fashion fix: casual holiday looks **GIVEAWAY**

**The giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to comment number #134 – Lynn – who said "I would buy a new outfit for work – I just started a new job!" Congrats on the job, Lynn, and congrats on the win!**

Well, all my formal holiday parties are done at this point. (Philly bloggers, remember that cute little black dress I was wearing
at the Holiday Party? LOFT! On sale! $10!) We've discussed 'festive attire' at length here on Girlymama. And now let's focus on those fun, more casual  parties and gatherings with friends and family we all have coming up.

So what are my favorite casual outfits for the holidays?

235180_8594_altI wear this sweater all the time with a ruffled white shirt and my Modern Skinny Jeans! Love it! (And its on sale for only $20 – less than half price!)

235456_4324_alt Sweater dresses might sound a tad formal, but I wear them all the time with leggings and flat boots – its super comfy, but still looks terrific!

 178218_4236_B1_alt And you can never go wrong when you dress up denim and a sweater with a cute scarf or necklace!

237544_9193_alt How cozy does this sweater
look? Now  maybe some of you really do roll out of bed and open
presents, but I prefer to look semi-decent in all those Christmas
morning pictures. Can you just see yourself opening presents on
Christmas in this cozy sweater over a cami and yoga pants? (Or what about this to-die-for sweater coat? Drool!!)

This would be perfect for my friend's annual Christmas party! It has one of my very favorite casual party outfits I've seen!Image009 I just love the dressed up denim look this season. And I LOVE LOFT's new premium denim line. Their Modern Skinny Jeans
look fabulous – they have a great cut and have just a touch of spandex
to keep their shape. I just picked up the Midnight Wash Modern Boot Cut
Jeans
(on sale for $30) and these are going to be a staple in my
closet for years. They're a great color, great cut and look fantastic,
if I do say so myself. Speaking of staples, I also wear this sweater and this top all the time. And I always recommend ruffles to dress up your casual look. You know how I love my ruffles. (And the ruffle scarf! Swoon!)

You may have noticed that all of these fashions are from LOFT. Did you hear that Ann Taylor Loft is now officially LOFT? And they have a fabulous new website? And they've started offering seasonal shopping
parties hosted by their in-store
personal stylists who can give you one-on-one styling attention??? (For
free! Really!)

And to celebrate these big changes, the generous and stylish folks at LOFT are offering Girlymama readers a chance to a $100 LOFT gift card!!! Here's how to enter: 

1. Contest ends at midnight on Thursday, December 18. (Card will be mailed Friday, so you can use it for holiday shopping!)
2. Entry #1: Leave a comment saying what you would buy with your LOFT gift card!
3. Entry #2: Leave a SEPARATE comment telling me that
you voted for Girlymama in the LOFT Blog War challenge on Facebook as you favorite place to  get your fashion fix!
4. Entry #3
Leave another comment telling me in what way you promoted Girlymama in
the LOFT Blog War challenge
(i.e., posting about it on your blog or Facebook, Tweeting about it, emailing  friends, and/or subscribe to my feed by email or in a reader).
5. Winner will be selected by Random.org, announced back here on this post, and notified via email

Good luck, my little fashionistas! Make Girlymama proud!


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About Melissa

Melissa is founder of Girlymama and co-founder of the fashion blog, All Things Chic. You can also find her designing blogs at Eliza Grace Design and on Twitter as GirlymamaMel.

Comments

  1. 1
    april says:

    Wow-you’re talking about my favorite store here! I think I would get a sweater dress. I don’t have one, and they look so comfy and warm. :)

  2. 2
    busygirl says:

    oooh pick me, i LOVEEEEEEEEE the loft, all my white button-downs are from there

  3. 3
    Karen says:

    I would pick a pair of black maternity pants and a pair of charcoal gloves!

  4. 4
    Kristy says:

    Well, being that I’m “that” Mom that drops her kids off in at school in her robe and slippers because that’s actually the best option in my closet right now, I would buy any and all of it! I have no fashion sense whatsoever so I would rely on your suggestions completely!

  5. 5
    jen says:

    anything, and i mean anything, from LOFT would be prettier than my normal daily dress, and since i just packed away the maternity clothes, it’d be so much fun to do some shopping for normal clothes!

  6. 6
    Jen Gould says:

    Hi!
    I would love anything from the LOFT that would be comfortable, but look nicer than my normal “stay-at-home mom” clothes!

  7. 7
    Beth B. says:

    Wow what a great give-away! Thanks for the chance to win. I would get a white blouse; something ruffly, perhaps a sweater, and I would definitely indulge in something from the LOFT’s “loungewear” line… everything is so soft and cozy-looking!

  8. 8
    Megan says:

    I have a couple of maternity tanks from Loft that I pretty much live in these days. I also am still wearing my Loft skinny jeans (one size bigger than my regular size)… I also love Loft sweaters – they keep their shape really well and aren’t too short – I like sweaters that hit at the hips or below instead of the waist…

  9. 9

    I’m the market for some good skinny jeans so I can wear my boots over jeans…and love their sweaters. It’s what I live in for the winter.

  10. 10

    LOVE that ivory sweater. I wish they still had it in my size. I would definitely get that or something like it. Love your idea to wear it with yoga pants and cami to open gifts on Christmas morning. :-)

  11. 11
    Kim says:

    Great ideas! Love the sweater dress, but don’t think I could pull it off.
    I am in the market for some new sweaters – time to toss the old ones – so I’d start there.

  12. 12
    Beth G says:

    I would buy a cute party dress for Christmas! New sweaters would be good too

  13. 13
    Amy says:

    I need some skinny jeans to go with the boots I am getting for Christmas. Not to mention I just want more post-baby clothes that are cute and stylish.

  14. 14
    Kellyn says:

    Hang on…must stop drooling at the new site. How fabulous is this!
    What to buy…what to buy…I need a new cardigan, new cami’s, new cute but comfy sweaters….so many wonderful things!
    Thanks!

  15. 15
    jill says:

    Jeans…. I’m in DIRE need of new jeans!

  16. 16
    Teri says:

    I think I need a ruffle scarf!

  17. 17
    Kelly says:

    I would buy some fun sweaters and some new jeans! Awesome giveaway. Love the Loft!

  18. 18

    I need a couple of sweaters and/or a scarf!

  19. 19
    Jennifer Y. says:

    I could really use that cardigan! I also really need some new accessories. I’m terrible at that so maybe that personal stylist could help me out? What a great service. Thanks for the giveaway!

  20. 20
    Andrea says:

    I SO need a white botton-down top! And some dressier tops…Mommy t-shirts just don’t cut it for a night out!

  21. 21
    Karen says:

    I voted for you!

  22. 22
    Karen says:

    I sent the link to a number of coworkers!

  23. 23
    Shannon says:

    Oh my goodness, what would i do with a LOFT gift card… well, after I faint…. I would use it to beef up my poor little winter wardrobe. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the way LOFT jeans fit me, so I would start there and then pick out some of their fun chunky sweaters. I also love the graphic long and short sleeved t’s they have now! WOW!

  24. 24
    Shannon says:

    i also voted for you! you are the epitome of LOFT fashion and style, I sooo hope you win!

  25. 25
    Shannon says:

    I also promoted on facebook and twitter!

  26. 26

    I really like the long knit gloves and the corsage tee.

  27. 27

    I also voted for you in the poll! Good luck!

  28. 28

    Voted for ya, Babe!

  29. 29

    Tweeted! (Do I get a fourth entry for facebooking it?) :-)

  30. 30

    Oooops, forgot my link. Delete the former comment.
    Tweeted.
    http://twitter.com/dcrmom/statuses/6743205727

  31. 31
    Laura says:

    So many entries!!!! And so many choices at LOFT!!! Right now, I’m ALL about the sweater dresses and leggings. Was in there last night and they had some cute lighter weight sweaters perfect for work.

  32. 32
    Sarah says:

    I DESPERATLY need jeans…. jeans that FIT! I am finally losing my “baby weight” and am really excited about being able to shop again.. but not so excited about having to spend money to buy a whole new wardrobe. This gift card would kick start my wardrobe make over.
    Thank You for the opportunity!
    Sarah
    http://www.chestercountymoms.com

  33. 33
    Laura says:

    I voted on FB!!! and I emailed my friends!!

  34. 34
    Sarah says:

    I voted for you (you were in the lead) and I posted on FB & Twitter

  35. 35
    Lisa says:

    if i win, i’d like the pleated yoke top

  36. 36
    Lisa says:

    i voted for girlymama in the blog wars thing on facebook

  37. 37
    Lisa says:

    i also posted it on my facebook…good luck!

  38. 38

    I love that white sweater! Out here in Arizona, they are our winter coats!

  39. 39

    I’d pick up something stylish to wear to the holiday party I have this Friday! (Considering I’ll be at King of Prussia Mall this Friday aaand I only live 5 mins away from you…)

  40. 40

    Oh and btw, I posted a thing on my Fb profile saying I voted for you!

  41. 41
    Roobug says:

    I love the French Terry Kangaroo Pocket Pullover. It’s the perfect addition to my mommy gear while looking cute too!

  42. 42

    I just voted for you on facebook, and you are in a very close 2nd place!!!

  43. 43
    Roobug says:

    Voted on Facebook! Good luck! :)

  44. 44
    Roobug says:

    Posted my vote for the blog challenge in my Facebook feed.

  45. 45
    Roobug says:
  46. 46

    I would buy a cute black dress:o)

  47. 47

    Yes, I voted for you:o)

  48. 48

    And hi, I twittered about you:o)

  49. 49
    Mary B says:

    They have such cute stuff. I need some new clothes :)

  50. 50
    Mary B says:

    I voted for you as well :) Hope you win!

  51. 51
    Stephanie says:

    Considering that I will be having another baby in a few weeks, I will be in need of a fashion spruce up for the winter/spring! I could really really use a girly fashion fix from the Loft!

  52. 52
    Stephanie says:

    I voted for you on FB!!

  53. 53
    Heidi Kratzke says:

    I would use my gift card to purchase some new jeans. I am in desperate need of some jeans and fashionable pants to wear to work. All of my jeans are wearing through!

  54. 54
    Christie says:

    I LIVE at the Loft. Those ladies know me all too well. LOVE it! I’d probably buy some accessories, as I just loaded up on sweaters for my kids to give me for christmas.

  55. 55
    Christie says:

    I also voted for you on Facebook. Good luck, girlie!

  56. 56
    Kristy says:

    Just voted for you…hope you win! Either way, you’re a winner with me!

  57. 57

    What would I buy? Well, I am a stay-at-home-mom in need of some fashion help, so probably something fabulous!!! What a great give-away!

  58. 58
    abby says:

    Wow, this could go a long way towards updating my mama wardrobe! I love the chiffon beaded tee and the charmeuse trim shell. Oh, the boyfriend wash denim jacket!

  59. 59
    DEBIJOT says:

    I would buy sweaters. Thanks

  60. 60
    Wehaf says:

    I’d buy a pair of Tulip Wash Curvy Boot Leg Jeans and a pair of Petite Julie Double Weave Boot Leg Pants.

  61. 61
    Dagmara says:

    I would get some nice dress

  62. 62
    Dagmara says:

    I have voted for I am stylish

  63. 63
    Grace Hester says:

    Love LOFT too! Probably an office outfit of a top/sweater and pants, then a couple of items from their sale accessories section.

  64. 64
    Grace Hester says:

    I voted for you!

  65. 65
    Grace Hester says:

    Re-tweeted your tweet and asked my friends to vote for you – someone responded on my FB that she did in fact do so!
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grace-Hester-Designs/94640487381/#/thegracehester?ref=mf

  66. 66
    Lachelle says:

    I would get a new skirt or dress since that’s what my wardrobe is seriously lacking these days!

  67. 67

    I’d get the French terry kangaroo pocket pullover – it looks sooo comfortable, especially for my just-gave-birth season this winter! Also, the paisley sleepwear looks very inviting…

  68. 68

    I voted for you on Facebook :)

  69. 69
    whitney says:

    I’d get this: Rosette Chiffon Dress! Love the Loft!

  70. 70
    Andrea says:

    I would buy a nice warm sweater :)

  71. 71
    Jeanine says:

    I would buy a sweater dress with my Loft card. It would be perfect for the holidays.

  72. 72
    Deb K says:

    I would buy some new pants as I have recently lost weight and all my clothes are too big :-)

  73. 73
    Deb K says:

    I also voted for you on Facebook{Deb S}

  74. 74
    Deb K says:
  75. 75
    ClassyMommy says:

    I voted for you on Facebook! I’d love to buy a cool sweater to go with jeans and some funky accessories. Or a dress for New Years Eve if this contest ends in time and I win!

  76. 76

    JEANS! I would buy jeans, and some cute sweaters, and a DRESS. Can I keep naming things? I need some new clothes :)

  77. 77

    I voted on FB!!!!

  78. 78

    I tweeted it (@stefunkanie)

  79. 79
    Maureen says:

    So much to pick from. Love it.
    I really like the Open Front Cocoon Cardigan

  80. 80

    Wow, those parties sounds fun! I would buy sweaters and long sleeve shirts. Maybe a pair of jeans too. And a ruffle scarf, gloves, uh oh I think I just spent more than $100!
    I subscribe, voted, promoted you on FB and twitter.

  81. 81
    Annette D says:

    I would go for the skinny jeans or maybe the sweater dress!
    m

  82. 82

    Oh my goodness! I would love this!

  83. 83

    And I voted!

  84. 84

    And of course I subscribe!

  85. 85
    Jennifer Y. says:

    I voted! Hope you win!

  86. 86
    julie says:

    I still want the stretch denim leggings from there. They were so comfy, but I waited for the sale to buy. (Fingers crossed they’re still there.) And then I’d have more to spend, right? So… sweaters, maybe pants. And I some accessories.

  87. 87
    julie says:

    tweeted:
    Of COURSE I voted for Girlymama in the LOFT blog war challenge http://apps.facebook.com/polldaddy-polls/?view=poll&id=2395502 VOTE & RT

  88. 88
    julie says:

    voted (you’re currently in 2nd place. Come on everyone, lets get rock this vote!)

  89. 89
    julie says:

    I facebooked, too. Not sure… is that too many times to promo? Nothing is too much in PR, right? GL!

  90. 90
    Laura C from Ohio says:

    I need skinny leg jeans! And those look so great!ANd I love the toggle button sweater! (Can’t FB from work!)

  91. 91

    oooh! i want one of those cutie cardigans with all of the ruffles down the front. or maybe the blazer with the velvet lapels. yum.

  92. 92
    Melinda says:

    I would buy a couple of new sweaters!

  93. 93
    Bebemiqui says:

    Ooh, ooh, I’d get the Faux Fur Neck Warmer and Rib Knit Hat w/ Pom Pom top.
    bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

  94. 94
    Courtney says:

    I think the bump could still fit into the Cowl Neck Sweater Dress!!!

  95. 95
    Courtney says:

    I think the bump would still fit into Cowl Neck Sweater Dress

  96. 96
    Kelley wood says:

    I would pick the open Front Cocoon Cardigan. It looks so dreamy white and wintery perfect for Christmas! LOVE IT!!
    wood57495@yahoo.com

  97. 97
    Courtney says:

    I voted for you. Best of luck. Very cool.

  98. 98
    Aura says:

    OMG I had no idea Ann Taylor started carrying maternity- I love their stuff! I would really love the maternity nursing scarf by maternal america.

  99. 99
    erica says:

    I would buy a great fitting pair of jeans
    bootyemo@yahoo.com

  100. 100
    Wendy says:

    I totally need a new pair of jeans and love the ones at the LOFT. This would be great!

  101. 101
    Wendy says:

    I voted for you! Hope you win!

  102. 102
    Wendy says:

    You’re in my google reader! Yay!

  103. 103
    Jenn O. says:

    I would pick up the pleated neck tee and knit button gloves, for starters!

  104. 104
    jennifer says:

    The first thing I would get would be the ink dot sheath dress!

  105. 105
    she says:

    i would buy:
    Boat Neck Top with Charmeuse Bow $15
    Rosette Smocked Cotton/Silk Blouse $54.50
    Swirls applique tee $35.40

  106. 106
    nick says:

    i would give this to my wife for christmas. she loves this store!

  107. 107
    nick says:

    i voted

  108. 108
    nick says:

    i told my friends on facebook

  109. 109
    lynn says:

    I would buy a new outfit for work – I just started a new job!

  110. 110
    lynn says:

    I voted — Good luck!

  111. 111
    lynn says:

    I shared with my facebook friends.
    Good luck, Girlymama!

  112. 112
    carol says:

    I would love to win! I could use some new sweaters and their sweaters are so nice!

  113. 113
    carol says:

    I voted for you

  114. 114
    carol says:

    I emailed some of my friends and told them to vote for Girlymama!

  115. 115

    I would love to get a dress for my family christmas party- or maybe a tunic and leggings with the new boots I know I am getting! haha
    cassandra@aubut.net

  116. 116
    Angela says:

    I would actually give it to my sister for her birthday.

  117. 117
    Kim says:

    I’d get tons of cardigans!

  118. 118
    Rachael says:

    I need a classic white button down and a few business-casual skirts.

  119. 119
    Kristi D says:

    I really need some new work clothes – I never spend $ on myself with 2 growing kids and a husband! Thanks for the chance!

  120. 120

    If I were to win the $100 gift card, I would probably buy a black dress or pants. After trying to dress for a dinner last night, I realized how much I need to invest in some winter clothes.

  121. 121
    Anna S. says:

    i love their cashmere sweaters :)

  122. 122
    SAM says:

    Sweater dress- it would stretch to fit my expanding belly!

  123. 123
    SAM says:

    Voted for you- good luck!

  124. 124
    Bethany says:

    I would use it to help buy the maternity cowl neck dress in black for an upcoming wedding I am in. Thanks for the chance!

  125. 125
    donna says:

    My daughters all love this store – I would take them shopping!

  126. 126
    donna says:

    I voted for you. Good luck!

  127. 127
    sheila m says:

    I love their sweaters! I absolutely would buy one for my daughter (and definitely one for myself lol)! their stuff is so gorgeous!

  128. 128

    I would get some gloves and the super cute
    Sweater Coat with Waist Tie thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

  129. 129
    Jamie Engle says:

    I love their loungewear line. I would buy some of those items!

  130. 130
    Jamie Engle says:

    I also voted for your blog :)

  131. 131
    Aimee says:

    I would buy the ruffled trench! It is so cute!

  132. 132
    Aimee says:

    I voted on facebook. I LOVE your site!

  133. 133
    Aimee says:

    I emailed the girls about the Blog War challenge! I hope you win!

  134. 134
    heid donahue says:

    i would get some maternity pants, and probably some winter accesories, like scarf gloves ect.

  135. 135
    heid donahue says:

    voted on the blog wasr challenge

  136. 136
    Karen Shamey says:

    I would purchase a new sweater, a pair of jeans (I really need these) and some accessories. I would love to win this! Thanks for the chance.

  137. 137

    Love the Striped Zig Zag Top! I would definitely get that!! Thanks for the chance!!

  138. 138
    Diana says:

    I would buy anything from Loft! Anything!

  139. 139
    Diana says:

    My vote is in!

  140. 140
    Diana says:

    I sent the link to 57 friends and I promoted it on facebook!

  141. 141
    Katherine Barnett says:

    the loft is the best

  142. 142
    lisa E says:

    I would buy petite jeans and their cordurouy pants!

  143. 143
    Christina says:

    I’d get some new sweaters or long sleeve tops. Its finally getting cold here in Cleveland. Thanks for the giveaway!

  144. 144
    Brenna says:

    A sassy new dress!
    Merry Christmas to me.

  145. 145
    Ginny says:

    I need a bit nicer wardrobe badly. I live in hoodies & jeans. I just love that cardigan you have, I’d totally buy one of those for sure!

  146. 146
    Dana says:

    I would love a sweaterdress from Loft-I love everything from there.

  147. 147
    Ginny says:

    I totally voted for you

  148. 148
    Ginny says:

    I posted to my wall that I voted for you

  149. 149

    I would buy some new work clothes from Loft which is my absolute favorite place for school clothes. I love their dressy jeans and blazers. What an awesome giveaway!!!

  150. 150

    I voted, I voted, and I’m crossing everything fingers, toes, arms, legs…that you win. Good luck girlymama!!

  151. 151

    I’m a subscriber and regular reader! I also posted about it on my Facebook profile to help vote. You go girl!!!

  152. 152
    julie says:

    I love their sweaters, but I am currently coveting the ruffle front blouse, I think it’s so pretty and feminine!

  153. 153
    julie says:

    I also voted for you on Facebook!

  154. 154
    julie says:

    I also am a subscriber to your blog, and emailed a friend about the promotion!

  155. 155
    Kelly says:

    I voted for you.

  156. 156
    Deena Bilek says:

    I would buy just about anything I could wear to work.

  157. 157
    Deena Bilek says:

    I voted for you!

  158. 158
    Deena Bilek says:

    I asked all my FB friends to vote for you. And mentioned that you’re a Theta, so hopefully that adds a few votes.

  159. 159
    lace says:

    I’d give the card to my mom for christmas so she can buy some great new sweaters.

  160. 160
    Karen says:

    I love the Flat Front Yoga Pant

  161. 161
    Karen says:
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    Rajee says:

    I would pick a pair of black maternity pants and a pair of charcoal gloves!

  163. 163
    kim says:

    Is it too late to enter the giveaway? :)
    I’d buy a cozy cardigan! I love LOFT!! :)