I was told some pretty crazy things in lower school.

"High school teachers won't accept assignments if they aren't in cursive." "You can't come into school until you have given a proper handshake." "Green and blue nails will never be acceptable."

Well, I'm pretty sure my high school teachers would've hated me if I turned in assignments that were handwritten in cursive instead of typed, and Essie has pages on their website dedicated to blue and green polish. Their handshake rule may have served me well, but it wasn't much fun as an eight year old.

Learning to tell time wasn't so fun either.

But time isn't a fun concept when you're young. It's all, time to go to go to bed and maybe when you're older (and no, a few minutes older doesn't count).

Now there are happy hours and time to go to bed (horray, sleep)! Both of which are important things that you don't want to be late for.

To celebrate all the things in life that you don't want to be late for, I've rounded up some of my favorite watches and trends to share with you!

01. Timex® Round Patent Leather Strap Watch $70 - 02. Skagen 'Ditte' Textured Dial Leather Strap Watch $125 - 03. Kate Spade New York 'Gramercy Grand' Bracelet Watch $225 - 04. MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Slim Runway' Leather Strap Watch $195 - 05. Burber… — 01. Timex® Round Patent Leather Strap Watch $70 - 02. Skagen 'Ditte' Textured Dial Leather Strap Watch $125 - 03. Kate Spade New York 'Gramercy Grand' Bracelet Watch $225 - 04. MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Slim Runway' Leather Strap Watch $195 - 05. Burberry 'Utilitarian' Round Leather Strap Watch - $595

01. Vince Camuto Crystal Bezel Multifunction Bracelet Watch ($250) - 02. Kate Spade New York 'Gramercy' Crystal Bezel Bracelet Watch ($275) - 03. MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Parker' Chronograph Leather Watch ($250) - 04. MICHELE 'Serein 16 Diamond' Watch … — 01. Vince Camuto Crystal Bezel Multifunction Bracelet Watch ($250) - 02. Kate Spade New York 'Gramercy' Crystal Bezel Bracelet Watch ($275) - 03. MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Parker' Chronograph Leather Watch ($250) - 04. MICHELE 'Serein 16 Diamond' Watch Case ($1,945) - 05. MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Wren' Pavé Dial Chronograph Bracelet Watch ($375)

01. MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Skylar' Crystal Bezel Bracelet Watch ($275) - 02. Anne Klein Round Ceramic Bracelet Watch ($110 )- 03. Nixon 'Sentry' Bracelet Watch ($250) - 04. Fendi 'Classico' Chronograph Bracelet Watch ($1,295) - 05. MICHAEL Michael Ko… — 01. MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Skylar' Crystal Bezel Bracelet Watch ($275) - 02. Anne Klein Round Ceramic Bracelet Watch ($110 )- 03. Nixon 'Sentry' Bracelet Watch ($250) - 04. Fendi 'Classico' Chronograph Bracelet Watch ($1,295) - 05. MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Darci' Crystal Bezel Bracelet Watch ($225)

01. MARC BY MARC JACOBS 'Baker' Leather Strap Watch ($175) - 02. Tory Burch 'Tory' Chronograph Bracelet Watch ($895) - 03. TSOVET SVT-DE40 ($450) - 04. Fossil 'Grant' Round Chronograph Leather Strap Watch ($135) - 05. MICHELE 'Sport Sail - Large' Ch… — 01. MARC BY MARC JACOBS 'Baker' Leather Strap Watch ($175) - 02. Tory Burch 'Tory' Chronograph Bracelet Watch ($895) - 03. TSOVET SVT-DE40 ($450) - 04. Fossil 'Grant' Round Chronograph Leather Strap Watch ($135) - 05. MICHELE 'Sport Sail - Large' Chronograph Watch Case ($845)

01. Skagen 'Ditte' Textured Dial Leather Strap Watch ($135) - 02. MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Caitlin' Crystal Dial Bracelet Watch ($250) - 03. KOMONO The Winston Monte Carlo With Cow Hair ($100) - 04. Anne Klein Round Enamel Bangle Watch ($65) - 05. MARC… — 01. Skagen 'Ditte' Textured Dial Leather Strap Watch ($135) - 02. MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Caitlin' Crystal Dial Bracelet Watch ($250) - 03. KOMONO The Winston Monte Carlo With Cow Hair ($100) - 04. Anne Klein Round Enamel Bangle Watch ($65) - 05. MARC BY MARC JACOBS 'Baker' Leather Strap Watch ($175)

Happy shopping darlings.

Christmas Eve is my favorite night of the year. Since I can remember, my family has thrown a party on Christmas Eve with all of our family friends who don't have family coming into town.

The party has grown larger over the years, and as the kids have grown up, it's become more.... spirited (in a good way, of course).

Last year, the party ended with a family beer pong tournament, at which my mother was surprisingly good.

So my house is a whirlwind of cooking, cleaning, and runs to the liquor store today. But I wanted to take time to share my 5 Christmas Eve essentials!

01. A little sparkle. Every party outfit needs a little shimmer and sparkle. This Loren Hope necklace is so versatile and beautiful, it's sure to make a statement with every outfit!

02. Festive Nail Polish. This year, I am obsessed with Essie's She's Pampered, Crocadilly, and Good as Gold.

03. Chic cold weather accessories. Protect your hands (and festive mani) from the cold and travel to your Christmas Eve destination in style with these Buffalo Check gloves from C. Wonder.

04. Party Shoes! While heels are great, I love these Stubbs and Wooton classics! You can dress them up or wear them casually. Plus, if you're not the most coordinated individual (like me), these are much better dancing shoes!

05. PJs to wait for Santa in. I love LL Bean, bean boots, and these cotton flannel pajamas. The soft fabric and classic design will surely have visions of sugar plums dancing in your head in no time!

Merry Christmas everyone! And God bless us, everyone!