There’s nothing like a pop of neon to counterbalance my neutral outfit from Monday. Surprise, surprise — my outfits refuse to stay subdued for too long. And considering that the sun starts setting at 4:00 PM around this time of the year, I could use all as much bright and cheery as I can get.
This past weekend, I participated in Santacon, a bar crawl where what seems like all of NYC dresses up as Santa for a day of debauchery and shenanigans in the snow. So glad I got to check that off my bucket list, but after an entire day of red, green and tons of bubbly I was ready to don more subdued shades (and oversized sunnies). I know, black and brown isn’t a color scheme that I usually gravitate to, but I do dabble in neutral looks from time to time. It’s really hard to go wrong with a classic combo, but it’s even better when elevated by the playful pairing of stripes, leopard and a bold red lip.
So far, I’ve covered gifts for the best friend and the hostess and also rounded up stocking stuffers under $25. But we can’t neglect the men in our lives, can we? There’s so much fun to be had when shopping for guys. From tech gadgets to cheeky accessories, I might end up keeping a few things for myself. Leather flask? Yes please!