a casual colorful christmas

My Instagram story poll today asked if you had your holiday shopping finished yet…? I am ALMOST wrapped up… Well wrapped up in shopping… Still need to do the wrapping upon arrival… But I feel pretty proud of myself for getting it done this early. Typically I’m overnight shipping, but I only had to pay for one to be rushed this year!

As much as I love to glitz + glam for the holidays, there’s also something to be said for a simple sweater and jeans.

… Or a not so simple sweater… and jeans.

When we got this alpaca sweater in at Anthropologie, I knew I had to have it. It’s so quirky and fun (and pink), I couldn’t resist. I’m sure one day I’ll be wearing it to an “ugly Christmas sweater” party, but today, it’s just ridiculous enough to be cute. I love both playing down it’s boldness with jeans (although it looks adorbs with this metallic skirt too) and playing into it’s conversational quality with a pop of sock. This pearl headband I’ve had on repeat through the season also gives a little feminine uptick.

Do you have a more casual holiday style, or do you like to go full sparkle?