Happy Christmas Eve!

Oh my goodness! I have been in Seattle for 3 days now, and still have many things to do and people to see! It is always so crazy this time of year, although I love every bit of it! I will be taking a bit of a break and return to normal postings in the new year (sooner if I get my Internet at home to work better)! I hope you all have a holly, jolly Christmas that is full of love, family and friends!

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Not Your Ordinary Panty!

Every Christmas my Mom puts an array on undies in my stocking (naughty Santa!) and I used to hate it. But as undies get more and more expensive, I look forward to this little tradition now. Below are some undies that will excite your stocking, dress up your gift wrapping, and allow you to listen to your I-Pod?

These Panty Pops from Victoria's Secret are SO FUN! I bought a bunch for my girlfriends and attached them to the wrapping paper as a decoration that looks good enough to eat, but also super sweet!

If you like to match your cami to your panty then the Victoria's Secret Cami & Panty Cone is for you! This sweet set will go right to your bottom, but in a good way!

Wanna be like Britney ala Crossroads and dance around in your undies? Well don't worry, with the Let's Play Panty you can listen to your I-Pod in your undies and see if Clive Davis comes calling.

Got a hot date that might last till late? Get your Panty to Go-Go and head out the door. These are my personal favorite, because the box is adorable, and the fringe is out of this world.

For the friend who LOVES anything and everything Juicy pick up them up a pair of these adorable Lollipop Boyshorts. While they are a little pricier than the Victoria's Secret ones, I also think they are a lot cuter!

Oh how I hope that Santa brings these delectable Juicy Couture 'Cupcake Couture' Boyshort Set to me this Christmas morning. I absolutely HEART cupcakes and these boy shorts are almost too cute to open. You could buy all three for someone or break the package down for all those sweet.

All these undies are sure to be a hit for whoever receives them, and also whoever sees them!

Wino Wednesday

You are probably thinking...more sparkling wines? And the answer is yes! The MPX Sparkling wine is a special treat imported from Spain. I picked up this bottle at Cost Plus World Market and was pleasantly surprised by the mild taste and effervescence. The sales associate informed me that smaller bubbles = better sparkling wine, and I must say that he was correct and now I look at all my glasses to see how small the bubbles are. I bought this bottle for under $10 bucks and I have only ever seen it at Cost Plus, so if you are lucky enough to have one near you, pick up a bottle for New Years!

Jewels & Gems Oh My!

Being a girl, and loving jewelry, pretty much go hand in hand. That is why I am so excited that my good friend Laura has her jewelry site up and running! I was lucky enough to receive a pair of gold drop earrings from Laura and now, you too can own (or give) some jewels from Laura E!

I am dying to add these Antoinette earrings to my collection. They are gorgeous, sexy and classy and would go with just about anything!

Equally beautiful and a little more earthy is the Allison necklace (also available in earrings). The delicate leaf motif with a plain white t-shirt will make everyone green with envy.

The Donna necklace is a great way to wear silver and gold this holiday and all year round.

There are a variety of colors and styles that will fit anybody on your holiday list! It is one gift they will not want to return!

Forever Frugal Friday

You will feel like a Greek goddess in this sassy, sexy number. I love the twisting underneath the bust and I know I have been posting a lot grey tops lately but it really is a good color on everyone! I am imagining dinner with the girls and drinks afterwards...wherever you choose to wear it, it is sure to be a hit!

Get Your Nog On

A few weeks back, my girlfriend Erin sent an interesting article on Silk Nog. As a lover of soy milk and eggnog, I was overjoyed by the combination of the two.

I purchased my Silk Nog at the grocery store and couldn't wait to get home and try it out. Upon pouring my first glass, I noticed immediately that it was a lot thinner than normal eggnog (which isn't necessarily a bad thing). At first sip this nog definitely had similarities to regular eggnog (spicey,nutty), but after a couple of gulps I wanted to be done with it. I figured that if it tasted alright alone, it would probably taste excellent with coffee.

NOT TRUE!

In the month of December I always bring a quart of lite nog to work and heat up a little bit before adding my daily cup of coffee. It is a cheap alternative to an eggnog latte and quite a treat to start off the morning. I added the Silk Nog to my daily cup of coffee as I always do and took my first gulp of coffee...BLECH! It did not taste good. In fact I dumped the cup down the drain, and walked over to Starbucks for an authentic eggnog latte. I tried not to judge too hastily, and decided to try it again this morning. The verdict...BLECH again!

I think I will stick with my lite eggnog from Trader Joes and leave the Silk Nog for other noggins.

Wino Wednesday

This is another wonderful sparkling wine that we sampled at our wine tasting party that scored very highly (mostly 5's and a few 3's). This was also Coco+Kelley's favorite bubbly from the evening. This sparkler is very different from the Yellow Tail Sparkling White Wine that we are also serving at our wedding. This one is not as fruity or sweet, but still bubbly and yummy. It has much more of a bitter/crisp taste but in a good way, and it comes from France which makes it feel a little more authentic.

Elon and I were recommended this sparkling wine by a very helpful worker at BevMo in Torrance. I was not disappointed and at $9.99 a bottle, I don't think you will either. Next on my list to try is their Rose, which I hear is incredible. Stay tuned.....