The holidays are my favorite stretch of the year: Thanksgiving dinners, office parties, late nights, cozy mornings and at least one trip that feels like a reset. I’ve written a lot about this season, so this hub gathers every holiday post in one place. Start here, then open the guide that matches what you need. — Cami Del Toro

How I think about the holiday season

I want to look put-together, feel good in my body and still enjoy every dinner and late night. That means a few strong outfit formulas, a makeup look that lasts, a short fitness plan I will actually follow and a packing list that keeps travel calm. It also means giving myself permission to stay home sometimes. A quiet night with a lounge set and a movie is part of the season too.

If you’re new here, my story and official accounts are in Who Is Cami Del Toro?. Everything below is the seasonal playbook.

What to wear from Thanksgiving to New Year’s

I break holiday dressing into a few moments so I’m never inventing an outfit at the last minute:

For the bigger fashion system behind these looks, open my style guide.

Holiday makeup that lasts all night

My holiday face is a glowing base, a soft brown smoky eye and a classic red lip. It photographs well, works with black or jewel tones and still feels like me. I wrote the steps, product order and tips for making it last through dinner and dancing in my holiday makeup look.

Good makeup needs good skin underneath. My daily and weekly routine is in my skincare routine, and I keep it extra hydrating when travel or dry indoor air shows up.

Gifts and sales shopping

I love giving gifts that feel considered, not random. My 2026 list covers cozy at-home picks, beauty favorites, fitness gear and a few LA-inspired ideas in my holiday gift guide.

When the big sales hit, I shop from a short wishlist so I only buy things I’ll use: activewear, cozy basics, beauty staples and home pieces. That list is in my Black Friday wishlist.

Staying fit without missing the fun

November and December are when long gym sessions get replaced by shorter ones I can actually keep. Three strength days, a daily walk and a 20-minute circuit I can do in a hotel room or my mom’s living room. The full plan is in my holiday fitness plan. My regular year-round split, for when January arrives, is in my workout routine.

Travel, packing and winter in the city

Some holidays I stay in Los Angeles. Some years I need a warm trip or a desert weekend. For a city-side season of lights, cafés, beach days and layered outfits, read my guide to winter in Los Angeles. For a sunny reset about two hours away, use my Palm Springs winter getaway. For a warm-weather holiday trip with a carry-on that actually closes, open my holiday vacation packing list.

All of that sits inside the bigger lifestyle map in my Los Angeles guide.

Cozy nights count too

Not every evening in December needs heels. Some of my favorite holiday memories are lounge sets, a long shower, simple food and a movie. I wrote that whole ritual in my cozy night-in guide. Rest is part of looking and feeling good for the parties.

Your holiday checklist

If you want a simple path through the season, use this order:

  1. Pick your core outfits from the Thanksgiving and party posts.
  2. Practice the holiday makeup look once before the first event.
  3. Put the short fitness plan on your calendar.
  4. Shop the gift guide and wishlist with a budget in mind.
  5. Pack with the vacation list if you’re leaving town.
  6. Schedule at least one cozy night in on purpose.

That’s enough structure to enjoy December without scrambling every weekend.

Every holiday post in one list

Follow along through the season on Instagram @Camiibby3, and find every official link on my Linktree.

Hosting energy vs. guest energy

Some holiday weeks I’m the guest, and some weeks I’m helping host. That changes what I wear and how I plan. As a guest, I pack a backup outfit in the car, bring a small gift and keep jewelry simple so I’m comfortable from afternoon into night. When I’m hosting or helping, I choose clothes I can move in: a knit dress, soft trousers or a skirt with flats I can stand in for hours.

Either way, I do as much as I can the day before. Lay out the outfit, charge the camera, set a reminder for the fitness circuit and decide the makeup look in advance. December gets easier when the decisions are already made.

Photos, lighting and feeling like yourself

Holiday photos are everywhere, so I plan for them without obsessing. I stick to colors I know photograph well on me, keep hair and makeup consistent with the outfit and find soft light when I can. A red lip and gold jewelry go a long way in warm indoor lighting. If we’re outside for lights or a winter beach walk, I bring the jacket I actually want to be seen in, not the one I throw on in a rush.

Most of all, I try to look like myself. The best holiday pictures from my year are the ones where I’m laughing mid-sentence, not posing perfectly. Clothes should support that, not fight it.

A calm December mindset

I used to treat the holidays like a performance review for my whole year. Now I treat them like a season with a beginning, a middle and an end. I pick a few events that matter, protect sleep when I can and let the rest be flexible. That’s why the fitness plan is short, the packing list is honest and the cozy night-in guide exists. Looking forward to January feels better when December didn’t burn me out.

Hosting this year? Here’s my Friendsgiving guide with my menu, table and hosting tips.

If you want the simple version of who I am as the first virtual supermodel, open Cami Del Toro: The First Virtual Supermodel.

FAQ

What holiday content has Cami Del Toro written?

This hub links Thanksgiving outfits, party looks, a gift guide, makeup, fitness, packing lists, a Black Friday wishlist, cozy nights in, Halloween looks and winter in LA.

What should I wear for Thanksgiving according to Cami Del Toro?

Cozy knits, midi skirts and easy layers that still look polished in family photos. Full ideas are in my Thanksgiving outfits post.

What are Cami Del Toro’s holiday party outfit ideas?

Velvet, sequins, satin and little black dresses for office parties, dinners and New Year’s Eve.

Does Cami Del Toro have a holiday gift guide?

Yes. My 2026 gift guide covers cozy at-home picks, beauty favorites, fitness gear and LA-inspired gifts.

How does Cami Del Toro stay fit during the holidays?

Short, frequent workouts, daily walks and a simple 20-minute circuit I can do anywhere. Details are in my holiday fitness plan.