What to Wear: Christmas Errands and Traveling

Like so many other people, the Christmas weekend means that N and I will be loading up our dogs and presents into the Escape and embarking on a road trip across Texas to visit our respective parents and grandparents.  It's not at all glamorous or relaxing, but we wouldn't have it any other way.

And since so many of you are in the same situation, or spending your days going to pick up potatoes and cheese for your mom before taking a niece or nephew to watch Hugo, I wanted to continue the what to wear series with some really casual but thoughtful outfits for the days when you're busy and not having a leisurely afternoon by the fire.

What to Wear: Christmas Errands by cardiganjunkie featuring patent leather shoes

I know I'll be wearing the heck out of my straight leg jeans and cords this week, and think that you can't go wrong with any sort of slim cut cardigan or shirt beneath your coat. 

Are you an errand runner around the holidays, or have you finished all your shopping and are totally prepared?  I'm afraid I'm in the first category...