The Look for Less - Metallic Sweater Dresses

Let's start off this FABULOUS Monday with some Fashion, Shall we??

As the weather cools down, it's easy to let your style slide (and hide in cozy sweat pants, sweatshirts and fuzzy socks!).. but there's no better way to heat things up than with a signature sweater dress. 

Little Metallic Striped number was recently seen on

Modern Family's Julie Bowen

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She is absolutely gorgeous!  The dress is chunky, but the mid-thigh length shows off her toned legs and keeps the look fresh.  If you go with a bold pattern like Julie, make sure to take a hint from her and keep your accessories basic.

Similar Look for Less:

Victoria's Secret Striped Metallic Sweater Dress

Orig $79.50 SALE $39.99

If the stripes are a bit bold for your taste, try a solid metallic like this one:

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Alice & Olivia Lurex Knit Metallic Dress SALE $177

You can get a similar Look for Less in a multitude of colors:

Victoria's Secret Sweetheart Metallic Sweater Dress

Animal Print, Orig. $79.50 Clearance $34.99
Solids, Orig. $69.50 Clearance $28.99
Metallic Prints, Orig. $79.50 Clearance $39.99

OR

Same Boat Shaped Neckline as Alice & Olivia Dress - Non Metallic Option

Victoria's Secret Jersey Sweater Dress

Orig $59.50 SALE $34.99

Another nice play on the Metallic Sweater Dress is with a Turtleneck.

Diane Von Furstenberg Cybelle Metallic Dress $241

Similar look worn by Kate Middleton (Ralph Lauren)

And you can find suitable Look for Less options such as

Victoria's Secret Ruched Turtleneck Sweater Dress

Orig. $79.50 Clearance $39.99

I personally love the ruching because since the dress is tight it helps hide ANY lines.

Victoria's Secret Cotton Ribbed Sweater Dress

Orig. $59.50 Clearance $24.99

And my personal favorite,

Victoria's Secret Turtleneck Sweater Dress

Special $69.50

Which I actually own in a Dark Chocolate Brown

Thank you once again crappy bathroom lighting at work.

I love this dress because it is a thicker fabric than the cotton which gives it a nicer look, the turtleneck is full, soft and not restrictive and the length is work appropriate.

I got the dress two Christmas-es ago from my mom Santa Claus and it still feels new!

Questions for the Day:

Do you wear sweater dresses in the winter time?

What's your favorite way to style 'em, boots, pumps, tights?



Friday Fives (5s) -- Post II

Not everything always fits into the theme of a Blog Post -- So I wanted to start a collection of things I'm currently crushing over each week that didn't necessarily get captured in my posting.

This will be the second post of a series called Friday Fives (5s)

{One}

Breakfast or Lunch @ Cafe Brazil.  They're open 24/7, have a Coffee Bar with unlimited refills, and their egg white veggie omelette is incredible.

{Two}

Low, Side-Part Buns for Work.  Quick, fast, and professional looking.  Or at least I feel that way when I do my hair like this.  I mean business.

{Three}

Holiday Themed Coffee - Starbucks finally has a Skinny Peppermint Mocha!!

{Four}

Days I get the gym to myself.  I can do any of my ToneItUp inspired workouts without worrying that people are staring at me as I jump pike my butt into the air from my yoga mat... 

{no, having huge J Lo inspired thighs is not on my list... I just can't help it}

{Five}

Cuddling with Riley - it's much too cold outside, we should all just stay inside and snuggle! 

This Friday was an amazing  one!  I got up early and snuck in one of the Roommate's Turbo Fire DVD's she's been trying to get me into... I only had 40 minutes to workout so the DVD was perfect!  Those ladies are intense!!  After that I showered up and met the BFF Ashley for a lunch date and a PLAY!  We saw Les Mis and had a little drama because she started having contractions at lunch!  Luckily she made it through the whole show without popping - she isn't due until Wednesday, but then again that's only a few days away at this point!

Now I'm going to hit 'publish' on this post and go grab ingredients to make a Salad since that's my assignment for Christmas Eve dinner tomorrow night -- Happy Holidays everyone!