Yesterday I was reminded that next week is Thanksgiving here in the states. This should excite me — as this is my favorite holiday ever — but instead it sent me into my annual holiday tailspin. We never know when it’s going to happen, we just know it will. This is where I immediately start crying like a mad woman and spouting out a random to-do list because I remember all the things I need to accomplish in the following weeks as well as buying gifts, attending parties and generally not falling apart during this time of year because for some reason I am one big ball of emotion. (Does anyone else do this? This time of year makes me so soft. I blame the emotional holiday commercials — they are working people.) The holiday tailspin ended with my husband calmly telling me it’s still just mid-November and that everything is fine. After I made him prove it with a physical calendar, I calmed down.
But on the upside of that sad paragraph above, the good news about the holidays (besides it being the best time of the year) are holiday dresses. I have started keeping my eyes out for the best ones and ended up snagging this one last week. As I get older, the less ‘holiday’ I want my outfit to scream but I still want a bit of sparkle. After all now through January 1st, is the season of shine. That’s what I loved about this dress — the small but poignant embellishment at the collar. The perfect amount to wear now or later, it translates as holiday or not at all. Holiday in disguise — I like it. And while I was feeling early on getting my holiday dresses this year, yesterday made me realize that I was just on time.
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I love this look! I’m sorry the sudden realization of upcoming holidays is so traumatic for you, I totally get that, but at least you look cute. 🙂
Haha thanks girl! Meh — less trama and more drama 😉
I hear you on the seasonal stress vibes!! I’m kinda the same when the holidays come round – except I don’t get sad, I just get angry and turn into Ben Stiller. Bright side of freaking out now is that it might help us get stuff done on time, right? 🙂
Anyway, if Audrey Hepburn and Madewell had a cool-girl love-child, you’d be IT in that sweet outfit!
Apart from the holidays stress you look amazing!
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The dress is so pretty! Love love love<3
Shall We Sasa
All of the pops of red are so pretty!!
Kristina does the Internets
Looking absolutely flawless in this girly and retro-ish outfit!!
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The red details are perfection. Love!
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Seeing all the blue, red and white the past few days has me thinking of the French flag. This outfit is a subtle nod to the lovely Parisian women who have been through so very much. Very pretty. Peace for everyone!
🙂 absolutely. My head and heart has been with those in Paris over the last few days.
The first thought that came to mind was Christmas when I saw this. Festive and beautiful. Nice styling!
Juliya
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Super cute girly!
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Adorable outfit! Love the embellished collar and pops of red! 🙂
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I love everything about this outfit! The navy and the red look oh so hot on you girl. Plus the dramatic pony – oh Kendi! You are moving to a whole new level of sophisticated chic
Anna // Happy Medley
thanks girl! 🙂
I LOVE this outfit! The collar is so cute and it’s perfect for Thanksgiving. You’re not alone.. I get a little frantic too hahaha but I love it 🙂
Kim
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I love how you lipstick matches your bag and heels! So perfect.
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My immediate reaction: WOW! This is such a high-impact look and I’m loving it head to toe. Please always look like a glamorous French woman!
Kate
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Pretty much obsessed with everything about this: the dress, the color of the dress, the sparkly collar, and your matching accessories. *heart eyes*
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I love this red, white, and blue combo! It’s so pretty and gorgeous and I love it!
Paige
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This is absolutely perfect! All of the red is amazing!
Alyssa | Glitter and Grey
This is another perfect outfit! Really love the red color 🙂
Big Dreamer
This is the perfect color on you – you look stunning! I love the pop of red.
Lisa
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Really cute dress that works for dinner with the fam or drinks with co-workers. I love dual duty items! xx http://www.celebratingthislife.ca
Such a cute look, love the red!
xo Jessica
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This dress is perfection, love the whole look!!
Jeanne
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Love the dress! Cute preppy look! 🙂
And those heels.. super nice! 🙂
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This look is SO Blair Waldorf! Love it!