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Unique Vision: the J Galt Eyewear Experience

I love being able to highlight local, small businesses and so today’s post about J. Galt Eyewear, a new eyewear boutique in the Chevy Chase area of Lexington, Kentucky, was a super fun post for me to write.  The one of a kind shop is super close {think walking distance} of the dorm I lived in when I was just 18 and a freshman at the University of Kentucky.

Unique Vision: the J Galt Eyewear Experience
wearing: magenta cardigan {UNDER $75, comes in 4 colors} + striped tee {old, similar on sale for $12} + skinny jeans {ON SALE: 40% off!} + ankle boots c/o + arrowhead necklace {UNDER $100} + arrowhead ring {UNDER $100} + matte lipstick {UNDER $20}
I’ve worn glasses, and then later contacts, since I was twelve years old. While my first memories of vision problems are not being able to see the whiteboard in class, these days I can’t even read my laptop screen without help.  Driving sans contacts or eyewear is out of the question.  Even with pretty good eye insurance, I usually only pick up a new pair of frames every other year since my insurance only covers a portion of my frames or what ends up being a year’s supply of contacts.  With my astigmatism, the last pair of frames that I got from my eye doctor’s office were over $500; while I like having the option of switching back and forth between my contacts and glasses, I’ve never been able to justify the extra out of pocket cost each year.

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Unique Vision: the J Galt Eyewear Experience

Enter J. Galt Eyewear.  The space was expertly decorated and is aesthetically pleasing from the moment you walk in through the bright mint front doors.  Tables inside the shop were crafted from repurposed bourbon barrels bought from a local distillery.  When I stepped inside, the staff warmly greeted me and then we got down to business: it was time to pick out some new glasses.

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Black Friday: J. Crew Factory

Happy, happy Thanksgiving! In between stuffing my face today, I like to stop and snag some of the early Black Friday deals.  I hate the idea of going out to shop in the crowds {#retaillife} which means I have to get ahead of things so that there’s time for everything to ship to me and then ship out to my loved ones. Phew.  Luckily, the early shopping usually means that I get some great deals too.

J. Crew Factory is one of my favorite places to shop for myself and for others this time of year.  They always roll out some great options for all the holiday dressing you may need to do whether it be casually working shades of red, green, blue and gold into your work wardrobe or a new dress for a cocktail party.  This is usually the best weekend to shop because you can snag some great stocking stuffers — like the black and white plaid scarf with pom poms – for a beyond reasonable price.

With it just starting to cool off in Kentucky, I’m hoping to fill a few different holes in my closet this weekend.  I’m in desperate need of some new long sleeved tees; I love 3/4 sleeve and tend to avoid the layering tees that come in handy this time of year.  I also wouldn’t be mad about buying a new coat.  Most of mine are from when I was in undergrad at UK and aside from being old, also are big since I’ve lost weight since then.

What are you hoping to pick up this weekend?

Gray Lace Up Sweater

Lace up tops have been all the rage this year and I seriously love the embellished look they give a simple cozy sweater.  This gray sweater is vertically ribbed along the hem which makes it slimming {and awesome for hiding a food baby!}

Gray Lace Up Sweater
featured in this post: shein: gray lace up sweater c/o {UNDER $25} + dark rinse jeans {UNDER $75} + calf hair leopard clutch {similar linked, budget friendly options here and here} + wanted shoes: naash ankle boots c/o + tortoise sunglasses + white agate arrowhead ring + lipsense: matte red lipstick c/o

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Gray Lace Up Sweater

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Flatlay, Four Ways: Slouchy Tunic

Today I’m sharing four different ways to style this dolman tee from The Mint Julep Boutique.  These tees come in a ton of colors and are a great closet staple because of how versatile they are.  Typically they are only offered on Sunday but I’ve teamed up with Mint Julep Boutique to offer them to my readers at a discounted price every day!  These are oversized so be sure to size down.

Flatlay, Four Ways: Slouchy Tunic
featured: the mint julep boutique: cobalt slouchy dolman c/o {ONLY $24} + black elastic waist skirt c/o {UNDER $50} + faux leather booties with tassel detail c/o + mint beaded statement necklace
I love these skirts because of how easy they are to throw on with a basic or printed top.  Here I went with my comfy tee, a bright colored necklace and fun booties.  You can break out the patterned tights for a fun pop of print too.

Flatlay, Four Ways: Slouchy Tunic
featured in this photo: the mint julep boutique: slouchy dolman tee c/o + yellow quilted vest {available in red, UNDER $50} + gray faux leather purse c/o {UNDER $50} + leather ankle boots c/o + distressed jeans {similar} + sunglasses
When it comes to easy fall uniforms, I love being able to throw on a vest over a basic tee and some simple booties. This cognac leather pair goes with so much in my closet and have a block heel that makes it easier for me to walk on.

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Burgundy Duster

I’m pretty pumped to be popping in on a Tuesday {I know, I know – unexpected, but hopefully in a good way} to share a look that features two new pieces to my closet that I’m crazy about.  This cream sleeveless turtleneck sweater is a DREAM and this pendant necklace as been on heavy rotation since I snagged it.

Burgundy Duster
featured in this post: ali express: burgundy duster c/o + shein: white sleeveless turtleneck sweater c/o {UNDER $25} + dark rinse denim + wanted shoes: naash ankle boots c/o {UNDER $75, also available in black and brown suede} + blue arrowhead pendant necklace {UNDER $100, SHIPS FREE} + tortoise sunglasses + calf hair leopard clutch {similar} + LipSense with Becky: lipstick c/o {full review coming later this week}

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Burgundy Duster

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