Barefoot Dreams Cardigan (The ultimate gift. SO SOFT. And here’s the original!) / Faux Leather Tote (I’ve given this to nearly all my cousins and it’s always a hit.) / Cashmere Sweater (Also like this one and this one from Everlane.) / Burberry Scarf in “Heritage Stone” (Obviously a splurge. Maybe to be split amongst siblings for Mom?!) / Cole Haan Suede Boots (Mine are last year’s version. Also highly recommend this pair by Sam Edelman.) / Madewell Jeans (So stretchy and comfy! These are Madewell’s cashmere jeans, btw, which are supposed to be extra warm. Excited to try them!) / Sunglasses
It was 50 degrees in Chicago yesterday, so I dressed like it–in some of my favorite pieces from my wardrobe, nearly all of which make for great holiday gifts. The details:
Barefoot Dreams Cardigan: Everything you’ve heard about this cardigan is true. It’s the ultimate gift because it’s just SO SOFT. Here’s the original, which you really can’t go wrong with. This year, though, I decided to buy the waffle-knit one, and I love that it’s thicker while also retaining that luxe softness. I’m such a fan, and whoever you give this to is a lucky girl. ;) The best part is that the moment they take it out of the box and touch it, they’re like “Ooooooooh!” Haha. Again, so soft.
Faux Leather Tote: I’ve given this to nearly all my cousins and it’s always a hit! I’ve had mine for years and it hasn’t shown a bit of wear. It’s super soft, and dare I say that I like it better than the Madewell one, which is made out of real leather. I just love that I don’t worry about it; it’s pretty much impossible to scratch! Heck, Emma’s dragged it across the sidewalk on multiple occasions and it’s perfectly fine. Highly recommend.
Cashmere Sweater: Halogen brings it when it comes to affordable cashmere, and anyone would be thrilled to receive such a useful and beautiful staple. I have a bunch of these sweaters and they’re staples in my closet. (I wear them year-round!) TTS. Also like this one and this one from Everlane.
Burberry Scarf in “Heritage Stone”: Okay, this one is obviously a splurge. But perhaps it would be the perfect gift for your mom, to be split amongst siblings?! (My brothers and I also pool our funds so we can get Mom an extra-special gift, and it’s the best. It’s less stressful for all of us, and she’s always SHOCKED when she opens whatever it is we gave her! Or she feigns excitement really well. 😂) But seriously: this is the best scarf I’ve ever owned, and I know I say it all the time but it’s almost silly that I own others because I reach for it so often! It’s iconic, amazingly soft and cozy, and it goes with nearly everything.
Cole Haan Suede Boots: These are my going-out-boots-in-the-winter which I also wear all the time because they’re that comfy. Mine are last year’s version but the newer ones are fabulous, too. TTS. Also highly recommend this pair by Sam Edelman.
Madewell Jeans: This might be a weird gift to give to someone. But while you’re shopping for friends and family, grab this pair of jeans for yourself! They were a little out of my comfort zone but once I put them on, I fell totally in love with them. So stretchy and comfy, and ultra flattering in the tummy area! Completely TTS. Order your normal size. These are Madewell’s cashmere jeans, btw, which are supposed to be extra warm. Excited to try them!
Sunglasses: My go-to sunnies these days. Classics!
Everything I’m wearing today comes from Nordstrom, which carries the vast majority of my closet! I’ve linked a few of my favorite holiday gifts above, perfect for the special women in your life, but you should also check out the retailer’s insanely thorough gift guides here. (You can also find gifts for under $100, under $50 and under $25 here. So easy!) OH. And here’s a sneak peek of the retailer’s Cyber deals. (Exciting that the Spanx faux leather leggings will be going on sale!) Everything ships free and returns are free, too! Nordstrom makes holiday shopping easy and for that, the Larkins are extremely grateful. Our goal is to have ALL of our gifts covered by the end of this week so we can focus on enjoying the magic with Emma and Lucy. CAN WE DO IT?! I’m confident! ;)
xoxo
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Barefoot Dreams Cardigan (The ultimate gift. SO SOFT. And here’s the original!) / Faux Leather Tote (I’ve given this to nearly all my cousins and it’s always a hit.) / Cashmere Sweater (Also like this one and this one from Everlane.) / Burberry Scarf in “Heritage Stone” (Obviously a splurge. Maybe to be split amongst siblings for Mom?!) / Cole Haan Suede Boots (Mine are last year’s version. Also highly recommend this pair by Sam Edelman.) / Madewell Jeans (So stretchy and comfy! These are Madewell’s cashmere jeans, btw, which are supposed to be extra warm. Excited to try them!) / Sunglasses
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