the turkey leftovers are almost gone at my house and the tree is set up and ready for presents to be put under. i love christmas. i’ve probably mentioned that within every month here on the blog but i. love. christmas. i also think I’ve mentioned how i’m New York-ing with my best friend (i promise you you’ve read about her before if not check this out). We leave the 24th and we’ve been dreaming of Christmas in the city (aka looking at numerous ‘nycfood’ instagrams) for months now. My parents have ever so generously gifted me my plane ticket as my christmas present this year (honestly a flight to New York…i’ll take that every year please mom&dad) which has left me stressing a lot less over what I want for Christmas, and more over what to get others. BUT, for the sake of being a blogger I put together a few things I’ve been eyeing anyways.

-I can’t even tell you how many J.Crew fashion guides I’ve lusted over that include New Balance sneakers. I am SUCH a fan of navy and pink as it is and anything that makes me look like I’m semi-athletic is a gift for me.

-the Kate Spade bow earrings oh my DOES IT GET ANY MORE FESTIVE? but actually, these puppies are seriously to die for and I can only imagine sporting them at multiple holiday parties throughout the season. ALSO THIS CHARM BRACELET. I can only imagine rocking this every single day of being in New York and every single day after that. This just may be my Christmas present to myself this year because I truly don’t think I can live without it…HOWEVER I can’t find the actual link to it anywhere, it seems to have been taken off the website and i am practically dying without it. (actually though if anyone can find where to buy it hit me up at xoxoallisonnicole@gmail.com thank you)

-honestly my Christmas wishlist wouldn’t be complete with just one or two kate spade items, so i had to throw in this keychain just for kicks. does it encompass my blog or is it just really pretty? both? you tell me.

well that’s what I’ve been eyeing this winter as I shop my Pinterest feed excessively during school. I mean in my free time after my homework is done ;). I hope all of you have an awesome few weeks until Christmas break and stay very warm!

until next time, xoxo, Ally

new balance sneakers // bow earrings  //  ‘xo’ keychain //

Oh Thanksgiving, how I simply adore you. Before I head over to spend time with my family and crazy cousins, I had to slip on the rain boots and snap some pics of the outfit that I am about to chow down some turkey in. nothing makes me feel more Thanksgiving-y than Gossip Girl Thanksgiving special and nothing makes me feel more like Blair Waldorf than plaid skirts.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my readers, I love you all so much and thank you all for allowing me to do what I love! Until next time, xoxo, Ally

You know that friend I’m sure you all have associated with that is overly emotional, gets offended way too easily, and cries over things like running out of milk and already having poured her cereal? That is me. I am the annoying overly emotional friend. It’s funny how life works that way though, because a majority of the people i would call close friends couldn’t be emotional if their life depended on it. However I take it all. I’m a feeler, I’m a crier, I’m a huge dreamer.

With Thanksgiving tomorrow I sat back and realized that although i have been made fun of for crying at the stupidest of situations, I couldn’t be more thankful for being emotional. It keeps me in tune with all of my senses and allows me to find my favorite feelings in life like these:

early Sunday mornings: easily the absolute best time of the week. 6am-8am=pure bliss. sleeping in can’t even compare

Christmas Eve: my favorite day of the entire year. spent with my family and all our festive traditions. no other day makes me want to put down my phone and just be happy in the moment quite like this one.

the first swim of summer: cold water and jumping in without testing the temperature first. hair wet or it doesn’t count.

unpacking in hotel rooms: nothing says aesthetically pleasing like unpacking on a freshly made bed knowing you have a few adventures ahead of you

peeing of laughter: been there done that, would do it ten thousand more times.

lookin’ real good and knowing it: i’m talking the waiting for your date to pick you up just spent the past half hour in your bathroom jamming to Pandora while curling your hair kind’ve feeling. I know you’ve been there.

finding the perfect dress: nothing says stressful like dress shopping and nothing says “thank goodness” like finally finding one you love and dance partying in the dressing room

turning off the lights for bed: no more screen time, just you and your dreams.

feeling in the moment: the 100% pure bliss I could start crying from happiness kind of feeling. soak that one up. live in the here. live in the now. be thankful for each and every second, and learn how to feel.learn how to know each one of your emotions and never be afraid to hide any of them.be you.be grateful. give thanks.

Happy Turkey Day my friends! May you spend it with everyone who makes you smile! Until next time, xoxo, Ally