PUCKER UP... IT'S CRIMBO!
Bidding Joyeux Noël to one and all is just around the corner. Before all the gift bearing and stuffing ourselves with food begins, there are a number of festivities to tackle...
These being a night out or two. Where I'm from Christmas eve entails going to a local pub and bumping into plenty of ghosts from the past. You may show up with a couple from the present but there is no future in any of it.
Expect the following:
Exactly what happened the year before.
Same faces
Same conversations
An ex boyfriend (or two)
An old rival
An old bestfriend
An expanded contact book on your iphone
A face you are talking to that you have NO recollection of
A jolly time of which you will remember nothing.
What does one wear to a crimbo get together??
In younger days this type of event called for all the stops being drrraged out. Today you really couldn't give a crap but after a drink or two you will regret the clumpy boots, knotted hair and dull cashmere.
People will not read your nonchalance for what it is, instead they will jump too:
- Scruffy cow
- Have you seen the state of ...
- She's let herself go
Possibly you don't care, but, being back around the old and familiar quickly pulls you back into a state of regressive teen. Let your hair down, knock back the champers and jump on a table.
So after a long rant of nothingness, here is a simple look for the night before.
Black Dress: LOVE, Metallic Cardigan: Beacons Closet, Red Heels: ASOS.
Facile et Jolie.
I Love (haha) this cute LBD I picked up from the Clothes Show for a mere £20. It's the first item I have ever bought from Love and I am really happy with it. My girl is well-made, lined, flattering and has an interesting ribbed design. Totes versatility.
I added some crimbo sparkle with a metallic cardi and festive red heels. Keeping it real with opaque tights bien sûr... Bare legs in winter down the local, do not cut it.
Finish off with red lips and glitter-tastic nails. Have fun xoxo
