Escaping the madness of Black Friday

Top: Anthropologie// Denim: Banana Republic Destroyed Skinny Jean

We skipped Black Friday this year and headed to the beach post Thanksgiving.  Coronado is just a skip away from where we live so this is the beach you'll usually find us at.  During the holidays the Hotel Del Coronado is decked out in all sorts of festiveness.  My favorite has to be the ice rink on the beach.  Where else can you ice skate with ocean views and palm trees swaying in the breeze?  I used to be a figure skater, competed, the whole bit, so getting back on skates is always a big deal for me. I love coming to the beach when the temperature drops, I always have.  Something about overcast skies and cooler weather makes everything feel so calm in the midst of all the busyness of the holidays.  It feels good to stop, slow down and reflect on the season.  Don't get me wrong, I love a good sale, but this year I think I'll be sticking to the laptop versus fighting the crowds,  I hope you enjoyed the week and had a Happy Thanksgiving!  Thanks for reading and stopping by.
xo
Christie

The embellished dress

Pockets equals comfort.

The more strappy the better!

I'm a big fan of embellishment, the more detailed, the better for me.  Plus I'm not the best at accessorizing, so if it can be done for me by way of a dress then I'm pumped!  I got this dress a few years ago and it's turned out to be a go to for me on many occasions.  It's comfortable enough in flat sandals for a day in the park but easily dressed up while still having that casual vibe to it.  Wore it recently to an outing for wine and sliders.

Dress: Anthropologie//Shoes: Dolce Vita