Saturday lookbook: Cozy Sweater

Hi there friends, how is your Saturday so far? Mine has been a very casual one, we were home in the morning then had to go exchange some curtains we ordered at Pottery Barn. We drove to Lenox mall, it is a nice mall, lots of sales going on, Banana Republic had 40% off, The Limited and Express and Gap had sales too. But when you have the kids with you it is impossible to look at clothes, cause it is boring to them, they want to see toys, gadgets etc etc. So I had to just  suck it in and put on a happy face. We took them Apple Store and they were happy cause they could play on the Iphones , they are not allowed to play on the husband's Iphone.

I am wearing a sweater from Banana Republic gift from the Husband, one thing with the sweater is I can't hug people wearing black cause it will leave a trace of fuzz on them. Jeans, Banana Republic, I'm thinking of buying a second pair cause this is a bit big on the waist I need to go one size down. Slouchy boots are from DSW.

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Friday's experiment: Knee High socks

I decided to be open-minded and a  risktaker this afternoon. I like how the knee high socks are being worn these days. I remember seeing it on someone while in Europe and it looked so cool. If you are trying this look out like me , it's best to start with a monochromatic palate. I am wearing it with shoes today, but you can also  wear them with booties and regular boots. I have tried it with the boots in the past and I used the socks for a pop of color peeking out of my boots.

I buy my socks  at Marshalls or TJMaxx, and I know at Kohl's they have them too.
I am wearing: dress BCBG, sweater: Gap, socks:? bought at Marshalls, shoes Steve Madden, necklace handmade.
Have a great weekend.

                               My favorite way is how Victoria Beckham is wearing it, ultra Chic.

picture from bigppicturephoto.com

Thursday: Taking a break!

Today was a taking a break day. I get to spend a couple of hours with a friend. We went for coffee (I got a gingerbread steamer instead). It was a nice coffeehouse next to the river. We had planned to take pictures and test my new  lens out.  After playing around with my camera we made a quick stop at the mall, it was packed, there were good sales going on but I was not in the mood to buy anything.
I am planning to babysit a bit in a morning and shop later for the teachers. 
I am wearing jeans Banana Republic, coat INC, scarf gift from my friend Joyce, mittens H&M.

Farrielle

Wednesday look of the day: Costume Noir

I think by now you have already realize my love for black clothes. During cold season I wear a lot of black and I use scarf to add color or jewelry or tights sometimes. But today I am sticking to an all black outfit.

 I made this statement necklace this morning and named it after Danielle a fellow blogger from Georgia. I added it to my Etsy shop this afternoon and I am still debating if I should keep it or not:)
I got to do  some Christmas shopping today  with my husband at the Toys r' us , wow man it was packed, a bit overwhelming for me , I was glad I was done quickly. I am going to leave you with what's for dinner, a friend of mine Damaris made it once while staying here at our home  it is a dish from Republica Dominicana.


I am wearing: top The Limited, leggings bought at Marshalls, boots Bandolino, mini skirt H&M, necklace handmade, bracelet F21, watch Burberry.

Tonights dinner
moro de maiz and chicken tenders, with avocado salad (rice with corn and cilantro)

Tueday's Combi: Lookbook and what I made today

Hello friends, how has your day been so far?  I took it easy today, made a bracelet today for someone who's birthday is today, I do not know who she is but I adopted her for the month of december to bring her cake , card and a gift. She is the graduation coach at my daughters school. I did not get to see who she was cause she had an appointment. I hope she likes the bracelet, I know I do:).
Below is what I wore and what I made this morning, the bracelet for the  mysterious birthday lady and a pair of bridal earring which I will list very soon in my Etsy shop.

I am wearing: cardi H&M , jeans BR, boots bought at DSW, bracelet: H&M and F21, scarf:?.

                                                 Created by Farrielle

Pearls and crystals , Agate (Brazil) copper, mocha crystals and a handmade glassbead.

Lookbook: video what did Farrielle wear today?

What is Farrielle wearing today? from helouise verstraete on Vimeo.


Have a great Monday!!!
Be sure to check back cause I am having a giveaway one of these days.

T'is the season

Hey fellow bloggers and readers, how was your weekend? Sorry for the lack of post, but I  have been way  busy  to blog.  I went to a Christmas Musical at my church on Friday night with my family and a group of dutch friends (including a Martine who always reads my blog all the way in Holland).  Yesterday morning we went as a  family to bring gifts to the less fortunate, and in the evening me and el marido went out with friends to Eclipse di Luna for tapas, and after wards went to Loca Luna for some dancing.
We just got back from a birthday. The husband made split pea soup, although it is not my favorite kind of soup but I still did enjoy a warm bowl of the soup.

Have you been busy too? I am happy that the hubby's vacay is starting tomorrow and we can do our Christmas shopping without having a babysitter watching the kids. We have more than a week before school is out.
Have a great week.

Farrielle