Happy Holidays!

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." -Isiah 9:6

Oh, my favorite time of the year! Christmas time and winter break: a time for family, friends, fireplaces, and love.  And did I mention a time to look cute? Let's face it, all of us go back to our respective home towns and, whether consciously or subconsciously, want to impress our high school friends, our exes, or our "frenemies," perhaps? 

WELL, here are some holiday styles I'm loving lately and they are sure to impress:

• Sweaters paired with dresses
• Nearly knee-high boots with vibrant knee high socks
• Who says black and brown don't mix?! Black tights with caramel boots is a precious look
• Blazers
• Anything with sequin 
• Hello, new year!

 MERRY CHRISTMAS!

(Aren't these girls adorable? My favorite gals to babysit!)

 -Sweater over a cotton dress, belted

-Bright knee-high socks add a pop of color (and compliment the same colored earrings)

 Again, but this time the sweater is a boyish sweater over a turtleneck dress and tights.
Perfect for a casual hangout with friends over the holidays!

-Caramel colored boots with black tights

*high-waisted skirts are one of my all time favorite looks for anyone, but especially for shorter, smaller framed girls. It grants your legs length and accentuates your waist.

-And hey, a little bit of festivity (with the Santa hat) never hurt either. Ho ho ho!

P.s. if any of you are styling on a budget, this outfit costs:

Red Ruffle Top (Miley Cyrus, Wal-mart): $12

Gold and Ivory skirt (Charlotte Russe): $20

Tights (Target): $5

Can't beat those prices!

[The boots were a gift and definitely a splurge. 

They are Jessica Simpson and were on sale for about $140 at Macy's. 

I'm blessed to have such an awesome grandma!]

...AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 Sequin AND a blazer. Perfection :)

Black is typical on New Years. Sequin is typical on New Years. Both are precious! However, mixing it up with a color, blazer, or some drastic variation makes you stand out (see, you definitely notice the beautiful girl on the left)!

And lastly...some party hats and enthusiasm to ring in the new year! :)