If you can't tell from the palm trees, I was back home in St.Petersburg/Clearwater Beach, FL for Christmas. :) It was so good to be with family and friends. And of course the warm weather wasn't so bad either!

Here are two festive outfits I wanted to share with you. The first one is a new take on plaid and can easily be worn into the new year. Take any plaid shirt and pair with your favorite black skinny jeans (I love these faux leather coated pants). Button up the collar and throw on a jeweled statement necklace. Finish the look with cute flats (I'm kind of obsessed with these pointy toe ankle strap shoes). This is a great outfit for the office or drinks with friends.

I was definitely in the holiday spirit for this second look that I wore for Christmas Eve. This bow sweater is two years old but I still think it's so perfect for the season. I paired this fitted knit with my black midi skirt (if only I had a tutu skirt...hey, a girl can dream!). Now I know I normally say to wear heels with midi skirts but I couldn't resist pairing this look with my cute red bow heels to "tie it all together" (see what I did there!?)

I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas! Wishing you many blessings and much love from my family to yours.

Turtleneck: (old, similar at J.Crew)  ||  Skirt: Zara (old, similar)  ||  Heels: Aldo (old, similar)  ||  Gold Clutch: J.Crew (old, similar at Madewell) — Turtleneck: (old, similar at J.Crew) || Skirt: Zara (old, similar) || Heels: Aldo (old, similar) || Gold Clutch: J.Crew (old, similar at Madewell)

Looking for something to wear to your next Holiday Party but feel like you've exhausted all the red and green in your closet? Well here's a classic festive look that can take you from the office to a Christmas cocktail hour. I think midi skirts with sweaters and ankle strap heels are so chic for winter. And who says you can't wear your favorite white skirt in December?

Why it works: Black and white can be worn year round and the turtleneck definitely makes it appropriate for the season. (Turtlenecks are back ladies!!) Add a sparkly gold clutch, red lipstick and nail polish and you're ready to go!

There's No Place Like Home For The Holidays

Classic Holiday Party Attire