You guys know that I LOVE a good ol’ styling challenge! It’s the holidays, so I thought I’d tackle the classic ‘ugly Christmas sweater’. This red number, complete with a sleigh full of gifts, one reindeer, the moon, AND interactive 3D bows, is from Value Village. I was inspired to put my signature spin on things with a red lip, tulle skirt, and some statement heels. Et voila! It’s now something that I would actually confidently wear to a Christmas party. In fact, Vancity Buzz even shared this look in their recent Vancouver fashion roundup. Pretty darn cool!
Wondering what to watch next? Here’s a list of shows I recommend!
Or you could just watch Friends/The Office again 🤷🏻♀️
Sometimes I am just blown away by the fact that we can access so many shows on demand. It feels like yesterday (but also forever ago) that I used to have to set a VHS tape to record something I wanted to re-watch and that we’d have to wait AN ENTIRE WEEK in between episodes!!! And now look at us, we can stream things all damn day! With Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Crave, Adam and I are actually cancelling our cable package next month. We just don’t use it enough to justify the astronomical price, especially in conjunction with these streaming services. It’s going to feel so good to get rid of it, I’m sure we won’t even miss it!
Anyway, I have been freaking crushing shows lately, because what the heck else are you supposed to do during a snow storm? I thought I’d put them all in a comprehensive list in case you’re doing the mindless “What should I watch next?” scroll!
P.S. It should be noted that I’m Canadian so you might have to search for these shows on different streaming services wherever you call home.
1. The Bodyguard | Netflix
Ooooh this six-part series is so good, I bring it up with pretty much everyone. If you like a suspenseful crime show and/or British tv, then this BBC hit is for you! Brought to us Canadians via Netflix (many thanks), this drama hits you in the face with the plot and hooks you in with action within the first 5 minutes! And my oh my, Richard Madden is easy on the eyes. Adam and I burned through this like crazy on our trip in November and now we love to spontaneously lock eyes with each other and say “PS David Budd” very seriously but in lousy Scottish accents.
2. Atypical | Netflix
If you like witty and topical family dramas, then this show might be for you! This is one that Adam and I watch together and it makes us laugh out loud, occasionally tear up, and mostly warms our hearts. It’s based around a family of 4 and how they navigate a rough patch in a marriage, the dumpster fire that is being a teenage girl in high school, and life as/with a high functioning teenage boy on the autism spectrum.
3. Sex Education | Netflix
We gave this show a try a few weeks ago and were both pleasantly surprised. It’s definitely trying to be many things to appeal to a wider audience (a UK high school where the athletes wear letterman jackets? What is this, a sunny Riverdale?) but the concept is actually really interesting. Sex Education just got the green light on a second season as well, so there’s more to look forward to!
