Christmas

Hello and happy holidays to all!

Thanks for taking time out to visit my blog

This festive time of year goes by in a blur of activity

It's so much fun, but also very hectic

Remember to take time out for yourself to keep life in balance

 It's always a bit of a challenge for me during this time of year

In the spirit of the season, I've got my red on, of course!

This is an old favorite dress

 that has been in my wardrobe for over six years

 It is a sleeveless fit and flare classic,

 and can be worn during all seasons

with a little imaginative layering

I have worn it for special occasions all year round

 in different ways

 I love the giant abstract print,

 and the super full and flouncy skirt!

For this time of year, I am wearing the dress

 with an ivory cropped cardigan layered over it

 that has interesting toggle button closures

 

The bracelet I am wearing is very special to me,

 because it was a gift from my mother-in-law

She bought it on her post graduate

 trip to Europe in the 1950's,

 when she was in her 20s

 I know she had many cherished memories

 about her experiences on that once in a lifetime

  holiday abroad, through Europe with here best friends

 How exciting it must have been, and what memories

 she made wearing this bracelet!

I choose the 1950s vintage red collar necklace,

but later took it off,

 because I but decided it was a little too much!

Here are some more accessories,

 because now is the time to put on the glitz, right?

Wearing an ivory folded fabric headband,

 gold tone circle earrings,

 and another cherished piece of vintage 1950's jewelry

 This sweet little gold tone running dear brooch

 was a gift to me from Roger 

We bought it while on a Thanksgiving trip to Pennsylvania 

years ago, at an antique shop 

For a bag, I chose this 1960's tan embossed hard shell one 

 It has a twisted metallic cord strap of gold, silver and bronze

that can be worn as a shoulder strap or tucked inside

so it can be used as a clutch

For shoes, I choose cherry red pointed toe

 slingback Mary Janes-perfect for the holidays!

That's my Roger standing under the Kissing ball-

he is quite a ham for the camera!

Matching my dress in a festive bright red sweater vest

Some colorful Christmas cookies from the bakery- 

umm, they are not going to last long in our house!

Hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful holiday season!