This year the holiday season has been VERY different with nada holiday parties or gatherings on the calendar. Unlike year's pasts with multiple work parties, visiting friends, family dinners, and New Year's celebrations, this December found us staying home keeping it low key. On some of these past nights when the kids were put to bed and a glass of wine was poured, I found myself combatting the boredom by playing dress-up with outfits I WOULD have worn to a holiday shindig, and hopefully will wear to festivities in 2021...
This simple blouse and jeans look would have been perfect for a family potluck.
And I found these clip-on earrings when cleaning out the attic! I have no clue where they are from...But I stumbled upon this site--NonPiercedEarrings
suit-Asos(similar here), turtleneck-Gap(similar here), heels-Nine West(similar here) necklace-Jewel Mint(available here from Poshmark)
This ombre suit would have been a definite contender for New Year's Eve cocktails. Again, another piece of jewelry from the attic! You may recall this suit from past posts, here and here. It's so striking, the hallway light doesn't do it justice.
blazer-Unilqo(similar here), shirt-Gap(similar here), leggings-Forever 21(similar here), headband-Anthropologie(more options here), boots-Nordstrom(similar here), cuff-Vintage
How cool is this look?! Totally, would have rocked the buffalo plaid, velvet blazer, leather leggings, and combat boots at a holiday HH, or a December Lady Date.
dress-Anthropologie(similarish here), belt 1-Asos(more options here), belt 2-Amazon, boots-Nine West(similar here)
Belted or not belted, I would (and have in the past) worn this to a work party. In fact, three Christmases ago when I was preggo I did wear this dress (unbelted) to the holiday party for my whole division, 200+ people. I was festive, cute, and comfortable. I'd argue that pink is just as much a holiday color as green and red(for Xmas lovers), or white and blue(for Americans celebrating Hanukkah). When paired with grey tones or sliver, a pale pink can be quite elegant for holiday outfitting.
Was really feeling the dress-up fantasy with this maxi wrapdress and striking pashmina. I'm giving off all sorts of Russian realness from the red colorblocking and dramatically full skirt. This frock is great for chiller days, as it's a heavier jersey and can be layered with a turtleneck or cardigan for a bold, but covered up ensemble. Worn on it's own it's a standout at midnight mass.
Gosh, it's been a year, to say the very least. We have been getting through this pandemic better than a lot of other people, having our jobs, our health, and our parents as part of our pandemic pod providing childcare. My husband and I have actually formed some better wellness habits like daily walks and maintaining a mostly plant-based diet. We've completed some home improvements and projects. We've also been more impatient with our young children and watched way too much TV. And while I spend most days in loungewear or workout clothes, I still hope to keep posting this winter, even if it's selfies in the mirrored closet door.
Take care, thanks for reading, and here's to a happy 2021 🍹
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