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December 14, 2016

5 Things To Do During the Holidays

theteacherdiva-60-4I just love the holidays. The festive lights, cozy sweaters and joy of the season are just a few things that I look forward to this time of year. But one tradition is special to me: Christmas Date Night. Each year, Austin and I pick an evening to celebrate the season just for the two of us. We started this tradition when we were dating and we both look forward to it every year! Whether we dress up or stay in, we always have a fun time enjoying the season.  Here are a few of our things to do during the holidays:

Things To Do During the Holidays

1. Look at Christmas Lights

This is one of our favorites. Every year, we go to Mi Cocina in Highland Park Village,  grab a hot coco from Starbucks, then drive through the neighborhoods while listening to Christmas music. Very basic, I know, but it’s a tradition I will always love!

2. Go Ice Skating

Almost seven years ago, Austin and I went to the Dallas Galleria to ice skate for our very first Christmas date.  It was a blast. I specifically remember acting like I was “unstable” on the skates just so I could hold on to Austin while we skated. 🙈

3. At-Home Christmas Movie Night

I have to admit, we have a Christmas movie night several times during December. It always starts with Home Alone followed by all of our favorite classics. This is a fun (and cheap) way to celebrate the holiday season with loved ones! But no Christmas movie is night is complete without Christmas snacks. It doesn’t get better than baking cookies and watching Christmas Vacation.

4. Attend a Christmas Eve Service

The Christmas Eve church service is always my favorite service of the year. Having our families in town, we will usually coordinate to have everyone go. If you are looking for a great Christmas Eve service, Dallas has a many to choose from. Austin and I have been going to The Village Church for about 4 years now and always look forward to their service. Feel free to email me for more information, I would love to talk to you about it! (theteacherdiva@gmail.com)

5. Build a Ginger Bread House

You know what, this is something I have never done! Maybe this year will be the year, but I would love to build a ginger bread house. However, it might be hard to not eat all of the toppings while trying to make it!

My Tweed Jacket from Banana Republic is the perfect way to make any outfit a little more festive (and it’s on sale). Anytime I see tweed it makes me think of the holidays! This will definitely be worn on our Christmas Date this weekend. I’m also looking for new and fun activities to around. Let me know in the comments things you like to do during the holidays! xx Ashley

Raw Hem Jeans Outfit Tweed Jacket Outfit Bell Sleeves White Button Down Shirt Outfit Tweed Jacket Tweed Jacket Outfit Loose Curls Hairstyle Bell Sleeve Blouse

OUTFIT DETAILS: 

Tweed Jacket (fit: TTS, I am in a 4) | Pleated Sleeve Top (Honestly, how amazing are these sleeves!?Fit: This fits like a traditional button down shirt. If you want it to fit more relaxed, I would suggest going up a size! Personally, I wish I would have sized up) | Envelope Shoulder Bag in Violet c/o Banana Republic | Denim (fit: these are meant to be more relaxed, however it you want a tighter fit, I would suggest sizing down) | Nude Pumps (fit: true to size) | Belt is old (similar style here) | Lipstick: “To Matte With Love” | Prada Sunglasses 

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THIS POST IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BANANA REPUBLIC. ALL SELECTIONS AND OPINIONS ARE MY OWN.

images by: mary summers hafner



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16 Comments Filed Under: My Looks

Comments

  1. charmainenyw says

    December 14, 2016 at 5:25 am

    Cute outfit! I love the sleeves. My favourite Christmas activity is definitely all the lights. 🙂

    Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
    http://charmainenyw.com

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  2. hpadgett001 says

    December 14, 2016 at 7:53 am

    The purse and blazer are beautiful! Love this look. Kind of different for you, and I like it!
    I want to build a gingerbread house this year. And ice skating is always a good idea!
    Hannah
    glamlifeliving.com

    Reply
  3. Natali says

    December 14, 2016 at 8:45 am

    Your jacket ad bag are such a great pieces!! Lovely outfit!

    http://lartoffashion.com

    Reply
  4. Jeanette says

    December 14, 2016 at 8:47 am

    Can you tell me where you bought your jeans? I love them!

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      December 14, 2016 at 9:14 am

      Hi Jeanette,

      Thanks! I love these jeans! For the fit: these are meant to be more relaxed, however it you want a tighter fit, I would suggest sizing down. Hope that helps! xx Ashley

      Reply
  5. itsanikamay says

    December 14, 2016 at 9:34 am

    Great tips, lovely post!

    Anika | anikamay.co.uk

    Reply
  6. Robin says

    December 14, 2016 at 10:21 am

    Is your blazer different from the one linked? It doesn’t look the same and I love the one you are wearing!

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      December 14, 2016 at 11:03 am

      Hey Robin,

      Thank you for your question! I agree, it does look different. So strange! I went back to my order reciept to double check and it’s actually the correct one. I’m not sure why the zipper looks different, but this is the one I ordered. I hope that helps! xx Ashley

      Reply
  7. Kimmie says

    December 14, 2016 at 10:40 am

    I love all of these activity ideas! Have you been watching the Christmas movies on the Hallmark channel?!…I’m seriously obsessed with them!!

    xo, Kimmie
    http://joyfullystyled.com/personalized-gift-for-the-beauty-lover/

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    • Ashley Robertson says

      December 14, 2016 at 11:01 am

      No, I haven’t! I need to though! What are you favorites? xx Ashley

      Reply
  8. kingdomofsequins says

    December 14, 2016 at 10:46 am

    Obsessed with this whole look!! I think my favorite thing to do at Christmas is watch all the holiday movies… LIKE cant we watch them year round!!?? 🙂

    Brittany 🙂
    http://www.kingdomofsequins.com

    Reply
    • Ashley Robertson says

      December 14, 2016 at 11:00 am

      I totally agree, Brittany! 🙂

      Reply
  9. andshelby says

    December 14, 2016 at 11:23 am

    You seriously look so chic! How do you do it?!?! Great post 😍

    Reply
  10. The Gold Lipstick says

    December 14, 2016 at 3:36 pm

    I’ll definitely go ice skating!

    Mireia from TGL
    https://thegoldlipstick.com/

    Reply
  11. Ewa Macherowska says

    December 14, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    Love your bag!

    http://www.evdaily.blogspot.com

    Reply
  12. Torey Beerman says

    December 14, 2016 at 4:52 pm

    Love all these ideas!! Thanks for sharing 😉

    toreystreasures.com
    @toreystreasures

    Reply

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