WHITE DENIM + THE THIRD-PIECE RULE.

White is actually my very favorite (non)color to wear, so when wearing white year-round became acceptable, I was pretty eager about it. You guys, I've said it before and I'll say it again, nothing beats AG Jeans. This pair is a little looser than my beloved ankle leggings, which makes them perfect for cuffing at the ankle. My legs are short compared to my freakishly long torso, so my jean-to-bootie ratio just looks better with a little skin peek-a-boo in between. These are also skinny enough to tuck into a knee-high boot, which is exactly what I plan to do with them next.

Side note: I have been LIVING BY the "third-piece rule" ever since reading this post on WHO WHAT WEAR. It is the simplest, but it makes total sense. Basically, you just add a "third-piece" (i.e. a blazer, a scarf, or a belt) to any outfit to make it a little more complete, and make you a LOT more style-savvy. With this simple sweater + jeans combo, I opted for adding the denim jacket around my waist to break up the black and white. A side piece, if you will. (too soon?) Technically, the scarf could also be my third-piece, but I got a little carried away. What's your favorite third-piece?

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MOET ON STELLA

HAT(similar) / SWEATER / TANK / DENIM / BAG / BOOTIES(old Target, similar) 

NAIL BANGLE / HEET BRACELET / BLACK BANGLE(similar) 

DENIM JACKET / SCARF / WATCH / LIP COLOR / LIP GLOSS / KNOT RING

You can find most of this outfit on shopalix.com, which is kind of amazing news considering you Gilties can use discount code: GACShopAlix for 15% off of your entire order! This friendship is just the gift that keeps on giving, isn't it?

FORGET ME KNOT: VDAY GIVEAWAY.

Let's kick off this week with something sweet. I have teamed up with The Shopping Bag to bring you guys a V-Day giveaway treat! OH EM GEE, am I your nicest friend?! I know. Click below to enter to win the super cute 'Don't Forget' Knot Ring, a set of v-day approp lip glosses AND a $25 gift card to shop with! The faux fur coat I am wearing in this post is on saleeee. You heard it here first.

  The Shopping Bag Valentine's Giveaway with Gilty as Charged

Of course the day I decide to wear this coat, it is 65 degrees in ATL. Typical. The bag was an impulse purchase in Vegas! I went down to the lobby in The Palms in search of coffee and chapstick and came back with a purse. Also typical.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MOET ON STELLA

FAUX FUR COAT ℅ The Shopping Bag / DENIM / SHOES / NAIL COLOR

HAT / BAG(Melie Bianco, similar here and here) / SUNGLASSES / RINGS / LIP COLOR

Don't forget to enter the contest and to follow me on Instagram here and here if you aren't already! If it were up to me, you would all win. Ew ew, you are all my Valentine! It's been decided. I'm so obsessed with you.

LINE TO LOVE: ALIXANDRA COLLECTIONS.

Emergency WINE-1-1. Are you guys surviving this arctic blast? I am hating it very much, but it does give me a chance to stay bundled in my favorite scarves. If you haven't shopped their site before, Alixandra Collections has the ever popular blanket scarf in every color. I just discovered this site and it has quickly become my go-to for accesories, including jewelry. We did this "breakfast at Nordstrom" style shoot BEFORE work yesterday morning. To say I could not feel my fingers would be a very large understatement. Don't say I never did anything for you.

Photography by Moet on Stella

BEANIE / SUNGLASSES / SCARF / GAUGE NECKLACE / MUG

TOP / JACKET(Bebe, similar) / DENIM / BOOTIES(VS, similar) / BAG(Kate Spade, similar)

Scarf + necklace c/o Alixandra Collections

Do yourself a favor, stay indoors & go check out everything shopalix.com has to offer.

HOT UNDER THE COLLAR.

Oh hey girl[s], hey. It's Sunday, it's raining. We are all dreading the sound of our alarm tomorrow morning, but good news! It's a short week (holla 'atcha bird!) AND I have an amazing pre-Black Friday deal for you, Gilties. It doesn't require waiting in a cold line OR wearing a snuggie in public. Let's just be clear…I will NEVER require you to wear a snuggie in public. This is my vow to you, take me or leave me. (Did anyone get that RENT reference? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?) 

Moving on to the fashion. I did something I hardly ever do and picked my accesories first for this fit-out. When I first laid eyes on the Ann Crystal Bib, I knew I had to make it mine. When I saw the price tag, I really knew it was destiny. Enter The Shopping Bag. This is an amazing little jewel (pun intended) of a site. Almost everything is under $40. I KNOW. The super models over at www.shoptheshoppingbag.com have given us--JUST US--a little pre-Thxgvg treat.

Use code: GILTYASCHARGED to receive 25% off your order. You are very welcome. 

Here is how I dressed this turkey...yes, I am talking about myself. What is actually wrong with me?

I LOVE how oversized this vest is.

When I said I bought these booties in every color, I meant it. There is still a green I have my eye on.

I LOVE the way this sparkly bib dances over a conservative J.Crew collar.

I love a big bag, and giant clutches are no exception. This ostrich situation is one of my all-time faves.

VEST / BLOUSE / NECKLACE(sold out, similar) / DENIM / CLUTCH(ASOS similar) / BOOTIES 

If you have never shopped with The Shopping Bag, don't worry. I am not judging you. I will just judge you if you don't start. Like now. Here are a few more of my wish list picks. Get in my life already.

BUCKET BAG / AVA NECKLACE / THERAPIST TANK 

Off to finish watching the AMA's. Why I haven't been invited yet is beyond me. 

Can someone call Drake? If you get him, remind him that the good ones go, if you wait too long. 

GRAY AREA.

The Arctic Blast is upon us, y'all. Do not want. Despite the rude temperatures, it does give us a chance to rock some pretty fierce outerwear. It's all about the silver lining...or in this case, the gray one. You guys might recognize this jacket from my first FALL HAUL post back in August. Loved finally getting to take her for a spin around Buck-hood. Obsessing over the contrasting black zippers would be an understatement.

NECKLACE: BAUBLEBAR

This bag was actually a gift from Peru & I'm obsessed with it. It's by Michelle Belau.

Photography by Moet on Stella

JACKET / J.CREW SCARF(similar) / TOP / DENIM / BAG(similar) / BOOTIES / NECKLACE

I'm off to Baltimore to party it up with my very best friends from college. Literally cannot contain my excitement to run around in the freezing & celebrate #williamandmolly with those idiots. Make sure you are following along on IG here and here for a first-hand look at all the fivish debauchery. See you guys when I get back!