Down here in Alabama the winters are pretty mild. If we ever have a slight chance for snow or ice, all the schools, banks, and businesses close up shop. Most days we stay in the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s. I don’t get super cold during that weather, so most of the time a sweater will fit the occasion. Today, I’m here to tell you about some of my favorite sweater finds for winter. If you live somewhere cold, you might want to save these for a little warmer weather, but all our southern friends can use them daily.

1. This Khaki green sweatshirt form H&M is the perfect addition to anyone’s wardrobe. It’s plain, which makes it very versatile. You can wear it with a white, lace scarf, or just yoga pants for a day around the house. It’s also only $10!

2. This pullover sweater from Amazon is a fun dressier piece. It would be adorable with jeans and boots if you’re going out to dinner with some friends 🙂

3. This gray and white sweater from Altar’d State is darling! It’s a great neutral piece to add to your closet!

4. This sweater from Lizard Thicket is a good one! It has more of a loose fit and a cute metal snap button. It is great for when you’re running out the door and it was colder than you thought, so you have to run in and grab a sweater before you’re late!

5. This simple sweater from Charming Charlie is another excellent piece. It is two-toned, being white in the front and gray in the back panel. It has a scooped neckline in the back, which is tied together.

6. This sweater from Cupshe is adorable! It is super simple, and I see this being a great one to wear with yoga pants around the house or to the grocery store on a chilly day.

Thanks so much for reading today! I hope this helped to spark your imagination in your own closet. Check out 5 Winter Dresses for Teens for more from me. I’ll see y’all next week!
XOXO, Mary Anneliese

I personally love shopping for dresses! Even though I don’t wear a dress everyday, I love to have a handful of them in my closet. . They tend to be handy when it comes time for church, dinner with friends, weddings, or any other dressier occasion. Below I have styled for you some of my favorites from my closet and don’t worry, I’ve linked them so you can get them too.

1. This rust colored, lace dress came from Target and I was in love with it when I saw it! It is high-necked and sleveless, so I wore a sweater {similar} with it.// shoes // necklace {hand-made}

2. This navy blue dress is from Old Navy and is seriously the most versatile dress I’ve ever owned. Sadly, they are out of this color, but the gray is super cute too! It is so simple you can pair it with a cute necklace, sweater, vest, or even jeans or leggings. It is a little thicker than many knit dresses, which is great for chilly days.// shoes // necklace {similar}

3. This dress from Target is one of my new favorites!! I just got it a few days ago and I’m in love! It has tassels in the front and “laces up” at the top. This can also carry over into spring with the fun colors.// shoes // necklace {similar}

4. One trend going around right now is tie-dye. Not all tie-dye is cute, though, so you have to be careful when choosing a pattern. This pink and green dress came from amazon and is adorable! It’s sleveless, so I wore mine with a sweater. You can also pair this with jeans or leggings. // shoes // necklace {similar}

5. This small floral print dress from Old Navy is another favorite of mine. One I washed it, it shrank a little so beware. I wore it over a lace extender to make it a little longer. I’m wearing it here with short boots, but I also love this one with tall boots.// shoes // necklace

Thank you so much for reading! I hope this helped you create some ideas for your own closet. Make sure to come back next week for another fashion post from me.
XOXO, Mary Anneliese

Hey y’all! I don’t know about you, but I feel like clothes can get so EXPENSIVE. Sure, you can get cheap stuff, but doesn’t it just fall apart the first time you wash it? One of my favorite ways to buy clothes is to get good, quality brands on sale. This way you still get quality items without breaking the bank. Below, I’ve linked some of my favorite finds that are on sale right now!

1. This dress is a fab find from Francesca’s and it is on sale right now for $20! It comes in the indigo color shown above, and also in rose. This would also be super cute as a tunic worn with jeans and short boots.

2. Check out this cute dress from Anthropologie! It’s on sale for $99, and it has a really cute keyhole cutout in the back. 

3. If you don’t have a good pair of short boots, then these from Zappos are a must! They are by Sam Edelman, and they come in tons of colors and patterns. They are 33% off right now.

4. Lizard Thicket might be a new store for some of you, but its definitely worthwhile. A new location opened close to us, and we are already big fans. I found this cute top there for only $16.25!

5. Every girl needs a good pair of jeans and these are adorable!!

6. Sweaters are a must have for winter! I found this cute one from American Eagle. It’s a terrific neutral color, and it is less than half of the original price.

7. These caramel colored jeans from American Eagle are so fun! A good pair of colored jeans is always a must have in my closet. These are stretchy, so they would be super comfy.

8. Kendra Scott necklaces are a hot topic right now, and this color called brown pearl is on sale!

9. These Hunter rain boots are so great! I love these in this bright coral color, and it just so happens they’re on sale!

10. This lace dress from Anthropologie is adorable! (UPDATE: This one just sold out, but Anthro has tons of cute dresses on sale.)

I hope you enjoyed all these items and hopefully they sparked your imagination in your own closet.
XOXO, Mary Anneliese

Today, I want to introduce you to a new guest poster on my blog, my daughter Mary Anneliese. Mary Anneliese is 14, and she has already been learning about the inner-workings of a blog. Now it’s time for her to do a little writing as well. Fashion is a hot topic around our house, so she is here today to bring you New Year’s Eve Fashion for Teens.

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, which means New Year’s Eve parties are coming up, too! Now is a great time to add some extra sparkle or dressiness to your wardrobe that you wouldn’t normally wear. I searched the internet to find New Year’s Eve fashion for teens, and here are some of my favorite finds for cute dresses to help ring in the new year.

1. This lace dress from Francesca’s is a perfect addition to anyone’s wardrobe.

2. This simple dress is perfect for any holiday occasion and beyond!

3. This flowy lace dress from H&M is another great one! It would be great for New Year’s Eve, but versatile enough for other occasions too!

4. This textured lace dress from Altar’d State is a great find!

5. This subtle pink lace dress is a festive addition to anyone’s wardrobe.

6. Another Francesca’s dress! This one is a ruffled, navy dress that is perfect for any party.

I hope this gave you some inspirational ideas for New Year’s Eve! Happy New Year, everyone!

XOXO, Mary Anneliese