Happy Monday! We are down to the single digits until Christmas; only 1 week left! I am so excited. We are spending Christmas Day with Jake’s family and then going to see mine for New Year’s. We rotate holidays every year.
For Christmas Day, I usually wear something more on the casual side. I do my dressier attire for Christmas Eve. We are always home all day, whether it’s with Jake’s family or my parents. We spend the morning in p.j.s opening presents, then change into something casual as family comes over. One of the fun traditions Jake’s family has is called “The Hunt,” where his parents hide the presents and give us a series of clues and we have to hunt to find them. This is something we will do when we have kids because it’s so exciting!
I ordered this top right after Thanksgiving and I am in love. The price is right and it is perfect for winter. Velvet is one of the trends I cannot get enough of lately. It is so cozy and elegant. I paired this top with jeans, a statement necklace, and leopard pumps to make it dressy casual.
What are some of your family’s Christmas traditions?
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I LOVE that velvet top! So pretty and perfect for the holidays!
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Aw thanks, Taylor. It’s really warm too.
My family had the same tradition when I was young – that’s always how we got our “big” present. I even had to go to my neighbors house for a clue one year lol
How fun! I had never done it until our first engaged Christmas. The do it for the big present too.
Gorgeous top!! We are so sad to miss you but excited to give you guys a gift! 🙂
Thank you! I have gotten a lot of wear out of it. It looks way more expensive than it is. We’re so sad too. My mom has y’all a present 😊
Our family always watches A Christmas Story and Home Alone haha my favs!!
How fun! I love Home Alone. Definitely will watch it soon.
You look absolutely stunning, such a comfy yet put together outfit!
Aw you’re so sweet. Thank you. It really is pretty comfy. The top feels like a sweatshirt.
Velvet is very in style right now, and the tie at the front makes the blouse very unique! it’s also very versatile, which I love!
It really is and I’m obsessed. I never thought I would be into velvet and I love it. Thank you so much. I loved this top.
I’m a huge fan of velvet for Christmas. That top looks great on you, and I love the pretty Christmas decor behind you!
Me too! I am so glad it’s easy to find right now. Thank you so much <3
Hi Courtney , you look so elegant and casual all at the same time! I really like the velvet top on you, so festive . When I was growing up we used to go to midnight Mass which I loved , but now with little ones we go on Christmas morning . We go to my in-laws every year for Christmas eve and Christmas day, my family are too far away 🙁 But it is a fun get together where memories are made . Have a lovely day Dear, hugs, Terri xo.
Thank you so much, sweet Terri! Those sound like wonderful traditions. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas <3 Cannot believe its less than a week at this point.
Court I love this look! Are those studs on the back pocket?! Obsessed! Merry Christmas sweet friend!
Aw thanks, love. Yes it is. I wore them at the airport this weekend and big mistake. I had to get patted down. Oops! Merry Christmas to you too.
So cute! I was thinking that this year I want to be comfy and casual for Christmas!
That’s how we always are. With will be with my in-laws and they like to be casual so it’s perfect.
I love this outfit!! And your family traditions sound so fun! The Hunt is a great idea. I hope you have a Merry Christmas! 🙂
Aw thanks, Lindsey! I will get those questions to you tonight or tomorrow, so so sorry for the delay. I hope you do as well 🙂