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Recent Buys & Thoughts on Holiday Outfitting

Last week I purchased the following garments:


I'm not entirely sold on these cords. I also have my eye on a pair from L.L. Bean, these may get returned. 


Regardless of which pair of red cords I end up keeping I'm loving the idea of wearing them with this teal sweater, I'm thinking "Hello Family Christmas Eve Outfit!"

I had my eye on this dress for a while and when it went on sale I snatched it up quick. I see this for work, for dinners out, for girls' night, and is a contender for the office holiday party in December.  


And this lacy shirt will add some nice texture and intrigue to more casual all-black outfits this coming winter. I REALLY like how they styled this in the pick w/ the collared shirt and statement necklace. I also see this working over a chambray shirt OR a striped long-sleeved tee.

Overall, I've decided to lean toward black n' white ensembles for dressier holiday occasions, and then go all comfy texture for more casual affairs. OR, Mr. Keller and  I may just spend the entire season in these panda costumes.


Yep, that's right we're dressing up as Pandas for Halloween and these costumes are so freakin' comfortable, like PJs. If this coming winter is anything like last year's then I may just legit hibernate in this thing. 

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