{Festive Fashion}

i can still remember my first visit to a zara store..

we were in miami heading to turks and caicos for vacation and mr. w wanted to take me to his favorite store from when he had lived there a few years prior.

let's just say it was love at first sight. the only thing that kept me from buying everything that i could cram into my suitcase was the fact that we were moving to nyc directly after our vacation and i knew nyc had loads and loads of zara stores. my love affair with this store has only grown deeper since. i always find a 'must-have' any time i go. 

these would be my go to looks if i had a festive holiday party to attend this winter. 

{all courtesy of zara, where else? :)}

i'm very into pants this season, can ya tell?

i find it way to cold to be running around the city with bare legs..

and i like being comfy..

i'm getting way too practical in my old age..

(but at least comfort can look good with these looks)

{obsessed with this look!}

{nothing says festive better than some sparkly sequins}

{LOVE the faux leather on this look}

now, if only i had somewhere fancy to be...

what's your go-to holiday style?

xoxo

Holiday Champagne Cocktail

This cocktail is made with icy Moscato d'Asti, which is sweeter than champagne but much lighter than the rich dessert wine also made from Italian moscato grapes. Just the right medium for this fizzy drink, it adds flavor to the silky pear and tart cranberries.

95 calories; 0 g protein; 0 g fat; 6 g carb; 0 g fiber.

2 tablespoons dry cranberries
1/2 cup organic pear nectar
32 ounces Moscato d'Asti wine
8 small sprigs fresh rosemary
Directions

Put cranberries in a small bowl; add 2 tablespoons warm water. Soak until cool, about 15 minutes. Drain, pat dry, and refrigerate until serving.
Divide pear nectar evenly among eight tall champagne glasses. Add cranberries, and then gently pour the Moscato d'Asti into the glasses. Garnish each with a rosemary sprig.
Happy Holiday celebrating!
xoxo Hannah


Read more at Marthastewart.com: Sparkling Pear and Cranberry Cocktail Recipe - Martha Stewart Recipes