BLUE CAPE, BABY

Holly Darling December 31, 2014

Well then, the end of 2014 kind of got away from me there, didn't it? Between a busy holiday schedule and an uninspired feeling towards winter dressing, blog posts have become scarce. And to top it all off, I'm now going into 2015 with a bad stomach bug (flu? hopefully not). So bear with me.

Speaking of the whole uninspired thing, I've always said I was more comfortable dressing for spring and summer weather. Winter is just not my jam. Layering is just not my jam. So in colder months, I tend to rely more on past outfits and repeat looks more than ever. You can see this outfit from last year here.

headband: c/o The Seam Designs

cape: vintage

gloves: Target

jeans: Urban Outfitters

booties: Shoemint

REPEAT OFFENDER // CHRISTMAS SWEATER

Holly Darling December 23, 2014

I can consider this my Christmas sweater, right? I mean, its a deer. Reindeer? Eh, Christmas sweater.

And on that note: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, my friends! I'm signing off for the rest of the week to celebrate, but I'll be back next week. Hope you all have a splendid holiday :)

P.S - you can see when I wore this same exact outfit last year here.

sweater: Guess (last year)

dress: American Eagle

glasses: Warby Parker

booties: Steve Madden

MAX MAXI

Holly Darling December 22, 2014

You guys, go out and buy this maxi dress. Seriously. It has the elegant silhouette of a sleek and slender maxi, but made out of the softest sweatshirt knit. And I've already worn it 3 times since I got it a week ago. I should probably just never take it off. I'm thinking I've just found my new uniform.

dress: Lou & Grey // Loft

long necklace: Loft, similar

Z necklace: Olive Yew

glasses: Warby Parker

SNAPSHOTS : LET IT SNOW

Holly Darling December 19, 2014

These photos are from back around Thanksgiving when we were back in WNY. But, ya know, it's December and getting close to Christmas. And who doesn't love some good winter wonderland photos?

SPARKLE SEASON

Holly Darling December 17, 2014

Boo and I don't really have any fancy holiday parties to go to this year, but that doesn't mean I won't get dressed up like I'm going to one. It is sparkle season after all, so every day is a good day for a sequin skirt.

P.S, you're getting a sneak peek at a new shopHollyDolly item! I'm still trying to work out a few kinks, but I'm hoping to have these wordy wire necklaces added to shop early in the new year.

dress (worn as top): BB Dakota

skirt: JCrew (old) (similar)

glasses: Warby Parker

necklace: shopHollyDolly (coming soon!)

holly hair clip: DIY from last year

heels: JCrew Factory

FEELING FESTIVE

Holly Darling December 15, 2014

Hellllllllllo Monday. After a busy yet quiet weekend, I'm not so ready to get back into the work week. You see, this weekend I re-stocked shopHollyDolly at Crompton, did some christmas shopping and gift wrapping, cleaned the entire house with Christmas music playing, tackled 4 loads of laundry, sipped on hot chocolate, and watched Boo race in the Jingle Run. And I broke out my red frames, because they feel very appropriate and festive :)