how we wore it // holiday plaid

can you believe christmas is only a few weeks away?

the holidays are my favorite time of year - especially living in the city! 

i love the lights, christmas trees and decor, and all of the 

fun, holiday-related festivities that are taking place.

today i have the pleasure of linking up with a few 

amazing (and beloved!) fashion bloggers to share our take 

on holiday plaid.

^^^ our inspiration photo via because shanna said so;

i love her bag and scarf! ^^^

sweater: old navy, dress: nordstrom rack (old), jacket: nordstrom (exact here),
scarf: target (exact here), boots: thrifted, bag: urban outfitters, tights: tj maxx

when i first saw this month's photo, i immediately thought,
'i don't have anything like that!' one of the reasons i
love participating in this link up, however, is because it challenges
me to pair items i already own, but have not yet worn together.
while i love the plaid and leopard, i probably would not
have thought to wear them in the same style post.

i must confess, i did use this challenge as an excuse
to purchase my leopard jacket. i've been lusting after a warm,
furry jacket this winter, and this past weekend, i picked up
this leopard one at my local nordstrom (it's on major sale, too!).

my black dress is an oldie, but classic, and i found
the plaid scarf at target earlier this fall.
be sure to check out how the other ladies styled their
holiday plaid below! and a special thank you to brooke, from
silver lining, for hosting. you can sign up for next month's link up
via brooke's blog.
xoxo.

Brooke at Silver Lining

Robin at Penn & Quill

Aubrey at Aubrey Zaruba

Maren at Maren and Co

Brielle at Breezy and Co

Eden at We Are Worth Saving

Bekah at These Are The Days

Tayler at The Morrell Tale

Jessica at Mason Jars and Lemon Bars

Sharlee at My New Lines

Berkley at Berkley Anne

Jennifer at The Pepper Express

Alexa at He and I

Hannah at Hannah Rae

Rachel at Rachel Sayumi

Hannah at My Life as a Baseball Bride

Amy at Harris Inc.

Brooklyn at Brooklyn Jolley

Stephanie at The Artist + The Architect

Charlene at From Bisons to Buckeyes

Justine at Little Dove Creations

Jennifer at Jennifer Sikora

Paige at The Happy Flammily

Bonnie at The Life of Bon

Sarah at My For Real Life

Kyla at FordOlogy

Riley at Riley Jo Blog

Shelbie at R+S Brereton

Megan at Diary of This Girl

Sierra at Sierra's View

Emma at Ever Emma

Danica at Danikan Skywalker

Deidre at Deidre Emme

me, myself, and i link party

one of my favorite bloggers, s, at whispering sweet nothings is co-sponsoring a little link up.


my beautiful crazy life
the life of the wife
confessions of a graphic design student
for love of a cupcake
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this is an excellent opportunity to share with you more about me,meet fellow bloggers, and find new blogs to follow. 
here are this week's questions:
1. what is your biggest phobia?

ornithophobia - fear of birds...pathetic, i know. i am absolutely terrified of them.atychiphobia - fear of failurei especially fear disappointing my family. 
2. if you could relive any day of your life, what would it be and why?

this was my best friend's birthday two years ago.

it was a pretty special day because 1. we celebrated her, 

and 2. all of my closest friends were together.

i miss the days when we lived in the same place. 

3. if you could stay a certain age forever, what age would it be?

hmm... i think i would be 18. oh to be a carefree college freshman - experiencing so many new and exciting things. your main responsibility is to get an education, both in and out of the classroom. though i look forward to where my college career will take me. 

that is something i have yet to experience! 

4. which celebrity do you get mistaken for?

i cannot think of anyone in particular...

5. what songs are included on the soundtrack to your life?

"sooner or later" - mat kearney

"come monday" - jimmy buffet

"chasing cars" - snow patrol

"to be with you" - mr. big

"africa" - toto

*images found on google