Even after indulging in all things sweet, frosted, and sparkly over the past few weeks, Christmas sneaks up on me every time. This year was a particularly special one — it being the first holiday season in New York City shared with the boyfriend. From our VIP view of the Macy’s Day Parade to our silly shenanigans at Santa Con, I feel so lucky to be ending out the year with some incredible memories. Happy holidays to you and yours!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This year, I’m spending Turkey Day in NYC. It pains me to be away from the family for the first time ever, but I’m so lucky to have my boyfriend, the pup and some amazing friends that I consider my second family here on the east coast.
Today, I’ll be watching the Macy’s Day Parade and then whipping up a dish (pumpkin mac n’ cheese!) for a Friendgiving gathering. I used to wake up every Thanksgiving morning to watch the parade on TV — now I can’t believe I’m heading over to watch it in person!
There’s so much to be thankful for, but I’ll keep it short and sweet. To my friends and family back home, I love and miss you (hi mom and dad!). To my friends in NYC, thank you for coming into my life and making such a big city feel like home. And to all my readers, thank you for following me on this crazy adventure! Have a wonderful holiday! I’ll see you all on the other side of the food coma.
P.S. Come back tomorrow for a full list of Black Friday sales or follow my Facebook page for early bird specials!
This week, I …
• Hung out with Mayor Giuliani at an event that I organized for work. NBD … okay, big freaking deal!
• Create a fall/winter wishlist on Pinterest. So many cute things, so little closet space.
• Splurged on this herringbone moto jacket, making my winter wardrobe instantly cooler.
• Just about died over the Real Life Instagram. Can someone bring this to New York please?
• Hit 300 likes on the Skirt The Rules Facebook Page. It’s a small milestone, but I’m still proud! Have you liked it yet?
• Am hankering to make this cider bourbon cocktail by Caitlin.
• Started bookmarking my favorite finds from Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale! Expect a roundup post soon!
Today, I’m back in Arizona for Homecoming Weekend! It’s been nearly a year since I’ve been back, but Tucson still feels like home and that feeling, my friends, is priceless. It’s going to be a quick trip, but I’ll be spending this weekend hanging out with my best friends and indulging in the best Mexican food before hopping on a red eye back to NYC tomorrow night. Cheers!