Inspired: Vintage Christmas Eve

Like most kids, three and older, around the world--I'm feeling pretty excited about Christmas Eve...Eve. Redundant? Yes. Irrelevant? Not at all. It's the EVE before the eve of a holiday that I have been anticipating since the autumn winds started blowing. Maybe a little premature, maybe not.

I dress up for Christmas Eve every year. Despite the fact that we stay in our house and don't even step near enough to the front door to feel the cold that's slipping in uninvited, I enjoy getting creative with my red, green, and sparkles (which are a color. Do not rebuttle). 

If my closet were endless (like Santa's oversized, velvet, drawstring, tote) then this is the outfit I think I'd put together this year:

I liked the idea of taking the typical color scheme and putting a twist on it. I think the lace adds a vintage feel and, in combination with the shoes, looks so vivid. I chose gold accessories, including a detachable gold collar, to give it a classy sophisticated feel. I'd accent with a red lip, winged liner, and maybe a pair of tasteful (and minimal) tights.

And yes. I would carry around a pretentious stack of well wrapped presents.

What're you wearing this year?

Until Next Time,

Lo

Jingle Boots.

It's become increasingly more aware to me how much I love boots. I live in them from September-March, and even after that there are some exceptions (aka boots that dont make my legs feel like they're on fire. Thanks southern heat). 


Why am I so enthusiastic about boots? They can totally transform an outfit and bring an edge to it it may not have had before. There's also so many styles for so many people, and so many ways to wear them. 


Boots are a staple under the Christmas tree within the last few years, so I thought now would be a perfect time to make a boot wishlist. Not only do I get to fantastize about having 9 kinds of Frye's, but hopefully you'll get to explore some different styles as well.

BOOT WISHLIST - CHRISTMAS 2011

Frye, Veronica, Combat Boots
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I cannot get enough of the ombre look of these. 

Belstaff, Barkmaster leather boots
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Love how aged these appear, and how perfect a riding boot is in this color.

Hunter "Festival" Rainboot
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I have been on the search for a pair of unique rain boots, and these caught my eye.

Ash 'Trash' Boot
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I feel like I'd wear these every day. Thick soles and studs. Fave.

Jimmy Choo Motorcycle boot
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Simple. Classic. Edgy. Jimmy.

Sam Edelman 'PIA' knee high boot
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Girl, I love the sheen of the leather, the toe shape, and the buckles. Do want.

Ron White 'Deirdre' Boot
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Victorian riding boots. Perf.

Sam Edelman 'Wilma' Bootie
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I have an appetite for animal print and wedges right now that I cannot even justify. And I love Sam.

Modern Vintage 'Orsa' Boot
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The texture on these is so cool. Not to mention how big a fan of taupe I am.

Steve Madden 'Cablee' Boot
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I am a huge fan of the chestnut color and the folded over top. I'd rock these with jeans.

So there you have it. A list of fabulous boots and where to find them.

What do I have?

An almost overwhelming urge to blow some big bucks on some beyond perfect boots.

I need those ombre ones, STAT.

Until next time,

Lo