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Different Styles of Holiday Dresses to Inspire You

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LOUBOUTIN PUMPS SIMILAR HERE

If you feel like doing a dressier outfit this Holiday then this post of different styles of Holiday dresses to inspire you is here. I have added different categories here for you to choose from. There are still options for you that it will still arrive before Christmas. I suggest when you add to cart and you are sure then hit checkout right away.

But Honestly for me, since it is only us family and relatives together on Christmas day. I always wear a dress going to church for Christmas though, I always dress to impress there as much as I can because I know he is the reason for the season, right? We are celebrating Christmas because of him.

Here are some Velvet Dresses for you to choose from on different price points.

On here are the sparkly sequins dresses for a party like a rock star look.

The ones I have posted here the velvet and the sequins are the ones you usually would want to wear during the Holiday season as it brightens the occasions and it really gives the festive vibe.

I hope I was able to give some inspirations for all of you and also I tried to add a lot of affordable items since we already have used a lot of our budget buying gifts. lol!

Thank you for stopping by and see you next week.

Simply,

Christianne

Photos; Novel (my better half)

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Family Traditions We do when it’s cold outside.

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Family Traditions We do when it's cold outside.
Family Traditions We do when it's cold outside.
Family Traditions We do when it's cold outside.

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ROSS BEANIE SIMILAR HERE

ASTR FAUX FUR JACKET SIMILAR HERE

ZARA MIDRISE JEANS 

STRADIVARIUS SWEATER

TOTES WINTER BOOTS (OLD) SIMILAR HERE

Family Traditions We do when it’s cold outside. How these are good ideas to do as your own family traditions starting this New Year. Growing up, we always go to my grandparents house to celebrate Christmas and go back to our own home to the New Year’s Eve celebrations. That has been long gone since I moved here in the US.

Now that I have a family of my own, we are making our own traditions.

1. Every Christmas time we always go to New York to celebrate with my husbands relatives since they are our family here, we would dine together and in the evening, all of us will go to Time square to look and take pictures at all the Christmas Decors and the Christmas tree at the Rockefeller Plaza. 

2. We also do staycations and stay in a Hotel near were we live so the kids can swim. (hotels with indoor swimming pools only). And if you have been following my IG story we just stayed at the largest Indoor Water park in the US. 

3. We just started game nights and have been collecting board games as the kids are now old enough to play. 

4. Movie nights.. Which we actually do all year round. But this time of the year we are more on Holiday Movies. 

I hope I was able to give some fun family traditions to share with your family. 

Thank you for stopping by.

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better Half) 

 

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New Year’s Eve Party Style Inspiration

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New Year's Eve Party Style Inspiration

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RALPH LAUREN JUMPSUIT SIMILAR HERE AND HERE

VINCI CAMUTO HEELS (OLD) SIMILAR HERE

ANNE KLEIN WATCH SIMILAR HERE

New Year’s Eve Party Style Inspiration for those of you looking for fabulous outfits to welcome the New Year in a stylish way. Here is another favorite, another love ruffle jumpsuit. If you have noticed I have been wearing jumpsuits on any given season, It is just so stylish. The only downside of it is you have to take everything down when you need to use tot restroom. I suggest that if you frequent the restroom then this style is not for you. But if you still wanna look good and you don’t care about the undressing part ti=o use the restroom. Yes, girl get this jumpsuit!

I myself frequent the bathroom a lot but it still did not bother me to wear jumpsuit. I really love the style of it and I am always into outfits that are one and done. I really do not have to think to much what to pair from top to bottom. The only thing I need to add here is a chic coat or jacket and one thing that came in mind is a faux fur coat. 

I hope I was able to give you inspiration and insight about this look. Thank you for stopping by. 

Simply,

Christianne

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Everything Cozy for the Winter Weather

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  1. SOCKS 2. BEANIE 3. HAT AND SCARF SET 4. BATH ROBE 5. THROW BLANKET 6. FLEECE JACKET 7. COZY SLIPPERS

Everything cozy for the Winter weather to help you survive the cold and still be chic. There are a lot of things you should invest in during this season. These are the items you should have as they will be overused if you know what I mean. If it is cold outside most likely you will stay indoors most of the time. So definitely you will live in these items specially the robe, cozy slippers and or throw blanket to make you feel cozier when you are by the fireplace and watching, binge watching you shows. 

I personally wear the robe, cozy slippers all the time and since my family loves doing movie night, I invested in a throw blanket. The kids have one each and I myself, my husband just shares with us whoever is willing. You know men, they think they are though. lol! 

Beanie, socks, fleece jacket are also another combo. I used to wear them when we used to rent a basement when we first moved here in the US. Since basements are always the coldest part of the house. These items were a must for us. 

I hope this guides you on what to invest on during the cold season. 

Thank you for stopping by.

Simply,

                        Christianne

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My Top 3 Self Help Books I Read that Improved my Life

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TARGET 4 PC PJ SET 

TARGET WHITE BLANKET 

METALLLIC THROW PILLOW SIMILAR HERE 

My Top 3 Self Help Books I Read that Improved my Life. And the reasons why you should also start reading them to prepare you for the New Year’s. We all have goals every New Year right? I use to call it New Year’s resolution but it is more appropriate to call it goals. As we set goals to achieve, we have to be mentally prepared to work on them to make it a reality. And these books I listed here changed my way of looking at life and how I can improve myself and be that person achieving those goals. 

  1. The Secret – I have read this prior to migrating here in the U. S. and it really made me persevere to achieve my goal on migrating here and start working as a Physical Therapist. It made me summon the goals I want to achieve and make it a reality. 
  2. How to win Friends and Influence People – This book helped me to better communicate with other people. Instead of making enemies because you don’t know how to respond to things. This book taught me the right approach with people. 
  3. You are a Badass – This is the one I recently read to help me working more on changing my habits to improve my blogging career. I know I have the potential to improve my blog and be the boss lady I want to be and it is still a work in progress. This book helps you to think positive and learn to make your dreams a reality. 
  4. My Top 3 Self Help Books I Read that Improved my Life. And the reasons why you should also start reading them to prepare you for the New Year’s.

I hope this helps you get on target when it comes to New Year, New you. 

Simply,

Christianne

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How I Decorated my Home for the Holidays

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7FT CHRISTMAS TREE

SILVER AND GOLD ORNAMENTS

In today’s post I am showing you guys how I decorated my home for the Holidays. I just feel good every time I stare at these decors. I bet you do too with all your Home Holiday decorations. It just brings out the kid in me. I am also excited for my kids because I can see that they feel the Christmas spirit how I use to see it when I was a little girl. 

For this year, finally I bought the Christmas tree of my dreams which was the one with snow. On the last picture here, you can see my old Christmas tree which was only 6ft tall I bought from Walmart for $20. My new tree is also from Walmart and I know this will last for a lifetime. 

I love adding some touch or silver and gold and of course red and green. We got our customize stocking from Marks & Spencers last year from my collaboration with them. I just love how It goes well with my fireplace.

Also most of my decorations here are from Target. There is nothing like Target for all you home decors not just for the Holidays and they are good quality and style. I got good deals when we went there last Black Friday. 

I hope I was able to inspire you to decorate your house if you haven’t already. Happy Holidays! 

Thank you for stopping by! 

Simply,

Christianne

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Save Vs Splurge on Winter Coats

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SAVE VS SPLURGE ON WINTER COAT Save Vs Splurge on Winter CoatsSHOP THE POST:

  1. PINK TEDDY BEAR COAT 2. BROWN TEDDY BEAR COAT 3. GREEN PARKA COAT 4. PARKA PUFFER COAT 5. BLUE FAUX FUR COAT 6. PINK FAUX FUR COAT 7. BLACK LONG COAT 8. BLACK COAT 

Save Vs Splurge on Winter Coats. I have added all Different styles of winter coats depending on your budget on each styles. Teddy bear coat and Faux fur coats are the best styles if you want something playful and stylish. Mind you they are super warm and comfy too. If you are on the classic modern look, you may want to get any of these wool or wool blend coats that are perfect for every outfit style. If you are into cool casual coats that parka ones are for you. Another chic and warm on the neck area. You will not need a scarf for this one.

I have tried wearing all of them and It is good to have one of each style. They always come handy on every occasion and every looks you want to create during the Winter time. I will also make a post on Save vs splurge on winter Boots for you t pair on this post.

Thank you for stopping by and stay warm you guys!

Simply,

Christianne

 

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Things to Do in DC, MD, VA During the Holidays

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COLUMBIA WINTER BOOTS (OLD) SIMILAR HERE

LOUIS VUITTON BAG SIMILAR HERE

Things to Do in DC, MD, VA During the Holidays. Guide to all the wonderful things or experiences you can do with family and friends.

  1. Visit National Harbor – They have this huge Christmas tree with musical show too that is right in front of the Potomac River. Over here, you can also see different shops, restaurants and specialty stores that you fancy. There are always things to do for all age groups. Don’t forget about the Hotels surrounding it.Things to Do in DC, MD, VA During the Holidays Things to Do in DC, MD, VA During the Holidays Things to Do in DC, MD, VA During the Holidays
  2. ICE at the Gaylord Hotel – This has become our Family tradition, We always go here and we always have fun seeing all the pretty Ice sculptures and the ice slides and enjoying the hot cocoa after the cold.
  3. Go See the Christmas Lights Display – We always go to Watkins Park and it is $10 a car to enter and it is really worth the money looking around the Christmas figures in form of Christmas lights in different. Just stay in your car and enjoy the ride. Also go try the Zoo lights.
  4. See the National Christmas Tree – it is in between White House and Washington Monument.
  5. Holiday in the Park – We are yet to see this one for this season. This will be our first time if ever we get to do this, We are planning to go to Six flags. There is also one in Busch Garden in Williamsburg, VA and King’s Dominion in VA.

I hope I was able to give some good info for you to use. Thank you for stopping by.

Simply,

Christianne

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Rocking my Red Plaid Puffer Coat

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KENDALL & KYLIE RED PLAID COAT (CURRENTLY ON SALE!!) SIMILAR HERE

ZARA MID RISE JEANS SIMILAR HERE

ZARA VINYL BAG SIMILAR HERE

STRADIVARIUS SUNNIES SIMILAR HERE

CHINESE LAUNDRY OTK BOOTS (OLD) SIMILAR HERE

Rocking my Red Plaid Puffer Coat making me feel confident and ready for more cold winter weather days ahead of us right now. As you have noticed that temperatures are starting to drop here in the East Coast and you can really feel that Winter is coming. To better equip ourselves in a comfy and stylish way. Here is a Red plaid coat for you to be inspired to wear all Winter season long. It is really comfy and soft and really gives you the warmth that is needed for these type of weather.

You can wear this with anything, very versatile color. That is what I like about this jacket. To top it all, it is currently on sale at Nordstrom with a huge discount. Also, I paired the jacket with the wedge over the knee boots to make me look longer as you may see puffer coats can make you look full. You know what I mean and the OTK helped me balance the look and made me look proportioned.

Thank you for stopping by and Happy Monday!

Simply,

Christianne

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Stocking Stuffers for Everyone under $50

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Here are some of the stocking suffers for you to add on your Christmas list. They are all under $50 to keep you on your budget and help you beat the hustle and bustle of this season. We don’t want to be stressed on this Holiday and think of it as a stress in our life. Christmas should always be perceived as the season for love, peace and harmony and gift giving and we all shouldn’t be concern about the price tag.

I hope this helps you to still snag some of the good deals this week and knock out all or most of the names on your list. Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend.

Simply,

Christianne

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