Happy Friday!
Weekend Roundup
Anyone else feel like they’re playing catch up with their life?
I think I’ve hit max disorganization, but I’m determined to turn it around this weekend!
Here are the week’s best reads and finds – hope you enjoy!
Etsy Holiday Finds: Gifts, Decor, Tabletop & Wrapping
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There’s something about an Etsy holiday find that just feels so special.
These pieces come from small shops, they’re often personalized, sometimes vintage, and so many of them you’ll not see anywhere else.
So this year I gathered my favorite Etsy holiday finds for the whole season, not just gifts, but the pretty things that make the holidays feel like the holidays: decor for the mantel, a beautiful table, and wrapping that makes every present look like a gift.
One important note before we start: order early. Some of these are made to order, and holiday shipping fills up fast, so give yourself plenty of time.
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Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas for Every Kind of Gathering
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Thanksgiving is one of those days that asks a lot of an outfit.
When it comes to Thanksgiving oufit ideas, the idea is you wan to look and feel put together, but you also want to cook, hug relatives, sit for a long meal, and (let’s be honest) leave a little room for seconds.
So this year I pulled together Thanksgiving outfit ideas for every kind of gathering, whether you’re hosting in your own kitchen, driving to a big family dinner, or dressing up for a nicer evening out.
Every look leans into the rich, cozy colors of the season, and every single one has comfort built in.
Here are five outfits to make getting dressed the easiest part of your day.
1. The Relaxed, Easy Look (perfect for hosting)
If you’re hosting, this is your outfit: polished enough to greet guests, comfortable enough to spend the day on your feet.
A soft cashmere tee tucked into satin wide-leg pants, finished with suede mules, a gorgeous statement necklace and earrings, and a plum tassel clutch. The elastic waist means you can cook, host, and feast in total comfort, while the rich purple and gold make it feel special.
2. A Casual Thanksgiving Outfit (jeans and a great sweater)
For a laid-back family day, nothing beats elevated denim and a cozy sweater.
Think dark, well-cut jeans, a soft cardigan and a pair of chocolate brown suede ankle boots. Add simple gold jewelry and a crossbody bag so your hands stay free. Easy, warm, and exactly right for a casual gathering.
3. A Dressy Thanksgiving Outfit (for a nicer dinner)
Going somewhere special, or simply love to dress for the occasion? This one’s for you.
A stretch satin lace trimmed skirt, worn with the chicest ankle boots and a cozy, chunky knit top. Finish with statement earrings and a gorgeous clutch. Rich jewel tones, feel festive without trying too hard.
4. A Comfortable Thanksgiving Outfit (feast-friendly, still chic)
The most forgiving look on the list, for anyone who wants to be comfortable from the first course to the last slice of pie.
A flowy, elevated tee over elastic-waist wide pants, with a pair of easy flats. A long necklace to finish off the look. The relaxed silhouette gives you room to relax, while the clean lines keep it looking intentional, not sloppy. Proof you never have to choose between comfortable and chic.
5. A Festive Fall-Color Look (lean into the season)
If you love a color moment, go tonal in the shades of the season.
A beautiful matching set worn with pony hair leopard flats and gold jewelry. A monochromatic palette in a warm fall color looks polished, photographs beautifully around the table, and feels wonderfully of the moment.
A few styling notes
- Choose shoes you can live in. Mules, flats, and low boots carry you through any holiday far better than a high heel.
- Build in a little give. An elastic waist, a wide leg, or a soft knit means you can enjoy the day and still feel great in photos.
- Lean into fall colors. Plum, burgundy, chocolate brown, and forest green all feel festive and photograph beautifully in holiday light.
However you’re spending the day, I hope one of these makes getting dressed the easy part.
