welcome to #sweaterdress season!

amazon fashion… can be tricky. for me, it’s mainly been returns and.. well, returns. let’s just say i’ve had better luck with athletic finds and…. sweater dresses! as we enter sweater season in TX, one of the things i like about sweater dresses is that they offer some warmth vs regular poly dresses. and for the most part, they’re soft. here are a couple i found on amazon that are good quality, soft, fit well, and easy on the wallet. a downside of sweater dresses is that they are often on the fitted side. but nothing some shapewear can’t fix — i’m always reminded of the Spanx scene in The Heat with Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCartney 🤣

side ramblings: my gosh i have missed events! a couple of weeks ago i attended @hotelgranducaaustin’s long table dinner as a plus one with my PIC @wanderlustanita. it was so beautiful, from the weather to the views and tablescape. i had a GRAND time, #punintended. i also checked out @neighborhoodsushi — OMG yes, and you cannot lost wih 25% the food menu from 4:30-6PM. you heard me right, the whole food menu. most places just offer a couple of items at a discount on HH. so yep, head on over there soon, reservations highly recommended. leaving y’all with a couple to-do’s/eats in ATX next weekend: 1) check out @fiercewhiskers (also need to mention it’s asian-owned! & the most interesting yet beautiful location. you must also check out the @char.atx food trailer there — they do some mean yakitoris, #protip: ask the chef for omakase!), 2) start your xmas shopping by supporting local vendors at @bluegenieartbazaar!, 3) check out the robotic serving thing-a-mag-jig at an all you can eat korean BBQ place @KBBQAUSTIN, 4) ghost kitchen @prepatx (Taste of Home Handmade Dumplings were amazing esp the pork, shrimp & chive dumplings! and they also have Brooklyn Sandwich Shop there too, the sweet heat buttermilk fried chicken sandwich hit the spot!)

#blackfriday: alright alright alright. here we go with some black friday sales. i think i’ll continue to update this section as the week goes on or separate this out into a different post depending on time this week. but so far here are some good ones on my list:

Abercrombie & Fitch — 30% off everything
Ann Taylor — 50% off everything with code: FRIDAY50
BIOSSANCE — 30% off everything with code: EXTRA30, #protip: you can use it on gift sets which makes it a deal on top of a DEALLL. at this point, i use almost the whole line it feels like :D
Dermstore — 30% off select brands including R+CO!
eleve* — 25% off everything, the Lip Luv is my fave hydrating lip product!
Everlane — up to 40% off select styles
Frankie Jean* — 40% off all hats with code: JANNA40 (good until Black Friday)
GIR (silicone kitchen tools/utensils/reusable straws) — 30% off everything
H&M — 30% off everything
gorjana — $25 off $150 or $50 off $250 or $100 off $450
Phlur — 50% off fragrances & bodycare with code: HOLIDAY50, Ameline is my everyday go-to!
Puracy — up to 60% off, i really like their hand sanitizer and the refillable foam & gel hand soap
SpaceNK — up to 25% off select brands. you should def pick up some Drunk Elephant or De Mamiel (huge fan of the elixir). #protip: there’s no tax!!

*shop local / shop small businesses!

currently on my playlist: shivers by Ed Sheeran

sweater dress 1 cliff notes: love the color and side slits on this one (both sides). it also has a v-back as well! while it comes with a sash i also liked it styled with skinny waist belt. neutral snakeskin print pumps to tie this classy dress together.

sweater dress 2 cliff notes: the button detail is super fun on this one, and you can button and unbutton as many as you want so that means you can also wear it as a cardigan as well = double duty! this is a more casual dress option and i love it with the neutral snakeskin print booties. i’d even wear it with knee high boots too or sneakers!

sweater dress 3 cliff notes: simple mock neck sweater dress. dress it up with a neutral print like snakeskin and layer it with a black moto jacket. absolutely yes, mix black and brown!! to style it more casually i’d wear pair it with sneakers!