Remember when you were younger, and all you wanted for Christmas was toys? Some of my favorite presents from Christmases past include a dollhouse, an Easy Bake oven and Beanie Babies…good times 😉 As I’ve grown up, though, my Christmas wishlists have been pretty much been devoted to one thing–clothes. As an aspiring fashionista, I have an obsession with clothes shopping and I feel like I could never have too many outfits. This year, as in recent years, I got quite a few wonderful things not on my wishlist (such as pink-colored office supplies–my dad knows me too well–and a new blingy phone case) but most of what I received was clothing-related, or could be used towards buying clothes. And you better believe I was thrilled about our family’s post-Christmas shopping trip in Denver!
White easy fit sweater: Abercrombie & Fitch. Royal blue chiffon skirt: Abercrombie & Fitch.
This was the outfit I unwrapped on Christmas. They were actually wrapped up separately but they go well together. I’m planning on wearing this during the winter paired with grey tights and my grey wedge booties and in the spring sans tights with a cute pair of flats.
Sparkly pink makeup bag (Forever 21) and a handbags daily calendar.
These were two unexpected fashion-related gifts but I love them! I was in desperate need of a new makeup bag as my old one was starting to rip, and this calendar is perfect for the designer bag-lover in me.
The riding boots I’ve been wanting for months!
Once I unwrapped these, my Christmas was complete. I’ve been wanting a nice pair of riding boots since at least last Christmas, but haven’t been able to track down the perfect, inexpensive pair. My mom got these from Macy’s and they’re just the right color and style to go with everything.
White flower bouquet ring: Forever 21.
I’m a sucker for cheap, quality jewelry, especially rings. American Eagle used to be my go-to but now I prefer Forever 21 and ALDO Accessories for their wider selection. This ring was under $4! The only thing I hate about shopping for rings is finding my size–I wear a 6, which is sometimes even too big so I always have to try before I buy.
Light blue faux leather jacket: Forever 21. Dark wash jeggings: American Eagle.
This jacket is probably one of my favorite purchases from my haul, or possibly one of my favorite buys ever. I almost convinced my sister to buy it but I ended up with it, and for under $25 too! Forever 21 is a lifesaver wallet saver for sure. My only issue with shopping there is the ridiculous selection–it’s such a giant store.
Jacket closeup.
I love the detailing on this jacket. It makes me feel like a bad ass 😉 More like a bad ass vegan who likes the look of leather but not the cruelty aspect of it!
Navy easy fit sweater: Hollister. Pink plaid PJ shorts: Hollister.
Hollister was having a huge post-Christmas sale (50% off everything in clearance!) and I had a gift card there so I went a little crazy. Okay, not really, I only bought 4 things but I only ended up having to pay $10 for it so that was a nice surprise. The PJ shorts might not get too much wear until spring but I love them so much that I might be willing to freeze my legs off to wear them earlier. The sweater is a basic but I like the looser fit and it’ll look great with anything.
White sheer sparkle tank: Hollister.
Another basic–you can’t go wrong with a white tank, especially when it has some sparkly details. I’m planning on pairing this with my burgundy jeggings and my brown faux leather jacket.
Coral easy fit sweater: Hollister.
Another favorite buy–I just love the bright color of this sweater! Besides getting a lot of sweaters for Christmas, they’re also all easy fit sweaters which I like because they’ll look great paired with skinnies and jeggings. Loose+loose and tight+tight are no-nos but pairing a looser top with tighter fitting bottoms definitely works! And this sweater isn’t too heavy either so it’ll work into the spring months.
Do you prefer looser/longer sweaters or tighter/shorter ones? Did you get or buy any clothes for Christmas?
I wish I was more into shopping, I used to be but def not anymore. I love that last sweater
It can be hard to go shopping after an ED, totally understandable! My biggest issue with shopping is trying things on, I avoid it at all costs but sometimes it’s not the smartest idea.
I love all your stuff! Especially the coat and the ring. Forever 21 has great jewelry. i can never buy rings, though, because I wear a size 3 which is impossible to find.
Oh wow, that’s gotta be a really hard size to find! I don’t think I’ve ever seen that in a regular store.
I have to get my rings specially sized and I can’t wear fashion ones. 😦
Awww that really sucks! I’m obsessed with fashion rings so I don’t know what I’d do if my fingers were any smaller.
I like the looser longer sweaters because they look cute with jeggings and boots for the winter. Honestly I don’t like really any of my clothes too tight though. I love your new Hollister pajama shorts, Hollister has the best clothes IMHO, and I’m older than you and possibly a little old for shopping there, it just seems like for the price their yoga pants are great, and things like the polos and pajamas there too. They always run sales here too.
I’m not a fan of the tighter clothes either but I’m coming around to liking jeggings because they do look great tucked into boots. And Hollister is my favorite store for sure, they always have a decent selection of clearance stuff and even the full-price items aren’t too expensive.
Love your haul, girlie! Everything looks awesome! And I totally know what you mean about Forever 21. They have so much awesome stuff, but I get completely overwhelmed any time I walk in there. That jacket, though…. wowie! Definitely worth the trouble!
When it comes to sweaters, I have to say that I prefer them bigger and baggier. Pairing them with skinnies or leggings and a nice pair of boots is one of my favorite things to do. And I don’t usually get clothes for Christmas unless it’s something really specific or I’m actually there when the person wants to buy it with me.
Yes, glad someone else can relate to my Forever 21 woes. It was a madhouse there even a few days after Christmas but I’m glad I waited out the long lines and crowds to get the jacket!
Great stuff Ashley, that sweater at the end is so cute! The bright color is perfect for this time of year when everything else is cold, gray and dreary. Boo on winter!
Thanks girlie! Agreed, I love bright stuff in the winter especially because it makes it seem a little bit closer to summer.
Oh my gosh, I’m in love with that faux leather jacket! You got some great stuff 🙂
Thanks girl, me too 😀
Your haul looks nice! I got a lovely pea coat from my friend as a gift and I got an A&F giftcard…which was actually very hard to spend considering I spent 45 min in the store and I couldn’t make up my mind on what to get! In the end I went for a pullover…can’t have too many longsleeves in the winter months :P!
I definitely have experienced those shopping moments where I have no idea what I want to buy!
Post Christmas shopping is my fave!! I spent a good $150 on post Christmas sales this weekend and it was AWESOME. 🙂 One of my fave family traditions. Love that jacket you got, so gorgeous!
Wow, I bet you got some good deals on stuff, the weekends right after Christmas are the best time for sales!
So if I ever make it out to Colorado we are going shopping! LOVE your style!!
I would be so down for shopping with you…but only if you made me one of your delicious Belgian waffles 😉
Cute riding boots!
Thanks! I love them 🙂