Gracefully Sassy

Uptown Browsing with Ily Mix

November 24, 2016

Photography: Crystal- Tousled and Teased
Hair Stylist: Cattleya Hair Studio

Black Friday is all over Ily Mix with these ever so perfect sunnies. I am all about a mirrored shade because they add a little more spunk to protecting my eyes. I struggle with having a smaller framed face and when I found these beauties I had to snag them, as well as this wrap around neck tie choker. Ily Mix is your one stop shop for you Black Friday must haves.

1. Blanket Scarves
2. Chokers
3. Sunnies for Days

Use code “gracefullysassy20” for 20% your perfect shades that aid in your sip sip chardon-NAY NAY afternoons!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family… Happy online shopping with your glass of wine in hand! (well…. that is how I am taking my restful turkey break this year )

Office Style with Cubicle Queen

November 17, 2016

Outfit and Accessories: Cubicle Queen
Photography: Crystal- Tousled and Teased
Hair Stylist: Heddie with Cattleya Hair Studio

Have you heard about the amazing office attire box subscription with Cubicle Queen? This is a monthly subscription of all your necessities (including accessories) to be fashionably put together for your 9-5 day job. I was over the moon when I stumbled upon this company. Personally, I enjoy shopping for my outfits that I wear outside of work from rompers to OTK boots. But shopping for my work wear is much less enjoyable for me… slacks VS a romper (not a tough choice).

Leah with Cubicle Queen has two options for you to choose from. You can rent single items if you just a little extra in your outfit rotation, OR you can choose for her to completely style two complete outfits for you to wear, mix and match all month long. The TWO COMPLETE OUTFITS are my pick! I am extremely busy styling my blog shoots for outside of work during the week, I am lucky if I am wearing all my undergarments when I leave the house for work in the mornings. Sorry for the “TMI”, but that is the real world Cubicle Queen struggle!

Not to mention, Cubicle Queen sends you a complete questionnaire on your style, fit, and sizing that allows them to perfectly tailor your office wear to your personal style. You’re sent an email before your box ships to approve the looks chosen for you. BUT don’t be alarmed, should you want to change anything just reply the email and Leah will make sure your smile is never turned upside down. You then simply approve your looks and your box is at your front door in two days!

Leah is so sweet that she wanted to offer YOU, my readers 50% OFF of your first box using code “gracefullysassy”.

You want to keep one or all of the items you were sent? Don’t worry your pretty little self! There is a detailed card enclosed in your box with the How To on taking care of your items. It lists how to return them at the end of the month and also, a full list of all your items and their price point should you love them so much you just can’t bare to send them back.

Outfit and Accessories: Cubicle Queen

This post is apart of a collaboration with Cubicle Queen, but as always thoughts and opinions are 100% my own!

Simple Statement Thanksgiving Outfit

November 15, 2016

THANKSGIVING OUTFIT DETAILS

Dress: Lulu’s (similar) // Boots: Charlotte Russe (under $30)
Hair : Cattleya Hair Studio
Photography: Houston Photographer- This Lavender Life

This sweater with OTK boots makes a statement in the simplest of ways. I truly feel that I am a making a statement while at the same time after dinner, able to throw on leggings and slippers and yell “GEAUX TIGERS” while eating my pie & ice cream. My whole-hearted advice to you this year, is to dress in your simple statement Thanksgiving outfit! This sweater dress from Lulu’s is so versatile for all through the Holidays. A great investment piece if you ask me. I am sure I will not be the first or last to tell you that Over The Knee Boots are your best friend this year and you must go out and snag a pair ASAP!

This week is my not so exciting birthday (I’m getting close to 30), but that also means that next week is Thanksgiving. This holiday is such a joy because to be honest 1. THE FOOD 2. Family Fun 3. Fashion/Pictures. Every Thanksgiving my Mother-in-Law likes to try and snag a few family photos. This girl right here takes that as an invitation for a fashion show! BUT, to be honest.. I like to have a full belly and eat all the desserts while watching football on the couch. That means the outfit has to be simple, cute, and roomie lol.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING LOVES!
Be sure to follow on SnapChat [gracefulsass] this weekend for my birthday fun

Helpful Holiday Tid Bits

November 10, 2016

This HM midi off the shoulder dress in bordeaux will have you running to the store to snag it.. under $35!

But can we please take a minuet to swoon over these Burd Life earrings and arm party?! I felt like a truly Holiday fashionista modeling these GORGEOUS designs. They’re truly luxe and 24 karat gold plated! Yes, you need to add these to your Christmas list stat ladies. Also, Burd Life is offering 25% off your ENTIRE ORDER today, along with free shipping using code “gracefullysassy” . This makes receiving these as a gift a real possibility!!
Houston Photographer: Jonathan Ivy // Houston Hair Stylist: Cattleya Hair Studio

Thanksgiving is just a few weeks out, Christmas is knocking on our door, and I am in heaven with all the Holiday festivities! Don’t get me wrong the Holiday’s for me are a true joy… But I will also be the first to say they can be a bit stressful.

I have found a few tid bits that help me fully enjoy the holidays without the annoying cousin stress breaking me down.

A Few Tid Bits

INDULGE– Eat those homemade cookies your mom only makes once a year, snag a piece of Grandma’s made with love cheesecake, and splurge a little on your favorite seasonal cocktails. I am not saying to bring down the house, but go ahead and enjoy yourself! I have a favorite Chardonnay that I feel is pricey, but every Christmas season my dear husband tells me to get out of the house and purchase that bottle.
DO SOMETHING FESTIVE– I will be totally honest, in Houston doing something “festive” during this time of year can be tough because of the southern weather we’re adorned with. I have GREAT news for you though, a waterpark that opened in Katy, TX this past summer is hosting a Winter Fest. It includes ice skating, snow slide, Santa meet and greet, and a huge trail of lights. Whether you have children or just a date for the evening, this is festive fun for all ages!
SMILE IN THE FACE OF CRAZY– If you by chance don’t have some sort of crazy that joins your family Holiday functions, well you’re just plain LUCKY! I feel most of us have those in our lives, we love, but may not always like. The best advice I can give you is to SMILE! This happens to be the time I look forward to All Year…. and smiling regardless of your crazy is what I will do because ain’t no one ruining my Holiday fun!

I wish you nothing but happiness and warmth on your Holidays this year! “Come let us adore him”

Skirting the Rules in my GLITTER LOAFERS

November 8, 2016

Skirt: SheIn // Blouse: SheIn, similar // Loafers: Steve Madden
Photography: This Lavender Life

Faux leather skirts are another favorite trend of mine this year, and this one from SheIn is perfect for me. I do love the straight non-pleated skirts, but I am a little curvy in the hips, thighs, and bottom area so pleats help me feel less self-conscious. Not to mention, who can stare at anything other than these glitter loafers! This look is under $90 and you need to snag it while ALL of these items are still on sale! I have been dancing around town nonstop in these glistening beauties. Did I mention they are super padded for ultimate comfort?

I am already getting the house decorated for Christmas this week and sipping my wine in my Christmas slippers while doing it!
Stay tuned for my usual Thursday blog post this week! Sneak Peak: Helpful Holiday Tips