Weekend Rewind: Quick trip to Pensacola

Hey friends!  I had a quick trip to Pensacola this weekend for work.  After weather delays on my flight out Friday, I got in town with enough time to visit with some friends before checking into my hotel.  I stayed beachside at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville.  I have stayed there a few times before and it is a great spot.  It's really close to dining at the beach and the hotel is super clean.  

I stayed on the ocean side and happen to have this amazing view from my balcony.  

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Saturday evening we watched the games and have our annual Christmas party for work.  The weather was nice and cool and we had a great turnout.  I was a little bummed when I got back home and realized I only got three pictures all night.  Booooo.  

Dress: GAP (marked waaayyyy down to less than $50) Necklace: H&M

I am on the road a couple days this week for work but am planning to be home all weekend and am looking forward to getting my Christmas lists organized and start ordering gifts.  Simon grabbed a tree for us so I will be decorating that over the next couple days too.  Hope you all have a super week!

My favorite new dress

I haven't shopped at GAP much recently but I popped in a few weekends ago and found what is my new favorite dress.  Is this cute or what?!
It works great for my shape.  I love a fitted bodice with nipped waist and a-line shaped skirt.  It also just went on sale so it is a steal.  I got the black and white version but it's also available in a peach stripe.
It is a touch shorter than I hoped for so I will keep it as an after-hours choice, maybe even a fun cocktail occasion if I can find a sparkly skinny belt and some accessories.  It also has pockets, which I happen to
L-O-V-E!

I am normally a size six but the online reviews said it ran a little large so I went a size down and it was perfect.  Check it out!

Fit & Flare Dresses and Skirts from GAP

I got the cutest new dress for Christmas.  GAP has two great fitting dresses and both patterns look just as nice.  I got the navy and white combo and will likely go back and grab the skirt.  This dress is just my type, fitted top with a-line style bottom.
The length is a touch short so I will have to wear it on a confident day.  I also considered adding tights and tall boots for cooler temps.  How would you style the red and navy skirt? Chunky knit sweater? Tights & boots?

Fit & Flare Dresses and Skirts from GAP by eporter-217 featuring a white dress