Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving Friends! Whether spent with friends, family or just a day lounging by yourself, I hope it is wonderful, truly. See you on Monday!

Wanderlust Wednesday // Going Home

casual: ruby studs / floral top / denim leggings (on sale!) / ballet flats

glam: tribal jacket / satin top / clutch / faux leather leggings / black ankle-strap pumps

Sometimes the best place to travel destination is home. We're headed to my Dad's in Pennsylvania early Thursday morning (gotta arrive in time for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade!) and I couldn't be more excited - quality time with family topped off with some amazing food - doesn't get much better. 

I had an epiphany the other day when I realized that the legging is the MVP of Thanksgiving dressing -  sure skirts and dresses are great but I need something that is going to give when I house my weight in food. Lucky for us, there are no shortage of options out there - which means whether you're having a casual or glamorous celebration, you're covered.  

Holiday Wardrobe Essentials // All that Shines

blue shimmer shorts / colorblock pencil skirt /  snakeskin belt / sequined clutch / velvet sequined leggings / ivory sequin top / velvet sequined skirt  / glitter sneakers / trapeze top / romper 

While a little shine and sparkle may be reserved for special occasions for most of the year, the holiday season seems like the perfect time to bust out a all the glitter, sequins and shimmer you have hidden in your closet. With so many great options, it is easy to find something for an office work party (pair these leggings with a black blazer & heel), celebration with friends, or christmas day with the family. I personally can't get enough of Madewell's shimmer collection, everything is amazing!

Are you planning to add a little extra shine this season? I'd love to know how!

In the Tundra

Here's a little 'behind the scenes' information if you will - I was freezing in these pictures. Remember when I said I was ready for winter? Well I lied. I'm ready for winter if it means a low of 40 degrees.  Unfortunately, I don't live the land of temperate weather, I live in Ohio and winter means 20 degrees with my worst enemy - windchill. Yuck. 

But, I digress. Back to the outfit at hand. I got this leather jacket a couple of weeks ago and I'm in love. A leather jacket was on the top of my list for fall, and I couldn't be happier with this one. It is perfectly structured with great details - and surpisingly warm when used as a winter coat for a night out. In full disclosure, not pictured: a chunky scarf, hat, and gloves.

warby parker glasses / mac ruby woo lipstick / leather jacket / minkpink top / old leopard clutch, similarold denim leggings, great option here / similar leopard socks / booties

I Believe In // Making Christmas Lists

Here's a quick fact about me - I love making lists. To-do lists, grocery lists, you name it. The best kind of list in my opinion though, is one that catalogs activities and events for celebration! So while I am fortunate enough to be able to send my lovely mother a list of a few things I'm lusting after, I thought I'd take a different approach and write down my must-do's for this holiday season:

1. Skate under the Rockefeller tree during our trip to New York in a few weeks

2. Spend an entire day decorating our apartment for Christmas

3. Watch White Christmas (best holiday movie!) as much as humanly possible

4. Perfect my Bing Crosby impresssion

5. Try a new Christmas Cookie recipe 

6. Visit our local zoo's Christmas Light display

7. Find the most hideous Christmas sweater for multiple parties we have lined up

8. Handmake a few Christmas presents

9. Start a new tradition - maybe breakfast Christmas morning?!

10. Let those I care about know I love them

I'd love to know, what's on your holiday to-do list?!

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Wanderlust Wednesday // Vermont

flannel shirt / winter scarf / knit beanie / faux-fur hooded parka / cozy throw / winter boots / jeans / calf hair belt

I don't know if it's because I've grudgingly come to terms with the fact that I won't be seeing much of the sun until April or that I've secretly set my alarm to a Christmas music station (sneaking it in!), but I (think) I'm ready for winter. 

And when I say I'm ready for winter, I really mean I'm ready for more excuses to have lazy nights cuddled up in a blanket watching movies or binging on episodes of Scandal (starting watching Sunday & already my favorite show of all time - or a close second behind Laguna Beach). For some reason, when I think of a cozy winter vacation, I instantly think of Vermont. I image snow-covered woods with  old red barns, sleigh rides, and crisp air - sounds perfect, no?

Holiday Wardrobe Essentials: Tulle Skirt

tulle skirts clockwise from top left: blush, midi, layered, maxi

pair with: plaid, sequined, embellished

Okay, so "essential" may be overdoing it. Obviously you will survive without a tulle skirt for the holidays, but we're bringing on the drama over here. 

When I think of dressing for the holidays, my mind immediately goes to ultra-girly pieces that perhaps would seem out of place any other time of the year. While I think tulle has play outside of the holidays, I think it is the perfect excuse to branch out from a typical skirt - all in the name of celebration & cheer! 

I feel like tulle can be so verstile, and I love the idea of pairing a skirt with everything from plaid to sequins! I think this tartan print would be fun too!

Looking for a few more options - loving tulle skirts from loft, urban outfitters, & anthropologie