What Are You Wearing This Holiday Season?
Big Spender: volume #003
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How do you feel about the holiday season? Do you have traditions, big or small, passed down or self-created, that have taken root in your life? I have one — spend time with family.
The older I get, the more I want to infuse tradition into my life. I would love to start with my home decor, transitioning my interior along with the seasons as I do with my wardrobe. I also really want to create a recipe journal. At the start of each week, I like to create a weekly dinner schedule to keep my grocery shopping list concise and take the pressure off figuring out what to cook after a full day of work. The goal is to mimic my already established weekly dinner menu into the recipe book with the ingredients listed below so that I can rotate through multiple seasonal staples throughout the year. It may seem small or sound silly, but the incorporating these traditions in my life serves as one more thing to look forward to each season.
When I think of tradition and the holiday season, my mind automatically goes to annual holiday parties. Have you attended one yet? If so, what did you wear? Unless the dress code is made very clear, it can be difficult to find your footing.
For the past month, my inbox has been flooded with holiday campaigns and gift guides from clothing companies and fashion editors. More recently, I stumbled upon this Instagram post of former E! News host, Morgan Stewart McGraw wearing runway Marc Jacobs at her annual holiday party.
When I saw this post, I audibly gasped. The playful, pushed proportions of this head-to-toe look screamed Marc Jacobs. Not to mention, I had just read this article from Vogue’s December issue written by the designer detailing the youthful energy behind his newest collection. This is the corner of fashion I am the most attracted to — the inexplicable, impractical, emotional pieces that really pull at my heart strings.
I feel like that is what the holidays are all about — light-hearted energy and youthful joy — aren’t they?
With the millions of holiday attire out in the market right now, I tracked down a handful of items I would actually wear when hosting or in attendance of a holiday party.
I am an emotional shopper, so when it comes to getting dressed for an event, I want to show out. My favorite thing about the tops on this page are their hints of drama. Whether it’s the chiffon train falling effortlessly off of the FL&L model’s shoulder or the feathers on the Sleeper set sleeve, the vibe is giving she’s not here to play!
That is where I leave you today. I hope you enjoyed & happy holidays!
xx, Niya
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