HOLIDAY STYLE ho!ho!ho!

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree … can you please dress me?

Imagine the holiday season. Take a deep breath, closing your eyes. What comes to mind? Probably a Christmas tree, that smell you love to flood your home with, the pretty décor, shopping, family and friends, your seasonal traditions, food (let’s not forget that), and so many more things.

This time of year is truly magical. I mean, who doesn’t love Christmas? There is something about the hustle and bustle that seems to bring joy to the mundane. It makes me smile, and need more coffee too. Because I love coffee and it tastes extra special in those Starbucks Holiday cups.

Between all the joyous things above, and everything in between, style is so fun this time of year, too. I love a special occasion to go all out, and while most of us don’t travel in a gown (to those of you staring at me in the airport — sorry, not sorry) it’s fun to pull out dressy pieces. But, it’s also nice to throw on red lipstick and a sweater to cozy up by the fireplace. Red lipstick is so fun for the holidays. If you haven’t tried it, I highly suggest it, even if it’s secretly in your bathroom and you don’t tell a soul. It’s good to go outside of your comfort zone from time to time, and I promise it wipes off.

Anyways, traveling is something most of us do this time of year, so I’ve created a packing list to help you stress a little less about clothing, and focus more on other things.

A weekend away…

I always make sure to have a pair of jeans, and black pants. Fitted black pants you can style alone, or with a more casual dress.

Dressy top

Sweater

Jacket for layering

Boots and heels

Now with these few pieces think of all the different outfits you can create. You can style the jeans with that dressy top or the sweater. Layered over those you could do the jacket. You have the black pants and dress, sweater, or dressy top. You have so many options with five pieces. And you can even layer the dressy top and sweater, too! It’s good to pack basics for travel, this way you’re prepared with options — because it seems as if there are always spontaneous outings during this time of year. If you’re anything like me, you’ll come home with more clothes than you left with, too.

Wishing you and your family a holly jolly holiday season filled with love and happiness!