We Discuss: The Joy That Is Last Christmas.

A: I need you to watch this video:

M: Okay

A: Awesome

M: Okay so it’s very cold. Oh and there’s jeeps.

A:  Wham! Ski holiday!

M: There’s so much resplendent hair.

A: SO MUCH HAIR

M: I mean he biggest thing is their commitment to George Michael being straight.

M: I want that house

A: Right! And a love triangle(?) with Andrew Ridgley.

M: Spoiler alert!

A: SORRY

A: And it's Christmas

A: And maybe a birthday too

M: This looks like a good time.

A: Like, I really think Wham! just wanted a ski vacation and made a video out of it.

M: I think a key party is about to break out. A lot of sexy eyes.

A: Ha! George Michael all dreamy in a very hetero fur hood.

M: I appreciate how normal and derpy everyone is.

A: The 80s were a magical time.

M: Random close up on the diamanté brooch.

M: Whoa what happened to the party? Are they all on heroin?

A: YES RIGHT?

M: Wait is GM wearing uggs in the snow.

A: Yes

A: And running is...new to him

M: He’s just scared he’s going to run into a vagina.

A: Vaginas are scary, girl. They break your heart.

M: Why are they climbing over a fence to leave? Did they break in?

A: They all "hiked" in at the beginning.

M: But there’s no gate?

A: Oh, DETAILS.

M: Not one person actually went skiing.

A: Nope

M: Merry Christmas and thank you

A: It's my favorite

After spending, like, ten years making GIFs for this entry I found out that the Fug girls also have a deep and abiding love for this video! We are in good company. 

Adrien: Alive and Shiny AF.

Hi hi hi! I alive and well and back in the world of real clothes. I love my Gap joggers (a lot) but it's also nice to wear fun outfits again and I took pictures of one that I wore very briefly to a party before I had to immediately go back home because a virus got me. Anyway:

Snake print! Coated denim! Shiny boots! I am so into this. The blouse is Rebecca Taylor and I bought it quite a few years ago. I don't wear it very often but it's very ME, right? I do love a good snake print blouse and this one by Rebecca Taylor is beautiful and I also love this one by Equipment. HOWEVER, since we ain't really rich around here I think this T Tahari with velvet trim is well-priced and there are all kinds of cool/weird options on the Realreal. There's also this one at Target but it's too ruffly for me.

 I'm wearing the snakey blouse with my super favorite Madewell skinny coated jeans, Part Two. See, my old pair were getting tight to the point of not buttoning and rather than feel bad about it and beat myself up for my winter fluff, I just did this: I went to Poshmark* and found a pair in the next size up and BOOM. My favorite jeans fit again. I suggest you try this amazing diet method. It works great.

I tucked the shirt in (which I never do) and I like this outfit so much better. Why do I never tuck my damn shirts in? Anyway, I am a big fan of Madewell denim and I love their coated jeans a lot but I feel like you might need options. I mean, hi, Old Navy has a pair of coated jeans! (Mostly sold out, but go to the store. You need to try them on first anyway.) Gap also has a pair with cute snap details and, hey, Target has a pair of black coated jeggings! YAS. In case you're like, why do I need these? It's because they have the fun rocker look of leather without all the hassle and expense. Just trust me. Details: 

Snaaaaake. So pretty. I'm wearing my blingy Alexis Bittar cocktail ring from the Box of Style a few years ago but wish I had this one with the snake because, theme. I'm also wearing my little labradorite necklace which I can't get enough of. 

Oh, check this out! My Christmas present to myself via eBay. It's a Marc Jacobs Paradise Rio satchel and it's huge and slouchy and I've carried it every day since it arrived. This one on eBay has no bids yet if you're looking! My boots are by Steven and they're still available for a song on 6pm. (The color is called silver but they're definitely gold.) 

Finally, I threw my awesome Halston Heritage tuxedo jacket over the whole thing because it's just the best. If you're looking for something similar, check out the Tracee Ellis Ross option! Cute. 

BUY THIS (So We Don't Have To): This and That.

Just a couple of quick things! So, Target is pretty magical right now. I went in for my beloved Double Cleanse and walked out with an adorable glass narwhal ornament that isn't on the website anymore but you probably should go find one. Here he is:

I KNOW. And there were gift bags with llamas and bears and little birds dressed up in parkas and it was really nice. I also just took a peek at the A New Day collection and you know how everyone has a leopard coat this season? I really think this might be a good one and it gets glowing reviews:

So cute! And such an inexpensive way to try out the trend. I also like this festive velvet dress with nice long sleeves which, refreshingly, also comes in plus sizes:

Similarly, this green velvet slip dress is also very pretty (and also comes in plus sizes) but you are gonna need a cardigan with that. Finally, I had lunch with Kate over the weekend and she showed up wearing this top from Banana Republic:

And it was super freaking cute! Comfy like a sweatshirt but also very stylish which is totally the goal, right? It comes in four colors and with codes (stack BRMONDAY and STYLE for 50% off) it's a very affordable gateway to crazy sleeves. I am kind of obsessed with it. Sorry, Kate. I promise I'll buy it in a different color. 

Weekend Window Shopping: Madewell Shopping.

I know I just did a WWS on Madewell but through tomorrow you can take 20% when you spend $100+ or 30% off when you spend $200+, with code OHWHATFUN plus 5% cash back with eBates. They got cute stuff and some of it is exactly the kind of gifty stuff you'll want to give to your best friend or sister or wife or girlfriend. Or yourself. (You know how I roll.) Here's what I love:

         

       

BUY THIS (Are We Panic Shopping Yet?): Some Stuff.

Hi! Hi hi hi! I'm sorry to disappear on you guys but I have been SICK AS A DOG. So sick. Gross sick. I won't go into details but suffice to say there will be no outfit pictures this week. Instead I've basically lost a week and now I'm panicking about Christmas because what's more magical than panicking? Sobbing? Rocking in a corner? Running away?

Anyway, here are a few bits and pieces that might make good gifts or are maybe something you need for yourself because let's face it, you're doing everything anyway and you need some damn cheer:

First! Nina found a few good deals on the coated Giles and Brother bracelets on Amazon. The prices will fluctuate so snap them up now if you want them. (Also, make sure it says "Ships from and sold by Amazon.com" because they'll switch it out without warning.)

This turquoise version is $24.79! It's literally still $120 on the G&B website. Insanity. I also found this super pretty pair of House of Harlow stud earrings are still under $10:

Now, on to TJ Maxx, my favorite. And they have free shipping today, y'all. No code, no threshold, just free shipping on everything. 

First, they have Mason Pearson brushes! These are the bomb, or so I've heard. I don't have a fancy brush but I've always wanted one and they're a beauty cult classic. They have the Pocket Boar Bristle Hair Brush, the Nylon Detangler Hair Brush and the Bristle & Nylon Hair Brush (which is currently on Nordstrom for nearly $50 more):

There is also this Louisa Perini cashmere scarf that comes in a bunch of different cute plaids but this is my favorite:

Or maybe you know someone who needs a llama indoor planter? I mean, really, who doesn’t? Now, let's talk about that stuff that you won't buy yourself but you should. Like, say, THIS:

I'm stealing Cambridge Satchel Company's Insta photo because it made me gasp. So sweet! So perfect! So impractical! I also love this silver nugget:

Everyone needs one fun, impractical little bag and Cambridge bags are bulletproof and classic. Love them. Finally, I think we need some slap up in here. I recently bought this set for myself:

It's a good value (two full-sized products!) and a fun way to try out some bold color. I also think this Sunday Riley set is a really good deal and features two of my favorites. What I really want to try, though, is this Hourglass lipstick. Kim France is making me want things again, y'all. It's unfair but loooooook at it:

It's refillable too which is very eco-friendly so you're basically saving the earth. Go you. Finally, if you're a Jo Malone fan (and I definitely am) this Christmas cracker set is doing me in:

The end. Nap time. 

Weekend Window Shopping: It's Coat Weather, Y'all.

I know. I KNOW. It's December and that means coats which can be a drag... or can be really fun if you let them be. Here are some options I found that will make winter suck less, guaranteed:




         

       

Stuff I Like: This One Major Thing.

This Engagement That Has Us Charmed AF

M: I AM VERY CHARMED



A: HAPPY TEARS

M: 😭😭😭

A: I KNOW I KNOW

M: I love it so much

A: I'm very invested in his happiness

M: Diana would be so proud

A: YAS

A: She totally would

M: Both her boys picked the girl that made them happy

M: 😭😭😭

A: 😭😭😭

M: She’s so preeeettttty

A: Hey, we watched those boys grow up!

A: She's gorgeous. And older than him! And American!

A: SHE IS LIVING THE DREAM

M: So good. So so good

M: All of us are like see it could have been me!

A: I might have thought that

M: And it wasn’t us but it’s okay because it could have been us

A: It totally could have been us. I mean, I love gingers and polo ponies.

M: You’re a princess now!

A: Obvs

This Book That Is a Palate Cleanser
I have to admit that sometimes I just stall out on books, even ones I'm enjoying, because my brain is full and can't process more serious-and-dark things. I have abandoned my re-read of It and instead I'm reading a totally fluffy book full of things I like: books, Scotland, awkward protagonists and twinkly-eyed men. I'm not sorry and so far The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan is giving me exactly what I need - comforting escapist reading.

This Podcast That's Freaking Me Out
I am about four episodes into the first season of Someone Knows Something and even though I don't really love the narrator I'm still pretty invested. It's also creepy AS HELL that the missing boy shares my name and they spend a lot of time shouting, "ADRIEN! ADRIEN!" and I'm like please stop holy shit. It's good though.

This Show That Is Terrible But Entertaining
Have I whined enough yet about being sick? I'm feeling better now but during my confinement I watched nearly the entire season of Girlboss and enjoyed it thoroughly even though I thought the book was garbage and Sophia Amoruso is just awful. I am not proud! The character based on her is also pretty awful but I love a lot of the supporting actors (Ru Paul! Jim Rash!) and I'm always into stories about clothes. Also, the soundtrack is on point. So, if you need to binge-watch something that will probably irritate you but is also entertaining, this is it.