Black Friday & the Beginning of Christmas

Today was an "in day" and by that I mean it was a "not go out at all, stay in pajamas and do nothing" day.

Aaah, how good it's been!

The freedom to stay home and online shop, clean house, eat leftovers and decorate for Christmas. Heaven!

A few things I bought on sale:

Tarte Color Vibes Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow Palette
I have been eyeing this palette since it came out. The neutral colors with the few select deep colors—love!

AEO Knit X Jeggings in Olive and Black Onyx
What's in my closet? Pairs upon pairs of black jeggings. They are my go-to. There is something to easy about them. They go with almost every outfit. I don't have to do a lot of thinking. I can wear them with camel boots or flats... I just love them. I just don't love how they fade. And so I decided to try these, because I'm hopeful that they'll last a long time and if not, at least if I love them, I will have a new place to sustain my black-jegging-fix.

Persia Top from Ivory Closet
When I saw this top, I just knew I wanted it.The mocha color, it looks like a thermal. V-neck. All the things I love. I can't wait until I get it!

Then TL and I pulled down all the Christmas stuff from the attic and went through and set everything up.

Left to right, row by row:

• Rustic tree topper: one of my favorite Christmas purchases from Cracker Barrel. I absolutely love it. I think I got it two years ago, because I remember we had it up on the tree last Christmas.
• Our ring bearer pillow/commemorative Christmas tree ornament. I love this piece. Each year we put it on the tree, because it was there the day we got married, it means a lot. I remember how much time I searched and researched different pillows for ring bearers. I fell in love with this one, especially because it could be re-purposed as an ornament.
• Wreath I got last year from Michael's with added string of silver ornaments I really love from TL's mom.
• It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year sign from TJ Maxx, a favorite piece, my berry wreath.
• Christmas card hanger-upper, love this! I hope I get lots of cards this year!
• Handsome hubby in Santa hat.
• My view from my recliner.
• Our decorated fireplace. We're actually doing stocking stuffers for each other this year! I'm excited!
• A little silver tree that TL would put up when he lived alone in his apartment.

Building My Workout Wardrobe

When I went shopping yesterday, I was on the hunt for my newest love: workout clothes.

I ended up finding some really great pieces at Target and TJ Maxx. Reebok high-waisted skinny pants, a new sports bra and a flowy short sleeve shirt.

• Reebox pants: I actually picked these over a pair of Under Armour pants because of the high waist. I'm shaped so funny that normally all my pants fall and squeeze me, giving me an awful muffin top. High waisted is just what the doctor ordered.

• Champion Sports bra: What's not to love about hot pink? I love the band at the bottom because it makes me feel extra secure. I own a couple pairs of sports bras that have built in "petals" (aka those awkward things that add unnecessary shape to my already over-shapely chest) and I gotta say I like the bras without those better. So this was definitely a win.

• Cushion Active tee: This was my most joyful purchase! I hate compression tops. Absolutely hate, especially now that I'm working out and don't want to look like a suffocating sausage. This shirt is perfect for me. It's soft, complimentary, and doesn't hug my body. It's an understatement to say I'm super excited about wearing this tomorrow!