STYLE STORY: CHRISTMAS PATTERN MIX + STYLE LINKUP

Happy Christmas Eve!!

Does anyone else feel like Christmas crept up so quickly this year? Perhaps I just feel that way because the past month was extremely hectic & sleepless, but incredibly exciting! And now I am so thankful to have time off from school to be with loved ones and have a moment away from the busyness of life to ponder the true Reason for this season. It is because of Jesus that I can live out a story full of hope, joy & for a greater purpose!

This week I am excited to be cohosting the Style Me Wednesday Linkup with Liz from Shopping My Closet!

Today's outfit is one that I put together with Christmas in mind. This year I thought I'd wear something different for Christmas. I decided to stick to the traditional Christmas colors, but with some fun prints mixed in! Leopard print has been my favorite print to wear this season. It's funny how a print you kind of (really) disliked before grows on you overtime - kind of like a vegetable you hated as a kid grows on you when you get older! And it just so happens that my new print obsession goes well with the classic tartan print I've always loved.

I love this versatile monogrammed clutch from Benevolent Jewels! Get your own for 20% OFF with special discount code: JHCODE20!

Photography by: T-Esque Photography

SHOP MY LOOK:

Sweater: Gap (Similar)

Skirt: Loft (Similar)

Shoes: Adrienne Vittadini (Similar | Similar)

Necklace: Kate Spade

Clutch: Benevolent Jewels -- Use code JHCODE20 for 20% OFF!!

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Now onto the linkup! Here's a little bit about Liz:

Hi!  Meet Liz, the blogger behind Shopping My Closet.  Her style approach mixes high and low, dresses up closet essentials, and pairs the timeless with the current. Follow her as she illustrates how you can have an on-trend and timeless look by incorporating the items already in your closet into a stylish everyday look. You can find her on Bloglovin', Instagram, Facebook & Pinterest!

                    

Welcome to the weekly Style Me Wednesday fashion link-up! The Style Me Wednesday fashion blog link-up goes live every Wednesday and is meant to be a venue for you to showcase what you're wearing or a favorite look. It's the perfect opportunity to discover new bloggers (and friends!) and styles. Simply follow the steps below to join Style Me Wednesday fashion link up!

STYLE ME WEDNESDAY LINK-UP GUIDELINES 

1. Follow your host, Shopping My Closet, on Bloglovin', Instagram, and Facebook 

Follow your co-host, Grace in Style, on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest 

2. Link up using the widget below to your specific blog post (i.e today’s post), not your blog’s homepage 

3. Grab a button to share on your blog post about Shopping My Closet's blog link up

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An InLinkz Link-up

Linking up with:

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