Santa Baby

Just in case his elves missed anything, I played Santa's Little Helper myself this weekend and took a Sunday to do some relaxed holiday shopping.

I felt positively festive in my green sweater and red hat.

Lucky for me, I don't have to live at the North Pole, and I can shop online.  Love those modern conveniences.

My inner elf was channeling Alexa Chung, with my blouse buttoned all the way up, skinny jeans, and flats.

I can never resist a pop of color. I loved how the magenta flats complimented the green and played off the red in my hat.

A great, easy weekend outfit. Perfect for lounging before I ran out to get our small, potted Christmas tree! Now, time to see how many lights and ornaments its little branches can support…

Jacket and Cardigan and Shoes: J.Crew / Shirt: American Apparel / Jeans and Hat: Madewell / Sunglasses: Cutler and Gross /  Lipstick: Nars Heat Wave


Photo Credit: Husband

[Charles] Water Under the Bridge

The Charles that I knew in college was always a source of calm alongside the busy streets that wind their way through Boston. A half-hour into the suburbs, where my husband grew up, its otherwise peaceful current tumbles over a dam and throws off a shower of golden-green sparks. 

The light was perfect to show off my own sparks.

In green, gold, and gray, I might have blended into my surroundings if not for these pieces' unique lines and textures (plus some orangy-red lipstick - Nars Heat Wave to be exact).

Feeling zen with my watery counterpart.

These boots work with almost everything, even stone walls by the riverside.

I loved visiting the Charles' combination of color, calm, and a bit of glimmer–just like I remembered.

Jacket: ADAM / Sweater: ADAM / Dress: Urban Outfitters / Belt: H&M / Necklace: Forever 21 / Tights: Target / Boots: Steve Madden / Sunglasses: Cutler and Gross


Photo Credit: Husband

Lipstick Jungle

Hot pink #36?

Nahh...maybe Orange flip?

Nope, Really Red for sure.

Ready for my close-up.

Kubrick got curious about all the colors on the windowsill.  

Left to right: Sephora "Champs-elysees" - Revlon "Berry Haute" - Make Up For Ever Professional "36" - Revlon "Orange Flip" - Nars "Heat Wave" - Revlon "Really Red"