Hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday if you celebrated. I stuffed my belly full of food {ah… pumpkin pie}! When the holiday season comes around, life can be overwhelming at times. I reminisce about simple times… when I didn’t have a cell phone, when I drove a 4-speed manual, and my to-do list was shorter. Don’t we all wish for those times again?
sweater | Celine (NM Last Call) {similar}
booties | Givenchy (NM Last Call) {similar on sale}
bracelet | thrifted {kinda similar}
camera case | Coach {I like this}
oui ring | Etsy {here}
onyx/gold ring | (dad) {I like this}
sunglasses | Prada {here}
My mom gave me this skirt after college graduation. {That was 1998 people!} It’s white and simple. However, it’s impossible to figure out what to wear with it because the slit is so high. When I wear it with regular heels, I feel too provocative. It finally dawned on me to wear it with booties to toughen the look. {K.I.S.S.}
Remember K.I.S.S.? {Keep it simple sweetie!} That is a great piece of advice!
I’m very taken by your red lipstick. It looks amazing on you! I think it’s high time I dust off my darker Bobbi Brown lipsticks which I’d hidden away.
I agree with the comment above, the red lipstick looks great. This is such a classy, but modern look if that makes sense. Glad you were able to make the skirt work, its gorgeous! Heather
That is one hot skirt :) And I love love love those booties!
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You look beautiful! I LOVE black & white, and the boots are gorgeous!
Such a beautiful look for the upcoming holiday season! The booties are a great addition, as is that wonderful red lipstick, it looks wonderful on you!
whatttttt
u almost fooled me this time.
i thought from the first paragraph, u’re gonna share some outfits to cover up the overstuffed belly!
but i was dead wrong.
u look smashing as always, and it’s just not fair!
LOL!
you looked so beautiful!! i really like the sweater…
Sam, you look so beautiful girl! I was admiring that first pic of you for several minutes. You’re so pretty. Girl, I WISH I could fit in the stuff from ’98. You’ve done well. Maybe I can work on that ’12 HAHAHA Your mom has exquisite taste! That skirt is awesome and I love that sweater top. The sprinkles of sequins are truly amazing. For edginess, just add a bootie. You should get more of those kind of shoes, because you can rock them. I’d love to see a purple one on you. Love this outfit! You know when I do, because I just type and type and…oh you get the point pretty lady. Have a nice evening. ((HUG))
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Your NM Last Call Center carries Celine????? OMG…that is SO NOT FAIR. I love the first photo of you sitting and yup a high slit with high heels can feel provocative but isn’t that what slits are…hehehe
Loving the first photo Sam, you look absolutely gorgeous in it. This outfit is def. a sizzling one, and not just from the slit of the skirt =) You always look amazing in everything and I can’t believe you still fit something from 1998, such a great figure – so jealous!
Stunning! I love the white skirt and the slit, you should wear it more often and girl, you should wear red lipstick more often!
Red Soles and Red Wine
You look so chic! I love it.
xoxo
I LOVE the booties and you are so gorgeous Sam! Hope you had a great holiday!
You look great, Sam! And I love the boots!!!
Very interesting blog! Twitter
You look beautiful!! I absolutely love that sweater!
Thank you everyone! Y’all are so sweet! :)
@ Jelita78 – Sorry Jelita! Wasn’t trying to trick! I just started rambling about everything! :)
@Nelah
My figure has changed {although I haven’t had kids yet}! But the skirt is REALLY stretchy thank goodness! :)
I didn’t want to repeat what the rest have said earlier on but really Sam, you look so beautiful (than usual ;p) in the first picture!
Simplicity is the best, you look so classy in this b/w combo Sam. That skirt is really something stylish. Boy your figure has not changed since 1998?!?! Mine has gone through some major modifications..lol.
You look gorgeous! Great skirt and red lips looks pretty on you! I am loving those booties!
XOXO
Shels
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The red lips look fabulous on you! :)
xo, Samantha
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Your whole outfit is gorgeous; I <3 every piece.
what is the color of your lipstick? That was the first thing I noticed in the first picture. You’re so pretty! Would I look pretty too if I wore the same lipstick? I doubt it but I can try:)
@Anonymous
Thank you! It’s the Lanvin for H&M red that came out awhile ago. I know you are supposed to get rid of cosmetics after a certain time, but it’s the perfect red and I can’t find a replacement. You may be able to find it on ebay? Hope that helps! :)