Inspired by The Good Wife

I'm beyond excited to partner up with Lafayette 148 New York today on Sensible Stylista.  I drew style inspiration from the TV show, "The Good Wife" and created a classic look for you guys. Alicia Florrick, the title character of the show, always looks polished and sophisticated. Are any of you guys fans of the show?  What do you guys think of her style?

For today's OOTD, I centered my look around my new coat courtesy of Lafayette 148 (available here in four different color pairings).  I paired it with gray skinnies and an oversized sweater for a chic yet comfortable look.  I accessorized with a classic tote but injected personality with a pair of kick@$$ heels.  I purchased these shoes from Saks Off Fifth a while back; they were on sale for $30!  A hell of a deal if you ask me because they're Charles Jourdan - they typically run $200+.

Oh, did I mention that my coat's reversible? Ta-da!  I'm not sure which side I like more so I'm going to ask you guys.  Do you prefer the black or the gray?

Holiday Deals 101: A Great Place to Find All of the Deals You Crave

I'm super excited to partner up with CyberMonday.com today on Sensible Stylista.  Make sure you guys read carefully because I'm going to tell y'all how to score the best deals this holiday season. First of all, bookmark CyberMonday STAT.  I want you to think of CM as your bargain shopping bible because it compiles all the sales for top retailers in one place, saving you time, money and energy.  You won't have to rush to different stores or sites to find the best deals around.  

This site features deals and special savings from hundreds of retailers all year round.  CM collects coupon codes, limited time offers and special savings opportunities from over 800 online stores and puts them all in one convenient place for you to use.  In addition to hundreds of special offers, some of which will be exclusive promos only available on the site, it'll be featuring a Deal of the Hour on its front page on Black Friday or Cyber Monday highlighting a different retail promo.  Offers will include free shipping, dollars off, percentages off, and free gifts with purchases at some of your fave stores.  

Shopping CM's site is easy peasy because it's clear and organized.  It has five tabs at the top for your browsing convenience: categories, offers, holiday, holiday entertaining, and store directory. Personally, I'm all about the offers tab because shipping's a deal breaker for me.  Unless it's something I seriously can't live without, I'll pass if I have to pay for shipping.  Categories is also a fave.  There are 13 total, and they each have sub-categories.  Here's an example from Beauty & Skin Care.  The most popular sales are displayed at the top and all other deals (from various stores) are listed at the bottom.  If it's easier for you to simply search via store, you can do that using the store directory.

Want to be alerted of featured deals? CM will send you emails about the best money saving deals from the most popular stores of the season. Just enter your email address at the bottom of the site and click "submit."

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Sensible Stylista x Madden Girl: Part 1

I'm super excited to partner up with Madden Girl (via Kohl's) today on Sensible Stylista.  I am completely and utterly obsessed with my new wedge boots.  They're so warm and comfy, and as a plus, they go with everything. The tassel zipper's the cherry on top.  If you're looking for new winter shoes, you need to check these babies out STAT.  If you don't have a Kohl's near you, no worries! They're available online - clicky here to purchase.  Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.  I'm always happy to hear from y'all!

Anywho, I styled my boots with an oversized poncho from Gap (available here).  I skipped tights today, but if you want, you can throw on leggings for extra warmth. This piece is beyond chic - think designer quality. It's made of a wool and polyester blend so it's super soft, and it has wide arm openings, side vents, and contrast ribbon throughout.  Note: it's only available in "one size."  For your reference, I'm 5'5 and about 118 lbs.  I personally like the fit, but if you're super petite, this may be too big for you! You should try it on though!  Just order it.  Their return policy's awesome so you have nothing to lose.  If it doesn't work out, just print out a return label and send it back free of charge!

 A close-up shot of my boots!

One last shot for you guys before I leave you!  How do you guys feel about ponchos - are they a do or a dont?

Just in case you guys want to shop my look: