One does not simply pass up a Lord of the Rings holiday sweater.
My Precious Christmas Sweater
Caramel Confection: Sweater and Mesh Skirt Combo
One of the tricks I like to employ when I have no idea what to wear is to go monochromatic, meaning a similar color from head to toe. Something about dressing in one color makes you look extra put together.
Red & Black Plaid Pinafore
Prints like plaid, tartan, and buffalo check are all easy to pull off and perfectly fitting for the season. How do you wear your plaid?
Holiday Looks in Every Color (Part 2)
If a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing twice.
– Margaret Mahy
Which is why I decided to do a part 2!
White Lace Sheath Dress
“I think white is the most wonderful color of all, because within it one can find every color of the rainbow.”
— Richard Meier
Black Sheer Polka Dot Mesh Dress
“You can wear black at any time. You can wear it at any age. You may wear it for almost any occasion.”
— Christian Dior
Purple Velvet Blouse + Plaid Capris
So for a while, (early 2000s, anyone?) velvet/velveteen/velour was considered tacky and tasteless. But it’s made a resurgence over the past couple years to much better reception. Do you agree?
Blue Nutcracker Pullover and Plaid Jumper
“The nutcracker sits under the holiday tree, a guardian of childhood stories. Feed him walnuts and he will crack open a tale.” – Vera Nazarian
Green Plaid Pinafore Skirt
High, cinched waist, midi swing skirt, adjustable straps, and POCKETS! Yes, please!
Golden Yellow Velvet Maxi + Pre-lit Flocked Christmas Tree
“You always dress in yellow when you want to dress in gold”
– Why Not, Hilary Duff
