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What to Wear to a New Year’s Eve Wedding

This post may contain affiliate links. If you’ve never been to a New Year’s Eve wedding, the first thing you’re probably fretting about is what to wear to a New Year’s Eve wedding! I went to my first New Year’s wedding a few years ago and immediately thought, it’s time to bust out the sparkle. It’s New Year’s Eve, after all. Here, I’m answering all your questions and sharing cute dresses that are perfect for a New Year’s Eve wedding guest. CAN I WEAR BLACK TO A NEW YEAR’S EVE ... View the Post

What to Wear Black Friday Shopping

Ready to brace the crowds for Black Friday shopping? Better yet, do you know what to wear Black Friday shopping? While I'm not personally one to stand outside in the freezing cold for hours just to save a few bucks, I can totally understand the need to score some big-ticket items. Or at least snag some savings on some holidays gifts you have your eye on. But other than shopping the ads in advance and preparing a shopping strategy, you can be prepared by dressing the part. Pick a Black Friday ... View the Post

2019 Best Beauty Gifts

Some of my personal favorite things to gift--whether it be for the holidays or a birthday--is beauty gifts. Every woman loves a good beauty gift. It just makes you feel special! And, the packaging is typically ultra-pretty, too. These 2019 beauty gifts are the best of the bunch! Ilia Discover Clean Makeup Set I have been using and recommending Ilia beauty for quite some time; I love, love their lipsticks and recently tried and loved their true serum foundation and the mascara, ... View the Post

5 Cute and Foolproof Family Photoshoot Outfits for the Holidays

Planning your family photoshoot for the holidays? It's upon us, but getting everyone's outfits together can be a total source of stress! Here, I've rounded up 5 cute and easy-to-pull-off family photoshoot outfits for the holidays from some of our old holiday cards. Whether you're headed out to the desert or thinking of doing a casual photoshoot at home, one of these ideas is sure to inspire you! Matching Christmas Suits How cute do the guys look in their matching suits?! They ... View the Post

The Best Family Christmas Pajamas for 2019

If you're looking for the best family Christmas pajamas for 2019, you're in the right place! And, hopefully, you're looking with plenty of time, too. One thing I've learned over the years is that family Christmas pajamas can sell out--fast! So if you find a pair you love, I highly recommend ordering ASAP, even if it feels far in advance! Most likely, you're shopping for multiple sizes. Which makes shopping for family Christmas pajamas a little tricky. Sometimes you find something ... View the Post

Our 2018 Slava: An Elegant Black, White and Gold Table Setting

Oh my goodness, this holiday season has been a whirlwind! I put together this black, white and gold table setting for our annual Slava this year and thought I’d share as it would also make a great New Year’s Eve tablescape idea! We had 20 people over for our annual Slava dinner, you can see previous years here and here. In case it’s your first time hearing about it, it’s a Serbian tradition passed down in my husband’s family which commemorates the day Christianity was ... View the Post