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OK, so yesterday on Instagram, I shared this roundup of holiday movies streaming across various platforms and the response from Magpies was strong. One wrote: “the Christmas list we all needed” and another wrote: “I can’t tell you how many people I just sent this to.” So I guess now is an appropriate time to admit I’ve been listening to that peaceful holiday playlist I mentioned over the weekend…a lot. It may or may not have been my comfort playlist while on the plane to/from Italy. (One of you wrote in a travel tip some time ago that you always have a few comfort playlists downloaded to your iPhone to listen to while boarding, waiting, trying to sleep, etc, and it was a great tip. Instantly calming.)
Anyhow, I feel comfortable sharing a couple of the holiday outfit finds I’ve been secretly pinning for weeks now, not only because you seem so receptive to the holiday film list above but because many of the styles from Hill House’s tartan drop are nearly sold out now…?! I snagged this and this but there are very limited sizes left. I shared one outfit idea in this morning’s post (shop it visually here), but a few other great finds to contemplate:
VELVET GOWN // RED DRESS // EARRINGS // SEQUIN SKIRT // BLACK TURTLENECK // VELVET PRADA PLATFORMS // STATEMENT BOW TOP // TIE BACK TOP
01. A fabulous, dramatic red satin blouse/jacket situation ($60!). Pair with velvet trousers (I ordered these!), black jeans, tartan…! (While you’re at H&M, though, treat yourself to these cute red velvet heels!)
02. A soigne velvet gown. I love its sparse simplicity and elegance — pair with big sparkly earrings and statement shoes.
03. This fabulous velvet bejeweled top (10% off with MAGPIE10). Zara also has some incredible bejeweled separates/pieces in a similar vein for much less — consider these dramatic pants with a simple black cashmere turtleneck.
04. For a show-stopping black tie / formal event, this red dress from Kika Vargas. Liz Damrich’s collab with Dillard’s has a similar vibe for less. And, very narrow, but if I were mother of the bride for a holiday season wedding, I’d wear this.
05. Meanwhile, this $125 LRD (little red dress) is giving Carolyn Bessette vibes.
06. Tinsel town. You’re lady Golden Globes herself. I have this sequin La Ligne skirt (this one; similar here) I wore last holiday season that I just took out after stowing away for the warmer months, and I was reminded of the evening I wore it to a Christmas cocktail party and a stranger approached me and said: “OK, you must be in the fashion industry.” I was so touched / flattered! All because of an artful sequin!
07. Never have I wanted a pair of Maysales more. Dark. green. velvet. honey. (To be said in the rhythm of the shop manager in “Elf”: “Six. inch. ribbon curls. honey.”)
08. Back to sequins: this J. Crew x Christopher John Rogers…I’m swooning! NAVY and the shape! Everything!
09. A perfect top to pair with statement trousers, whether striped or tartan (these, these, these) or solid. If you want a top that shows a little more skin, try this.
10. I really love a great statement top or two for the season — admiring this one, this one, and this one.
11. Would really love to style any of these looks with these velvet Prada platforms. Look for less with these, which I heard are also very comfortable.
12. If you’re not into the traditional color palette (blacks, reds, greens) for holiday, you must consider this kiwi/chartreuse color I’ve been raving about. This Aligne dress is giving serious Emilia Wickstead vibes. Or go with E.W. herself. Or this jersey maxi!
13. Silky pant season!
14. Cute Zara steal.
15. Last but not least, this fun and unexpected striped skirt!
P.S. Love is…a salad?
P.P.S. Advice for first-time grandparents. (What else would you add?)
P.P.P.S. Not everything resolves to a fine point.
I was extremely surprised when I stopped in my local hardware store today and there was garland on every surface, glittered ornaments and twinkling singing lights! So not too early. I actually went through my closets because I was thinking about setting up the nutcracker lounge just before thanksgiving this year since my folks are visiting. I’ve begun my Christmas shopping because it’s going to be my parents’ visit, my daughter’s birthday, then Christmas, then my son’s birthday, in quick succession.
I bought a dirndl off Vinted for an Oktoberfest party and I think I may wear it as a holiday dress over a lacy black turtleneck. It’s dark black and brown brocade with golden roses and just a boned front, no lacing. I was inspired by the styling on this site: https://www.krueger-dirndl.de/en/dirndl-blouse-tartufo-black-611068-0-0004