Ironic isn’t it. You wait all year to get to wear all those glitzy items. All the sparkle, the sequins, the glittery shoes that you feel a bit daft wearing in June – they all get a chance to come out at Christmas when you can finally act like you have a social life. You don’t even really need a fancy party invite to get the bling out! Any occasion is a worthy excuse of a bejeweled blouse or some crushed velvet! Casual drinks at the pub? Yes. Lunch with the in laws? Absolutely. Tuesday afternoon forecasting meeting? Why the hell not? It’s Christmas! So, for obvious reasons, it goes without saying that while Summer is and has always been my favourite season, Christmas is my favourite time of year style wise.
You see, I have always been a bit of a magpie when it comes to fashion. Even as a small child I was always drawn to sometimes the ugliest of garments if they had a rhinestone or a bow attached. Obviously I like to think that my tastes are somewhat more refined these days, but the lure of something lustrous has stuck and has made occasion wear a real weakness for me. So pretty much the moment bonfire night is done I start going through all the spangly frocks and embellished heels, wanting to make sure they all get an outing while the going is good!
Only problem is though, this is not the time of year to be taking great outfit photos. It’s dark when we get up. It’s dark when we get home. And we all know artificial lighting isn’t always the most flattering. So I finally have use for my most glamorous of outfits, yet I can’t capture them at their best – life is unfair sometimes! This skirt, for example, is possible one of the prettiest things I own. This entrance hall to the apartment we were staying in isn’t really the most befitting backdrop for something of such beauty, but at least I got to wear it – that’s the main thing really, isn’t it?
Maybe we could organise a Christmas throwback in June where we get to re-wear all our fanciest dresses? Or maybe I should just stop being a wuss and wear them all year round….
#glitterisforlifenotjustforchristmas
Love,
In this post: Sequin Skirt, River Island (Similar) – Lace Cami, ASOS – Shoes, Miss KG (Similar) – Clutch, Linea (Similar)
Gorgeous!!! I LOVE that gold skirt with the white top! Perfect for new year’s!
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Thanks so much 🙂
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I know exactly what you mean about the lighting, it is so hard to take pictures this time of the year! Very Pretty dress!
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Thanks! Yes, it’s nearly impossible! Bring back Summer now that Christmas is done I say!
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SO hard to take outfit pictures in the winter, it’s dark ALL THE TIME! this is gorgeous thought, love the pop of color with your bag & that skirt is stunning!
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Thanks lovely, hope you’re having a great festive season!
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thank you, hope you are as well!
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you look such a beauty with this outfit, loved images and post too.
Thanks for sharing it.
Regards,
Prabhu..
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wow you looking gorgeous
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What a fabulous skirt! I think the photos are pretty good. Those shoes are adorable. Hope to see you on my Fancy Friday linkup party!
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Thanks Nancy!
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You look as always amazing Steph!! That skirt is so so pretty even in the unnatural light . The lace cami is a gorgeous addition too and cute shoes with the adorable bows. The clutch adds the red Christmas colour. And look at that cute accesory on your left hand! So happy for you. Take care, Terri xo.
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Thanks so much Terri, hope you’ve had a lovely Christmas!
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It was very nice Steph, thank you for asking. How was yours?
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Just lovely, thank you Terri!
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Reblogged this on LIVING THE DREAM.
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Oh my goodness, this outfit is stunning! Such a pretty skirt and top.
xo Logan
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Thank you so much 🙂
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You have inspired me to wear the one sequined item that I own for my Christmas Eve Eve party tomorrow night!!
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Yesssss! Hope you had a lovely time!
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