Christmas Wish-List || Bedroom Update

Happy Black Friday, y'all! It's the first official day of the Christmas season and I'm sure a ton of you will be spending today making a dent in that Christmas-giving list you've been compiling all year. Instead of sharing another "gift guide for X person" post that have been everywhere for the past few weeks I've decided to share a series about what's on my personal Christmas wish list. I'll post a new installment every Friday leading up until Christmas Day!

I usually struggle to come up with a list, but this year there are so many things I need in this post-grad time of life. Of course there are plenty of fun wants as well, and I'll be sharing those too!I know that I personally love being nosy and getting a peek at others' lists. It makes me feel like I know the person a little bit better and I hope that is exactly what I accomplish during this series! So without further ado here we go!

This first installment of my Christmas Wish-List series is all about the bedroom. I feel like I've always had a mix-matched, thrown together room. Whether it was furniture I've had since I was three, a comforter I bought as a tween, or inexpensive shelving from my college days, my room has never been exactly cohesive or aesthetically pleasing.

Now that I'm a post-grad/young adult (or whatever you call a working 22 year old), I'm determined to make my room a total reflection of me. The design idea I've curated for my room is centered around timeless bedding, plush accessories, neutral colors, gold accents, and sleek furnishings. Take a look-

What do you think? I'm incredibly excited to see this all come together and will be sure to keep y'all posted! Have a happy holiday weekend full of movie-watching, leftovers-muching, and blessings-counting!

-Lanie W.

Mixing It Up: Plaid Edition

As I've gotten older I've come around to so many things that I vehemently hated in my younger days. For example, I really disliked chocolate (I know, I know) for most of my life, then when I studied abroad in Belgium I finally tried it again and to my surprise, I loved it! This same cycle has happened to me with fashion more and more frequently. Items/trends I once thought were ugly or just not me are suddenly all I want to wear. I kind of love this whole phenomenon though, it's exciting to see the capacity that we have to grow and change over the years.

This is all a super long way of telling you that I bought this scarf and am now obsessed with all things buffalo plaid. Seriously, what took me so long?! Sure, it's reminiscent of the Brawny Paper Towel Man, but it's also ruggedly chic, laid back, and perfectly all-American. I can't get enough.

I'm officially declaring buffalo paid (or "check" - whichever you prefer) the pattern of the 2014 holiday season! It just has a vibe that screams festive and makes me want to bundle up and take a walking tour of holiday decorations while Christmas caroling and drinking hot-chocoalte. Take a look at how some fabulous ladies have styled this fun pattern!

If you need me, I'll be cozying up in my buffalo plaid scarf and listening to holiday tunes until further notice. ;) I hope that each of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving tomorrow! Cheers! xoxoxo

-Lanie W.

Skirts + Tights | No. 2

Cold weather fashion can sometimes be a bit limiting- esp. when it comes to what to wear on your bottom-half. On the one hand you don't want to freeze, but wearing the same rotation of jeans/leggings can get old fast. I wrote a post centered around this sassy style-hack last year and it's easily the most pinned thing from my Pinterest, so I thought I'd bring round-two this year!

This time of the year, and its jam-packed calendar of events, is full of opportunities to spice up your look and try something different. To give you some inspiration I've pulled together some skirt/tights combinations that will not only make you feel super stylish and glam, but keep your legs warm and toasty at the same time. There are so many different combinations you can make with this super simple style formula. From dressy, to casual, to in-between, the options are truly endless. From Thanksgiving to New Years these pretty pairs are the perfect solution to your wardrobe woes. Take a look-

So great/simple, right? I plan on wearing a version of the plaid/maroon combo for Thanksgiving! Which is your favorite?

-Lanie W. 

Hit the Links | No. 5

Hello out there! If you stuck around after yesterdays post, thank you. I realize that it was a much heavier topic than I usually cover around here, but it was something that was on my heart and once I started typing it literally wrote itself. I usually go back and edit my posts multiple times but yesterday everything I wanted to say came out perfectly as soon as I began writing. It was so helpful to get all of that out of my head and onto paper (screen?). If I can help just one other person who is dealing/has dealt with the same thing then I think departing from my normal subject matter was worth it.

ANYHOO - today I've decided to bring back on old series from last winter entitled "Hit the Links". If you've been reading for a while you may remember it. Honestly, I'm not sure why I stopped doing it, but I found some cute things that I wanted to share this week and after yesterday I thought a light-hearted post was necessary. So without further ado, take a look at my favorite (holiday-themed) links from around the web this week! 

1 || Kristen Bell + Straight No Chaser = best/most relevant millennial Christmas song ever 

2 || This article on how to host Thanksgiving (or Friendsgiving) in a small apartment is super helpful!

3 || The "Christmas Jammies" family is back with a hilariously catchy new video all about Thanksgiving:

4 || The fab Ms. Palermo put together the only travel packing list you'll need this holiday season!

-Lanie W.