It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

I think I actually prefer the build up to Christmas than the big day itself. 

Whether it's being stuck in a crowded coffee shop waiting for the rain to pass, or last-minute festive jumper buying for the charity day at work, the days leading up to the 25th always seem a little more special; that may be the extra prosecco talking, but it's hard to tell.

For me, these photos capture that festive whirlwind which December seems to wrap everything up in. The lights, the laughter and the mince pies. Horribly cliché, but I certainly think it's worth taking that occasional moment to just step back and take it all in, as after all, sometimes it can be tricky to see beyond the excessive buying, and actually remember what this season is really all about. 

Are you looking forward to Christmas?

xxx

photos by the fab Bartek Basista

Power of love

jumper and shoes - Primark

jeans - Blue Spice

coat and bag - vintage

Hoping all of you pretty people are having a lovely festive season!

Just thought I'd share my '50 shades of Grey' outfit that kept me warm yesterday. A nice change from head to toe black anyway - it is Christmas after all!

xxx

New Years Look?

Always one to get involved in a Style Challenge, when Weddington Way contacted me to accessorise a New Years look, I could not refuse..

Renound for formal and elegant gowns and as their name suggests, Weddington Way are primarily known for wedding and bridesmaid outfits, however, who's to say you couldn't wear one of their beauties for entering the New Year?

From the new collection of bridesmaid dresses, I picked this pretty grey toned one, and have come up with two accessory options..

First, a champagne inspired look..

Jimmy Choo pumps / Forever New clutch, $41 / Gold jewelry / Astley Clarke diamond jewelry, $860 / Dolce Gabbana red lipstick / Chanel fragrance / NARS Cosmetics nail polish / Charbonnel et walker truffle, $7.03 / European lighting / LSA International drinkware, $39 / 3 piece wall art / Eliot Raffít christmas tree ornament / Metal wall art

Then a look that's a bit more vampy..

Giuseppe Zanotti black pointed-toe pumps, $550 / ALDO black clutch / Erickson Beamon chain jewelry / Maison Martin Margiela cuff jewelry / Givenchy jewelry, $26 / Pieces black jewelry, $12 / Dana Rebecca Designs white gold diamond earrings / Dent, $34 / Charlotte Russe ribbon headband / Glitter cosmetic / NARS Cosmetics cherry red lipstick, $38 / Chanel eau de perfume, $150 / Nars cosmetic / By lassen, $18 / Riedel vintage champagne glasses

Which one would you go for?

Also hope you're all having amazing festive seasons and Santa brings everything you want :)

xxx