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12.02.2014

TRISTYLE & CO | UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATERS


Hello Christmas season! You are so very welcome here! And hello, friends! Welcome to December's TriStyle & Co. challenge. We've planned something fun for this month that everyone can hopefully participate in. You ready? Grab your ugliest Christmas sweater (or head to your local thrift store to find one) and put together your best ugly Christmas sweater outfit!

Sam and Beth and I love it when everyone joins in on the fun, and this month is no exception. Have a blast with this, be goofy, be yourself. We can't wait to see what you come up with! Thanks for being a part of this growing community with us!


YOUR MISSION:
For the month of December, we are styling our ugly Christmas sweaters! See how each one of us style it in our own unique way, and then show us how you style it on your blog, instagram, or twitter! Have fun with it...it's ugly sweaters, after all. Make sure to use the hashtag #TriStyleCo so we can see your incredible sweaters and Christmas cheer! The last Tuesday of every month (December 30th) we'll be sharing our favorite posts, tweets, and instagrams with everyone!



HOW WE STYLED OUR UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATERS

Ugly Christmas sweaters are my favorite...but I've never actually owned one! I've always borrowed them from friends...or let's be honest...friends moms. ;) This time I ran by the thrift store and went with the one I first laid eyes on. I'd say it's a winner. I don't really think you can go wrong with ugly Christmas sweaters, and you can wear them with whatever you want! I've already announced to my family that I'll be wearing this sweater on Christmas day...paired with my santa/reindeer antler hat, of course! Christmas is going to be bright and bold in the McIlvaine household this year!


SAM: Aren't ugly sweaters hilarious! I love that you can basically put an ugly sweater with anything. This ugly sweater has been a part of the Kakac family for a few years now. Tyler picked it up at a thrift store and it's been brought out every year. Tyler and I always call it the Bill Cosby sweater. It's totally something that would be worn on the Cosby show, don't ya think? I paired my ugly sweater with black leggings, boot socks, and boots. Perfectly comfy.

BETH: The other day my husband was checking his twitter feed of all things wonderfully nerdy and he saw that The Yetee had fun holiday sweatshirts. We have a thing for festive sweaters in this family and I just couldn't help but check out with our favorites! When I pulled up the link he sent me in a text and saw an embroidered Olaf staring back at me, I was instantly in love. This sweater is everything it appears to be - warm hugs and snowmen. And every time I wear it no fail, someone compliments my sweater and asks me where I got it! Now that is festive if you ask me!













We can't wait for you to come along with us! Join the TriStyle & Co. community. Dust off those ugly Christmas sweaters hanging in the back of your closet, give out some warm hugs, and don't forget to #TriStyleCo. Have an idea of what we should style next month? Tweet us using the hashtag #TriStyleCo and follow us on twitter too! @oakandoats | @elahtree | @megmcilvaine

XOXO & MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Elizabeth said...

Haha I love the pictures in this post! That sweater is awesome. Those sweaters always make me wonder what will replace them 20 years from now...Is it something I'm wearing today?! ;)

Christina Main said...

Gaaaaaaaw I love it! You're too darn cute I can't stand it. Making Ugly Christmas sweaters look good and stuff...

Samantha@Elah Tree said...

These are amazing! You are the cutest! Seriously! I want to put all of these on my fridge!! I kept telling Tyler, "Meg is so cute!"

Elizabeth Mayberry said...

For reals. I am so proud of you for owning your very own Christmas sweater!

Amy said...

the deer pose - and the second to the last one = priceless
such a GOOD idea!!!! i need to make this happen!

meg - me with the three said...

Oh my gosh. This is wonderful!

Stacia said...

Your photos are too fun! I love that you did ugly Christmas sweaters for this month's theme. :)

Sarah Potts said...

So fun & such a bright & fun festive sweater!

Gina Alyse said...

This is adorable! I've been meaning to get an ugly yet festive Christmas sweater! They're so great! :)

Angela said...

I had a pretty great ugly sweater outfit planned for this year... but my 9 month belly bump is really putting a damper on things. :) I will just have to save it for next year I guess!

Meg McIlvaine said...

Aw yeah! Save it for next year! But congrats on that baby bump!! I'm sure you are so ready for that little one to get here :)

Meg McIlvaine said...

Girl, go get one! They are seriously so fun.

Meg McIlvaine said...

I know, right?? Thrift store for the win!

Meg McIlvaine said...

Thank you!! Me too...it's a fun one everyone can participate in! :)

Meg McIlvaine said...

Hahahah. I was being SUPER goofy.

Meg McIlvaine said...

HAHAHa. I thought of you when I did the deer pose! True story.

Meg McIlvaine said...

Thanks thanks thanks. I'm proud of me too. ;)

Meg McIlvaine said...

Bahahah. I'll make you a photo album ;)

Meg McIlvaine said...

Hahahah. Thanks friend! ;) They are so fun to be goofy in.

Meg McIlvaine said...

Right?? I think about that all the time!

Whitney said...

I loooove your hair, so beautiful!!

Meg McIlvaine said...

Oh thank you! :)