I'm not from a family that celebrates Christmas, so I didn't receive much in the way of gifts, but I did use the opportunity of being at home to bat for Team Store and pick up a few things. I'm not really in a position to take pictures right now, so I'll just link to the goodies I picked up:

from the gap, this dropwaist top (looks much better IRL): http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....pid=870908

from Banana Republic, this top: http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....pid=883999

and this paisley dress from Macy's (couldn't find it online): http://www.sheknows.com/beauty.....sley-dress

The dress looked less than killer when worn without a belt, but with the belt (gold belt provided with the dress) it magically came together!

There are major sales in stores but they are also very, very crowded.

I went to Bloomingdale's for the first time in a long time and due to my YLF exposure recognized many of the designers being sold there (Theory, etc.).

ETA, forgot my manners: Happy holidays to everyone!