Pacsun beanie, Old Navy jacket, Target Scarf, {old.v old.} jean jacket, Urban Outfitters merci beau coup tee, Pac Sun pants, Charlotte Russe rainboots.
These pictures were taken the day after we were supposed to get nine inches of Christmas Day snow. #weathermanfail. However it’s now snowing again as I type, so they might be able to swing this one and say they meant nine inches over a week?
I love the snow. I love the look, how everything is bright and white and clean. I love how excited everyone gets when they see snow, even adults. Snow causes everyone to pause, to look, to become a child for just a while.
2013 is almost here and I can’t help but use these last few days of ’12 to look back and reminisce. It’s been one crazy year, and 2013 will be even crazier! I’m excited to set new goals for myself, both in my personal life and here on this blog. Thank you to all of the sweet readers who keep coming back and reading this crazy little spot on the ‘net I call my own. It’s been a huge learning experience! I want to continue to learn all I can from this crazy Blogworld. I can’t wait to see what 2013 will hold!
This year Christmas was a little strange but still very sweet. My sister and brother in law stopped in OK on their way to Missouri for Christmas, and Mr. Darcy left right before Christmas to go to England, so we actually celebrated with a big family dinner last week. Christmas Day was spent with just my siblings and parents, watching Christmas movies, grilling steaks in the snowy backyard, and opening our stockings. A very quiet Christmas compared to the past couple of years, but sweet nonetheless. Here’s a few pictures from the past week.
Welp it’s Friday the 21st and we’re all still alive! I guess the Mayans got it wrong. Or maybe they just ran out of rock, who knows.
The point is that the world didn’t end which means I can now truly enjoy the good things in life. Like these boots. Have I told you of my deep love for Chelsea boots? I absolutely adore boots and these slightly ugly yet equally quirky Chelsea boots are just darling. ( Chelseas are tight fitting ankle boots distinguished by the elastic band on the sides rather than a zipper. For those that are confused. Come on guys, get with the program).
These are on sale, these have a darling color block effect to them, and these are currently starring in my wildest dreams.
Are you in love now as well? Yes. I knew you would be.
Merry {early} Christmas! I won’t be back until after the Big Guy visits, so have a wonderful holiday, hug your loved ones extra tight, and remember what this season is really about.
“God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail With peace on earth, good will to men.”
When it comes to the holidays, there isn’t anyone I would trust more than that arbiter of fantastical fashion, that whimsical woman of wow: Martha May Whovier
I mean LOOK at her. She practically oozes Christmas couture. So with my icon in mind, I’ve concocted a list of items needed for the perfect holiday hooplah.
1. Glitzy hair bands: You can never have too much glitter, and a hair band that doubles as a bracelet? Double score!
2. Red lips: Those grinches sure do love a crimson lip. This butter smooth wonder of a lippy will have them puckering up before you can say mistletoe
3. A great pair of falsies: Flirting is the name of the season and false lashes ramp it up a needed notch. Try out these angled lashes to create the perfect cat eye.
4. The right tunes: Sometimes you need a good tune to set the mood. My favorite cd lately is Under the Mistletoe (available at Starbucks). Featuring old classics and new twists, this compilation is perfect for a little welcome background noise.
5. A fire, merry and bright: A happy little chimney is the perfect gathering spot. Don’t have one? Use this adorable DIY to create one!
6. A fur stole: A fantastic fur is pure decadence and this BCBG one is a price any who could afford.
7. Adorable legs: show off those gams with a darling pair of bow tights.
8. Diamonds my dear: I believe Martha would agree with Marilyn on this one: diamonds truly are a girl’s best friend. You can’t ever go wrong with a festive necklace.
Today I’m so excited to introduce you to my big sister! YAY! Wish her a happy early birthday folks, her birthday is on Friday :)
Hello there! I’m Courtney and I have a lovely little blog called Shabby Loves Chic, I also happen to be the Rambler’s older more fabulous sister! {hardy har har}
I thoroughly enjoy shopping (duh!) and buying gifts for others, but what I really love is wrapping them! There is something so exciting about watching someone open a gift that you put time and effort into wrapping for them. I have a completely out of control collection of ribbons & tulle – but in my book, you can never ever have too much. In keeping with the “never have too much” theme, I like my gifts to have as much ribbon & tulle as humanly possible. It might be a southern thing…big hair, big gift wrapping. Not much for simplicity around here. I decided it would be fun to share my recent favorite gift wrapping finds here on A Rambling Fancy since the holidays are about to be in full swing!
Now for the fun part, where you can find these beauties!
Honestly, I’m drooling. How adorable are these?!! And we can’t forget how sweet & precious their names are either. Who wouldn’t want to buy something called moon dust? fairy tale tinsel? Yes please! Get to shopping & happy holidays!
Yay for sisters! In other exciting news, Court and I have a blog series we’re working on! So check back soon! We’re so excited! AND SLC will be hosting a giveaway here on Friday! Make sure and check back, you don’t want to miss out!
Glasses from a boutique in CA, Primark striped tee, Forever 21 chambray button down, Watch-gift (Thanks Lori!) Urban Outfitters cigarette pants, Target Fur Wedges.
I felt very Where’s Waldo in this outfit, but the fur wedges made me feel like maybe Waldo went to visit Santa..hence the name.
I also got quite a few stares when I went to the mall in this. You know when you get some double takes and you can’t decide if they thought your outfit was cute or if you simply had food on your face? That’s how I felt walking through the mall. Obviously I chose to believe they thought I was awesome.
I’m off work today (Woooot!), so I will be attempting to use my time wisely and finish my Christmas Preperations. Last minute touches on presents, packing up for a sleep over Extavaganza at my parents, frantic cleaning of the black hole that is my bedroom, and a bit of baking are all in order. All tasks shall be accompanied by a Pandora Christmas station.
Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? -Um pure choc, melted in a cup? Uh ya! But I also like the IDEA of egg nog. I’m just not really in love with the taste.
Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? -Santa wraps presents with cute color coordinated bows, of course!
Colored lights on tree/house or white? -I like white lights, but I’ll accept pink
Do you hang mistletoe? -Sometimes! Couldn’t find any this year
When do you put your decorations up? -This year I started on Black Friday.
What is your favorite holiday dish? -potatoes! actually that’s my favorite dish period.
When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? -I don’t remember how old I was, but I remember asking my mom if Santa was real and she told me some folderal about a guy named St. Nick who gave presents to orphans so yes TECHNICALLY he did exist. Whatever mom, if a fat guy doesn’t fly reindeer and slide down my chimney then I’m freaking out of here.
Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? -Occasionally
How do you decorate your Christmas tree? -This was the first year I had my own and it was fantastic. Take a peak here.
Snow! Love it or Dread it? -LOOOOVE it till I have to drive. Then I’m terrified.
Can you ice skate? -I can but I don’t really like to. Too cold!
What’s the most important thing about the Holidays for you? -Family. and Jesus.
What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? -Pumpkin pie!
What is your favorite holiday tradition? -Watching Christmas vacation
What tops your tree? -My tree didn’t have a top this year but I actually do have a lime green sparkly topper that I didn’t use!
Which do you prefer giving or receiving? -Both! I love giving, but receiving sure is fun!
Candy Canes: Yuck or Yum? -YUM!
Favorite Christmas show? -Meet Me in St. Louis
What is your favorite Christmas song? -hmmm toughey. I Want a Hippopotaumos for Christmas or The Home Alone version of Dreaming of a White Christmas.
Since I don’t write on weekends, I hope you all have a Verry Merry Christmas! Hug and squeeze your loved ones extra tight and sing those carols proudly!
Pacsun beanie, Old Navy jacket, Target Scarf, {old.v old.} jean jacket, Urban Outfitters merci beau coup tee, Pac Sun pants, Charlotte Russe rainboots.
