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in Fashion, Monthly Style Diary, outfit of the week · December 3, 2018

Monthly Style Diary: November 2018

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in Fashion, Monthly Style Diary, outfit of the week · December 3, 2018

Monthly Style Diary: November 2018

Check out this months outfits from what I wore on shopping trips to Thanksgiving dinner 

Thursday, November 1st

Today I was invited to attend the grand opening of the new Gordmans location in Lincoln, IL. Their new store is absolutely gorgeous and you can read all about it here as well as see all the amazing things I found.

Outfit Details: Ambiance Apparel Cardigan, Madewell Top, and YMI Jeans c/o Gordmans, Amazon G Belt, Target Shoes

Saturday November, 3rd

On Saturday my husband and I went to his family reunion for lunch. I kept my outfit simple with an oversized sweater, and black jeans.

Outfit Details: Express Sweater & Icon Apparel Cami (similar here) c/o Gordmans, Zaful Jeans, Amazon Earrings & Belt, Target Shoes

Monday, November 5th

This outfit featured the cutest open back sweater from Forever21. You can view the full blog post here.

Outfit Details: Forever21 Sweater (similar here), Amazon Jacket, Icon Apparel Cami (similar here) & Celebrity Pink Jeans c/o Gordmans, Zaful Beret, Modmopolitan Purse c/o, Unisa OTK Boots

Tuesday, November 6th

Today I went to my local Gordmans in Champaign, IL to style a section of their store with some of my favorite pieces.

Outfit Details: Express Top (similar here), YMI Jeans, c/o Gordmans Unisa Over The Knee Boots

Wednesday, November 7th

Wednesday night Youth Group outfit. We took our teens to Sam’s to purchase food for our upcoming activity on Friday.

Outfit Details: Madewell Top & Express Boots c/o Gordmans, Zaful Black Jeans, Atti.K Coat (similar here), Kate Spade Necklace, G Belt

Friday, November 9th

On Friday evening our youth group teens came over for dinner & to play Mario Kart.

Outfit Details: Ambiance Apparel Cardigan (similar here), Icon Apparel Cami (similar here), and Express Boots c/o Gordmans, Zaful Beret, G Belt, Yelete Leggings from Prairie Gardens

Saturday, November 10th

On Saturday I worked at a craft show as Beth & Amy’s job coach. Although the girls both have Down syndrome they make and sell the most adorable paper crafts for a living. Check out their Facebook page here.

Outfit Details: Express dress & Earrings (similar here & here) c/o Gordmans, Dooney & Bourke Purse c/o, Unisa Over The Knee Boots

Monday, November 12th

Love wearing Hunter rain boots in the cooler months. See the full post on this outfit here.

Outfit Details: Ambiance Apparel Cardigan (similar here), Madewell Top, YMI Jeans c/o Gordmans, G Belt, Hunter Boots

Wednesday, November 14th

Wednesday night church outfit to teach our youth group teens.

Outfit Details: Banana Republic Sweater (similar here), Gap Jeans (similar here), Express Boots c/o Gordmans, Michael Kors Purse (similar here), Amazon G Belt

Monday, November 19th

This black dress is a great way to wear florals in the fall/winter. See the full blog post on this outfit here.

Outfit Details: Express Dress (similar here & here) & BCBG Purse (in black) c/o Gordmans, Modmopolitan Earrings c/o, Kate Spade Necklace, Amazon G Belt, Unisa Over The Knee Boots

Wednesday, November 21st

The Day before Thanksgiving my husband and I check out the early Black Friday sales. I went home with a teddy bear coat (see below) and I finally visited the our new H&M store that opened earlier this fall.

Outfit Details: Zaful Beret, Atti.K Coat (similar here), Forever21 Sweater (similar here), Yelete Leggings from Prairie Gardens, Amazon G Belt, Dooney & Bourke Purse c/o, Express Boots c/o Gordmans

Thursday, November 22nd

Happy Thanksgiving! I prefer to keep things comfortable all year round especially on Thanksgiving! I couldn’t wait to wear my teddy bear coat (I just purchased yesterday) it’s so warm & cozy perfect for Thanksgiving day.

Outfit Details: Madewell Turtleneck, Earring (similar here & here), and Express Boots (similar here & here) c/o Gordmans, Kensie Coat, G Belt, Zaful Black Jeans

Saturday, November 24th

On Saturday my husband and I took full advantage of the sales and went out shopping. We came home with dog food (a sale we take advantage of every year) from Rural King, and several other goodies for our families.

Outfit Details: Modena Poncho (similar here) and YMI Jeans c/o Gordmans, Target Shoes, J.Crew Sweater (similar here)

Monday, November 26th

On Monday’s outfit post I talk about how much I’m loving embroidered boots.

Outfit Details: Express Sweater (pink version here) & Boots (similar here) c/o Gordmans, Atti.K Coat (similar here), Zaful Black Jeans, Modmopolitan Purse & Earrings c/o, G Belt

Wednesday, November 28th

On Wednesday after work I went with my husband to the hospital to visit his father. He was there to have triple bypass surgery the next morning.

Outfit Details: Derek Heart Jacket (I’m wearing a M) c/o Gordmans, Mrs. Emily T-shirt (similar here), Gap Jeans (similar here), Blue Suede Shoes NY Boots c/o

Friday, November 30th

Sadly today was spent at a visitation and funeral for my one and only Uncle. We are all so sad to see him go so suddenly in a car accident, but thankful for the many years we shared with him.

Outfit Details: French Atmosphere Dress (similar here) c/o Gordmans, Unisa Boots

Friday, November 30th Evening

That evening my husband and I went to the hospital to check in on his father after his open heart surgery on Thursday. Thankfully he is doing great and will hopefully be home in a few days.

Outfit Details: Sam Edelman Belt Bag (similar here) and Celebrity Pink Jeans c/o Gordmans, Blue Suede Shoes NY Boots c/o, J.Crew Sweater (similar here)

Friday, November 30th

On Friday I also posted Before & After pictures of our family room here. We removed the popcorn from our ceilings, mounted our tv, and replaced our ceiling fan.

Outfit Details: Stoosh Blazer c/o Gordmans, Mrs. Emily T-shirt (similar here), Zaful Black Jeans, Target Boots (similar here), Amazon Earrings, Anne Klien Watch

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