festive christmas

The holidays are officially here -- which means every day in December is a chance to dress festive! Here's a cozy outfit I put together, perfect for running errands, Christmas shopping, or going to get your tree! All with a peppermint hot chocolate in hand -- of course!

J.Crew knit sweater / GUESS skinny leg jeans / Hunter tall shoes, $170 / Louis Vuitton tote bag / MICHAEL Michael Kors michael kor, $160 / J.Crew fair isle hat

For me, being festive is all about wearing the classic reds and greens.

What do you wear to get in the holiday spirit?

-Steph

Pretty Little Things Holiday Bucket List : )

There's just so much fun holiday stuff to do that gets crammed into the little month of December that it can be overwhelming to try and fit everything in. In an ideal world, I would have all 25 days leading up to Christmas to indulge in some kind of festive merriment but unfortunately I have a job that takes up a majority of my time. Boo. But creating a holiday bucket list is the perfect way to keep you on track and serves as a reminder to try and accomplish all your holiday fun. Check out what's on my list below:

Pretty Little Things Holiday Bucket List

*Kiss in front of the Rockefeller Christmas tree in NYC (it's a tradition)

*Get a tree and decorate it

*Sit on Santa's lap

*Decorate a gingerbread house

*Bake Christmas cookies

*Roast chestnuts or s'mores

*Volunteer

*See the light show at Shady Brook Farms. (another tradition)

*Kiss under the mistletoe (one of my favorite traditions)

*Bundle up & take a walk to look at all the Christmas lights

(and bringing the camera of course!)

*Watch a Charlie Brown Christmas (among other holiday classics)

*Get cozy by the fireplace

* have a Christmas party with family and exchange gag gifts

* Ugly Sweater party

Stay tuned in as I post about the things I completed this holiday season -- are you ready for all the festivities and merriment to come?!

What's on your holiday bucket list?

-Steph

also linking up with Because Shanna Said So

Puffy vests are cool again.

Or maybe they're not. Or maybe they never went out of style? Who knows. 

All I know is this puffy vest is perfect for a fall when you're out running errands and not quite ready for a jacket, but still need a little warmth. 

Outfit Details:

Puffy vest: Gap (still available online) -- Top: J.Crew -- Jeans: Target -- Watch: Michael Kors

Spike Bracelet: Asos -- Bracelet: Michael Kors -- Key Necklace: Open Heart collection from Kay's

Boots: Bakers -- Bag: Louis Vouitton

More faux fur to indulge in my current obsession.

D said he was a little "intimidated" by my new bracelet. haha

and of course, kisses for my lovely photographer : )

What's your take on the puffy vest -- yay or nay?

-Steph

cold weather maxi dress.

If you've been reading my blog from the beginning, you know how much I love my black maxi dress and how much wear I get out of this beloved dress -- seen here, here and here to name a few.

So I was really excited to put together a winterized version to rock during the colder weather.

And of course, the faux fur is a must. It just is.

 Outfit Details:

Sweater: Loft // Maxi dress: NY & Co. // Fur snood: Asos

Belt: Gap // Bracelets: Michael Kors // Watch: Michael Kors

Anyone else in the blogging world rocking the cold weather maxi?

-Steph

Linking up today with Still Being Molly