traditions

{wearing: Jacob coat c/o, Joe Fresh Blouse, American Eagle Jeans & Gap Boots}

I finally got some Christmas shopping done yesterday {insert round of applause here}.  I started feeling kind of bad about myself when every blog I stopped by was full of Christmas baking, decorations and amazing traditions. I haven't even decorated a gingerbread house yet and aside from family dinners that's the only thing I've done every year. What are your favourite Christmas traditions? I feel like I need to add to my list of traditions to attempt to start this holiday season... and what better way to come up with Christmas traditions than to steal them from you lovely people.

holiday survival guide

{the thumbnail for this vlog is just amazing. thanks youtube}

Alright my friends, thanks to all of you that sent in holiday related questions! Here is your Miss Melissa holiday survival guide. Surprisingly it doesn't involve wine... weird.

with or without you

{Wearing: Zara Blouse, Aritzia Skirt, H&M Vest, Fossil Watch, Zara Bag & F21 Pumps}

I've been feeling conflicted when deciding what to wear. Lately I've been drawn to classic and simple looks but then I feel like they are boring. Even though I like them and I feel good in them, I end up deciding they aren't interesting enough and start adding pieces like this faux fur vest until I feel "blog worthy".

When did this start happening? When my blog started to become more style focused it wasn't about proving anything to anyone. It was about showing how I chose to style pieces from my wardrobe and if someone happened to be inspired by it that was great. If not then it was just another outfit posted on the internet for people to see.

Maybe this is just something that happens after having a style blog for a while. You start feeling like you need to keep yourself challenged and blouse/skirt combos just don't feel up to par. Am I alone in this? Do any of you feel this way?