It's that time of year again! We are bringing boxes up from storage, planning recipes, and decorating our house for the holidays. Yesterday, my family and I were feeling especially in the holiday mood. We brought up bin after bin of decorations and spent hours deciding where to put them all and what looked best where. We put up four garlands, brought out two nutcrackers and watched three years worth of past Christmas home videos. It's always fun to see our reactions to presents we got when we were little. One year when I was 5 and my sister was 3, every present was "just what we always wanted". Of course, being sisters, we used to fight over whose doll was whose and it's really funny to go back and watch what presents we opened because at least once per home movie, my sister or I will say, "That was mine!" about a certain toy that the other one claimed.
This time of year always seems so magical. Even more so right now because of all the twinkle lights! It makes me want to drink hot cocoa, wrap presents, and watch old home videos of Christmases past.
What do you do to decorate for the holidays? What is your favorite holiday home video moment?
I've been using a lip stain lately instead of my normal lipstick, because the lipstick doesn't seem to last the whole day. I love that I can put on the lip stain once in the morning, and my lips look nice and colored the rest of the day. The only downside, is that my lips get dried out very easily. I've been relying on my grapefruit Burt's Bees lip balm to get me through it. No more chapped lips for me! It's 100% natural and is the perfect thing to keep your lips from chapping in this cold dry air we've been having. Highly recommend. I'm thinking of switching to a less summery flavor, though, with the holidays approaching. Any suggestions?
It seems like midterms just ended, but finals are already approaching. My campus just got a Starbucks in our bookstore and it has only fueled my addiction. It's so nice to carry around a warm cup of energy in the morning, especially when my classroom is chilly. Since this is a fairly recent obsession, I still don't have a go to coffee. I've been trying to try a variety of different drinks to find out what I really like. Right now, my coffee of choice is a Salted Caramel Mocha. What drink should I try next?
3. Elbow Patches
I recently got this sweater from Macy's and I love it! I'm having so much fun matching my elbow patches to my boots. The sweater pictured above is from J.Crew and I want it more than I should. For a less expensive alternative, here's one from Lord and Taylor, here's one from Gap, and here's a really cute one from Walmart, of all places. Here is a tutorial from A Beautiful Mess showing you how to add your own unique elbow patches!
I've finally given in and put a pair of bean boots on my wish list this year. During that rainy spell earlier this month, I was really regretting not having a pair of my own. My ballet flats don't seem to cut it when I have to be outside for too long, and as the weather only promises to get colder, I think boots are going to become more of a thing for me.
No, I don't post a lot of pictures on Instagram (I'm hoping to post more frequently soon!), but I love seeing all the pictures from people that I follow. It's really good for outfit inspiration. I feel like Instagram is such a more personal form of social media. Instead of just hearing what everyone is doing, you actually get to see it!
The song has been stuck in my head for the past few months, and now the music video is all over the place. I have to admit, I love how inspirational this music video is. Whenever I hear it and I'm in the car, I sing at the top of my lungs and it is a mega confidence booster!
What are your current obsessions? Please tell me I am not alone!
xoxoxo
The Girl in the Argyle Sweater
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Happy Thursday to my lovely readers! This time of year, it seems that everybody gets into a slump. We're in between holidays, classes have become routine, and don't even get me started on work. Sometimes, we just need a little pick-me-up, a little inspiration, to continue. I'm here to tell you today that you are beautiful, the sun will come out tomorrow, and the best is yet to come. If I'm not convincing enough, maybe some of my favorite inspirational pins from Pinterest will do the trick. They seem to work exceptionally well with me.
I know most of you probably have inspirational boards on Pinterest (and if you don't, check out my board "Inspire Me" on Pinterest if you need some ideas! It's never too late to start a Pinterest board!), but when was the last time you actually took the time to look at it, read the quotes, and allowed yourself to become inspired? For me, personally, it's been way too long. So, look at some of my favorite inspirational pins below, and take some time today to look at your own inspirational board. It's the perfect thing to inspire you to finish the week strong.
It's most definitely feeling like fall, now. Starbucks has their Pumpkin Spice Latte for sale, stores are preemptively putting out Christmas decorations, and the flu is spreading around campus like mad. You're hearing from it's latest victim. Seriously, I've been in bed for the past few days and I've missed class (not to mention a very important exam that the Prof won't let me make-up). I hope none of you have fallen victim! But enough whining from me... Onto today's Looks for Less!
Today's Looks for Less is inspired by Tommy Hilfiger. I am obsessed with pretty much everything TH #itsaproblem, but the way they paired the chevron dress with the blazer? It's the perfect way to transition into the cooler weather we've been having. Don't get me wrong- navy is my favorite color- but I think the red and black could really bring this look into the wintery months. This outfit would look really cute at a holiday party, on a date with your special someone, or even just a weekend shopping spree with the girls. The outfit is very versatile and I love that! Not to mention the argyle socks the model is wearing: #socute
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