Shop the whole look at Club Monaco! 

Pants: Ivrit Sweater Pant  | Sweater: Archibelle Sweater | Pumps: April Pump in Burgundy, also obsessing over these | Wool Coat: Daylina Coat | Scarf: Adele Cashmere Scarf

Guys, hii! I can’t believe that Christmas is only 9 days away!! I usually go for a great holiday dress this time of year for parties and get-togethers, but this year I just wasn’t feeling it. Lately I’ve been dressing very casual so in keeping with this mood I wanted to try out a casual, yet sophisticated holiday look. My beloved Club Monaco (seriously, guys, I spend way too much money here – especially when I had my internship’s Ralph Lauren discount!) is my go-to and here’s a holiday look that I’m all about this season. In my opinion, black and white with just a pop of color is all you need for a subtle, yet fabulous holiday look. Plus, these pants are the softest (and coziest) things I’ve ever worn — perfect for overeating during Christmas dinner ; ) 

Have an amazing weekend and thanks for stopping by to check in! Stay warm if you’re in the north east… it’s been BRUTAL lately.

Photography by the amazing Dana Greenblatt

Sweater: Ralph Lauren, the lighter shade is 40%! Love the v-neck style too| Shirt: Sample sale oxford, similar style here | Skirt: Reformation, sold out – similar style here and here | Bag: Consuela, love the backpack version too! | Shoes: Chanel | Sunglasses: Ralph Lauren

Dress: Vince, similar style here | Boots: Stuart Weitzman (40% for Cyber Monday, but move quick!!)

Code your way through Cyber Monday…

Abercrombie & Fitch // Entire Store 50% Off – Online Only! *Free Shipping on all orders

AG Jeans // 30% Off Sitewide, code: BF16

All Saints // 30% off site wide, code: CYBER

American Eagle // 40% off

And Other Stories // 50% off select items

Ann Taylor  // 50% off site wide, code: celebrate

Anthropologie// 20% off, code: GIFT

ASOS // 30% off site wide, code: THANKFUL30

Banana Republic // 50% off 5 regular-priced items site wide

BaubleBar // 30% off purchases, code: THANKS30 // 25% off 1 item, code: SAVE25 // 35% off 2 items or more, code: SAVE35

Bloomingdale’s // Extra 25% off a large selection of items site wide //  Take $25 off of every $200 you spend site wide + save up to 50% on select items // Save 30% on select regular-price handbags, wallets, wristlets and more

Boden // 30% off + free shipping and returns

Burberry // Complimentary monograming & next day delivery

Club Monaco // The more you spend, the more you get back, code: Thanks

Coach // 30% Off select styles, code: THANKS2016

Express // 50% off everything site wide + Free Shipping

French Connection // Up to 50% Off Womens + Mens + Home

Gap // 50% off, code: CYBERGAP

Intermix // 40% off flash sale

J.Crew // 40% off, code: Holiday

LOFT // 40% off site wide, code: THANKS

Macy’s // 20% off site wide, code: FEAST

Mango // 20% off everything, code : CYBER

Moda Operandi // Sale items up to 65% off, code: EXTRA30

Molton Brown // 25% off site wide + free shipping

Mr. Porter // 30% off selected brands

My Theresa // 30% off all sale items

Neiman Marcus // Up to 40% off + free shipping

Net-A-Porter// Up to 50% off
Nike // Extra 30% off sale, code: XMAS16

Nordstrom // Take an extra 20% off selected sale items (Stuart Weitzman OTK boots I wear are 40% off!)

Rag + Bone // 25% off site wide, code: BLACKFRIDAY25

Ralph Lauren // Take 40% off when you spend $125 or more, code: Cheer1

Saks 5th Avenue // Up to 40% off

Serena and Lily // 25% off site wide, code: BESTEVER

Shopbop // Spend $200+, get 15% off; Spend $500+, get 20% off; Spend $800+, get 25% off, code: GOBIG16

Stuart Weitzman // New styles up to 40% off *including select OTK boots*

Sweaty Betty// 20% off everything

The Outnet // Up to 90% off

The Real Real // 75% off selected items new with tags

TOPSHOP // Up to 50% off select items

Urban Outfitters  // Buy one get one 50% off ALL apparel, code: CYBER40

West Elm// Up to 60% off site wide

Williams-Sonoma // Up to 55% off home goods

Leather Jacket: All Saints, similar style here | Dress: Joie | Bag: Consuela | Boots: Rag + Bone, also love them in black | Sunglasses: Ralph Lauren

Hi, guys!! Since my time at school is quickly winding down, I’ve been trying to make more of an effort to get into Philadelphia. I’ve been hesitant because I’ve always compared it to New York so I feel like I never really gave it a chance. I’m taking a class on the history of Philadelphia this semester and now that I’m learning about the rich history of the city, I’ve grown to appreciate it so much more. It’s also impossible not to find Rittenhouse absolutely stunning!

Thanks for stopping by! I’m so appreciative of each and every one of you and how supportive you’ve all been throughout my journey with Velvet Violets!

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For those of you in the Villanova area, Consuela is doing a trunk show on December 2nd from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on campus in the The Villanova room of the Connelly Center. Consuela will be offering 25% off for my readers at the trunk show : ). They’ll have my black boyfriend clutch at the show so you can check it out and shop it there as well as here! On December 2nd, you guys can also use the code BFVELVETBABES to get 25% off this boyfriend clutch online!

Thanks to Consuela for teaming up on this post xx