When it comes to Christmas events, I go one of two ways: I either go all out (cue H&M's ugly tree sweater with a red lip) or I go completely opposite. Majority of the time, I go completely opposite (because when I'm actually participating in anything remotely like an 'ugly sweater,' it's mostly because I'm being ironic). I went super subtle this year, from nude lip (Mac's Persistence) to parted hair. It all started with this adorable flare dress from Free People, complete with 'bell bottom' sleeves and pretty white embroidery.
I wanted to break up all of this creamy-ness, so I opted to add a black fur vest from H&M, it's a super simple affordable find that adds so much dimension and style to any outfit at all. I went with sheer black tights and high stockings (to mimic the look of thigh-high boots) and my favorite Jeffrey Campbell wedges finished off the look. And of course, I had to add a few interesting accessories—this sequined bag is vintage, and was given to me as a gift, and the choker, also a gift, is actually a headband from a little boutique called Pookie & Sebastian here in New York. I'm really not the greatest fan of headbands in general anymore, (I used to wear them ALL the time, but I sort of just grew out of it) so now I try to repurpose them into other accessories. Making them into chokers are super easy—simply cut the elastic part and tie it on... #boom, you have a chic looking choker with little effort.
"What a piece of work is man! how noble in reason!
How infinite in faculty!
In form and moving how express and admirable!
In action how like an angel!
In apprehension how like a god!
The beauty of the world, the paragon of animals! "
[Hamlet 2.2]
Cheers, xoxo
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