Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Green and Red


As a personal rule, I avoid green and red combinations during the holidays so as not to appear grotesquely cheesy. I thought I had succeeded this year, but after looking at these photos of my anti-Christmas outfits, I realized that I had subconsciously worked in variations of the classic Christmas colors. Alas, I am not a Scrooge afterall.



This first outfit felt like such a success to me. I paired not two, not three, but four different patterns without looking like a Christmas clown. I think that right there makes for some fashion history.

Outfit Details:

Hairbow//The Quirky Poet
Necklaces//ModCloth
Giraffe Blouse and Pearl Bracelets//Charlotte Russe
Small Pearl Bracelet//Handcrafted by me
Cardigan and Lace Skirt//Target
Tights//Vera Wang for Kohl's
Shoes//Vintage St. John's Bay

And I wore this outfit on Christmas Eve...





This dress is so flippy. I always feel like dancing in it. Appropriate for a holiday party, I'd say. And look at that pretty scarf! One of my lovely Christmas gifts this year. Perfect color, isn't it?

Outfit Details:

Pearl Barrette//Vintage
Scarf//Gift
Ring//Antique
Necklace//Vintage
Dress//Vintage, 1980s
Cardigan//Victoria's Secret
Tights//Vera Wang for Kohl's
Boots//Charlotte Russe
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14 comments:

  1. Jana KDecember 28, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Both these outfits are SO lovely. I always try to avoid red and green color combinations too...unless their socks. I can't pass those up, haha.

    Wonderful scarf :)

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  2. HannahDecember 28, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I love that lace skirt!

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  3. UnknownDecember 28, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I also avoid green and red usually, but not this year. I wore a green dress on Christmas Eve.

    Happy New Year!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 28, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    I love your Christmas Eve outfit. It totally looks flippy, twirly, and fun!

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  5. AmberDecember 28, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    You will forever go down in the fashion history books as the pattern mixing queen :)

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  6. CammilaDecember 28, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Don't knock cheeziness! Haha, you look awesome -- I dig the gold scarf.

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  7. YEYE STYLE BLOGDecember 28, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Very cute outfits, I really like the white lace skirt :)

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  8. Patti @ NotDeadYet StyleDecember 28, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I love, love that ivory lace skirt - and your curly hair - it is so pretty with all your outfits!

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  9. Skinny MoonstickDecember 28, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    I also try to come up with a unique holiday styling approach :) and you look absolutely gorgeous in these outfits! The blue and silver looks festive, and the scarf is so cheery happy!
    Good luck!

    skinnymoonstick.blogspot.com

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  10. my thrifty closetDecember 29, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Lovely christmas outfits, i like the lacy white skirt with the cute giraff print top, really feminine and cute! The floral dress with red cardi also looks so sweet and charming. I think with your fabulous style you would still look great with red and green combo. Happy 2012!

    Mongs
    mythrifty.blogspot.com

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  11. KristenDecember 29, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    such charming and well put together outfits. those tiny giraffes - <3

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  12. AnonymousDecember 29, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    I love the comment....Pattern Mixing Queen! Yes Indeed you are ! Drives me crazy but you definitely pull it off my Quirky one! Robin (aka Mama)

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  13. Aurelia December 30, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I love your white skirt, great outfit. follow each other?
    http://aprettylife13.blogspot.com/

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  14. Midwest MuseJanuary 2, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    This outfit is so perfect and I think it's because of the shade of that cardigan with your scarf. So wonderful.

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