Every season brings wardrobe essentials, & winter is one of my favorites in that regard. Although the south doesn’t get to indulge in the ~hard winter~ things, knits and sweater dresses are still a-flying.

TEN GIFTS UNDER $50 FOR ALL YOUR GIRLS

Is there even a need for an intro for this post? This may be one of my only gift guides this year because honestly? It’s one of the only ones you’ll need.

WHAT KAE WORE | THANKSGIVING IN THE HILL COUNTRY

 Hey, babes! How we doin over there- still in a turkey coma? Did you black out in front of your computer after a late night online spree? 

WHEW.

Coming at you today with another WKW- what I wore for thanksgiving in the hill country. My cousin lives out there & everytime I visit I fall in love a little more. I'm a city girl but I have a thing for small towns in the country that look like they came out of a hallmark film. 

THE OVER THE KNEE BOOT EDIT

The bootie may be in line to reign, but OTK boots have been having several moments. (yes I know the boots in the photo aren't exactly there but they're the closest thing I can get my tiny feet into OKAY)

It seems each season they only grow stronger, and with no signs of slowing down they're ~the~ boot to get your hands on.

MY CYBER WEEK & BLACK FRIDAY PICKS

Ah, Thanksgiving week. It seems everyone & their dog (hi, Stevez) are putting out a black friday/ cyber week guide, and to risk being ~unoriginal~, I'm bringing you a roundup of all the sales & deals I think you'll love.

AN EASY THANKSGIVING LOOK

If you’ve seen those memes that are like ‘have you picked out your thanksgiving outfit to go into the kitchen in yet’, that’s me (& this post) in a nutshell. Much like the coveted first day of school outfit (ah, remember the hollister skirts?) the thanksgiving look is v important. 

BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING TIPS (FROM AN EX RETAIL ASSOCIATE)

I spent four Christmases (like the Reese Witherspoon movie) in retail, and I’ve been a Black Friday shopper as well, so I’ve seen firsthand the do’s and dont’s of the day. 

If you’ve ever been overwhelmed by the Black Friday madness, let this be your guide:

THREE WAYS TO STYLE A VELVET SKIRT

I recently shared one of my favorite new finds, a velvet midi dream of a skirt. Though I paired it with a simple crop top, there's an infinite number of ways to style one of these bad boys.

WHAT KAE WEARS: A WEEK OF OUTFITS FOR MY OFFICE JOB

My office job allows me to get a bit creative when it comes to work style. When I was working retail I'd have to be careful of what I wore in fear that I'd be on a ladder or getting down & dirty in a floor set, but luckily office work doesn't call for that. 

If you're in need of a bit of ~work style inspo~, say no more. I've documented a work week's worth of outfits, diary style, & I've done the dirty work and linked everything at the bottom for you! I had to track down a lot of similars, but they're there nonetheless. 

HOW TO PULL OFF THE ARIANA PONY WITH SHORT HAIR

I love Ariana Grande. Maybe it’s because we’re birthday twins (& I’ll tell anyone who will listen) but I’ve been obsessed for years & it’s not going anywhere. Her iconic hair is being copied everywhere from Instagram to the ~real life~ & I’m not mad about it. As amazing as the half up pony looks with her mermaid locks, short hair is no excuse not to rock it. 

A PEEK INTO MY BEDTIME ROUTINE FOR AN EARLY RISE

I recently wrote a post on making good habits for getting up earlier in the mornings, & I realized it’s been a minute since I published a nighttime routine. 

SO I’m sharing my nighttime routine that I try to stick to most weeknights. (Key word, MOST- I have to make myself flexible if I’m going to be out that night or something’s going on that makes the routine flux. BE FLEXIBLE)

THE $27 TEDDY COAT I'LL BE WEARING ALL WINTER (+ STYLING TIPS)

I’ve been drooling over teddy coats since last autumn/winter, when they suddenly took over Instagram. It looks like they have no plans of leaving this year, & after shopping around for the ~perfect~ one, I found this babe on shein. (aka the babe that keeps selling out like there's no tomorrow- WONDER WHY)