Merry Christmas! I hope you all had an amazing day yesterday. My boys were a little unsure about Christmas on a Sunday and having to leave unopened presents under the tree while we went to church. But worshipping our Savior at church on Christmas day set the tone for a perfect day, and they got their fill of gifts after we got home from church ;)

When we moved to California from Utah, one thing I really missed was how the cold and snow helped it feel like Christmas. I love, love living by the beach and developing new warm weather Christmas traditions, but I still need some traditions to get me in the Christmas spirit.

Earlier this week I shared an easy, casual, staying-in look for New Year’s Eve. But if you’re planning to go out, let’s talk about how to put together a dressier look!