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Accessories of the day! Check out this photo and my other pictures on my Instagram! 

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Where it's from: 

Shirt: Ralph Lauren Polo 

Leggings: Aerie 

Necklace: C Wonder 

Bracelets: Nordstrom & Alex and Ani 

Socks: Aerie 

Boots: Ecco (Nordstrom) 

Let me know in the comments! 

XOXO 

Miranda 

First things first..... I cut my hair! I cut about 5 1/2- 6 inches off so it is kind of a drastic change. I feel kind of like a 20's flapper mixed with Taylor Swift with my new hair-do. So, I'm basically obsessed! Do you like short hair or long hair? Let me know in the comments! 

But here is my Thanksgiving day look........

Thanksgiving calls for a festive outfit. When I think of Thanksgiving I think of my favorite foods from the famous meal, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes. So, for my outfit I took inspiration from the two foods with a cranberry colored dress and a creme colored cardigan. 

For my outfit I wanted to be comfortable and be able to eat a lot! The key to a great Thanksgiving look is being able to hide your food baby. So, I chose an adorable baby doll style dress. I love this dress because of the extra tulle skirt. It creates a fun and festive look perfect for any holiday party! 

Overtop my dress I wore my favorite winter sweater. This cardigan is basically a sweater which is perfect for a long evening of food. This sweater also has great small details like a zipper closure and side pockets. I always stash my phone in these small pockets which is super handy. 

For my jewelry I wore my go-to necklace of the moment my tassel monogram necklace from Marley Lilly. I am OBSESSED with this piece! Its simple compared to most of my pieces so I love throwing it on with statement earrings. I wore these great black and crystal earrings from Baublebar to complete the look. 

For my shoes I wore these awesome maroon heels. The heel is super chunky and it has a high platform which makes them surprisingly comfortable. I bought these a while back for only $9! What a steal! 

Where it's from: 

Dress: Local boutique in Iowa 

Sweater: Nordstrom 

Necklace: Marley Lilly 

Shoes: Forever 21 

Tights: Aerie 

Earrings: Baublebar 

Bracelets: Alex and Ani, Armed and Readi, and Lilly and Laura

Watch: Henri Bendel 

For my arm party I went a little crazy! Without the problem of having to write and type constantly I stacked up my bracelets for this look. I am loving a new purchase from Armed and Readi recently. It's a marbled beaded bracelet with an adorable creme tassel detail. Then I wore my favorite Alex and Ani bangles (as usual) as well as an adorable Lilly and Laura bracelet. 

For a day spent shopping in the city I wanted to look my best! So, I paired a simple denim button down with one of my favorite Topshop skirts. I love this skirt because it has so many great fall colors. Over the shirt I layered a blue cardigan to pick up the blues in the skirt. Denim shirts are a major staple for me (If you couldn't tell!). I love layering them with sweaters and cardigans to create a layered look. Not to mention they go with practically anything. From skirts to colored pant they go with practically everything in my wardrobe. 

To add some sparkle to my look I added a fun statement necklace. This necklace matches a lot of my fall outfits because of its great fall colors! Then for shoes I wore one of my favorite pair of tall brown boots. To finish off the look I stacked my go-to bracelets and wore my Henri Bendel watch. 

It's all in the details! I am loving this currently bracelet stack. It features my two favorite Alex and Ani bracelets as well as a fun spikey piece from Nordstrom. 

Where it's from: 

Shirt: Lucky Brand 

Sweater: Aerie 

Skirt: Topshop 

Tights: Nordstrom 

Boots: Michael Kors 

Necklace: J Crew 

Watch: Henri Bendel 

Bracelets: Nordstrom & Alex and Ani

Check out my super cute blogger friends Cassidy and Mariah! 

Cassidy- The Yellow Window

Mariah- Chambery and Champagne

A snap from the Lush store and the hotel lobby! I love this super modern tree. I wish I could have one in my own house! 

I was so excited to finally eat at the Shake Shack in Chicago. Literally Shake Shack as the best burger and fries you will ever eat. It is for sure my favorite fast food place in the city. Not to mention I tried their ice cream and its to die for. 

Where is your favorite place to eat a burger and fries? Let me know in the comments! 

XOXO 

Miranda 

We checked out Forever 21 on Michigan Avenue and I have to say I was impressed. In the past I wasn't a big fan of their quality but it has drastically improved since I have last shopped there! They have some amazing pieces that were very chic. This section and display I loved. I love the idea of pastels for winter! 

After we ate dinner we stopped at the Ghiradelli store for a little treat, even though we had dessert at the restaurant. But, you can never get enough chocolate! I tried a chocolate bar inspired by wine and it was to die for. 

Here are a few snap shots of the city. I love Chicago during the holidays because there are lights everywhere. 

The Ghiradelli store is too cute! Reminds me of a vintage soda fountain shop. 

One of my favorites store windows that we passed. Although I don't shop at ZARA this window was perfect. I love the twinkling lights and the sparkle it features. 

Do you have any fun plans for Thanksgiving break? Let me know in the comments! 

XOXO 

Miranda 

I am thankful for Thanksgiving break! 

With Thanksgiving break or fall break approaching I'm starting to think of things that I want to do while I'm at home. Here is my top 10 list of things I will be doing over Thanksgiving break.

Count down: Less then a week till break!  

Thanksgiving break is right around the corner. Which means it's time to pack and head home! As an out of state student I always struggle with what to bring home. I have a lot of clothes still at home so I don't plan on bringing home a lot of clothing. However there are a few things that I cannot live without for a week! So here is my Thanksgiving break essentials that I am packing in my tote. 

1. Knee socks: I am in love with this pair of knee socks! They are from Aerie and I literally live in mine. I have a grey pair but I might have to pick up another pair. When paired with boots they are perfect because they are tall enough to peek out and give a nice detail. 

2. Riding boots: My boots are my life. Both of my boots will be coming back with me over break. They are both from Michael Kors and if you have seen any of my posts you have seen my boots. They are a must have for me because I literally wear them on a daily basis. So, these are a must-have when I am packing. 

3. A plaid scarf: During break the weather will probably be starting to get cold. My plaid scarf is a must-have to protect myself from the cold Chicago air. Not to mention it is the perfect preppy girl accessory. 

4. Black Longchamp bag: My black Longchamp is my go-to bag. It is the perfect size and it goes with everything. If I have to pick one bag to take on break this will for sure be the bag. 

5. Brooks Brother's coat: My navy Brooks Brother's quilted coat is my current go-to coat. It has a great fit and is surprisingly super warm for how light it is. Out of all of my coats this will be the coat I will be bringing back home! 

So that is my packing list for this break. Obviously I will be adding a few more things but these are going to be my go-to pieces over my week long break! 

XOXO 

Miranda