Friday's Fancies: Holiday Best

I'm too excited about it (almost) being Christmas that I can't sit out of another week of Friday's Fancies.

So excited, actually, that I had to put together two ensembles; cheery comfy/casual, and festive fancy.

Fur Snood | Plaid Shirt | Tab Necklace | Velvet Blazer 

Studs | Wool Mini | Bow Dress | Bow Studs

Studded Clutch | Gray Tights | Gold Dot Tights | Cocktail Ring

Pave Link Bracelet | Star Ring | Booties | Glitter Mary Janes

Nothing like a good gold & red combo at Christmastime, right? What are your go-to holiday looks?

Find more holiday ensemble inspiration on {longdistanceloving}!

Wednesday Wants: BaubleBar & Essie

The new BaubleBar & Essie collab is seriously the culmination of my life's biggest obsession: costumer jewelry and nail polish.

Nail polish has become my shopping kryptonite in the last year or so. I mean, my collection has more than doubled since I posted it. And if my instagram is any indication, I am always, always, always in the mood for a new, fun mani. I'd be lying if I said I didn't change my polish 3 times a week. Insane, I know.

Evidence of this deadly duo; new Butter London polish plus new arm party additions of this and this:

So when I saw the announcement of the new collaboration on Grace's blog, my wallet immediately started crying. Of course, I want every shade from the new Essie line, but if I had to settle on one, it would be "Leading Lady" - the glittery ruby is perfect for the holidays.

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A festive mix of gold, red and holiday sparkle, no?

For $50, are you really gonna hate on that arm party?

Didn't think so.

Which Essie combo would you choose?

Tuesday Tuneday: L.L. Loves & Some Pre-Holiday Cheer

Even though Halloween isn't until tomorrow, I think it's about time for me to officially admit (warn you) on the blog that I am a Christmas freak (for lack of a better word).

Yes, I'm that girl that starts listening to Christmas music before Thanksgiving (okay, before Halloween...damn you Zooey Deschanel). I have to hold back my squeals of delight when the holiday displays start going up in storefronts (damn you, Pottery Barn), and it takes a serious amount of internal strength to not wear my favorite holiday tartans before November (November's acceptable, right?).

I'm not sure if this being holed up inside a la the winter snow days of my school years is what put me over the edge, but it's official: I'm in holiday mode.

Don't worry, I refrained from making you a Christmas playlist (it was tough). These are some of the songs that get me in the mood for snowy trees, hot cocoa and hours spent by the fireplace - preferably after a snowball fight or a winter walk bundled up in these L.L. Bean goodies:

(left to right, top to bottom): Scarf | Shirt | Fair Isle Sweater | Slippers (currently wearing; best slippers ever) |  Shirt | Fisherman's Sweater | Shirt | Scarf | Tote | Sheets | Boots | PJs | Booties

Joni Mitchell – All I Want
Jack Johnson – Posters
Counting Crows – Perfect Blue Buildings
Jack Johnson – Flake
Dispatch – Carry You
Counting Crows – Colorblind
Jack Johnson – Inaudible Melodies
Rusted Root – Martyr
Dave Matthews Band – Christmas Song
Joni Mitchell – A Case Of You
Rusted Root – Back To The Earth
Counting Crows – Sullivan Street
Dispatch – Hey, Hey
Dispatch – Out Loud - Live
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds – Say Goodbye

(go to playlist on Spotify)

Can you tell I'm all about tartan right now? Thought so.

Are you an early Christmas cheer-er? What gets you excited for the holidays?