Here are few ideas from me to you for not only surviving the holidays, but actually enjoying them. Use these outfit templates, gift guides and self-care ideas to help you through the next few weeks.
Put Yourself at the top of your list
During this busy time, it’s typically women who drive the whole train—from hosting to gifting to cooking, traveling and decorating. Schedule in 30 minute breaks throughout your day—I actually put them in my calendar or set a reminder on my phone. A short guided meditation (or nap ☺️) is so refreshing and also so easy to skip. Take care of you, so that you can take care of everyone and everything else. Use the Do Not Disturb feature on your phone for 30 minutes, go for a walk outside (not a workout, just a walk), read one chapter of your favorite holiday book or daily devotional. You get the picture: 2 or 3 short breaks throughout your day can make a big difference this time of year. Recently, I’ve been doing some yoga right before bed—and if I wake up in the middle of the night with my head racing (anyone else? ha ha!), I get up and work on whatever’s on my mind knowing that I’ll catch up on my rest during my breaks the next day.
Plan Your Outfits and Repeat Them
Create a “Holiday Section” in your closet—anything that is festive, party-ready, red/green/blue/silver/gold. This can be a temporary section and a mix of tops, bottoms, dresses, jackets, casual and formal pieces. Look at your calendar and make note of the days/events when you want to feel really pulled together. Create a few holiday go-to outfits in your mind—or better yet, in real life! If you’ve read these blog posts regularly, you know I like to photograph my ideas—for myself and my clients—including shoes, handbags, accessories and undergarments so that getting dressed is extremely easy. And if you love an outfit, repeat it! Using clothing to feel good is a big part of what my work is all about—so when you feel like you can conquer the world in an outfit, please wear it over and over and over.
Click on any image below to shop the looks.
Choose Your Gifts and Activities Wisely
Remember that the most important part of all of this is being with the people you love. Every gift doesn’t have to be perfect and every meal or party doesn’t have to be bigger and better than last year. I’m talking to myself here, too! Think of what your family members and friends actually like to eat, do, wear—and give them what they want even if that differs from the ideas you have in your head.
Click on the images below for some ideas for Gen Z girls and Teen Boys & Men (and click here for your mom/sister/best friend).
I’m wishing you all a wonderful holiday season—and if the holidays are really, really hard for you, please click here for professional resources and help. You’re not alone ❤️