what I wore....Christmas

The fashion challenge I gave myself this week:

deciding on  outfits for both 

Christmas Eve

and 

Christmas Day...

 Both boys are off for winter break...

so this week I had the 

luxury of time

I even tried on many options...

here is what I have decided...

 We host a formal dinner for family

on Christmas Eve....

so as  always I wanted something

comfortable with a little glamour...

This is the same top and necklaceI wore to a holiday party

...this time though

I paired it with some velvet pants and sparkly pointed flats...

My accessory tip this week 
for all my DIY friends...
keep your eyes open in the
Christmas trimming departments

I made my holiday necklace
by combining some strands of garland....

with a package tag from Pottery barn
and used a  beaded wine bottle decoration
as the tassel...
I just put it together with some of those jump rings
 I told you about.
Just keep your eyes open...
you never know what you can turn into an
accessory!

 After dinner...

Christmas Eve service...

I just have to throw on my

princess cut coat

and my Burberry fur collar

and I'm out the door.

 when I return...

my velvet robe

 cozy luxury

all ready for last minute gift wrapping and champagne.

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My favorite part of Christmas Day...

the morning 

and

family surfing...

right after we open the Christmas stockings....

Afterwards

 Christmas Day

is  a casual buffet at home

with lots of presents to unwrap

my sweater and crochet skirt

 will certainly do the trick

(the weather calls for a beautiful 75 degrees...)

Wishing you love and joy

 as you style your life!

Merry Christmas!

thanks so for stopping by

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