I think I may be THE most obsessed-with-Christmas person in the room this season.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and I have been on a steady diet of Candy Canes, Irish Coffee and cheesy Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel since Thanksgiving. I am feeling so holly, jolly and so INTO Christmas in EVERY way this year EXCEPT with my gift shopping. I know, I know I shop for a living BUT when you shop for a living the last thing you want to do on your day off is… to go shopping. So, I put it off and waited and procrastinated until we are down to D-Day. I have to get to gifting.
I have decided all of my gifting will be themed. It is going to be a who’s who tour of my best blog finds from the past year. So friends and family be warned you will be recieveing ALOT of Kendra Scott, NARS, Donald J. Pliner, The Real Real, Oil & Vinegar (from Downtown Summerlin) and Jo Malone.
Now on to my OOTD. This dress is what I wore on our Christmas card this year. You may have seen the card posted on my social channels already- we did a Mid Century Mod theme with Doris Day and Frank Sinatra Christmas albums held over our faces and of course martini’s. So fun! I wanted to wear something that made me feel festive and this bouncy velvet dress screamed “Happy Holiday’s” PLUS it has pockets, any dress with pockets is a winner in my book. I needed to match what Doris Day was wearing on the album cover to pull off the concept and as fortune may have it, I already had this vintage 1960’s jacket (which matched perfectly) left over from a tv series I worked on a few years ago! I paired the look with patent leather t-bar heels and a patent leather bag. There is just something about patent leather that makes it so festive and holiday perfect!
How are you doing on your holiday shopping? Finished? Almost there or in need of serious help?
Behind The Scenes: I had the brilliant idea to shoot these photos at Tivoli Village near the holiday decor but when we arrived there was a Winter Festival going on. Picture hundreds of people, midway games, booths, performers, music etc. I usually like to shoot in quiet areas where there are no people around, this was not that! We found these beautiful windows near the Operation North Pole (where kids go to see Santa) and shot while a gagillion people looked on and walked by. AWKWARD but I have to admit I did feel like I was attending a Christmas Festival in a Hallmark Channel Christmas movie which totally put in the holiday mood. We sampled some beignets from Hampton’s, a delish new restaurant at Tivoli, enjoyed the music and watched excited kids exiting Operation North Pole after they told Santa what they wanted for Christmas but the biggest highlight was getting photo bombed by The Grinch. Happy Holidays!
What I’m Wearing: 1960’s era Vintage Coat (similar found here) | Emilio de la Morena Velvet Evening Dress | Mulberry Patent Leather Bag |T Bar Pumps (similar found here) | The Doris Day Christmas Album |
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Feeling the spirit here for sure. You look GORGEOUS!
Awe thanks babe Happy Holidays!
Oh I adore this! I have that album and those shoes in red! What a fabulous retro Christmas celebration! 153 hours til it’s Christmas!
The shoes are so comfy right! Happy Holidays!
I love it!!! Got me in the Holiday spirit!
So holly jolly!
I’m not the most spirited of Christmas people, but once those movies get started I soon warm to it!
Right! The movies get you everytime!
That is a great outfit you have on. The red dress looks awesome you
Thanks Erika!
Oh my gosh! Best photo bomb ever! And yes A dress with pockets is extra magical!
RIGHT!!! Happy Holidays!
Completely behind on this years holiday shopping. Still not sure what the heck I’m going to get my wife, brother, parents…. pretty much everyone.
LOL that’s where I was. Try shopping by theme!
As always yiu look absolutely fabulous! I’m loving this outfit! I hope you have a very lovely Christmas!
Awe thank you! Happy Holidays!
I love the red dress you’re wearing. Nothing reflects festivities and cheer like the color red. Happy holidays to you 🙂
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Thank you so much! Happy Holidays to you!
I have been on a holiday movie binge myself lately, lol. I totally love your outfit and especially those shoes!! That Doris Day album is bringing back so many memories…my momma loved her!
Awe! Happy Holidays Cori!
Really loving the red dress. I can’t agree with you more, winter is the most wonderful time of the year.
Awe thank you Luci!
Oh my goodness!! I am freakin’ out over your Doris Day Christmas album. A) I LOVE Doris Day, and 2) I am a huge vinyl collector. I must find that album. Happy holidays to you, dear!
Ha! Me too! I snagged it on ebay! Happy Holidays!
You are so beautiful! Love your style and your photography is always flawless. I agree, this really is the best time of the year! Merry Christmas!
Awe thank you so much Erin! Happy Holidays!
I know everybody will agree that this is the most wonderful time of the year. I love the concept and your creativity.
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Thank you! Happy Holidays!
If there are two things in this world I love Christmas and a lady in red. I hope you enjoyed your holiday.
Awe thank you! Happy Holidays!