TRANSITION (+ A WHITE PLUM GIVEAWAY!)

outfit 1:

white plum blouse, c/o (20% off with code MERRICKSART)

similar jeans

similar boots here and here (25% off at SHOPBOP with code FAMILY25)

petunia pickle bottom bag, c/o

urban outfitters sunglasses

outfit 2:

white plum sweater, c/o (20% off with code MERRICKSART)

similar button up (or dress version)

dittos jeans, c/o

sam edelman booties

petunia pickle bottom bag, c/o

urban outfitters sunglasses

PHOTOS BY JANA LAURENE

During those transitional months, when the weather is changing from hot to cold or vice versa, it's important to have a few transitional pieces -- ones that work for warm and cold days, and can also work in your closet during most of the year. 

I teamed up with White Plum today to bring you two outfits that are perfect for those transitional days, AND to give away $100 to their darling shop! The Pacifica Embroidered Blouse is one I could wear ALL summer long with shorts and sandals, but is perfect with boots and a jacket as the weather cools down.  

And the Archer Oversized Sweater? You guys, I want to live in this thing. It's that perfect cozy sweater you can bundle up in during the cooler mornings and evenings, and then wrap around your waist for a laid back (and less hot) look during the day. 

Enter to win $100 to White Plum through the rafflecopter widget below, or, if you can't wait, use code MERRICKSART to get 20% off your purchase until 10/24! 

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And if you're looking for more great transitional pieces, be sure to check out SHOPBOP right now, because today is the last day of the 25% off sale! Click the images below to shop my favorites, and use code FAMILY25 at checkout for 25% off your order (Sale ends TONIGHT!)

ALL ABOUT THE DELICATE

target sweater (under $20!)

keep it close hammered disc necklace, c/o

keep it close gold bar necklace, c/o

glimmer lane ampersand and love rings, c/o

inpink midi rings, c/o

stella and dot triangle ring, c/o

similar bag (under $30!)

michael kors watch

stella dot spike bracelet, c/o

stella dot sparkle bracelet, c/o

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANA LAURENE

Right now, delicate gold jewelry is my favorite. I've been collecting a bunch of different pieces over the last few months, and it's so fun to try out different combinations every day. There's just something so luxe and chic about a bunch of simple gold jewelry, all stacked and layered, and having that chic sparkle instantly elevates an outfit without ever overdoing it.

Don't know how to wear yours or don't even own any? I've got you covered -- I shared a few ways to layer your delicate jewelry right here, and today I have a great giveaway with Keep It Close jewelry so you can snag a few delicate pieces to start building your collection. Their shop is all gorgeous, simple, modern pieces that are perfect for layering -- I'm totally in love with this wishbone necklace and this state necklace!

Enter with the Rafflecopter widget below to win $50 to Keep It Close! Or, if you can't wait, use coupon code MERRICK2014 for 15% off your order!

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MY VERY FAVORITE BAG (AND A GIVEAWAY!)

 outfit details here

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If you've been following along for a while, you probably know by now that I'm obsessed with my Lily Jade diaper bag. It's one of those bags that I'd wear even if I didn't have kids (in fact I wrote about that over on Babble right here), and it's pretty much the one bag that I own that I never can get enough of. It's the perfect size, is made of the most luxurious brown leather, has a ton of pockets, and it converts from a shoulder bag to a crossbody bag to a backpack. It can do no wrong. 

Isn't this gorgeous bag something you'd love to find under the Christmas tree this year? Well, call me Santa Claus, cause it's time to give away one of these beauties. 

Enter below with the rafflecopter widget below, and good luck!

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HOLIDAY CARDS WITH MINTED (+ A GIVEAWAY!)

joyful time foil-pressed card // merry calligraphic flourish foil-pressed card

destination luggage tag cards // merry booklette

be merry script holiday cards // year in review booklette

happy holidays foil-pressed card

Sending holiday cards is one of my favorite Christmas traditions. Besides bills and jury duty, I don't get a lot of personal letters around here, so it's the best when holiday cards start showing up in the mail. I display them on the wall in my kitchen and it just fills me with holiday spirit to see all those pretty cards hanging up.

Minted is my very favorite place to shop for holiday cards because they have the most gorgeous selection of modern and tasteful cards, every detail down to the weight of the paper and the envelope insert is perfect, and they'll even address your cards for you so they're ready to send out the moment they arrive!

I cannot wait to show you my cards that we're working on for this year, but for now I've teamed up with Minted to bring you an amazing giveaway! Minted is generously offering one person $250 to buy holiday cards! I've shared a few of my favorites above, including their stunning Foil-Pressed Cards and their brand new Booklette Cards that are so clever and the perfect way to include your yearly family update!

Enter below through the rafflecopter widget -- good luck!

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