There's No Place Like Home For The Holidays

by Laura Perkins

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.

'Tis the Season for Chunky Sweaters

by Laura Perkins

Sweater: Urban Outfitters (old). Similar option 1 or option 2 ||    Pants: Madewell 

Sweater: Urban Outfitters (old). Similar option 1 or option 2 ||  Pants: Madewell  ||  Heels: Aldo (old, similar) 

Sweater: Urban Outfitters (old). Similar option 1 or option 2 ||  Pants: Madewell  ||  Heels: Aldo (old, similar) 

Fa La La La La La La La La. :) As you may know, I'm a big fan of over-sized sweaters with fitted denim for the holiday season (you can get away with eating that extra Christmas cookie!). Plus don't we all want that "I didn't try so hard" look? My favorite way to pair my chunky knit is with coated black skinny jeans (made to look like leather). It balances the more casual baggy sweater. When you're searching for the perfect cozy knit, try one with unique detailing (like this colorblock pattern or a lace bottom like this recent post). Add heels or cute flats and you're ready to go.

If you want a more glam look for a holiday party, try adding a sparkly statement necklace (like one from my recent Holiday Accessories post. I personally love the J.Crew black and rhinestone necklace to dress up this sweater.)