The Long Sleeve Peplum

Things making me happy right now: this past weekend and this long sleeve peplum.

Long Sleeve Peplum: Same / Jeans: Same / Shoes: Same / Necklace: Same / Bag: Same

Long Sleeve Peplum: Same / Jeans: Same / Shoes: Same / Necklace: Same / Bag: Same

First, this weekend. This year my parents decided to come visit me in DC for Thanksgiving and it was so much fun. They’ve both been to DC before so this was our chance to really focus in on getting to a few places and trying new things. First, on Thanksgiving Day we threw the turkey in the slow cooker in the morning and then headed to Mount Vernon. I’ve always wanted to visit there, but I hadn’t had the chance. We spent the morning exploring and wandering the grounds. It was so cool seeing this part of history that has been preserved for over 200 years.

We came back to my apartment in the early afternoon and spent the rest of the afternoon cooking Thanksgiving dinner. I don’t know what it was about this year’s dinner, but it was so so good. And it provided me with leftovers for days.

The rest of their trip was spent exploring neighborhoods, the Library of Congress (one of my favorite places in DC), and seeing a show at the Kennedy Center. It was one of the busiest weekends I’ve had in a while, but also so much fun.

Now, on to the outfit. I purchased this long sleeve peplum from Old Navy last month and it’s been one of my favorite purchases this year. It’s been great for dressing up an outfit just a little bit, but it’s also so comfortable. I thought it would make a really fun but simple outfit for a holiday party. I don’t know about you, but I’ve realized that as I’ve gotten older, parties have become a bit more relaxed. With that, so has the outfit requirements. This outfit would be perfect for any casual holiday party. Just dress up this top with a sparkly necklace and cute shoes and you’re good to go!

Photos by Kimberly Graydon