GETTING IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

I am trying to get into the Christmas spirit this year. I do have a tree already up (it doesn’t matter if I didn’t take it down all year) and I already have most of my Christmas shopping done. But, I still am very blah about the upcoming season. I wore red yesterday trying to force myself into a festive mood but it hasn’t really helped yet. I posted on my personal FaceBook page and asked for ideas that others used to get in the Christmas mood.I had a lot of response to the post and several people said that playing Christmas music did the trick. Some people said that baking put them in the Christmas mood. And then others said that watching Christmas movies helped to get them in the spirit. Joseph and Kayla want to go shopping for some gifts on Saturday so they asked if I could keep Emersyn. I am already making plans for us. I think we will start off with a mani/pedi and then move on to frozen yogurt. Next, we will go shopping and I am going to let her buy a present for her brother and mommy and daddy. Then we will go back to the house and make some cookies. While they are baking, I am going to let HER wrap the presents. We will see how well my best-laid plans will work out. I’ll be sure to let you know about our day next week.This tie bell sleeve sweater is a recent purchase. I bought it when I went to Atlanta to visit my sister and to help my mother with a vintage fashion show. (here) I stopped at Target because I had seen a few items online that I wanted to buy since they wouldn’t ship to my area. This sweater called my name because of the versatility and also the sleeve detail. I am sure most of you have SEVERAL black tops but the sleeve detail makes this one special. If you are going to buy multiple tops in the same color then you want to make sure they are different in details. Otherwise, you will dress like Joe who orders his pants 10 at a time. Drives me crazy but he likes wearing the same style pant over and over and over.

I know several of you took advantage of the special that Plunder is having yesterday. They gave you the option of purchasing the Rudy earring for 3.00 and the Peggy necklace for 5.00 if you spent 30.00. The Rudy earrings have now sold out and the Peggy necklace is getting low. If that was something you were interested in then you better not wait. Now, for today’s jewelry, we will start with the Ashton earrings. This pair of earrings was probably my first taste of wearing large earrings. Boy, I have embraced that look. I have gotten where I now prefer a large pair of earrings. My hair has gotten longer so that might have something to do with it. The necklace was part of the Plunder Posse for October. It sold out really fast. Sometimes when a Posse piece is really popular they will bring it back in the next catalog so we can cross our fingers that will happen. This month’s Posse is pretty too. I just got mine in and I will try to style it one day next week. My Mae cheetah print cuff bracelet is really cute. The cuff does come with the “Let Go Let God” pendant.I bought these leopard print pants from Old Navy last year. They are the Harper brand which I think runs a little large. When I buy something in this brand I will size up. In my opinion, the Harper brand is a nicer line than the Pixie Pant. This pair has straight legs but they are not a skinny leg.

Wearing a pair of classic pumps with ankle pants is such a “hot” look. Come on gurls, you know that this look is sexy as can be. Or, at least it is in my opinion and Joe will take notice whenever I sport this look. This black pair is by Coach and you can’t go wrong with a pair like this. Pumps look awesome with pants, jeans, dresses, skirts, and leggings. I think that pretty much covers everything.

Brand recognition is important! If you had the chance to work with a company like Apple or a company called Steve’s computer mart, most people would choose the well-known brand. If you are going to buy a car wouldn’t you want to buy a Ford instead of one called Henry’s autos? My point is that the doctors who created ProActiv and Rodan + Fields are about as famous in the world of skincare as you can get. If I am going to partner with someone one I would rather it be them instead of a business called Tania’s face cream. Lol!!! Today I am going to have a FREEBIE FRIDAY! Everyone who places a PC order today will receive a FREE full-size Body Lotion from the Essentials line. With winter coming on you will love this lotion for your dry skin. Go to tstephens5.myrandf.com to place an order. If you need to sign up as a PC you just scroll down until you see the subscribe and save option.

Signing up for my emails would make a great Christmas present to me. This time of the year is when people go shopping, have a family get together, go to parties, etc., in other words, you quit reading blogs as much. My heart drops when I see my reader numbers go down. (Insert crying music here) So, do me a favor and read me daily and be sure to tell all your friends about this crazy blogger that you follow.I am really trying to gain readership and subscribers.

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