What I wore:
Necklace: thrifted gold and cream multi strand pearl necklace
Dress: Kmart Whsdch Red short sleeved tiered midi dress
Shoes: Novo Tawny rose gold sandals
Bracelets: the usual plus vintage silver charm bracelet and Disney Couture Winnie the Pooh bangle
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Leo envelope clutch in champagne gold
Why I wore it:
Christmas day started off far too early! The kids were up at 4.45am, ready to open all the presents, while I definitely could have slept a lot longer. There was no chance of getting up before them to get ready, so we hung out in our pyjamas and then after the present opening and a relaxed breakfast we all got dressed for the day. I'd planned to wear this pretty coral dress as I knew it would look so nice with this statement metallic necklace and the champagne gold envelope clutch.We were aiming to get to church, but with my son being in hospital on Christmas eve we decided it was best to stay home. Definitely worth getting dressed up still though, I'd been planning this outfit for so long. I really liked it, even if I didn't get to wear it outside (other then the trip to the bin with the discarded wrapping paper!). It made me smile that my sister was wearing a red dress too, although I forgot to grab a photo of us together.
I definitely did a better job of cooking Christmas dinner than the first attempt I had a few years ago, but there is still room for improvement! Cooking is not my strong skill, but it was edible and people had seconds, which is a win. The leftovers kept us fed for a couple days after too!
Last worn: coral tiered midi dress, metallic bead statement necklace, rose gold sandals, champagne envelope clutch.
Other ways to wear: coral tiered midi dress and denim jacket, rose gold sandals and shorts, champagne envelope clutch and floral dress.
What Fits Inside: Rebecca Minkoff Leo Envelope Clutch
What I wore:
Necklace: personalised gold children's names charm necklace
Dress: Kmart red flora printed wrap dress
Shoes: Rebecca Minkoff Georgina studded gladiator sandals in blush
Bracelets: the usual plus vintage silver charm bracelet and Disney Couture Winnie the Pooh bangle
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Leo envelope clutch in champagne gold
Why I wore it:
Again this year we had a delayed Christmas celebration at the in-laws on Boxing Day. We had been shopping in Kmart a few months ago when I spotted this dress on the sales rack and mum grabbed it for me - when I unwrapped it I knew it would be perfect for our second Christmas! Even though Christmas at the in-laws is more relaxed, I felt this pretty coral print wrap dress fitted in nicely, and again I wore my little gold envelope clutch as it goes with everything.It's sadly hard to see the earrings in the photo, but I'm wearing the gold resin earrings my mum got me for Christmas too.
Last worn: charm necklace, Rebecca Minkoff Leo envelope clutch (above), studded sandals. First time I've worn the dress and the earrings as they were Christmas gifts.
Other ways to wear: Rebecca Minkoff Leo envelope clutch and mint dress, studded sandals worn 30 ways.
Last worn: charm necklace, Rebecca Minkoff Leo envelope clutch (above), studded sandals. First time I've worn the dress and the earrings as they were Christmas gifts.
Other ways to wear: Rebecca Minkoff Leo envelope clutch and mint dress, studded sandals worn 30 ways.
How You Can Wear It:
A little red dress will always work for a summer Christmas - but coral dresses work too, as you can see in these outfits! Adding some metallic accessories is a nice way to dress up for a more formal Christmas celebration.
Weekday Wear Linkup #202
Welcome to the Weekday Wear linkup! A linkup for you to share your weekday outfits - whether that is office wear or stay at home mum wear - if you wore it on a weekday, you can link it up!
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