Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! Obviously we've been on a bit of hiatus due to the holiday season, but we will be up and fully running after New Year's; we promise! But enjoy all your presents and great food. Plus this is the only time of year we will let you slide by on wearing questionable, holiday sweaters!

♥ Chloé & Celeste

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I know many of you are on your winter break and planning (or already have planned) some fun trips. I myself won't be going anywhere farther than an hour away (especially after taking that horrible five hour car drive home), but a few of my friends are already leaving for a trip tomorrow. So in case you haven't left yet, here are some of my chic traveling trips to ensure that you look as fabulous as you are comfortable!

Now when you're traveling comfort is essential. You don't want to be fussing with your clothing when you're lugging your packed bags into the airport (or trunk). One of the most important things to remember are layers. You don't want to be stuck either too cold or too hot, so make sure to wear two or three lightweight layers of clothing so they can be easily taken off. This is a good tip to remember especially on airplanes because of the fluctuating temperatures.

• Short Sleeve Deep V-Neck, $22.00
• Printed Lace V-Neck Tunic, $48.00
• Hooded Scarf Cardigan, $25.00
  

And now for the bottoms. I'm all for comfort, but still no pajamas or ugly sweats please. But if you don't want to wear jeans, try these cashmere pants from VS. They're more put-together, especially if you keep the top half of your outfit neat (no baggie hoodies!). I prefer to just wear some of my broken in jeans. They're just as comfortable, and you don't look like a mess.

• Cashmere pants, $148.00
• Lapis Skinny Boot Cut Jeans, $38.99
• American Rag Skinny Jeans, $49.00
  

When choosing what shoes to wear, opt for a pair that can be worn with socks. This is also an important thing to remember if you're traveling by plane. Thanks to the tight security shoes must be taken off. You don't want to be walking on the ground with bare feet. Sneakers are always a good option if you're looking for comfort. But don't overlook other options such as the cute boots featured above! They are just as cozy and snug, but a bit more fashionable.

• Sam Edelman Ursula Boots, $78.90
• Converse Jack Purcell Shoes, $49.99
• Steve Madden Bonanza Boots, $78.95
  

You might think just because all your clothing is comfortable, it can't be chic. Don't be fooled! I'm a big fan of basics since you can wear them so many ways. But you can always up their fashion-y factor by adding some chic accessories! To look put together in the cold wrap a scarf around your neck. Beanies and berets are another way to stay warm and look good. Big messenger bags are perfect for all your carry-ons, and travel tags in a girly pink make it easy to find your luggage!

• Foldover Tackle Bag, $39.99
• Traveling Girl Luggage Tags, $4.80
• Circle Applique Scarf, $29.99
• Calyptic Beret, $28.00

Stay warm and safe during your holiday trips! And of course, fashionable.

♥ Celeste

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I know many of you are scurrying around buying your Christmas gifts for your family and friends. Just like last year, my group of seven friends and I decided to do Secret Santa. It's fun and also budget friendly (meaning you only have to get one gift instead of one for each). Since that doesn't mean we don't have to buy gifts for friends outside the group, we concluded that everyone's gift should be around $30-$40. So I've been working on my wishlist all day, and decided to share some of these chic, but cheap finds I would love to receive from my Secret Santa.

1) Studded Hem Dress, $24.80
This is a simple black dress which is always a great item to have in your closet. The best part about it, of course, are the gold studs that adorne the bottom. It gives this dress a unique spin, without making it too trendy or flashy.
2) Feather & Filigree Teardrop Earrings, $5.80
How perfect are these feather earrings? They're a great way to spice up a basic outfit. Plus the tourqoise teardrops give these earrings a great touch.
3) Kimchi Blue Printed Plaid Tunic, $29.99
This cute, plaid shirt definitely caught my eye, especially after I saw that it had been priced down from $48 to a reasonable $30. A perfect addition to my $40 and under wishlist!
4) Twist Lock Clutch, $19.80
Clutches are perfect for all the holiday parties. And I prefer this kind to the flashy, sequined clutches some people carry around. It's more subtle, and can be paired with a million outfits.
5) Leaf & Bead Necklace, $6.80
I need a new, long necklace and this caught my eye. It's fairly simple, with cute details, and is perfect for slipping it on to get that effortlessly chic looking.
6) Abstract Woven Scarf, $7.80
I can never get enough! And scarfs are perfect for adding to a wishlist that has a budget. They're fairly cheap and I like practically every design!
7) Fab Button Tab Fleece Coat, $22.50
For some reason, it feels extremely cold this winter in California. So I thought it would be practical to add this classic, navy coat to my wardrobe. Plus by itself it doesn't even add up to the minimum price limit meaning I could probably get an accessory with it too!
8) Clarissa Crochet Cardigan, $22.80
Although this probably isn't reasonable for super cold days, it's great for layering! And it will definitely make you look cozy.

♥ Celeste

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I'm usually not a fan of fair isle patterns, or anything like it but I saw this chunky cardigan on Vanessa Hudgens and fell in love with it. I think I like it because it's not too flashy. It consists of neutral colors, such as black, grey, and white. And she keeps the rest of her outfit basic so her sweater gets all the attention. Plus, for some reason, I think these are perfect sweaters for the holidays. Maybe I'm thinking of those classic sweaters with holiday images on them, but hey, these are a lot more fashionable. And you can wear them whenever it's cold out, and not just around this season.

Vanessa's sweater is from Victoria's Secret! I know I said it was from Urban Outfitters, but my sources were wrong. Sorry about that, and thank you for the correction!

• Shawl Collar Cardigan, $58.00
  

EDIT: Some other more similar versions (since apparently Vanessa's is belted)

• 291 Long Cardigan, $165.90
• 291 Alpaca Cardigan, $278.00
  

This is another shawl cardigan alternative. If you want something lighter this will be perfect. True, this isn't a fair isle pattern, but if you'd still like some details but in a more subtle tone, this is the way to go. The pops of white and red keep the grey sweater from being just another sweater. Plus it comes with a self-tie belt so you can cinch it for a different look.

• Play by C. Ronson Intarsia Cardigan, $128.00
  

Can you tell I'm fond of grey cardigans? This sweater has patterns that are more holiday directed than the others. But it still maintains that versatile look so you don't have to be afraid of wearing it once the holidays are over. It features polar bears on the front and on the sleeves. Although this picture shows them in black, if you order online you might get it in white instead since the sweaters are assorted.

• MINKPINK Polar Express Cardigan, $92.00
  

To break the pattern here is a chic tunic sweater. This features a fair isle pattern along the neckline providing an interesting detail on this otherwise monotone tunic. What's even better is that it includes pockets which are also adorned with the same color scheme pattern. It's perfect for a casual holiday gathering!

• Tikirani Fairisle Tunic Sweater, $78.00
  

If you weren't able to tell, all the above were from Urban Outfitters. Sorry for the lack of variety, but they seemed to have the best choices of patterned knits! But don't worry, I did find these two lovely versions for cheaper. The one on the right is a similar version to the one Vanessa is wearing on her coffee run. It also features a shawl collar and more neutral patterns. The second is a cute pullover in a flattering indigo shade. It is also a different way of wearing the fair isle pattern (it's definitely a lot more subtle since it features only white and blue).

• Printed Shawl Collar Cardigan, $35.00
• Brandi Fair Isle Sweater, $44.50

And in a more administrative note, I'd like to apologize for the lack of posts. Some people have been commenting and emailing about the depletion of updates. It's finals week right now (I have two tomorrow!) and I've been sick since Friday. I hope the rest of you are having a less hectic week than I am! I promise there will be more updating once I'm on break.

♥ Celeste

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I want to share a shoe purchase I made recently. It was a total impulse buy, which I normally don't do with things such as shoes. I was actually shopping around for some rainboots, but ended up with these seude, gray booties.

I stumbled upon them at Payless and I loved them! First off, I've been wanting a pair of boots in grey and the suede makes it easy to dress it up or down. And second they were surprisingly comfortable! I'm not a huge fan of heels since I'm terrible at walking in them, but these were a piece of a cake. But the best part about them was the price. They were only $19.99! (Though on their website they're knocked down even more to $17.99; the original cost is at $42.00).

Here's how they look like on the website. Cute no?

And here they are sitting on my desk. You can see they're a bit darker than what's portrayed on the website.

I'm wearing them in this one. I'm pairing it with dark, grey tights and black, knee-high socks I scrunched down. (Sorry about the picture quality. I had to brighten it up a thousand times on my computer).

They have these in black too. If you'd like to snag up a pair you'd better hurry! The stores had limited sizes, but they're available online.

♥ Celeste

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I am a huge fan of graphic tees. It just sort of happened starting this year. It's a great way to be comfortable and stylish just by pulling on an article of clothing. You don't even need to spice it up with a ton of accessories! (Plus, they're usually very inexpensive).

Personally I'm not fond of shirts with "witty" sayings on them, but words are okay if they're minimal and don't really refer to anything in particular (such as "peace" or "love"). Overall though, I like uncommon patterns, subdued animal prints, and one solitary image. I'm currently coveting this "LOVE" graphic tee that I saw on the Forever 21 website, but could not for the life of me find it in the actual store over Thanksgiving break! I was very disappointed. But here are some other great ones I found!

1) Animal Print Tee, $10.00
2) Paint Splatter Tee, $12.80
3) Plaid Peace Sign Tee, $28.00
4) Oui Paris Curved Hem, $28.00
5) Flower Tee, $22.50
6) Hello Kitty Holiday Tee, $18.90

For my next post I'll show you guys this pair of suede booties I bought! And sorry for the lack of longer worded posts; finals are a pain in the butt. I'm sure many of you are dealing with the same. But don't worry, a long winter break is already up ahead!

♥ Celeste

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I hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving! I had a great Thanksgiving and birthday. I definitely got the cake I'd been craving all month long. My Black Friday shopping was a bit disappointing though! I didn't get many items on my "list", but I did manage to snag a plaid jacket I'd been lusting for plus a bundle of accessories. There's still the Holiday sales though right?

Anyways, I'm in desperate need of a pair of fashionable rainboots after dreading the puddles and mud last week. (Although of course it's bright and sunny now). The weather here is so unpredictable that I'm sure I can't rely on the skies being clear for long. So I thought I'd share some of my rainboot finds!

1) Leopard Rain Boots, $24.80
2) Chooka Signature Printed Rain Boots, $59.95
3) Zetta Tall Rain Boots, $24.99
4) Puddle Rain Boots, $24.80
5) Sperry Top-Sider Pelican Rain Boots, $59.95
6) Hunter Original Rain Boots, $115.00

I especially like the Sperry Top-Sider ones. The color is so clean and simple, and so is the design. Although I'm not sure how practical white rainboots would be. They're fabulous nonetheless!

♥ Celeste

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