I decided--rather last minute, mind you--to make it button down the front as a unique touch. Of course, I had already cut out my waistband piece, so this skirt is a waist-cincher! I don't mind it though, since I feel pretty fantastic when I wear it!
I had planned to hem up most of the red portion, but my husband remarked that he rather liked the tea length, and I like the glamorous, more formal element it adds, so I left it. I can always hem it shorter in the future if my mood changes!
My BFF also gave me a new Kat Von D lip stain, and this was my first time trying it out. I LOVE IT. It's the "Outlaw" shade, and it stays on beautifully! I've eaten cookie dough and milk while writing this post, and it STILL looks great! It doesn't even feel like I'm wearing anything on my lips, which is how I prefer it. I highly recommend it!
Outfit Details
skirt: handmade by me
shoes & stockings: 1940s from OLL
sweater: flea market
coat: FB group
hat: made by a friend (it has a fruit brooch pinned on!)
Are there any clothing items that you love to wear during this time of year?
LOVE everything about this post!! That skirt is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Cassie!
Deletelove, love, love this. The short button placket looks amazing. And I love red shoes, I get so much wear out of mine.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could dress up Christmas style, but in my mind it works best in winter styles, and Australian summers are just too hot.
Ah, true story. Yeah, warm-weather Christmas wear would be a major switch for me... but I always like to see Southern hemisphere peeps that rock it!
DeleteThis outfit is adorable, and I think the buttons were the perfect touch.
ReplyDeleteOh my heavens. How delightful is your skirt! I am in Christmas skirt love!! You did such a wonderful job making and I agree with your husband. I like the deep hem of the red and yes, if the mood strikes you, you can totally shorten it! Brava on this fun Christmas outfit!
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Ooo how beautiful! I think the button front and tea length work perfectly. No wonder you feel fabulous in it. I don't have enough Christmas items in my wardrobe for sure. Thanks for the tip on the Kat von D lipstain, I love her tattoo eyeliner xx
ReplyDeleteGlam, festive, seriously pretty Christmas ensemble. I adore the buttons down the front and think that it really gives this beautiful creation an especially memorable standout quality.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
That waist band, though! I love how this whole outfit looks like a vintage Christmas card!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I've found I like wider waistbands better. They're more comfortable and seem more flattering to me.
DeleteThis is so beautiful! That skirt is just fantastic, another fabulous make.
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this outfit!! I feel the same way about the holidays too when it comes to what to wear! I try to wear as many Christmas-y outfits as possible during the weeks leading up to the holiday.
ReplyDeleteThis skirt is so gorgeous, well done! And that coat is a show stopper!
I have heard good things about Kat Von D's lip stain and I have been tempted by it, but afraid her line wouldn't last long because I kind of believe her fame to have a limited run. So I would hate to fall in love with her lip stain, only to have it go off the market within a few years.
Merry Christmas!
xoxo
-Janey
Love this color palette and the scallops on the skirt are too cute! The jacket you paired with it really is the cherry {haha!} on top of a gorgeous look! *✬ ❤ ✬*
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