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Holiday Hangover

J. McLaughlin sky blue swing dress and suede heeled boots The perfect plaid scarf for fall and winter season Holiday wreathes and knee-high suede boots red and blue plaid scarf, sky blue swing dress, holiday style At the Christmas tree farm, the perfect pair of weather-proof suede bootsTaylor Elizabeth photo

Dress c/o // Scarf c/o // Boots // Earrings // Link bracelet // Station bracelet

Welcome to 2017, Girl Wonder Life readers! I cannot believe it’s a new year, but to be perfectly honest, I could not be more thrilled.

2016 was a seriously tough year for me. I am much more of a private person, but there were a lot of ups and even more downs throughout this past year. Quite frankly the last three years… and I am ready for a new life path, especially since we are getting married in less than two weeks!

Anyone else suffering from holiday hangover? I want to be real with y’all, I went dormant the last few weeks of the season because we had an unexpected death within my immediate family, and it really hurt. It still does, and will for a longtime. Albeit sad to have to go through the holidays without someone you love, we made it through it and honestly, I’ve got some holiday hangover.

Since I missed out on a lot of posts planned at the end of the year, I wanted to take time to post a few outfits shot back in November and early December. Plus quite frankly, are you ready to let go of the Christmas-piney smell? I’m not, it’s one of my favorites.

Now, for the outfit. I’m a huge fan of closet staples, if you read this blog on the regular, you know that. So when I find a brand that can offer just that, it’s something I need to share. J.McLaughlin is an all-Americana brand, that sells classic clothes with current relevance.

We all need a go-to swing dress, or three in our closet… and this sky blue swing dress is just that in my wardrobe. Easy to slip on, ever so comfy and something I can wear season to season. The best part is, this dress is on sale!

Houston friends, you can shop locally at not just one but two Houston-area J.McLaughlin stores. Adding to their West Gray (River Oaks) location, J.McLaughlin recently opened a new location in West Houston at Town & Country.

Looking forward to sharing with you some content I’ve got for the upcoming year, plus I’m getting married in just 11 days!

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Comments

  1. neha says

    01.03.2017 at 12:07 PM

    Such a lovely post! cute outfit xx

  2. Sarah K says

    01.03.2017 at 4:42 PM

    I understand the Holiday Hangovers, but I am happy to get back in the normal swing of things. Keep your head up lovely!

  3. Jenny says

    01.03.2017 at 6:49 PM

    Loving this outfit, girl. So cute

  4. Mary says

    01.03.2017 at 7:05 PM

    such a cute scarf and love your bracelet!
    http://www.layersofchic.com

  5. Ashley says

    01.03.2017 at 10:22 PM

    Such a cute and cozy look! I love the color combo!

  6. Amanda Kruse says

    01.06.2017 at 3:51 PM

    This outfit is darling – I love the way you are the scarf with the dress.

    xx,
    Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com

  7. Kohls off says

    02.28.2017 at 8:59 AM

    I am always browsing online for ideas that can benefit me. Thanks!

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