Friday 28 December 2018

Christmas Outfits: Casual and Dressy Maxis

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your friends or family! We hosted Christmas this year, which always makes things a little more hectic, but it's always fun.

Below I'm sharing two Christmas outfits - a casual one for Christmas eve and then a dressier one for Christmas day. Also the first time in a couple of years I've bought a new dress just for Christmas!

What I wore:

Christmas even novelty festive glitter santa tee with jersey maxi skirt and red bag | away from blue

Rebecca Minkoff red micro Avery cross body bag with glitter jingle bells bow bracelet | away from the blue

awayfromtheblue Instagram Christmas eve family time casual festive outfit glitter santa novelty tee maxi dress red bag
Top: festive glitter Santa tee
SkirtJeanswest Luxe jersey maxi skirt
Shoesblack slim Havaianas thongs
Bracelets: the usual plus Christmas bow bracelet (with bells!)
BagRebecca Minkoff red micro Avery cross body bag

Why I wore it:

Christmas eve in my family is always a casual day, the purpose being to relax and spend time together. We all meet up at my parent's place, and commence our yearly traditions. Christmas cookie making, craft making, Christmas movies and a lot of laughter. Definitely the best way to begin Christmas, spending time with people you love.

We've been wearing these Christmas tees to celebrate for 6 years - we each have one, and although I have to keep buying the boys new ones as they grow, this green Santa tee has been worn regularly every year, through both my pregnancies! It's another fun tradition to have.

I couldn't resist adding this red Rebecca Minkoff Avery bag to my outfit - it's such a festive bag it was a frequent go-to over December.


Last worn: green Santa tee, black jersey maxi skirt, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff micro Avery bag.

Other ways to weargreen Santa tee and shorts, black jersey maxi skirt in autumn, Rebecca Minkoff micro Avery bag and other festive outfits.

Perfect for pregnancygreen Santa tee in second trimester.



Christmas Celebrations:




All the family fun from Christmas and a few days before it.




What I wore:

Christmas day formal hostess outfit Jeanswest Sophia high-low maxi dress with navy and gold accessories vintage chanel flap bag | awayfromblue

silver bracelet stack and charm bracelet with Chanel vintage quilted lambskin flap | awayfromtheblue

awayromtheblue Instagram | Christmas day hostess style Jeanswest Sophia high-low maxi dress mandala print with vintage chanel flap bag
Earrings: gifted navy tassel statement earrings
Necklace: gifted navy and silver circle pendant tassel necklace
DressJeanswest Sophia high-low maxi dress (new purchase)
ShoesNovo Tawny rose gold sandals (new purchase)
Bracelets: the usual plus silver charm bracelet
BagChanel vintage quilted lambskin flap

Why I wore it:

While Christmas eve is dressed down, on Christmas day we love to dress up! I'd seen this maxi dress at Jeanswest a few weeks before Christmas, and with some left over gift card to spend decided to treat myself to a new dress for Christmas, something I haven't done for a couple of years.

Christmas day was also a fun and family filled, with presents, putting our new Christmas crafts to good use, and marvelling over the kid's excitement with their gifts. There was a little stress as I hosted Christmas lunch, but so worth it in the end when you get to sit down and eat together! Even if I did mess up the cooking a little bit.... This maxi dress was perfect, I was so glad to finally get to wear it. It's sure to pop up a lot more often on the blog now!

I did want to curl my hair and be all 'done up' for Christmas, but by the time I finished prepping for Christmas day it was 10.30 pm on Christmas eve so I just decided to go to bed instead of staying up to curl my hair, and ran the straighteners through it in the morning. It's nice to want to do everything on Christmas, and wonderful when you achieve it, but at the end of the day (as it is every day) your sanity is the most important thing! Plus with two boys under five that extra 30 minutes in bed makes a difference when they come wake you up early Christmas morning! 😂


Last worn: first time I've worn the maxi dress and the sandals as they are new purchases. Vintage Chanel bag.

Other ways to wearVintage Chanel bag and skinny jeans.

Perfect for pregnancyVintage Chanel bag at 40 weeks.




How You Can Wear It:

Christmas time is a great time to dress up or dress down - there are so many outfit options! You can go for a fun novelty tee (or knit if it's colder where you are) for a casual outfit, or glam it up a little with a maxi dress. Anything goes!


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71 comments:

  1. We dress up for Christmas Eve and then keep it a little more casual for Christmas Day, although I still made some effort as in Germany there are three days of celebration with various parts of the family on each day.

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    1. 3 days of celebrations sounds wonderful! :)

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  2. Your Christmas Eve outfit is so cute! I love that Santa tee. The maxi skirt you paired it with is lovely as well. Chic bag and shoes options too.

    The dress you got for Christmas is beautiful. You look lovely in both outfits. I'm happy to hear you had a wonderful Christmas. Mine was nice as well.

    xoxo

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    1. Thanks Ivana! I love wearing the tee each year :)

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  3. Wow, You are looking gorgeous. Your Christmas evening outfit is really very pretty.I love this look from head to toe. Hope you are enjoying the holidays <3
    Have a great day <3
    http://www.rakhshanda-chamberofbeauty.com/

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  4. I love that red bag, it's perfect for Christmas! :)

    TheNormcoreRebel

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  5. Love the cute tee and dying over that Chanel bag. Happy New Year!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  6. I love the Christmas tee, Mica!! We tend to do the opposite and dress up more for Christmas Eve. It just depends on what we plan for the day!!
    XOXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  7. I'm glad the hosting went well on Christmas! It really can be stressful to get everything ready on time for a large group - especially with little ones afoot. So glad to hear it your Christmas was a success overall, and that Chanel bag is so gorgeous!
    Gina || On the Daily Express

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    1. Yes I definitely learnt a lot from the last time I did it! Much easier this year as I prepped more in advance! :)

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  8. Great outfits, Mica: That's such a super cute shirt, and love the maxi dress. And love that vid! The Christmas lights in your neighbourhood is awesome, and it looked like everyone had a great time at Movie World. Also love how festive and yummy the cookies looked. Send some over!:D

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    1. Thanks Emmy! the cookies were quickly eaten, haha! It was such a fun few days! :)

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  9. That santa tee is soooo adorable! Love how you dressed it up with the maxi :) Hope you had a very merry Christmas! I just got back from a week long stay with my parents which was very nice to be able to spend the holiday with them since I only see them a few times a year!

    xo, allie

    www.champagne-tuesdays.com

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    1. That sounds like a wonderful way to spend Christmas! :)

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  10. the outfit looks so lovely, i love the jewelries too.

    https://sugarhilll.blogspot.com/2018/12/holiday-sexy-two-piece-lace-lingerie.html

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  11. Love the Santa tee! So cute and I am happy you wear it every year! Your Christmas sounds and looks like a wonderful time for family. Love the Rebecca Bag in red and your new high low dress! Enjoy these festive days!
    ❤️❤️❤️
    Elle
    https://theellediaries.com/

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    1. Yes, it's such a fun tee to wear each year! :)

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  12. Summer dress for christmas, I'm in!! <3
    Love your holiday sweater though, it's very cute, and that orange purse is totally my colour <3
    xx

    LackaDaisy

    *LackaDaisy*

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  13. As I look at the pictures i can only admire that pretty hair !
    I dressed up for Christmas but did not take pics :(

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    1. Sometimes the day is just too busy to take pics!

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  14. Thank you so much for leaving a comment on my blog, Mica! What a fun little video! Your Christmas Eve outfit is cute: I love the tee and the bright little bag. Your Christmas Day outfit is fabulous. I'm a big fan of maxi dresses, and this one has such a gorgeous print. Love the addition of the tasseled necklace. We keep it rather quiet at Christmas, but I did try wearing all my sparkly stuff over the holiday ;-) xxx

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    1. Thank you! This tee is so fun as it has a little glittery sparkle on it, although it's coming off year by year, haha!

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  15. That Chanel bag is just so gorgeous!! Glad you all had a casual and enjoyable Christmas!

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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  16. Both of your outfits are really cute! I love the Santa t-shirt and how you dress more casual for Christmas Eve. And that's great that you treated yourself to a new dress for Christmas this year! I'm glad you and your family had a wonderful Christmas!

    x Kara | http://karascloset.net

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    1. Thanks Kara. When I saw this dress I knew I had to wear it for Christmas! :)

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  17. Such cute looks! I love that little Santa tee!
    https://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  18. Ha ha, wel you look gorgeous with or without curls! I love a low high hem line, fabulous dress! And that tee is so much fun!

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    1. Thank you Nancy! I was glad I got the rest instead of doing my hair! :)

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  19. I love your Santa shirt - that's so fun for Christmas. And I hope you had a good holiday and that all went well with hosting. I hosted Easter dinner this year and it was soooo much work!

    Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines

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    1. It was a lot of work, but it was so fun to sit down and enjoy the meal at the end :)

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  20. Aw your Christmas outfits are so lovely! The green santa tshirt is so cute, and how adorable s it that every member of your family has one. Your Christmas Eve traditions sound literally like the perfect way to spending the day <3
    I adore the maxi dress! Such a beautiful print and those golden sandals are ideal for a warm Christmas!
    Have a Happy New Year, gorgeous!!!

    www.stylebydeb.com

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    1. Thanks Deb! They are such lovely traditions to have! :)

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  21. That maxi dress is gorgeous! I really like the hi-low hem! Your Christmas tee tradition is really cute!

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    1. It's so fun! I'm glad my sister started it! :)

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  22. Glad to hear you had a great Christmas.

    http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home/

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  23. You look gorgeous in that maxi dress, Mica! The print is so pretty and I love the colours. The earrings and necklace complement the dress perfectly and I love those new sandals! XXX

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    1. Thanks Sasha! I love how well the earrings and necklace go together!

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  24. I hope you had an amazing Christmas, I love all of your outfits
    xo
    www.laurajaneatelier.com

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  25. Love the Santa t-shirt and how you dress more casual for Christmas! Love both of the looks! I like simple and casual looks!

    Xoxo Babita
    http://travelhues.com/

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  26. You're always so pretty Mica!
    Hope you are enjoying your holidays!
    Kisses, Paola.

    Expressyourself

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  27. I am so jealous that you get to wear summer clothes every Christmas, it's so cold here at the moment, I don't like it at all!! I miss my summer dresses!!

    Yiota
    https://pinkdaisyloves.blogspot.com/

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    1. Hopefully you get some warmer weather soon! :)

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  28. I love that you wear the same T-shirt for Christmas every year. And your video is precious! The opening of the presents on Christmas day wore me out! The 3 older kids were sitting fairly still through much of it, but the little one was all over the place. And the cookies looked wonderful!
    Oh. And your new dress and sandals are beautiful - you look great in them - good choices!

    www.voguefauxreal.com

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    1. haha we had a similar situation here - the little one kept rushing around to grab presents for everyone but he can't read to see who they are for so you had to keep an eye on him! You can see him darting around in the video, haha, so fun.

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  29. As always, you've nailed it with the styling! Loving this bag too, how cute! I just saw it in your other photos and it's really nice.

    Raindrops of Sapphire

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    1. Thanks! it's such a fun bag, I'm thrilled I scored it on ebay!

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  30. It looks like you had a wonderful Christmas. I am loving the outfit it is super cute. It's been a while since I went on your blog and I still love it!!
    https://adventureswithcourtt.blogspot.com/

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  31. I love the hi-low hem on the dress! Very pretty! Happy New Year!

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  32. Awww I love how different both holiday outfits are: one being more classy while the other one is more cute and casual. Hope you have a happy holiday and wonderful time spent with family.

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  33. I miss Xmas in Summer!!! I grew up in New Zealand and it's just such a shock for me to move over to the US and experience the holiday season in winter haha... Glad the hosting went well! It can be overwhelming at times xx

    https://www.crystalchiffon.com/

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    1. Snow at Christmas would be pretty good though! :)

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  34. Wow, that's awesome that you dress up on Xmas day. I tend to wear just comfy clothes because I'll be doing much of nothing, haha. This year, it was spent in a bathing suit, but still! Hope you had a merry Christmas.

    http://www.rosegoldrhyme.com

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    1. That sounds like a lovely relaxing way to spend Christmas! :)

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  35. Your hair looks gorgeous! And it sounds like the best Christmas too :) Happy New Year!

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  36. I love your bags!! <3 First I saw that red one and I loved the colour!

    I love small crossbody bags because they're so convenient, you don't lose things in them and just easy to carry...

    But then I saw your Chanel! It is my dream to one day buy a Chanel bag <3 Loved your outfits too! Merry Christmas and happy New Year Mica!

    Thank you for always showing support on my blog, as always returning the love back to you :)

    The Faceless Style

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    1. Thanks! Crossbody bags are awesome, and that Chanel is a standout in my collection!

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  37. So cute!

    Federica
    www.federicadinardo.com

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  38. Love them! Glad you had a nice Christmas with your family, and I hope you guys have a wonderful New Year too!


    www.jessicabroyles.com

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  39. Love your Christmas outfit! It looks very festive and cozy, hehe. Your Rebecca Minkoff bag is looking stylish! I love your maxi dress. Glad you enjoyed your Christmas celebration with your family!

    Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me

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  40. These outfits are really gorgeous, love the combination of top, skirt and bag in first of them and you look absolutely beautiful in dress from second look!
    Happy New Year!!!:)

    jointyicroissanty

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  41. Loving both of these outfits! I'm so obsessed with that red Rebecca Minkoff bag! Happy Holidays :)

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  42. That tee is so cute! Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas :)

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  43. It's such a sweet idea to celebrate Christmas in matching tees. I love also that you wore two outfits that were so different, and yet both are festive in their own way.

    I'm glad your Christmas was good and I hope you have a wonderful New Year as well.

    Kathrin | Polar Bear Style

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    1. Yes, the tee tradition is such a fun one to have! :)

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  44. I love your cute, casual Christmas Eve outfit, but you look stunning on Christmas!! I hope you guys had a wonderful holiday! <3 <3

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  45. You look wonderful in both outfits!

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  46. Your Christmas Eve outfit is so cute! I love your tee and am swooning over your Chanel bag!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  47. Cute Santa T-shirt! Two fabulous handbags there! Happy New Year, thanks for linking up!

    Emma xxx
    www.style-splash.com

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  48. Thanks all for your lovely comments! We had a great Christmas and I hope you all did too.

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