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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography

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Good Morning readers and Happy Thanksgiving! I’m so ready to scarf down some turkey, dressing and my homemade pumpkin squares at four different houses today! Yes, you read that right! I said four houses! For those of you getting a late start to the day like myself, I’ve put together a potential Thanksgiving Day outfit with some new Hudson moto jeans available at Nordstrom. What do you think of my denim on denim look? I feel like it works really well since the jeans are a grey wash moto style and the chambray shirt is a light shade of denim. I threw on the plaid scarf for a hint of color and finished off the look with a black panama hat.

You can find all of these pieces at Nordstrom as well as wider selection of boots, plaid scarves, MZ Wallace bags, winter hats and especially denim. Nordstrom is always my go-to place when it comes to searching for the newest styles of jeans from my favorite denim brands like J Brand, Hudson, Citizens, Paige, DL1961 and more. I would definitely make sure to check out their Black Friday sales starting tonight!

Also, I just want to take today as an opportunity to thank you all so much for following along with Haute Off The Rack on social media and reading my blog each day. Your readership and support means everything to me! This blog wouldn’t be half as enjoyable without your feedback and involvement! Thank you from the bottom of my heart and I truly mean that! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

P.S. Stay tuned for a list of the best Black Friday Deals later today on Haute Off The Rack!

Thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

How To Layer a Cropped Sweater

November 24, 2014

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Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography

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Outfit: Chambray Shirt | Cropped Sweater SALE Alert! Get 40% OFF w/ code: SHOPANN | Over The Knee Boots | Ballet Flats c/o Dee Keller | DL1961 Jeans c/o Elle Boutique in New Orleans, LA | MZ Wallace Chrissy Bag (smaller version), Large Metro Tote & Marlena Backpack available at Emma’s Shoes in Mandeville & Metairie, LA (504) 407-0668

Good Morning readers, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Today, I want to talk about how to wear cropped sweaters. There are a few ways to wear them in the winter. You can wear a cropped sweater with a high waisted skirt or pants with a little hint of skin showing or you can wear a slightly longer cropped top that doesn’t show any skin at all like this one (here). However, my favorite way to wear a cropped sweater lately is layered over a long button down shirt. Remember when I wore a dark grey cropped sweater just like this with a white oversized shirt here–> The Debut of the Jenn Bucket Bag

To avoid looking bulky or boxy up top when layering, you need to try on a few different sizes and styles of cropped sweaters to see which style works best for you. Some of you may look great in a snug tight sweater while others rock a more loose fitting style. It really all depends on your shape and preference. Since I have a short torso I went with a size petite small for a more cropped fitted look. The regular small was too long on me and hit at an awkward spot on my stomach, which made me look boxy. Try a few out and let me know what you think! I highly recommend trying the style shown in today’s post. As you can see below, I liked it so much that I bought it in two colors!

Keep your eye out next week to see how to wear a cropped sweater with high waisted skirts!

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The Sleekest & Chicest Over The Knee Boots

November 20, 2014

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Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography

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Outfit: Similar Sleeveless Coat | Over The Knee Dita Boots c/o DUO (similar) (similar) | Double Layer Dress | Charles Bengal Sunglasses c/o Krewe Du Optic | Marlena Backpack c/o MZ Wallace (Available at Emma’s Shoes in Metairie & Mandeville, LA) | Luxy Hair

Jewelry: Hex Cascade Necklace & Large Sarra Cuff c/o Loren Hope | Naomi Ring c/o Kendra Scott

Hairstyle by Courtney Johnson at Rigsby Frederick Salon in Baton Rouge, LA

Good Morning readers, remember how I wore this sleeveless trench coat in Tuesday’s post with jeans and a sweatshirt? You can view the post here in case you missed it–> The Chic Sleeveless Trench Coat | For today’s post, I went with an easy throw-on dress and paired it with my sleeveless trench vest to give the look an edgier feel. I also added some sleek over the knee boots and a nylon backpack for a sporty-chic vibe. What do you think? Do you like the sleeveless trench better with jeans and a tee or an easy everyday dress? Or both?

About the boots: At first I was hesitant about DUO boots because I was new to the brand, but once I received my first pair of Dita boots in the mail, I instantly fell in love with the incredible detail and quality. Not to mention that fact that you can customize your size to fit your calf for a super smooth and sleek fit. If you’ve been contemplating about splurging on the Stuart Weitzman Highland boot, then these are the boots for you! They have the structure and quality of the Stuart Weitzman boots except you’ll save yourself a few hundred bucks by going with these. The Dita boots are nearly half of the price and the quality is just as amazing if not better! For sizing, it is best to order about a half size down. Learn how to choose the best size for you here–> DUO Boots: Find Your Fit

The Chic Sleeveless Trench Coat + A $400 Nordstrom Giftcard Giveaway!

November 18, 2014

Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography

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Outfit: Similar Sleeveless Coat |Blanket Plaid Scarf (similar)| Jenn Bucket Bag (designed by Haute Off The Rack via Gigi New York) | J Brand Mid Rise Cropped Jeans (similar) | Zea Bootie c/o Dee Keller (similar) | Textured Sweatshirt | Backpack c/o MZ Wallace (Available at Emma’s Shoes in Metairie & Mandeville, La)

Jewelry: Bracelet c/o Loren Hope | Yvonne Ring c/o Mary P Lamb Designs | Naomi Ring c/o Kendra Scott

Good Morning readers, this sleeveless trench coat/dress has become one of my favorite pieces in my closet. At first, I was hesitant to pull it out of my closet, but after wearing it with this outfit I became obsessed. I think it looks so chic and edgy and takes a pair of jeans and simple top to a whole new level of stylish. Speaking of taking your look and wardrobe to a whole new level of style, I have teamed up with a bunch of amazing bloggers to giveaway a $400 gift to card to Nordstrom just in time for the Holiday Shopping Season. The winner will be able to choose if they would a physical gift card or an online gift voucher to Nordstrom. Just make sure to enter by Friday, November 21st at 11:59 pm!