gifts. 😉

This cowlneck swing dress was my go-to all Summer (now on sale for $25!), and I love how easily it transitions for cooler temps. The long-sleeve version is super-cute and flattering, too.

Maggie Sugarplum and I sporting our matching camel coats. Mine is only $35.
Casual night out in stripes and animal print. People still stop me daily to touch and comment on this bag! And this week only, all bags are 15% off with code VIP15!

My key to starting the week off right? Wear all your happy brights together! 

I’m so excited it’s finally plaid season! I like to girly them up by adding a pearl cluster or crystal necklace…makes the whole look more feminine and less lumberjack. 

Found: Leopard infinity scarf. Crazy, soft, not overwhelmingly huge, perfect neutral tones, and only $25! 

When you really want to be home in pajamas, but the pull for tacos is too strong…that’s usually when I reach for this cardi (now on sale in tons of colors!). #itsthatsoft

I don’t know which I liked better…these views, or the sweater and boots weather! See more of this look in yesterday’s Cozy & Cute Thanksgiving Outfits post. 

I can hardly wait to share more from our trip, and this long cardigan…both are pretty much awesome.

If there was a Fall Committee, I’d appoint myself president, and name this the official uniform. Stripes + Plaid + Utility Jacket = wining combo. Always.

This striped tunic top is long enough for leggings, but just as cute with skinny jeans. Or maybe it’s just those wedge booties…they make everything cute!

Color is my signature color, but is there anything more classically chic than camel?

For the trek home, I repeated the cozy shirt, but added my favorite leggings for even more comfort. I don’t typically fly in knee-high boots, but my bag may or may not have been over the weight limit thanks to our winery stops. #oops

I was so instantly smitten with my birthday-booties, I created outfits around them for no reason. That’s normal, right?!

I hope these posts inspire you to create new combinations from your closet! The key isn’t to have more clothes, but to mix up what you do have in new and different ways. Except this jacket and these booties, you need those. And if we’re being honest, these leggings, too. #trustme #enabler

You can catch up with past installments of Sugarplum Style here, or follow my everyday-style outfits on InstaGram. Make sure you’re following my Facebook page, too…that’s where I post deals, steals, sales and goodies! Happy weekend, lovebugs!

P.S. You can shop my outfits anytime by clicking that ‘Shop My Feed’ widget in the sidebar. A box will pop up with thumbnail images of everything I’m wearing in that post…just click the pics & it will take you directly to that item! No sign-ups or logging-in necessary! 

{Great Weekend Sales}
Nordstrom // Fall sales start now…including this roll-tab sleeve tunic & these popular booties.
Loft // 40% off tops & sweaters, plus all sale items
GAP // 35% off with code THURSDAY (I’d buy this cozy sweater.)
Old Navy // 40% off everything
J.Crew // 30% holiday & sale styles with code FESTIVE
J.Crew Factory // 50% off everything + free shipping with code WHOAGIFTLIST
Anthropologie // 25% off all tops with code LAYERS
Pottery Barn // 20% off entire order with code FRIENDS
World Market // 25% off all furniture, including my re-stocked Everett Foyer Table!
Barrington Gifts // 15% off total order with code VIP15

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