Christmas is one of my favorite holidays of the year because that means Christmas parties! I love spending quality time with friends and family and making wonderful holiday memories, which also includes eating way too many cookies. The inspiration for my outfit began with this beautiful crushed velvet dress from Zara. Although the style of the dress is simple, the detailing in the fabric makes this dress festive and comfortable. Since I want the dress to steal the show, I paired the dress with black tights and black suede platform sandals, which I love! Last but not least, I finished the look with a pair of statement earrings, an oversized ring, and a quilted leather clutch. Now I am ready to have a great time. Merry Christmas everyone!
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The festive period is upon us once again, and with it comes opportunities to pull out all those lovely pieces that you don’t get chance to wear throughout the rest of the year. Like this top. The intricate beading and cape sleeves on this top means it’s for special occasions only, but it makes me feel really fancy whenever I do wear it. This year I paired it with my new leather trousers and this amazing gold blazer that I found in a charity shop for just £3! Perfect for this time of year!
Happy holidays to you all!
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Zoë is a fashion business graduate living in Birmingham, UK. She loves old songs and her cat Charlie. She blogs about fashion and lifestyle at zoeoverdressed.com. She has recently added the Overdressed Store to her blog, selling a curated selection of jewellery. She is always overdressed.
The Christmas party look might seem quite simple at a first view: let’s wear something red or green with a pop of glam jewelry and make-up. But this is not me as it gets too predictable. Liters of ink have already been spilled on these specifics…And I love so much to complicate things when there is no need! Or should you see the idea that crossed my mind for this challenge, you’d rather say that I love to make things so too simple.
First outfit I created was dark shaded and a little bit extra tough and less feminine. In order for you to picture that, just put together a black sleeveless top paired and a midi silver chiffon skirt. Pair with black heels and with two massive silvered bracelets while wearing red lips and savage hair. Got an interesting one, but it doesn’t sound like a look which is suitable to a Christmas appearance.
Long story short, the matter strongly had to be reconsidered and a new theme had to emerge.
And it suddenly hit me: the H&M white bodycon midi dress. Nothing else could be more of Christmas spirit then a snow white and unexpected dress. As this one is one of the versatile items listed by almost any fashion guidelines publications in the world, I chose to put in the spotlight my several years old faux fur piece of accessory with a romantic and classic black satin bow. I selected my Valentino inspired mid strappy black heels. These have crystal applications which work perfect with the glam spirit of the year end celebrations. A black and white situation saving our souls again, babes. Who wouldn’t agree that this is truly a classic? Nothing could have pleased me more.
For this white snow inspired look the make-up and hair style look at their best in neutral and simple shades. A nude beige lipstick and comb only hairstyle allow the gorgeous white dress ‘speak’ for you. Less is always more!
Probably you’re asking yourselves ‘All right, this look may be stunning, but how am I supposed to wear it when it’s freezing outside?!’. Nothing more simple. Put on a blazer under the winter coat and choose boots before getting in the car, then discreetly switch to heels and save the blazer for later once arrived at the party. Feel different and wear your dress with an astonishing natural smile. Get the most out of your iconic piece.
Cheers,
D.
What I wore: H&M white dress | No name faux fur scarf | No name shoes
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26 years old career addict and keen of beauty under all its forms and appearances. I see beauty in a perfectly cut mono white dress as I see it a natural shaped white sea rock. I am in love with sea, good books and good food and I have a prominent taste for classical never out of style clothes and shoes.
All my beloved shoes and jewelry are being sheltered by all sizes, colors and fabrics boxes – therefore my aesthetic views expression blog motto couldn’t be another: Fashion in a Box – www.ChezDaiana.com
I strongly believe that our choices absolutely define who we are. Die trying to make the most out of yours’!
How many more days to go until Christmas? And how many more days until we say Happy New Year? TIK TOK TIK TOK!! It’s 15 more days to Christmas and 21 more days to New Year’s Eve!! I know how excited you are because I am supper excited too! Do you still need to do some last minute shopping? Do you know what to wear during the celebrations? December is like the Friday of the months so it’s the most fun and joyful time of the year that we’ve been waiting for. Just to help you lower your level of anxiety, I’ve teamed up with 10 fashion bloggers to deliver you some Holiday Fashion Ideas in these upcoming 14 days, starting from today.
Let’s start with the first Holiday style. First off, I have to say that I don’t like spending a lot of money on cloths that I can only wear once. This outfit I am showing you today however, will be good for any occasion. I tried to get away from the traditional Christmas colors, so I choose Black, Lilac and Nude. Velvet and faux suede help to add a little bit of the holiday feel to this look.
This outfit will be appropriate when you’re celebrating your Christmas with friends. When you’re far away from home but still need to have some fun and get your Christmas spirits pumped up. After the party’s over, if you want to go for a movie or have dinner somewhere, you don’t have to change into a different outfit. This outfit will keep you comfortable all day long.
I remember that most of the time I would have to change into a different outfit after the party was over before I would go out to the Movies. I feel like this was a waste of time and also a waste of money to spend for many clothes in one day.
I know different parts of the country/world have different kinds of weather. I am in Arizona, it’s not as cold here during this time of year, so I am able to dress like this. I would recommend though, wearing tights underneath your skorts and to bring a long neutral color coat with you to keep you warm when going out! Gloves, scarf and beanie are perfect accessories to add some coziness to this outfit too.
When it comes to dressing up, I don’t think we should limit ourselves to a certain outfit. As long as you feel comfortable with what you’re wearing, you know where you’re going and you know who will be with you, that’s all that matters.
Before I put any dresses on, I always keep this in mind, “dress appropriately for the weather, places and people but most importantly do dress that makes you feel the most comfortable in.”, this way I have more freedom to dress up in a fun, but also most comfy way possible.
I am sure you will get tons of holiday outfit ideas from my Holiday Fashion Series. You will get inspired from lots of unique styles. Don’t hesitate to give some love to all the fashionistas who are being featured on my blog in these 14 days.
See you again in between this series!
Happy Holidays my loves!
“A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles.” – Unknown
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Hi there lovelies!
Today I want to introduce you to my new favorite beauty product for Fall/ Winter.
I hope you find this post helpful if you are in need of something that can keep your facial skin moist during these seasons.
I received HA7X Multi-Molecular Hydrator Serum to try and give my thoughts on it. This HA7X Serum Review is from my own personal experience from using for the period of two weeks. Please understand that each of us will have different results even though we’re using the same product.
I have sensitive, dry and prone to acne type of skin. It’s hard for me to find the right products that can treat my skin. The ideal product for me is something that can keep my skin hydrated, non-harsh chemicals and doesn’t cause me serious acne.
When I heard about HA7X Multi-Molecular Hydrator Serum, I wanted to give it a try. After I’ve been using this HA7X Multi-Molecular Hydrator Serum for over two weeks now, I can see my dark spots I got from breakout starting to get lighter. My skin is more hydrated. Normally this time of the year, fall/ winter in Arizona, my skin would be very dry. I would have to put on lots of moisturizers and creams all day to keep my skin hydrated. With this HA7X Serum, it holds the moister underneath my skin surface really well. I only put the serum on in the morning and at night. My skin feels soft and comfortable all day long.
You can see my before and after pictures here.
The texture of the product is not a clear serum like different brands I used to try. HA7X Serum’s texture looks more like a hand lotion. It absorbs into your skin very quickly. It doesn’t leave your skin sticky. My skin feels very soft and I don’t feel any burning sensation at all after applying the product on, which is amazing.
Here are some more details about HA7X Serum.
HA7X is the latest in dermal science, a multi-dimensional approach to the application of topical hyaluronic and rejuvenating complexes, this first-of-its-kind dermo-biotech serum combines 7 forms of hyaluronic technologies with a new, pioneering molecule from Givaudan(R) Active Beauty (a recent 2016 Gold Award winner), to deliver visible hydration, protection, plumping, smoothing, rejuvenation, and recovery from the skin’s surface down to subcutaneous levels.
HA7X supports the skin’s natural ability to replenish its own scaffolding, tightening and cushioning, and targets the protection of skin from stressors like cortisol, pollution and UV.
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ABOUT THE KEY INGREDIENTS
NEUROPHROLINE
Winner of the 2016 Gold Award for Best New Ingredient at in-Cosmetics Paris, the leading global business event for personal care ingredients. According to swiss Givaudan SA, its developer, this exclusive extract derived from the tephrosia purpurea plant has demonstrated its unique biological capabilities to:
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Environmental pollutants including cigarette smoke, ozone, exhaust fumes and heavy metals generate free radicals that induce oxidative damage and put skin cells in a state of stress. The active Neurophroline ingredient targets these sources and effects, and is shown to have clinical efficacy in reducing the appearance of premature aging caused by environmental pollution.
HEPTA (SEVEN) HYALURONIC TECHNOLOGIES
Timed-Released + Nature-Derived + Crosslinked + Very Low Molecular Weight + High Molecular Weight + Patented Glyceryl + Silanol Variant
Dry skin lacks lipids and needs to be moisturized, but dehydrated skin (a much more common condition) lacks water and therefore needs to be hydrated. As long as the air is drier than your skin, water will evaporate. Skin loses water to the air all the time by transepidermal water loss.
And here’s where it get tricky: when your skin is dehydrated, it creates more oil to make up for the missing water. This excessive oil can cause breakouts, dry patches, redness, and skin can even feel both oily and dry at the same time.
Hyaluronic acid is your skin’s natural hydrating mechanism. HA holds in moisture and keeps skin supple and resilient. As we age, HA in the skin decreases dramatically, diminishing your skin’s ability to remain hydrated. The amount of HA we have at 40 or 50 is only 50% of the amount it has at age 20.
Very recent studies have discovered that combining such a number of different hyaluronic acid weights and types dramatically accentuates the efficacy of any standalone HA. HA7X Serum contains SEVEN unique forms & types of HA.
I would recommend this product to someone who has a similar skin type like mine, sensitive, dry and prone to acne type of skin. Instead of spending $30 or more on five separate products, that you would need to apply separately, you can pay only $89 and have a 5-in-1 skincare solution.
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Mollie Larsen is the creator of All About Good Vibes—a feel-good destination that inspires women to love, care and be themselves. Growing up she loved dressing up, taking care of her skin and helped supporting others. She believes in positivity and seeing good in all situations. Her biggest achievement of the day is putting her babies to sleep early, relaxing and watching her favorite shows with her husband.
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