7 Christmas Sweaters

This particular post is actually fitting since I will be attending a Christmas party this evening that requires Christmas sweaters or onesies. Though I have chosen the latter, I know that there are plenty of tacky Christmas sweater parties to go around, so I have found some options as well as other Christmas sweaters that are adorable and would be great for a cold winter bonfire with boots and leggings. 

8 Christmas Movies to Watch

I'm not a big fan of Christmas music, so oftentimes what really gets me in the mood is a good Holiday movie. All 8 movies are recommended by bloggers and IMBD,  but my personal picks are on the top row. Which one's your favorite?

1. "Home Alone"

2. "A Christmas Story"

3. "Love Actually"

4. "Miracle on 34th Street"

5. "Scrooged"

6. "Elf"

7. "The Santa Clause" 

8. "It's a Wonderful Life" 

9 Ways to Wrap a Christmas Gift

Okay, I have been way off my game lately. With my Christmas to-do list as well as a recent interest in cross stitching has made me a little behind on my blog posts, but I hope that all will be forgiven when you see all the tips and Christmas inspiration I have in store for ya'll.

Here are some different ideas for making the gifts under the tree so pretty that they won't even  want to open them:

1. Polka dot paper

2. Santa's belt

3. The name of the person who's receiving with newspaper

4. Red and green gingham plus a splash of holly

5. Adding a treat (i.e. candy canes) to your wrapping

6. Wrapping with newspaper and making tags with initials

7. Brown paper, Christmas stamps, and string

7. Word search paper

8. Snowflakes in red and green

10 Christmas Card Ideas

Another Christmas task to tackle are the Christmas cards, and if you decide to have them, there's only one way to make sure you get the most out all the money you spent on them: make sure they're different. 

Here are some unique and just plain pretty options to choose from:

1. Photo of kids with a chalk board

2. Christmas trees

3. Santa's belt

4. DIY holly card

5. Cutout photo 

6. Christmas Chewbacca

7. Reindeer card 

8. Cardboard cards

9. Beaded Christmas tree

10. Info-graphic card 

11 Things to Buy Him

Buying gifts for girls is not too difficult since we can just assume that what we want, others would as well. Buying gifts for men, on the other hand, can be quite the predicament. 

From dads to brothers to boyfriends, there are many men on our lists to shop for, but only so many things you can buy him. Here is a list of fresh ideas that your boys will love: 

1. Beer maker kit: Urban Outfitters: $50

2. Camouflage iPhone case: Urban Outfitters: $16

3. iPad sleeve: Uncommon Goods: $32

4. Hoodie: Urban Outfitters: $44

5. Leather wallet: Macy's: $35

6. "GQ" subscription: gq.com: $12

7. Barbecue set: zappos.com: $50

8. Holiday boxers: Target: $6.99

9. Ray-Ban aviators: Sunglass Hut: $195

10. Shaving kit: Macy's: $50

11. The Dark Knight Trilogy: Walmart: $27

12 Things to Buy Her

As you may or may not realize today begins the real countdown until Christmas. There are 12 days left and with that comes great love and joy, but it can be coupled with great stress and anxiety if you have a long list of people left to buy for and nothing to wear to all the holiday parties. 

I have taken it upon myself to help those that need saving with a little blog special called "The 12 Days of Christmas. " How original am I, by the way, with that title?! 

With this special I will be posting for the next 12 days (even on weekends which I don't usually do), so make sure to check back daily! 

First up is 12 gift ideas for your best friend, sister, mother, or the coworker that you are obligated to buy for. All are under $20 and links to each one can be found (as alway) on my Polyvore. There's a link on the left for that. 

1. "Feminist Ryan Gosling" book: Urban Outfitters: $13

2. Polka dot socks: Madewell: $23

3. Boxer shorts: Madewell: $30

4. iPhone case: Madewell: $19

5. Love Struck perfume: Macy's: $68

6. Initial rings: Urban Outfitters: $8

7. Naked 2 makeup palette:  Urban Decay: $50

8. Polka dot notebook: Madewell: $8

9. Gold Essie nail polish: Essie: $8

10. Chevron pillow: Urban Outfitters: $39

11. Apple & pine needle candle: Yankee Candle: $27

12. DIY mini-manicure set

5 Outfits to Go with Leggings

Leggings are a staple in your cold weather closet, but do you believe you've exhausted their wear? I've got 5 different options of leggings as well as outfits to go with them that may revamp your legging looks. There is nothing wrong with always being comfortable, but who says you have to always look the same?

1. Leather leggings: This may be the most uncomfortable of the 5 options, but they are certainly the edgiest. Embrace your inner rockstar by donning leather this fall.

2. Floral leggings: A typically summer pattern looks great in the winter when given some more masculine pieces such as a leather jacket and combat boots. Besides thin stripes, I would be careful when mixing another pattern with such a strong one. 

3. Fleece leggings: There is no reason that patterns such as this should be kept for quilts in wood cabins, so wear this winter special with neutrals and gold accents.

4. Leopard leggings: Leopard print is a bold statement that can go from day to night. Pair it with black and red for a classic combination that rarely fails. 

5. Black leggings (nighttime): To make plain black leggings go from day to night, pair them with something pastel and feminine such as this pink, strapless dress. Make sure the dress isn't too long, so that it doesn't look lumpy with your leggings underneath. A pair of booties and chunky silver necklaces  pull the look together.