How to Prepare for the Holidays

My goal is to be like a boy scout – always prepared. In all seriousness, my Type-A mind can’t wrap its head around being unprepared. Even though I’m focused on Halloween at the moment, I’ve already begun planning for the rest of the year. Namely, the holiday season. You bet as soon as November hits I’ll be decking my halls and swinging into the full-on festive mode.

The end of the year is always crazy. Between Thanksgiving, holiday parties, and any other holidays you might celebrate, November and December tend to be jam-packed with events and to-dos. This year, I refuse to let the chaos get the best of me and plan on keeping my cool and doing it all. Goals, right? So with that said, here’s my plan of attack.

Holiday Prep Tips: How to get ready for the holidays

+ Boost your immune system:

There’s nothing worse than getting sick over the holidays when there’s so much going on. Some of my favorite immune system boosting tips? Get enough sleep, take Vitamin C packets, wash your hands religiously, and always stay hydrated! If I know I’m going to be having a particularly crazy week, I try to limit the alcohol and junk food as well.

+ Get a head start on errands:

Finalize your plans and book any remaining travel you have left. Have guests come to town? Schedule a cleaning before they arrive and family time gets the best of you. Hosting a big dinner or party? Menu plan and prep in advance. Planning on giving gifts? Make a list and get a head start on your holiday shopping now. Chances are some things will be left until the last minute, but if you can get a sense of what needs to get done and what you can start on now, you’ll be better equipped to handle the craziness of the holiday season.

+ Stay organized:

To the point above, now is the time to get organized. Your calendar is your best friend! Make sure to write down important dates, take notes, and keep a to-do list. These will come in handy later.

+ Learn how to say no:

Rather than overcommit, be realistic about how many events you can attend. It’s ok to say no – it’s always better to follow through on your plans than flake or bail at the last minute. As much fun as the holidays can be, it isn’t worth it to run your body into the ground over a busy social calendar. There will always be more events, and nothing is more important than your health and quality time with loved ones.

In the spirit of thinking ahead, this look is definitely created with the holidays in mind! Shades of burgundy/wine are always a fall favorite, but throw in some velvet and all of a sudden you have a holiday party-ready look! This Free People dress is from

Lulus and it happens to be comfortable (accommodating a large meal, ha!) AND festive (love love love the dramatic sleeve details). You really can’t go wrong with the selection of dresses from Lulus for all of your fall and holiday festivities!

I’ll be sharing more tips on getting your body and mind ready for the holidays over the next few weeks. In the meantime, what is everyone dressing up as for Halloween?! xx

dress: free people | shoes: who what wear x target | bag: Gucci | earrings: similar

Post from: TheLuxiLook.com

Fall Finds + Layers

Fall Finds + Layers

I’m really excited about this post because I think you guys are going to love it! I’ve teamed up with Nordstrom to bring you guys some of my favorite fall finds & tips on layering. Nordstrom is always my first stop shop when it comes to any season change but fall is by far my favorite one! They always have all the new trends and I love mixing high-end + low-end products and Nordstrom is the perfect place to do it.

Also, these jeans are ones I get asked about tons! They are Treasure and Bond! I’m a huge fan of that line and this is my first time trying the jeans. I love this boyfriend pair for a little more comfort and an extra hint of style.

On top of all that, this bag is from Madewell and while you already know I’m a huge fan of all Madewell bags I love the shape of this one and thought it was something different but still goes with so many outfits!

This outfit I changed up a little bit and felt like I was going back to my roots. I use to always wear blazers and then slowly stopped. I’ve been busting out all the blazers I had in my closet because now I can’t get enough of them. I love the mauve hue on this one but what I love most about a good blazer is that it takes a more sophisticated spin on a cardigan. While I do love myself a good cardigan sometimes something a little more tailored like a blazer is a lot more suiting. I will be linking a couple darling blazers I’ve found below!

BLAZERS

 

I also love this v-neck sweater. You can’t really see here but they have a lace detail on the sleeves that just enough sparks to the top. I wore it here in this IG picture so you can get a better look. I love a good grey color but I love how light + solid this hue is. It’s so soft and can easily be paired so many different ways.

 

Last but certainly not least (and the thing that I think makes an outfit) ACCESSORIES. Fun little fact, did you know that my favorite time to go ham on accessories is during the colder seasons – fall + winter. I love the wool hats, the big earrings, the oversized scarves, and of course a good pair of boots! I’m going to link a couple of my favorites for fall below but guys these earrings have been a hit! I didn’t know how much I would love them when I bought them but now I can’t stop wearing them. They also have a couple of shapes that a fun and pretty cute. A tip about wearing big earrings – if you can a good contrast try to find ones that are the opposites color of your hair or if you have some that blend into your hair color a little more wear your hair in a cute messy bun or up! I love these fun boots and have been wearing them all too much! I also wore them the other day out and about with Rosey. You can see a picture of my IG here.

HATS

OTK BOOTS

EARRINGS

SCARVES

 

I’m super excited to bring you guys some fun looks for fall! I have actually been pushing myself to step out the box a little more and create a look more inspo so I hope you’re enjoying it! XO

 

Post from: Brittany Maddux.com

 

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