Just popping in to say a quick HAPPY CHRISTMAS to everyone! I hope those of you who celebrate have a wonderful day with family and/or friends! We had Christmas Eve at my house last night and today we're heading to church and then my Grandmother's.

White Christmas

Happy Christmas Eve!! I hope everyone had a great weekend, mine was spent with family and watching Christmas movies.  Today I thought I would share a bit of my parents house with you. This is just a tiny glimpse of all the decorations in our house, my mom LOVES Christmas (which is probably where I get it)

Only three outfits this week because I worked from home yesterday. In the morning I headed back to my parents house until after Christmas! Yay for home cooking, so much better than just reheating Trader Joes chicken (which I LOVE) and eating chips instead of a real side dish.

My cousins arrived from Ohio and will be staying until Sunday morning. Then Sunday I'm going to see The Hobbit again with my brother, sister and her boyfriend! WAHOOO!

We also have our family Christmas movie traditions: It's a Wonderful Life yesterday, Holiday Inn today, White Christmas on the 22nd and Scrooge (with Albert Finney) on the 23rd!

Finally, we have Christmas Eve and Christmas, the best days!  I love seeing all my family over the course of a few days.  A lot of us only see each other every few months. (but we usually go to my Grandma's every Sunday so some of my cousins are there)

What are your holiday (or non-holiday) plans?!

Monday: Jeans: Rag & Bone (Shopbop), Tee: H&M $9, Sweater: Hollister $15 (really old),  Rain Boots: däv giveaway win, Watch: Michael Kors

Tuesday: Sweater: Inis Crafts (Marshalls), Skirt: Made by Mom, Boots: vintage (eBay) $17, Watch: Michael Kors

Wednesday: Sweater: Madewell (Shopbop) gift card, Pants: Glo super old, Flats: vanEli (DSW) gift, Necklace: ShopNBC giveaway, Bracelets c/o 31 Bits, Watch: Michael Kors

Here are some more photoshoot extras for you girls! It's just so hard to narrow down photos when Lydia takes them. For these 3 outfits I had to go from 180 pictures to about 10 for each post...madness!!!

So many outfit posts this week, you guys are getting spoiled! I wish Lydia could always take my pictures for me, it's more fun (see last photo) and far easier than using my tripod, ha ha. Not to mention, the photos come out 10x better.

This outfit made me feel like Marjorie Reynolds as Linda Mason in Holiday Inn (one of my favorite Christmas movies!) I have no idea why because it looks nothing like her outfits in the movie. I think it's mostly because of my boots and tights, because those are quite similar to ones she wears in a scene at the beginning of the film. Although she does wear skirts/dresses at a similar length and a big coat...

Song of the Day - White Christmas by Bing Crosby

Sweater: Inis Crafts (Marshalls), Skirt: Made by Mom, Boots: vintage (eBay) $17, Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (net-a-porter) gift card, Sunglasses: Ray-Ban 'Emma' (TJ Maxx) gift card

Here are some better photos of what I wore to my work Holiday Party last Thursday.  We had a pre-celebration at the office and then I hung out with a co-worker at her apartment while we waited for another friend.  Then we headed to the party, which was held at The Rosewood.  Unfortunately I didn't last long in there, it was far too crowded and my social anxiety took over (not fun,) so I headed out earlier than expected.  I still had a great night though! :D

Last weekend, when I told my roommate and friends that I was planning on wearing these two pieces as a suit, one of my friends (you know who you are!!) said I was going to look like a Grandma and "Why would you wear them together?!"  I quite enjoy this outfit and I think it's perfect for the holidays, it was a hit at the office too. How about you, my dear readers?

[P.S. The Man Repeller suggests a suit too! I guess great minds think alike ;)]

Song of the Day - Merry Little Stroll by Fourplay

Tank: Valentino (Roundabout Consignments) $45, Jacket: Elie Tahari (Coco's On The Green) $30, Pants: Elie Tahari (Shopbop) gift card, Heels: Miu Miu (eBay), Watch: Michael Kors, Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (net-a-porter) gift card

One week until Christmas Eve!!!!!!!! Sorry, had to get that off my chest, ha ha. At this time of year I always find myself wanting to wear more red and green (but those are rare occurrences in my wardrobe consisting of mostly purple, burgundy and jeans, ha ha.  I have been adding some more color over the past few months, though.

Christmas really is a wonderful time of year, but I must make one quick mention of the horrible Newtown, CT school shooting.  It is amazing to think that something like this happened 20 minutes from where I live. I am thankful that I didn't know anyone involved, but my heart breaks for those people who lost friends and loved ones last Friday.

I don't want to end on a sad note, so I'll finish by saying I hope everyone enjoys this time with their families during the Holiday's.  It really is the best time of year, and a time where we should show our love to our families more than ever.

Song of the Day - Christmas Dreaming by Harry Connick Jr.

Sweater: Madewell (Shopbop) gift card, Pants: Glo super old, Pumps: Candie's old, Necklace: ShopNBC giveaway, Bracelets c/o 31 Bits, Sunglasses: Ray-Ban 'Emma' (TJ Maxx) gift card


And some amusement for you: