Best Laid Plans of Mrs. Claus

Jacket: Thrifted, Top: NY&Co., Jeans: American Eagle, Belt: Thrifted, 

Shoes: Payless, Watch: Kohl's 

You ever hear the term best laid plans of mice and men? Well, I experienced the meaning of that yesterday. The boy was flying home yesterday (he lives out in Massachusetts right now, I don't know if you all knew that), and of course holiday air travel got the best of our plans. Instead of getting back into the mitten around 2pm, he didn't get here until 7pm. Which of course caused a lot of anger and stress for everyone involved. Luckily though, my favorite Christmas present made it back at all, and we were able to go share a very late dinner with family and friends. Now he is here for an ENTIRE WEEK. All mine (and some other important people's) for a whole week. I'm so excited!

So about my outfit... this is what a modern day Mrs. Claus would wear. In case you were wondering. This is what I would wear to a big fun holiday party. Sparkles and bright red are exactly what the holidays call for, but due to my plans of just family parties this weekend I toned the outfit down with a less crazy blazer and no belt. More classic with sparkles (naturally).

I hope everyone has an exceptional weekend of holiday happenings with your loved ones! I know I will! Of course I will have some great photos to share in the next couple of days.

Merry Christmas Eve my friends! Eat those cookies, open those presents, and experience all the love of Christmas!

Cookie Decorating!

These are some pictures from the cookie decorating extravaganza last night with some of my cousins and brothers! So much fun for everyone. And that really cool bell in the last picture? Yeah, I made that. And yeah, I'm going to brag because that's as artsy as my non domestic skills get.

The top tree is from my apartment. The giant overgrown bush with lights in the second picture is the supposed tree at my home, home. Oh the disappointment of the grad student budget.

Getting dressed in acceptable picture taking clothing was not an option today. It was a long week last week followed by an exhausting weekend, and my body is attempting full recovery mode (which I'm not sure if it's accomplishing). Pictures tomorrow I promise.