Keeping it chic at Christmas
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There’s enough brocade around this season to deck out Poshington Manor. That’s Laurence Llewelyn Bowen’s pad, in case you were wondering. Autumn/winter fashion is all texture, embellishment and drama. And yet, and yet….at a dinner party the other night, I noticed that every single woman was wearing a combination of black, gold and grey. The chintz had been chucked, the frou-frou forgotten, we’d all decided to keep it chic. I was embracing 24-hour-style in my favourite go-anywhere outfit: a graphic print, silk Modern Love jacket (bought at their sample sale), slim black pants and Liz Taylor earrings. The only photo I have of said outfit is from the Mumsnet BlogFest (that’s me on the right), never did get round to writing that up. Suffice to say it was nerve-wracking and fun. Caitlin Moran was superb. And I had a lovely lunch:
Oh and by the way, my feet aren’t really the size of skateboards. It’s the camera angle on the old Acne Pistol Boot. Here’s a quick snap of my lovely Modern Love jacket:
And did you see fab photographer Ellen von Unwerth at the British Fashion Awards? She was embracing the black and gold theme too.
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Another go-to outfit this season incorporates the Diane jacket from Lucza, jeans and flat Chelsea boots. Which I like to think adds a whiff of Ines de la Fressange’s Parisian Chic to my life.
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So, I guess what I’m saying is wear something you always feel right in. Having a fail-safe item of clothing to turn to is more comforting than knowing you’ve got a lift home and a lie-in. There’s no point getting dressed up to the nines if it makes you feel self-conscious and stupid. As architect, John Pawson says, ‘The
state of minimum is not one of austerity nor deprivation, it is clarity
of space.’*
What will you be wearing this Christmas?
* Taken from my Grown-up Guide To Parties.
Discussion (22 Comments)
So right!!! The amount of times I see women (men just don't seem to have the same problem) wearing something that makes them feel uncomfortable and self-conscious is unreal. Nothing looks worse than somebody who can't walk in high heels or spends the evening tugging on their dress – you'll look better in jeans and t-shirt in that case…or in my sparkly sweatshirt 😉
GREAT blazer btw 🙂 Sorry we didn't manage coffee this year, it's all been quite manic here. We'll definitely do it in January. Have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy New Year. xo
I love, love, love that top look! That is my goal…I want to look like that by the end of next year! Thanks for the inspiration picture…and I love sparkly gold and black! Have a wonderful weekend and holidays ahead!
Love your jacket, just perfect. JP's philosophy nails it.
Have a fab Christmas and I look forward to hearing about your 2013 adventures.
A gorgeous jacket and I adore the black and gold look. I tend to dress to the nines and feel comfortable doing so, but love the beauty across the continuum.
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Yes! Couldn't agree more! And I'm pleased to see how good our Twinwear (the Acne boots) look with that outfit. Mine have gained a similar patina which I really like.
Fabulous jacket! I like black and gold when I go out for the Holidays dinner – like the vintage Chanel pansuit and H scarf, or Moschino tongue in cheek suit: http://www.pret-a-vivre.com/2012/12/my-holiday-outfits.html
but this year will be 'shabby chic' at home as I will be cooking away 🙂Happy Holidays!
Party time for me means high high heels and a dress that I can sit comfortably in and I am set to go. My whole lifestyle is practical so I need one time of the year to be the glamour girl I was meant to be. Angora sweaters, sequins, chiffon, bring it!!!
Found your blog on "Retire in Style Daily News". Have not even thought about what I'm going to wear. Note to self, come back and have a really good look at your blogs.
The Style Crone – love the thought of 'beauty across the continuum,' nicely put. Might have to borrow that! It's obvious that you're comfortable dans sa peau because you always look so fabulous.
Vix – I can't wait to see that catsuit! Sounds fantastic.
I love the jacket. Just posted a stripy outfit at performanceandcocktails.com
I love the silver top and gold jacket! So simple and elegant–perfect for the holiday season. Thanks for the inspiration!!
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