Friday's Fancies: Holiday Best

This week's Friday's Fancies is all about featuring your holiday best. Why not show your holiday best at your office holiday party?

My office doesn't do anything big and fancy, but if it did, I'd totally wear this.

dress | shoes | bag | necklace

What are you rocking to your company parties?

Disclaimer: Compensated links may be used in this post.

Keeping Organized

We talk a lot about work fashion here at Nine to Five. I mean, obviously. It's my favorite thing to talk about. But I've got another thing I'm passionate about for the workday. Planners. I. Love. Planners.

It's kind of a problem. There are so many options!

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I keep a plain black Moleskine weekly planner. It makes me feel the most chic. What about you? Are you a paper planner or do you keep it all online?

Mad About Plaid

When I look to how to juggle working, motherhood, blogging, and running a small business out of my home, I turn to Brooke from Lemon Drop Shop. She seems to have mastered the I didn't wash my hair today but it still looks good, I can rock holey jeans with an oxford and statement necklace, and you will never know that I am running on coffee alone. She also knows when to take a step back, do something simpler, or give herself a breather. All things I admire in the women in my life! And that doesn't even begin to share her incredible taste - girl has got an eye for style. So earlier this week, when she posted about plaid, I asked if she would contribute her post here to share with all of you.

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I have a thing for plaid. Even as a girl, I begged for a Ralph Lauren blackwatch purse (my parents were kind enough to oblige--with a little one). So the plaid passion is not new to me, but of late, I have noticed it spreading into areas that I've really not seen before. Classic plaids as cupcake liners, plates and bibs, for example. And I've seen fresh plaids infiltrate the "classic" such as ties, shirts and blazers.

These fabulous finds--vintage and new--were all discovered on Etsy.

bag // bracelet // infinity scarf // bib

men's tie // cupcake liners // iPad/Kindle/Tablet cover // iPhone Case

blanket // ice pack // lunch box // necklace

little boy bow ties // dog collar // men's neckwarmer // wreath

Newer trends I'm noticing--and I kind of like it!

cookies // toms // computer skin // cake

Some of my current favorites.

invitations // boots // shirt

It seems the holidays are the perfect time for warm, rich, cozy plaids, doesn't it?

p.s. Brooke is hosting a giveaway that closes today (12/18). Hurry over and enter.

Double Take

When I saw Pippa Middleton wearing this gorgeous dress, I was basically drooling. I mean honestly. It's a stunning Roksanda Ilincic and I don't even want to know how much it costs. No one tell me.

But I did find this amazing Banana Republic dress that looks shockingly similar. And it's on sale. So hurry up. Grab that.

Have you found any fabulous look for less deals lately?

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High Low: Cardigans

::: Bright Aztec :::

HIGH: Long Pattern Hooded Cardi from Free People

LOW Ecote Intarsia Cardigain by Urban Outfitters

::: Shades of Grey :::

HIGH: Haute Hippie from Nordstrom 

LOW: Blanket Wrap Cardi from Old Navy

::: Calming Calmel :::

HIGH: Lilly Pulitzer Cabrey Sweater 

LOW: Hinge Scallop Knit Oversized from Nordstrom

::: Stark Contrast :::

HIGH: Alice + Olivia Two Tone from Nordstrom

LOW: Staring at Stars Array Cardigan at Urban Outfitters

It should come as no surprise that I love wrap cardigans as evidenced here. While looking to add to my collection, I was surprised by how many high/low options were easy to spot and oh so similar. Do you embrace the wrap cardigan? Or are you more of a blazer or vest lady? 

Friday's Fancies: Pretty in Plaid

GUYS. I'm kind of obsessed with this week's Friday's Fancies theme. Mostly because I'm pretty obsessed with any and all things plaid. I even have a plaid dress. Which I don't love to admit, because who has a plaid dress? But whatever. I like it. So that means you'd like it too.

Unfortunately, I do not have a plaid dress in this week's picks, but I do have other fun plaid things...

shirt | skirt | pumps | bag | necklace

Nowwww if someone could go pick up that bag for me it'd be great.

No, but really.

Bonus Feature: Morgan

I hope you've had a chance to check out Morgan's first fashion post from the other day. If not, make sure you head over there first!

We've got an extra dose of Morgan this week thanks to her second fabulous outfit! I love the pop of blue in this look.

similar scarf | shirt | similar skirt | similar boots | similar bangles

What's your favorite color to use to make your outfits pop?

Now make sure you go show Morgan some love!