It's the most wonderful time of the year!
Yes, the festive season and summer are just around the corner, so this month, here is your ultimate style guide to look and feel fabulous this festive season!
From workplace Christmas parties to Carols by Candlelight and New Year celebrations - get ready to make dressing for this busy time easy and fun.
WORK CHRISTMAS PARTY
The working year is nearly over, and it's soon going to be time to let your hair down with your workplace friends.
Whether your work event is a relaxed gathering at a favourite pub or something fancier at a fine dining venue, my message is the same;
"Put away the black and go for a splash of colour...!!"
Here are my top picks for a fun look for a work Christmas party.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
Picnic basket packed and overflowing with goodies, you're ready to enjoy a night singing with the kids, family and friends.
Your outfit calls for something comfortable - jeans or a long dress plus a light jumper or denim jacket to throw over your ensemble when the sun dips.
For me, Carols by Candlelight means jeans, tee and a light jumper with sparkles.
Here are some outfit ideas for Carols by Candlelight.
CHRISTMAS MORNING
The order of the day for any Christmas outfit is to be comfortable, to defeat the heat and disguise the feast...!
So, let's get festive styling, starting with Christmas Morning...
Not a necessity, but it sure is nice to have some cute PJs for the photo session that goes with opening presents, excited kids, beaming grandies and tired but happy parents...
So, if you've previously been caught on camera in your old dressing gown, I recommend that you consider investing in a set of luxe Christmas Morning PJs. Memories are made of this 🙂 Hint - luxe PJs also make a great gift.
CHRISTMAS DAY BY THE POOL
What could be more Australian than a relaxed poolside Christmas...?
Prawns on the "barbie", bubbles flowing and a versatile outfit to carry you effortlessly from lunch to a dip in the pool and back for leftovers. Rinse, repeat.
Here are a couple of outfit ideas with matching swimwear to get you through.
CHRISTMAS DAY BY THE BEACH
Hitting the beach Christmas morning or planning on setting up for a full day of sun and fun?
This Australian tradition calls for fantastic swimwear that perfectly offsets the rest of your outfit. And because we’re Australian, please don’t forget the Sun Smart essentials - sunscreen, trendy sunglasses and a cute wide-brimmed hat….
Here are some ideas for your Aussie Christmas by The Beach.
CHRISTMAS FORMAL LUNCH
If you have friends or family who like to do things a bit more ‘fancy’, you will need your outfit to match the setting.
Here are some dressier options for those who favour a more elegant Christmas Day look.
BOXING DAY
Typically more laid back, Boxing Day is when we catch up with extended family and old friends or perhaps welcome new neighbours in a relaxed setting.
“Did someone say BBQ…?? This year, I’ll be wearing a cute co-ord set.
Here are some of my favourite well-priced co-ords.
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Party Time… !!
Sequins, sparkles and all that shines are my personal hot favourites to welcome in the New Year. Make sure you have comfortable shoes to dance the year away.
Here are some fun New Year's Eve dresses to help celebrate 2023!!!
Keep cool and keep your cool with these easy outfit ideas to help you sail through the festive season.
Last but not least, have fun dressing for the occasion and be sure to choose something you'll feel comfortable in. This way, you'll look good and feel great and ready to celebrate.
Have a fabulous end to your year in style.
Cheers Bel xx
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