holidays on the wild side

Christmas with young kids looks a little bit different than adult Christmas. I find myself in casual clothes with yogurt stains and frosting in places where it shouldn’t be. We get all ready and rush out the door for church trying to look put together. I know these are my “glory days,” and that I truly am living my best life, but sometimes it does not look as pretty as it used to. I have the great opportunity to raise three girls and I want to teach them to remember the important things in life. For us, that’s our faith, family and serving others. It can be so easy to lose sight of those values as we rush through the holiday season.

This year, I intend on spending as much time with family and friends as I can. The girls enjoy hosting friends at our house right now and I do not want to turn them down. I love to have Christmas parties for kids. It is so fun to have a group over to decorate ginger bread houses. I like to put out folding tables and cover them with red tablecloths for the kids to work on. If you have a messy crew, pull your cars out and set up the party in the garage. Then for the adults, you can have cider or hot chocolate and a meat and cheese tray. This is a very simple party that will create lots of memories.

Most years, during the holiday season, I am all about the plaids, buffalo checks and Fair Isle print. This year I am living on the wild side with mostly animal prints and sweaters. I love making this look more Christmassy with a bright red lip or cute headband. Pairing a red sweater with a leopard print skirt is a look I love this year. It combines a current trend with some Christmas spirit. Normally I would wear this look with sneakers, but for a dressier occasion, find a cute pair of boots and some tights to keep you warm. Evereve has some great combinations of this look.

Finding a sweater with some red and green in it can be a great way to change up a look. The one I am wearing is from Mainstream Boutique and is perfect to wear with jeans, black pants or over a dress. Being so versatile, it’s a perfect thing to pack in your suitcase when you are traveling. This one also has some sparkling details that make it a unique piece.

My favorite holiday look is the one I can wear to a party. I love being able to dress up for more than just church services. I love finding a dress to wear that can be dressed up or worn for something less formal. If I can find a sequin dress that I can wear for a Christmas party and New Year’s Eve, it’s a total win. These looks can be easily changed up with boots versus heals, a bright lip color versus a nude color, or a clutch bag versus a shoulder bag. Even a necklace can really switch up a look. Do not be afraid to look in the archives for something and then switch it up with accessories.

I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and can enjoy this special time with your family.

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