I've been back from London for 5 days, but thanks to the blog I get to relive it while posting outfit photos! Here are photos from day 1, December 28th. I flew out of New York City on the 27th and landed early on the morning of the 28th. My friends and I stayed in Notting Hill which has always been a dream of mine. It's such a pretty neighborhood with lots of colorful houses. Our street was all white but beautiful all the same.

After we arrived and checked into our Airbnb I changed into this outfit for our trip to the theatre. We saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which is a two part play taking place 19 years after the Harry Potter books ended.  Part 1 was on Wednesday evening so we had just enough time to run to the grocery store down the street, get a quick bite to eat and head over to the theater. We were lucky enough to get front row seats and were right in the middle of the action. We could literally see the spit from the actors (the guy who plays Scorpius Malfoy is particularly precise with his wording, but I LOVED him.)

Sweater: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Saks Off Fifth), Skirt: Sienna Style (Coco's $10 sale), Tights c/o Wolford, Boots: Vince Camuto (Marshalls), Coat: DKNY

It's my last post of 2016, so sad! Speaking of, that means it's time to reset my wardrobe update count. I didn't buy anything this month - GO ME! I did a pretty good job this year with some hits and misses in purchases. I'm quite proud of what I spent too, definitely less than the past few years! All in all I spent $1470.25 (that's not counting Christmas, birthday and advertising money)

I did make quite a few purchases that didn't get much wear but I'm still happy with them. I've only worn my Proenza Schouler pants a couple times but they're a statement piece so I think that's okay. I also haven't worn my awesome new Equipment blouse yet, but that's because I bought it 2 months ago and it was already too cold. Be prepared to see it a TON next Summer.

There were quite a few hero pieces though. My Saint Laurent patchwork blouse, Banjo & Matilda sweater, Banana Republic shorts, Ancient Greek Sandals, Gianvito Rossi boots aaaand, let's not forget the Lanvin sandals!!! By far my favorite purchase of the year.

P.S. If you want to learn more about how I manage my money, head over to this post: {opinion} How I Handle Personal Finance!

Photos of some of my buys:

Lanvin Suede Sandals

Saint Laurent Patchwork blouse

Banana Republic Shorts

Proenza Schouler Pants

Jason Wu snakeskin blouse

Banjo + Matilda trinket sweater

Abercrombie Corduroys

THE (modified) RULES

1. Be mindful of purchases 
2. Quality over quantity
3. Basics are best

MY PROGRESS 

Clothes:

1. Saint Laurent Silk Patchwork Blouse ($350 via eBay, xmas money, $2390+ retail)
2. Free People Jax Patched Skinny Jean ($52, retail $128) 
3. Jason Wu snakeskin pussy bow blouse ($122 via Roundabout, $1395 retail) 
4. Cynthia Steffe 'Naomi' feather print shirt dress ($10 via Lord & Taylor, $248 retail) 
5. Greylin 'Osten' Open Back Romper ($27 via Gilt) 
6. Proenza Schouler Jacquard pants ($247 via Yoox, $1,650+ retail) 
7. Zara striped knit dress ($35 via Poshmark) 
8. Natalie Martin Printed top ($9.75 via Roundabout, retail $133) 
9. Miss Selfridge sweater dress in rust ($15 via Lord & Taylor, $70 retail) 
10. Equipment cat print signature short-sleeve blouse ($80 via eBay; $228 retail, used advertising money) 
11. Banjo & Matilda Trinket embellished sweater ($98 via The Outnet, $375 retail. used birthday money)

Basics:

1. J.Crew Factory colorblock sweater ($24, used gift card)
2. Banana Republic 'patch-pocket' shorts ($11 at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlet) 
3. Old Navy black bikini top & bottom ($18, used gift card)
4. Everlane The Ryan Long-Sleeve in black ($20, used advertising money)
5. Highline Collective turtleneck tank in black ($14 via Lord & Taylor, $70 retail) 
6. Abercrombie & Fitch  super skinny corduroy pant in blue ($40, used advertising money)
7. Abercrombie & Fitch v-neck sweater in burgundy ($34, used advertising money) 
8. J Brand Maria High Rise skinny jean in Blueberry ($0 via The RealReal, $198 retail)
9. Vince purple stretch-jersey t-shirt ($20 via The Outnet, $135 retail)

Shoes:

1. Ancient Greek Sandals 'Athanasia' in Croc ($238 via Moda Operandi, $280 retail)
2. J.Crew Raffia Seaside Sandals (Mom bought at Clinton Crossing) 
3. Lanvin Studded Suede Sandals ($316 via Net-a-Porter End of Season Sale, $790 retail)
4. Cole Haan 'Chelsea' Leopard Calf Hair Pump ($45 via Roundabout, $386 retail)
5. Gianvito Rossi Suede Finlay Boot ($300 via Marshalls, $1295 retail -  shorter heel version)

Accessories:

1.  Gemstone Necklace via Geclassics in Boston ($8.50)

Gifted from Brands:

1. Simple Retro crop top (via Amazon)
2. Pom-Pom Sandals c/o Soma
3. Larimar Bypass ring c/o Larimar Bliss

Total spent in 2016:  $1470.25
(not counting Saint Laurent top, which used Christmas money, or items bought with advertising money)

Here's what I wore for our Christmas Day celebrations! We headed to my Grandmothers as we do most Sundays but this one was more exciting because it was Christmas! Duhhh! My cousins from Ohio came in and it was my cousin's baby's first Christmas! Babies always add more excitement to holidays, don't they?

I'm headed off to London tonight so I'll say Happy New Year now! I won't be posting, except for my December wardrobe update, so I'll see you when I get back! Be sure to keep up with my travels on Instagram!

Fur Vest: Romeo & Juliet Couture (from Lydia), Cashmere Sweater: Vince (Marshalls), Pants: Blank (South Moon Under), Boots: Chloe (Roundabout Resale)

I hope everyone had a great Christmas weekend spent with family! (Or a regular weekend for those who don't celebrate)  Only two outfit posts left for 2016, guys! Both are my Christmas outfits and then I'll be leaving you until 2017. I'm headed to London tomorrow night to spend New Years with the Brits. 

Blouse: Jason Wu (Roundabout Resale), Skirt: Lauren Conrad c/o Kohl's, Tights c/o Wolford, Boots: Gianvito Rossi 'Finlay' (Marshalls)

It's Christmas Eve tomorrow, guys!!!! Tonight is one of my favorite Christmas-related days because it's the night my family watches our favorite Christmas movie - Scrooge! It's a musical starring Albert Finney and it is perfection. If you haven't seen it GO. NOW. WATCH.

Last night a smaller piece of the family (aka everyone but my brothers) watched White Christmas and the night before was Holiday Inn. On Tuesday we watched It's a Wonderful Life. Those are the only Christmas movies we have set days for, otherwise we watch on our own or together when we can. I always watch White Christmas multiple times. Other favorites include The Santa Clause, Ernest Saves Christmas and The Holiday (which I watch year round.)

I was going to take outfit photos of what I wore to Lydia's Christmas party last weekend but the weather was nasty so it's time to improvise! Here are outfits of Christmases past.

Christmas 2015

Christmas Eve 2015

Christmas Eve 2014

Christmas Eve 2013

Baby Megan: