Simply Having A Wonderful Christmas Time.

Hope you are all having a wonderful Christmas, I can't wait to eat Christmas dinner. Stuffing might be one of my favorite foods, ever. And don't even get me started on turkey leftovers!

This was my Christmas eve outfit for work, it was pretty fun to be Ms. Claus for a day. I must say, the crinoline definitely made mobility a little more difficult than usual. We must suffer for fashion (sarcasm...)

And of course I had to include Kate, Sarah and I's annual Santa photo.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Thrifted triple collar blouse, sweater, crinoline | H&M flower clip, shoes | Joe Fresh cranberry tights

Faithful Friends Who Are Dear To Us...

Yes, it is Christmas Eve. I'm not sure why exactly, but this year, I just haven't been in the Christmas mood. Perhaps it's because it's the first Christmas Eve I will spend away from home (I work Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day) or perhaps because it's my first Christmas in 5 years without a significant other... I will admit, I've perhaps been a bit of a Scrooge this year. But, this evening and tomorrow should prove to lift my spirits! I am spending this orphan Christmas Eve with friends, and will be going home after my shift tomorrow just in time for delicious dinner and long awaited times with my family.

Part of my pick me up was donning this very pepperminty ensemble. Yes, I cheated a little since I'll be wearing it tomorrow, but I couldn't wait to share! Say hello to my party skirt (black flocked polka dots!!!) and my $1.50 Ferragamo knock offs. Thrifted gold I tell ya!

How have you all been? I hope that the holidays are wonderful, and that you are feeling merrier than grumpy ol' me! All the best to you and yours! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

Thrifted blouse, skirt, shoes | Front & Co. feather hairpeice
Joe Fresh tights

The Leftovers.

Now that the turkey's gone and there's no more stuffing...how about some shots of what Christmas was to me? The first set is from the annual trip to the mall to take pictures with Santa with two of my very good friends, Sarah and Katie. The sweaters were hand decorated by us 4 years ago, and yet, the crappy decorations stay. The point is to achieve the most ridonk Santa picture possible, I will post this years as soon as I scan it in! As you can see, I also had lovely family time, delicious dessert wine (with the cutest label!) and fun times with my kitty, Charli! I really wish I could steal her away from my mom's house, over the break she both climbed into the Christmas tree and tried to blog. I am head over heels in love <3

Merry Christmas!

Hope you are all having a wonderful Christmas and/or holiday!
Love,
Lydia

Last Minute Christmas Gifts.

Kennedy Holmes has one of the best Etsy stores, hands down.
Who wouldn't love to find this and this under the tree?

Merry Christmas again, readers! I appreciate all of you :D

Merry Christmas!

Happy Holidays to everyone!
Hope you are with the ones you love,
or that you at least love the ones you're with.

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And Now, For Something Completely Different!

I'm sorry to have disappeared into my own world again, but as usual I've been attempting to at least take outfit photos which inevitably will be on this blog, sometime soon-ish.

I'm also (FINALLY) doing a giveaway come the new year as a thank you to my 100+ followers!
So don't fret, I'll be back soon with bigger and better things...

Every year, two of my best friends and I put on our Christmas Sweaters (which we decorated ourselves) and head to the mall to take a picture with Santa. The first year, we smiled normally and the second, we made over eager, toothy smiles. This year...we did a look called "bright eyes".
Enjoy!

Presents.

This is a little peek at all the lovely things I got over the holidays.
Some were Christmas presents (tripod! influence!), some were belated birthday presents,
and some were boxing day finds (most of the CDs).
Regardless, I'm so thankful for everything, and can't wait for all the inspiration that's coming my way!

Merry Christmas, baby.

It's christmas eve! At least it was when I was wearing this...
We're still snowed in (ish).
I hope everyone has an excellent holiday, and don't be surprised if I do an outfit post tomorrow.
I'll have nothing better to do.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Gap tee. Thrifted boots, cardigan. AA tights.
F21 socks. lo. skirt.