So I haven't dropped off the face of the earth - but I did decide to enjoy a little break from blogging over Christmas! It just so happened that I had a stinking cold as well, but that's mostly gone now thank goodness... no illness for as long as I can remember and then I come down with something on Christmas Eve. Typical!
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and had a chance to relax, eat lots of delicious food and hopefully do a little giving and receiving too. I was a really lucky girl this year, and some of the lovely things I got from loved ones will be making appearances on the blog soon enough.
As my family always get super-duper dressed up on the 25th, I still made an effort despite my sore throat and fuzzy head and decided to wear an old favourite - this Karen Millen dress I bought several years ago, but one I've not worn on Christmas Day before. I added a couple of new extras I treated myself to just before Christmas: the pretty feather headband and these amazeballs tights from ASOS: how great are they?! I love how the pattern's on both the front and the back of the tights.
Hope you all enjoy the rest of your Christmas break, whatever holidays you have left. I'll be back on the case with visiting everyone over the weekend... I have some catching up to do with you all :)
Dress: Karen Millen (old), Tights: ASOS*, Shoes: ASOS, Headband: ASOS*, Chevron rings: ASOS*, Diamond ring: old, costume, Watch: Fossil, Nails: Models Own Red n Black
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29/12/12 P.S. Anyone else think this would make a fabulous and quite modern bridesmaid's dress/outfit...? I think the addition of the feather headband made me think bridesmaid but only when I saw the photos. It would be a nice alternative to the usual dresses that I'm usually not keen on ;)
Gorgeous look! I love how the tights pick up details from the dress' top.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you!
Thank you Laura - and to you too! C x
DeleteWow those tights are pretty special.
ReplyDelete:)) hmm I thought so too, hun! Thank you xx
DeleteGreat details. Love how well the tights go with the top.
ReplyDelete-Kate
kate-on-the-lake.blogspot.ca
It wasn't intentional, Kate - but they do go so well together! Thanks sweetie xx
DeleteWhat a gorgeous dress. You looked lovely!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Bisous
Suzanne
Aww thanks so much, Suzanne... Hope you had a wonderful time too C x
DeleteSorry to hear about you getting sick for Christmas! You look beautiful as always though. Those tights with the details are so fun!
ReplyDeleteApril
Knocked Up Fabulous
Oh I'm a lot better now, April... And you're too kind as always my sweet :))
DeleteI love this outfit! It's super adorable. You look amazing in it!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
www.sylvialovespink.com
That's so lovely of you - thank you Sylvia! x
DeleteGreat outfit...those stockings are fabulous! xo Lacey
ReplyDeleteThanks Lacey, I was a bit unsure at first but I love them now ;)
DeleteAbsolutely wonderful dress! Looks stunning on you, and I love those tights.
ReplyDeleteThank you lovely Marla! So sweet of you x
DeleteWow Catherine, lovely outfit in my favourite black and white
ReplyDeleteAww thank you, Greetje! x
DeleteCatherine, you look lovely. I'm sorry to hear that you had a cold over Christmas, but, dang girl, you look pretty. I love the light ruching on the skirt portion of the dress. And could that be sun? We had a few snowflakes here in Vancouver, but nothing that stayed.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue - and yes it was sunny on Xmas day but it was fffffffreezing! You can really see my goosebumps in the last pic ;)
DeleteCatherine you look beautiful, I love Your dress and it looks great with the tights and the wedge shoes. I hope you are feeling better now, me and my family also suffered at the hands of a very horrible cold. Look forward to seeing the lovely gifts you received :)
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Daniella xox
I'm so sorry to hear you were unwell too, Daniella - there's been so much of it around! Thank you for your lovely comments sweetie xx
DeleteAmazing black and white outfit and you look fab!
ReplyDeleteHaving a worst cold ever here now,shame it`s happened on holidays:(
Have a Happy New Year!x
Thanks E - so sorry you were unwell too!! Hope your New Year is a little more "healthy"! C x
DeleteLOVE those tights. I never seem to be able to carry off anything more adventurous than black opaques!!! but then I said that about lipstick and I'm now a total addict!!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a fab xmas x
Erika @ http://thislittlepretty.blogspot.com
Aww thank you Erika - I'll admit I used to think that about tights too (not being a huge fan of my legs), but I'm getting more adventurous ;)
DeleteGreat tights, I mean really fantastic. Wonderful holiday outfit and you make it shine.
ReplyDeletex Laura
That's really lovely of you... thank you x
DeleteI swear everyone I know got sick this Christmas! Something must be in the air. LOL. I absolutely love that dress and those tights are so amazing. I love the pattern of them and they complement the dress so well. I would love to see a tutorial on how to do that mirror photos thing. Is it something that can be done on PS or PS elements? Hope you have a great weekend! <3
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Oh Toni I hadn't thought of that (a tutorial on the mirror image) - I'll make a note of it for the NY! Thanks for your lovely comments as always... xx
DeleteCompletely love the tights! How gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMonica
www.pear-shaped-gal.com
Thank you lovely Monica x
DeleteWe just got over being sick too! The new tights are gorgeous as is the dress. xoxoxox
ReplyDeleteAnd you too, Patti :(( Oh dear...! Glad you like the outfit sweetie, thank you xx
DeleteI had bronchitis over the holidays (and still have it), and getting dressed up on the 25th definitely helped me feel a bit more festive. You look super cute! The patterned tights are so much fun!
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Oh Chrissi I do hope you're feeling better. Why do we all get so ill over Xmas??! Thank you hun for dropping by and your lovely comments as always... C x
DeleteI love this outfit, so different from your usual style. It is chic and sophisticated and you look super-attractive. The dress is beautiful, both the top and bottom. I love the skirt pleats and soft tissue. The stockings are beautiful and I feel great. In short, a beautiful look. I love your usual style, youthful and casual, but today are breathtakingly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteJosep-Maria, thank you SO much for your wonderful comments!! You are just too kind my dear, and I feel very humbled (but very flattered). :))))
DeleteWonderful, Catherine.
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Thought you'd like this one, Sacramento, it being a skirt/dress!! Thank you x
DeleteWhat a great look, so many little details! wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks hun! Very sweet of you x
DeleteHoly Moses I love that dress and I'm so glad you paired it with patterned tights, definitely takes it to the next level! Thanks for stopping by, I'm so glad you did because it's so refreshing to find someone else who obviously knows fashion and understands my style (there are way too many boring "fashion blogs" right now)!
ReplyDeleteYou have something pretty amazing going on here and I'm glad we have both decided to get even crazier in 2013!!!!!!!!! New follower and admirer!
Brooke @ what2wear
Yay thanks Brooke for stopping by and your lovely comments!!! We can have a little mutual appreciation thing going on... will come by again soon hun xoxo
DeleteI think you are channeling the 1940's here
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Brett
Oh it is a bit, isn't it, Brett? Though the headband made me think Great Gatsby - so a teeny bit 1920s too :)) Thank you my dear x
Deleteyou look incredible!
ReplyDeleteXo Megan, www.TfDiaries.com
That's so sweet of you... thanks Megan x
DeleteLovely dress, great tights, beautiful pics! Sarah xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarah - and thanks for the follow too! Lovely to see you here! C x
DeleteI adore your ensemble, the dress, the heels but especially those phenomenal tights. You look stunning, and I hope it was a very happy christmas for you!
ReplyDeleteIt was, thank you Emalina - and thank you also for your lovely comments hun! xo
DeleteWhat a pretty outfit! Love it all from the tights to the headband to the pretty pretty dress! ;)
ReplyDeletePretty headband and I like the tights!
ReplyDeleteKudos to a great year in 2012 and hope this new year is your best year yet! Stay stylish, Catherine! :)
ReplyDeleteHugs and kisses from :
MRS JACK OF ALL TRADES DAILY
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