Honestly - IT HAS CHANGED MY LIFE. My husband was so against it and now he is a BIG believer. and OMG, LOL! Cracking up. You're right on target-- replacement trip is in the works! xx thanks for reading, Usha! <3
Omg your outfits are so damn perfect, I’m dead. I need….everything?? Literally everything. Best Zara finds ever. Also, merryneum - I’m died dead. And also can we share the full story behind the four shirted husband bc I need more context??
Taraaa! I’m so glad you enjoyed. Zara is doing the MOST rn. Full story— he is the ying to my yang. The man owns 4 shirts (random under-armour tees), lets me claim the entire closet, all while having some serious opinions about my wardrobe choices 🤣 wishing you a Merry Terrier Christmas my friend!!
That’s so funny lol, husbands and their fashion opinions 😆🙃 my husband is just as into clothes as me unfortch, esp jackets and shoes, and omg those things take up SO MUCH SPACE…he has a shrine in our basement to his shoes, it’s absurd haha
I was dying laughing reading this because I Thrive with lists and deadlines. I make lists and deadlines for myself 🤣🤣🤣 you'd be living your worst nightmare if you had my mind for a day. Love you so much! 🤣🤣
The wrap skirt with the boots 😍 I LOVE the way you venture out with your style and just when I think I have your style down, you add something I didn't expect and I love it.
Thank you, Maria! I read on someone’s Substack today that an “IN” for 2026 is John Steinbeck’s East of Eden, so I guess the quote is very “IN” for ’26—haha, who knew!?
Every week your outfits get better and better. So chic, so stylish and just perfect. The one with the leather jacket is fire. I want to recreate it STAT. The only problem is I don’t own any of the pieces and now want your leather jacket immediately.
Hope your holidays were delightful and you are getting some well needed time off and comfort with loved ones. So impressed that you were able to get a newsletter out this week. Bravo!
Thank you, Evonne!! I'm so glad you got some inspo! I've had the jacket over a year and have been so baffled on how to wear it! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! Honestly, sometimes IDK how I do it myself, LOL! xx
Belated Merry Christmas! Loved your outfit with the fringed skirt.
To keep myself halfway sane, I've kept up with my morning yoga, even though it can be so tempting to skip it during the holidays. I've also been focusing on respecting my boundaries when it comes to social gatherings. I need downtime in between to be present and truly enjoy them.
Happy belated holiday to you too, Sigrid!! I loveeee that you’re keeping up with daily routines. Such a small but mighty victory! The introvert in me RESPECTS that need for downtime!!
Merry Xmas to you and your lovely family, Traci!!! I love your lists and stress free approach to a not so stress free holiday. Thank God I’m traveling right now far over Xmas and NY for the first time to escape all the not so pleasant sides of this time. But then again, a cup of warm cocoa and a printed magazine …aaah! Sounds so good 😌🙏🏻 enjoy those moments to the fullest 🙌🏻
NY!! You will be so close yet so far!! Ima o glad you enjoyed. Sending you the biggest hugs - and warm wishes of snuggling up with a warm up of cocoa! Xo
NY as in New Year 😀 not New York. We are in NZ as in New Zealand 😁 South Island for a couple of days more. This means lower temperatures, which calls for warm cocoa 🫶🏼
Such a good read, as always! I loved that fringe skirt on you, it’s making me rethink my relationship with skirts (I need a good one). Hope your son is feeling better 💕
Ritika!!! Thank you so much!! I am not a skirt-girlie, but I felt good about that choice!! Thank you so much for the love. He is back in action, thank goodness (right in time for the holiday, phew)!
I think you will LOVE it... please report back! My only parameter is I don't brick on Tuesdays when I publish, lol. I will take a photo of my creation... fingers crossed I don't screw it up. Happy Holidays, Ginny!!!
Your principal story reminds me of when I worked for a charter back in 2014 and our admin made us plan and submit a lesson for EVERY SINGLE DAY between Thanksgiving and winter break. It was diabolical but also very helpful!!!!
You look amazing as always!!!!! As a person currently living in sweatpants, the gray paired with the cute bandana is calling me!!
Yes!!!! Print magazines, Libby, the library, fringed skirts, book recs - so many great things. I have to admit I would be the checklist person at your school. Happiest of holidays ❤️
I thought of you as I typed it! You always give me the gentle yet important reminder to support and give love to our local libraries! 🫶🏻 Honestly, I envy the checklist lovers!! They are productive and rarely drop the ball like I do!! Big hugs & happy holidays to you as well, friend!!
Wow the brick!!! That's crazy. Maybe I need it too.
Also am I the only one that read Merryneum as perineum?! 🤣🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠 Hope son is feeling better now and a replacement trip to NYC is planned.
Honestly - IT HAS CHANGED MY LIFE. My husband was so against it and now he is a BIG believer. and OMG, LOL! Cracking up. You're right on target-- replacement trip is in the works! xx thanks for reading, Usha! <3
lol wait I thought it was like perineum…not Christmas, not NYE….the in between hahaha
I can’t ever read them word the name now 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Omg your outfits are so damn perfect, I’m dead. I need….everything?? Literally everything. Best Zara finds ever. Also, merryneum - I’m died dead. And also can we share the full story behind the four shirted husband bc I need more context??
Taraaa! I’m so glad you enjoyed. Zara is doing the MOST rn. Full story— he is the ying to my yang. The man owns 4 shirts (random under-armour tees), lets me claim the entire closet, all while having some serious opinions about my wardrobe choices 🤣 wishing you a Merry Terrier Christmas my friend!!
That’s so funny lol, husbands and their fashion opinions 😆🙃 my husband is just as into clothes as me unfortch, esp jackets and shoes, and omg those things take up SO MUCH SPACE…he has a shrine in our basement to his shoes, it’s absurd haha
I was dying laughing reading this because I Thrive with lists and deadlines. I make lists and deadlines for myself 🤣🤣🤣 you'd be living your worst nightmare if you had my mind for a day. Love you so much! 🤣🤣
The wrap skirt with the boots 😍 I LOVE the way you venture out with your style and just when I think I have your style down, you add something I didn't expect and I love it.
Love that last quote and those cozy outfits for right now (definitely in sweats as we speak!) Hope you had a wonderful holiday, Traci!! x
Thank you, Maria! I read on someone’s Substack today that an “IN” for 2026 is John Steinbeck’s East of Eden, so I guess the quote is very “IN” for ’26—haha, who knew!?
I have been dying to read this! Love the skirt looks! And the great advice! Also, the banana pudding is my fav dessert! Enjoy your break!! 🥰
YAY! I'm so glad you popped by... your holiday is looking so wonderful by the IG posts!! Looks like some amazing family time <3
I love having all of the kids together and those grandbabies!
Every week your outfits get better and better. So chic, so stylish and just perfect. The one with the leather jacket is fire. I want to recreate it STAT. The only problem is I don’t own any of the pieces and now want your leather jacket immediately.
Hope your holidays were delightful and you are getting some well needed time off and comfort with loved ones. So impressed that you were able to get a newsletter out this week. Bravo!
Thank you, Evonne!! I'm so glad you got some inspo! I've had the jacket over a year and have been so baffled on how to wear it! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! Honestly, sometimes IDK how I do it myself, LOL! xx
Belated Merry Christmas! Loved your outfit with the fringed skirt.
To keep myself halfway sane, I've kept up with my morning yoga, even though it can be so tempting to skip it during the holidays. I've also been focusing on respecting my boundaries when it comes to social gatherings. I need downtime in between to be present and truly enjoy them.
Happy belated holiday to you too, Sigrid!! I loveeee that you’re keeping up with daily routines. Such a small but mighty victory! The introvert in me RESPECTS that need for downtime!!
Merry Xmas to you and your lovely family, Traci!!! I love your lists and stress free approach to a not so stress free holiday. Thank God I’m traveling right now far over Xmas and NY for the first time to escape all the not so pleasant sides of this time. But then again, a cup of warm cocoa and a printed magazine …aaah! Sounds so good 😌🙏🏻 enjoy those moments to the fullest 🙌🏻
NY!! You will be so close yet so far!! Ima o glad you enjoyed. Sending you the biggest hugs - and warm wishes of snuggling up with a warm up of cocoa! Xo
NY as in New Year 😀 not New York. We are in NZ as in New Zealand 😁 South Island for a couple of days more. This means lower temperatures, which calls for warm cocoa 🫶🏼
I’m losing it. Someone cut me off from the eggnog! ENJOY!!
Such a good read, as always! I loved that fringe skirt on you, it’s making me rethink my relationship with skirts (I need a good one). Hope your son is feeling better 💕
Ritika!!! Thank you so much!! I am not a skirt-girlie, but I felt good about that choice!! Thank you so much for the love. He is back in action, thank goodness (right in time for the holiday, phew)!
A few things!!
I am getting a brick for the NY also!! It’s on one of my “wellness” tips lol.
So glad to hear you’re loving it.
I can’t wait to the banana pudding recipe- that’s my husbands favorite.
Your outfits are so good. I love the skirt. Love the leather. Love the sweatpants. Amazing!!
Love it all ❤️
I think you will LOVE it... please report back! My only parameter is I don't brick on Tuesdays when I publish, lol. I will take a photo of my creation... fingers crossed I don't screw it up. Happy Holidays, Ginny!!!
Your principal story reminds me of when I worked for a charter back in 2014 and our admin made us plan and submit a lesson for EVERY SINGLE DAY between Thanksgiving and winter break. It was diabolical but also very helpful!!!!
You look amazing as always!!!!! As a person currently living in sweatpants, the gray paired with the cute bandana is calling me!!
I sort of want to deep dive this in DM’s. I spent four years in charter school life & it was wild! Lol. 😂
TY for the outfit love!!! Sweatpants > everything!! Wishing you an amazing holiday.
Yes!!!! Print magazines, Libby, the library, fringed skirts, book recs - so many great things. I have to admit I would be the checklist person at your school. Happiest of holidays ❤️
I thought of you as I typed it! You always give me the gentle yet important reminder to support and give love to our local libraries! 🫶🏻 Honestly, I envy the checklist lovers!! They are productive and rarely drop the ball like I do!! Big hugs & happy holidays to you as well, friend!!
Need. The. Brick.
Hubby also 4 shirted. I understand.
I’m currently at target doing a pickup and literally limping to the finish line. I will regroup by watching Below Deck before bed.
Brick = a game changer! Lol! I’ve learned on SS there is a whole little crew of four-shirted-husbands in the wild.
You got this, Nina!! Nothing better than some Bravo & bed to decompress. 🤣😬
And fringe skirt outfit is def 100/10!!!
You’re the best!! I may or may not have gotten a similar in black 😬😌
So do the high school kids just go crazy over you or….
🤣🤣🤣 haha - Obtaining their praise is often my greatest accomplishment!!!
Wow I need to step up my hot cocoa game !! My kids get warmed up chocolate milk 😂 def going to try this version. Happy Holidays Traci!
LOL. Sad part is my kids hate hot cocoa. Here I am such a STAN! Have a great holiday! Xx