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Merry Christmas Eve Eve.

Got that?

LOL

The day before Christmas Eve.

Hey.

I had to go shopping a couple of days ago.

NIGHTMARE in the parking lots.

Round and Round I went to get into the mall and to find a parking space that wasn't in Egypt or Australia.... I guess this means that the stores are having a successful retail season, and I like to see that happen so that we don't have anymore store closings in our mall.

You know... like The Gap store did this past year and how I boo hoo hoo'd and am still weeping a bit over that loss.

I did stop into Belks and try on some pea coats... I haven't had one since I was a teenager as I recall, and they are simply the best looking traditional styled coats you can buy that never ever go out of style.  Peacoats are on the racks every winter and really.... I doubt they will ever leave us.

A couple of years ago I purchased a long black coat... one that I have been disappointed in, not only the fabric, but the weight of it, and it attracts and holds onto every single dog hair it can find... dog hair on a black coat really bugs me.  So, I decided to get a lighter colored coat, and this pea coat (which actually comes in numerous colors) won't show puppy dog hair.

I purchased the double breasted, very plain, no bells and whistles, straps across the back, or a belt to tie.  Simplicity.

See... nothing on the back, although I would have still purchased it had it a fake belt on the back... sometimes those can be cute, and they also add a dimension of having a waistline to the back side of the jacket.  But mine is plain.

They also offered the same color in the Calvin Kkein brand that was single breasted and had button on the pockets.

They were both the same price, ON SALE NOW, and both came in multiple colors.

If you are interested in a sale priced Calvin Klein peacoat, check out the links below.

Double Breasted Calvin Klein Peacoat

Single Breasted Calvin Klein Peacoat

P.S.  I had to size up since it seemed narrow through the shoulders and chest.

They also have an Anne Klein Peacoat... a bit more expensive but cute.

Oh, and we are in the 50's and 60's with rain and fog... every day this month it would seem.... can't wait for a bit colder weather to set in so I can wear my new peacoat!

Here is what Wikpedia says about the Peacoat.

Happy Christmas Eve Eve shopping!

Foxy Snood

 Rainy, damp, making-my-bones-ache kind of weather today, so I am choosing to show you a purchase I made to help me stay warm.  I seem to have always had a problem keeping my body temperature at a comfortable level on days such as this, and with menopause still hanging around, I get hot and then cold. so layering of clothing is a must for me.

 I had gone shopping for a blanket scarf and I did find one, but this little foxy snood also caught my eye and came home with me.  I just couldn't help myself.  I've looked at sweaters galore with the sweet fox on them, but not one spoke to me with having quality in it's stitching, but the snood did!

 It's absolutely the cutest, coming in two color..... this gray, or there was a choice of brown with an orange fox.  The gray had cooler tones and I tend to wear cool better than the warm autumn colors that so many of your prefer.

*Mac matte lipstick in All Fired Up*

 Kisses to you my darling little fox.

 Now. snood styled scarves are not for everyone because they do fit close around the neck, unlike a scarf in the blanket or the infinity styles.

Snoods are meant for a whole lot of warmth so if you tend to get overly warm quickly.... stay away from the snood styles.

 This one is also lined with fleece for added warmth when out on a cold winter day.

I literally shake uncontrollably when my neck, and chest area get cold when outdoor temperatures drop come December through March.

Last winter my husband was away during our coldest and snowiest weeks so I found myself outside shoveling the sidewalk....

dressing warm was key.

 Here's a close up of the cute fox pattern knitted into this snood

and I purchased it at Belks Department store at 30% off.

I couldn't find it on their website, so if you are interested you will need to pay them a visit at your local mall.