Style: A Cozy New Year's Eve

With the exception of one fun trip to Washington, D.C., my favorite New Year's Eves have been the ones where we've stayed in or spent the nights with a few friends. My perfect New Year's Eve would be cozy, warm, and full of friendship - just like I want the rest of 2016 to be! I'm loving Pantone's new Colors of the Year, Rose Quartz and Serenity, and I love the idea of using them in simple party decor. I think I'll add a little sparkle to my favorite cozy outfit, light a few candles, and try a new cocktail recipe.  Disclaimer: ModCloth links contain an affiliate code - thank you for supporting Beyond the Aisle.

1. CB2 copper corkscrew (similar from ModCloth)  2. ModCloth cluster earrings  

3. J. Crew cable knit sweater (similar from L.L. Bean)  4. Winter Cocktails book from ModCloth  5. Tom Dixon "London" copper candle from Nordstrom (similar by Jonathan Adler)  6. Seychelles flats from ModCloth

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My Treat Yourself Wish List

I've shared the geeky and wellness-oriented parts of my Christmas wishlist, so today it's finally time to share the items I'd ask for in order to totally spoil myself. The area underneath our Christmas tree is looking ridiculously full right now, and it's been hard to resist the urge to shake and squeeze those bags and boxes!

1. Spasilk pillowcase from Amazon  2. 31 Bits "Ivy Spritz" bracelet  3. "Education is Freedom" First Book tee from Sevenly  4. Marc Broussard's Magnolias & Mistletoe CD  5. Kate Spade hardshell cell phone case from Samsung

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My January {Fab} Favorites

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1. Marc Jacobs Salty Pretzel Stud Earrings - These were my special Christmas gift from Mr. Q this year.  I'd had them on my Pinterest forever, but apparently they'd gotten really popular and he had to order from a store in London, England to get the rose gold - which, to me, makes them even more special.  I had a pretzel (and beer cheese, let's be honest) obsession in 2014 that I don't see stopping any time soon.  They're a great conversation piece - I wore them on a teacher workday and got a lot of "are your earrings pretzels?!?!"

2. Xhileration French Terry Lounge Pants - My mom got me these pajama pants for Christmas and they are the greatest - they are styled like jogging pants but made of super soft jersey.  I pretty much put these on every single day when I get home from work (sorry, Mr. Q.)

3. Orange Circle Studio 2015 Wall Calendar by Katie Daisy - I've seen several of Katie Daisy's lovely watercolors online (her Etsy shop is full of awesome), so when I saw a whole wall calendar of her work with nice big boxes for writing I knew it would be perfect for the new year.  It includes quotes from Shakespeare, Rumi, and Emerson among others and it's so cheerful!

4. Old Navy Fleece Dress - My love of sweatpants material really knows no bounds and this dress is my own personal heaven.  I wore it with tights, boots, and a cardigan to a baby shower and no one called me out on basically being in sweats.

5. Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater - Finally got around to the newest book in my favorite YA series.  This one's got a lot of material from Blue's point of view, as well as Adam's, which I appreciated because I missed his voice in The Dream Thieves.  I'm hoping that the fourth book will have more chapters from Gansey's perspective.  

6. Bath and Body Works Cinnamon Caramel Swirl 3-Wick Candle - Another Christmas gift from my mom, this candle is the current key to creating cozy in my house.  Be careful, though - with all three wicks lit, it doesn't take long for a whole room to smell like the inside of a cinnamon bun, and it can be a little overwhelmingly spicy.

summer/fall color: coral and peach

Coral and peach have been my absolute favorite colors this summer.  Cheerful, feminine, and somehow almost neutral, a little pop of coral can really make an outfit.  I especially like to pair coral with its complementary color, teal - together they scream summer, but keep it under control to avoid looking like the Little Mermaid!  It's a little trickier working such a bright color into one's fall wardrobe, but this season it's going to be a lot more doable (and even affordable) thanks to some of our favorite designers and retailers.  I think the key to wearing summery colors into the fall is to pair them with neutrals to keep your outfit looking classic.

1. Old Navy perfect khaki shorts 2. Anthropologie neutral flutter blouse 

3. Scotch Naturals nail polish in Highland Fling 4. Butter London 3 free nail polish in Slapper 

5. Alexis K Jewels Gold clover earrings on Etsy 6. Inspiration - Lauren Conrad's pastel hair via Beautylish 

7. Land's End Canvas extra long skinny leather belt 8. Dooney and Bourke East/West Shopper tote 

9. GAP braided sandals 10. A*Thread set of five stacking rings

The Beauty Model

The perfect late summer makeup to show off a sunkissed face!  Dramatic lashes, taupe shadow at the browbone and a swipe of highlighter, and just a hint of peach lip color with tinted moisturizer.

Fashion Salade

I'm finally wrapping my brain around the concept of dressing up shorts, and this looks like the perfect way to do it - an open-weave sweater, large coral clutch, statement necklace, and Jackie O. style sunglasses.  Replace the shorts with a pleated skirt and you have a great outfit for work in early fall.

Maffasion via Denim Therapy

The perfect sightseeing outfit for your late summer adventures - pain a cool tee, jewelry and shoes with casual shorts, don a fedora to protect your skin from the sun, and throw on a peach blazer for cool evenings.

1. Old Navy polka dot scarf 2. Fossil rose gold watch 3. Anthropologie baubled hair tie 

4. ModCloth rose earrings 5. Golden Globes inspiration from Emma Stone via Zap2it 

6. Xhilaration ruffled trench coat from Target 7. Nars blush at Sephora 8. Old Navy cropped cardigan 

9. Deborah Lippmann nail polish in Girls Just Want to Have Fun at Blue Mercury 

10. J. Crew color block ballet flats 11. Banana Republic leather tote

Daily Makeover

In this look, the focus is on the cheeks and lips, with the same color being swept over the eyelids and browbones.

Joujou Villeroy via Lookbook.nu

I absolutely love the idea of pairing a colorblocked (or floral, or plain...) maxi skirt with a sweater to make it a useful piece for fall.  This look is made even better with a big, neutral leather hobo bag.