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First 3 days of Holiday Wear challenge. M-T-W .

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Actually it's not a challenge; it's just something I decided to do The idea is to wear a piece out of my holiday capsule every day between now and Christmas, even if I'm just staying at home. Also did /do not want to default to a black bottom or top with everything . Nothing terribly fantastic about these outfits, but I'm having fun figuring out what I'll wear and how, and I have to say that I feel really good about being dressed nicely at home. Scent, makeup, and jewellery chosen specifically for the outfit makes things feel almost normal in the world. Almost.

Monday - at work. Stretch velvet blazer, black jersey sleeveless fitted top (Eileen Fisher , black wide leg pants (Lulu OTF) black leather sneakers (Nike) , layered necklaces (Jenny Bird and Club Monaco) .

Tuesday - at home . Washed black cigarette jeans (Gap) , green sequinned t (H&M) and a cashmere blend cardigan (Lord & Taylor) . Emerald green "jewel" earrings - Lovers Tempo. Pompom mule slippers - BR.

Wednesday - groceries, errands and around the house . cashmere blend sweater - White Stuff UK, jeans that I cut off 2 minutes before leaving the house - Levis, boots - Sam Edelman, jacket - Topshop, scarf - Echo. Star earrings - Lovers Tempo Note : this is my least favourite of the three as I’m never sure how I feel about the sweater . Every year at this time I want a red sweater and can never find one that feels like me . This is a little twee for my preferences but I’m trying to find ways to wear it . The teddy coat is always a struggle as it’s a size too big plus the colour is weird - but it’s ridiculously lightweight and comfy and easy to wear .

Thoughts, comments , jokes, always welcome ! Pics are intentionally overexposed because it's so cloudy and gloomy this week and my bedroom is quite dark at the best of times.

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LaPed

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Ooh, the green sequin tee is so pretty on you, nice sophisticated holiday colour. Love the teddy coat/suede boots combo too.

I should get going on something similar. Can't believe there are only two weeks of 2020 left...

Janet

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Looking great! Casually festive. I hear you on the search for a cheerful but not too twee sweater, but I think this looks nice on you. Not too themey.

That sequin tee is terrific. I'd love to find a similar piece -- I ordered and am returning this Ted Baker tee, the fit is not right and the neck too high for my taste. I should know by now TB only works for me in accessories.

Ted Baker London Catrino Metallic Stripe Fitted Tee

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Irina

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Love the second outfit, Lisa P. Effortless, modern twist on “festive at home” look.
Red is a great color on you but the sweater style is bit too sweet for you, FWIW. But it fits really well.

Runcarla

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I love that you put ‘I’m having fun’ in your post! The silhouette in #1 is ah-mazing, but I like the 2nd and 3rd outfits the best! You do green so well! And your hair!! My favourite ‘image’ is #6 for the ‘bookending’ of the boots with the stars in the top, and the Teddy coat. I would wear that T at other times. Would an over-the-top pile of short gold necklaces work as a dressy/not dressy variation?

Re: the seasonal red top thing. Keep it around for the few times when it is just the right thing. It’s like boho for me. I always want to edit out the (weird) boho thing I got on the first hot summer day - when fall rolls around. Giving myself ‘permission’ to keep a boho capsule means it’s there when I start to feel that itch (and I will feel it) - and nips churning in the bud.

Erin

I think you look great in all three outfits, but the one with the green sequined top and black jeans is especially fab. That green is a beautiful color for you. The jewellery is very pretty too.

Sal

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I like all of these but 1 is my pick (just to be different). I love this silhouette on you - so elegant!! The jeans outfits are great too though and the at home look is "cool".

Love that you are having fun. You deserve to.

And I agree with Carla re the red sweater. I have a couple of pieces that I don't feel are really true to my style but they are perfect on occasions. This silk blouse would be the first that springs to mind - I can only wear it with jeans and it is very soft and drapey (not my best look). But every now and then it is fun and I like it.

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kkards

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These just make me happy...its so nice to see holiday/festive outfits and imagine next year and actually having events to wear them to
I love that red sweater is a little blinging without being overwhelming, yup it might not be an everyday sweater, but its a fab festive sweater, and i like the color on you.
My fav is the The green top outfit...FAB

LaPed

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Coming back to add -- I think the teddy coat works because it's oversized. There's something so glam about being swallowed up by your coat.

Helena

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Agree with above on the red sweater ... Maybe it's not "you", but maybe it's "you when you're feeling festive" ... The colour is gorgeous too! As for the other outfits, you look amazing and what I associate with your style ... Part creative, part edge, touch of glam.

What lippie are you wearing in that last pic, it looks like a perfect neutral!

Cardiff girl

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Smashing jewellery.l really like the red sweater,red is a good colour on you.The wide leg trousers are very nice too and of course I remain green with jealously over the Pom Pom slippers

Anonymous

Helena - it’s Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb in Fussy . Totally lost in my makeup bag and this may be the first time I’ve worn it !

Bijou

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Three different and holiday glam looks. The green t is such a great piece. I love this burnt red colour on you and how you have styled it with the jacket, jeans and boots. This look is not as streamlined or sophisticated as the other two, but is a great casual holiday look.

Joy

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I want some festive pompom slippers. The sequined tee looks especially fun.

slim cat

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I like all three outfits - love the jacket and modern sporty look; love the tee with slippers - cute and playful; love the red sweater - so festive with stars earrings! Really well done - applause!

Angie

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I love that you're having fun with this self-motivated challenge, and there are lots of fun things happening in these outfits! Like the sneakers under the wide pants, the tiny green studd earrings that match the top, naughty pom pom slippers, velvet blazer ties, and dainty layered necklaces. All KILLER cute!

Then I saw #6 and thought - that's my favourite because you REALLY rock earth tones. The teddy may feel a little big, but it looks gorgeous in the pic and to your audience. Also looking very fit and healthy!

Anonymous

More love for the green sequin top- and that red is great on you! at the velvet at the gym!

Windchime

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I like your holiday capsule! Especially this year, intentionally wearing festive colors and textures helps create a holiday feeling. I have a sugar eye for velvet and so of course I love your black velvet blazer and use of layered necklaces and delicate earrings. Green is always a fab color on you, and the red sweater is festive without screaming that it’s a Christmas sweater.

Jaime

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Love the velvet jacket and layered god chains on you. Sequins are also fantastic. I think the Teddy coat is a great color on you and with the boots, although I see why you say it is a bit big. Excellent self challenge!

Anonymous

Thank you , all . No one is going to win any fashion awards for these looks , but I’m having fun doing this and feeling good about wearing the clothes I own rather than always pining for the “perfect thing “ I never seem to have . Good advice to keep the red sweater even for one or two wears a year . It’s comfortable , fits well and is a something different to wear around the house at this time of year .

lyn67

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What a great faux-challenge, these all look glamorous-esp love the velvet blazer for work and the sequin top for home! I too consciously try to wear my sparkly stuff for this time of the year out of the house, but I realised I should do more sparkle for homewear, too! Thanx for the ideea!:-)

Brooklyn

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This is a great idea. We’ve just had an outbreak in our State and may be in lockdown for Xmas (aggressive suppression policy). If we are, I’m going to join you. Go festive @home.

And I like the red sweater outfit the best! The green top outfit is great too. But something about the silhouette and contrast in the last outfit gives it the edge. Don’t give up on it yet. Try a long pendant.

Synne

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That velvet blazer is amazing on you! Yay to more velvet toppers! Also adore your teddy jacket. Very cool look. The sequin top is great, but it deserves to be in the spotlight, not under a layer. How about styling it over a long sleeved (green) top?

nemosmom

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Having fun is the point, right? The teddy coat certainly doesn't LOOK a size too big, and the color is gorgeous with your hair - I don't think it would look right AT ALL, if it were more fitted/smaller. It needs that loose-ness to offest the plush. All of these are fab!

cjh

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Looking festive and fine! I can see, though, why the red sweater doesn’t feel quite right. Looks a bit too conventional for your style, I feel.

I was just browsing Macy’s after looking at Angie’s assortment of holiday wear, and found red sweaters that might be more up your alley. I always have red tops and sweaters to choose from because it’s our university color, and we're basketball fans/ticket holders (not this year.) It’s not my favorite color, so I rarely wear unless attending a game.

But if I had a seasonal craving for a pretty and festive red sweater, here are a few that wouldn’t require a high investment.
https://www.macys.com/shop/pro.....tite-creat

https://www.macys.com/shop/pro.....tegoryID=2

https://www.macys.com/shop/pro.....7&

Anonymous

Thanks cjh! I quite like that balloon sleeved one - as crazy as it is. I love a good dramatic sleeve !