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?

december greetings

A lot of new beginnings and times of reflection converge for me in December. With the holiday season, I think we all take more time for meditation on what we’re truly grateful for, changes the last year may or may not have brought, and then there’s obviously reflection and resolutions with the new year. For me, I also turn another year older in December.

People often ask how I like having a December birthday, and to be honest, I’ve never known it any other way. Personally, I appreciate it because it’s such a magical time of year for everyone! There are always fun things to do and experience, and there’s a little extra sparkle in the air with the decorations and twinkle lights. Everyone is festive and jovial (most of the time… unless waiting in line to buy a last minute gift). Plus, there’s the added bonus (for me particularly) that in December, being a little extra in fashion choices (i.e. sequins, textures, and all the sparkly things) is highly encouraged.

Therefore, I’ve been wearing this skirt staple I selected for my winter wardrobe as much as possible. Because why should metallics be limited to the holidays?!