It’s the most festive time of the year, where birds are chirping and the frost settles. The skies cloud over and the weather is decidedly chilly. Nothing can deter the swarms of festive goers from embracing the festive season; warmed by vats of mulled wine they revel in the deliciousness of Christmas. Gingerbread men and hot chocolates dance hand in hand, the festive goers close their eyes in ecstasy. But lo and behold the seasons of ‘fashion past’, where woolen tartan skirts and mittens are top of the list. Layering is inevitable, looking like rugby players we laugh. For it may be cold outside but we are all as snug as a bug in a rug. That might be but wait… hark hear the angels sing. A sweet melody recounting the trends of Christmases past, what will you wear this Christmas? On Boxing Day we wear velvet, metallics on New Year, red every day. Christmas is a joyous festive occasion, full of laughter and cheer so raise a glass to this seasons festive lookbook as it enters Santa’s Grotto.
Faded Spring’s Festive Lookbook
Nothing says festive more than a delicious assortment of Christmas outfits to give Santa a run for its money. Forget the novelty jumpers and fluffy slippers, as much as it breaks my heart to say it this season Christmas just got decidedly glam. From metallic cami dresses in shimmering shades of bronze and silver to the ever popular velvet, Faded Spring has a festive look to suit all occasions
Christmas Ball
Fairy Godmother has cast her spell and declared that you shall go to the ball. Oh but Cinders what will you wear? Nothing says ‘Disney Princess’ more than a frothy baby blue lace tulle dress. Paired with a neutral statement necklace, metallic jewellery and glamorous black faux fur shrug, this dress would be fit for any wannabe Disney Princess. Forget about Princes though, this Princess doesn’t need no Prince to make her life complete. Instead you can find Cinders dancing the night away with all her ‘gal’ pals.
A modern interpretation of Cinderella’s blue Princess gown, the thigh skimming dress shows the world that the Princess has legs and is not afraid to show them off. After all why hide them when your legs look this good [ inserts a cheeky wink here]. Liberated and free from patriarchal control the point of this Christmas ball is not to find a Prince but to find ‘herself’. Looks like Cinders finally found the path to true happiness.
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Alternative Christmas Ball Look
Not all of us are super comfortable in a voluminous ball gown and that’s ok. Whether you want to rock a two piece suit or waltz into the ballroom in a slinky jumpsuit, wear what makes you … well you. This futuristic bandage jumpsuit ticks all the alternative boxes and in a bold shade of tomato red, is a festive colour to be rocked this season. Paired with a 70’s floppy hat and 60’s patent boots, the era mismatch lends a decidedly vintage ‘aura’ to the Christmas Ball Look. In short if trousers are more your thang then this jumpsuit will be right up your street.
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Christmas Work Drinks
Lets go drinking with our work buddies! But the most important question is not what drinks y’all be sipping on- mojito in case your wondering but what on earth your going to wear?! As someone who is almost always overdressed at any occasion, my advice is go hard or go home. For a truly festive Christmas work drinks look pair luxurious materials like ribbed metallic, lace and faux fur with suede to pull the look together. This season I go nowhere without my trusty faux fur bolero but to keep the look colourful and ‘Christmas’ appropriate the inclusion of a silver iridescent clutch adds a delicious sparkle to the ootd. Decidedly feminine the pink and white lace mid length skirt helps feminize the 70’s aesthetic while the hat stops the look from becoming too formal. After all you are going drinking!
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Trendeo Skirt & Top
Alternative Christmas Work Drinks Look
Feeling a little more casual but still want to be quite dressed up [ translation cozy] ? Nothing says comfy casual more than a trusty denim dungarees jumpsuit and combined with a colourful polo is the ultimate ‘warm’ Christmas Drinks look. Add to the mix a faux fur coat and patent perspex boots and your onto a winner. Keep the denim jumpsuit as a focal point with accent colours like pastels to brighten up the look and to keep it from looking ‘too casual’
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Christmas Day
Christmas day is all about comfort and feeling cozy. Wrap up in your snuggest blankie and drink countless cups of hot choccy because the weather is too darn cold to go outside. You could wear jim jams or a onesie but unfortunately I have not taken photos in a onesie outside so you will have to take my alternative suggestions instead. Personal choice? A simple wrapover jumpsuit, leather jacket, Chelsea Boots and polo neck should do the trick. After all it is comfortable, stylish and ticks all the boxes. When you dress up everyday during the Christmas season, Christmas is the day to really let your hair down.
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Alternative Christmas Day Look
Screw my earlier advice. You’re a party gal at heart and are aghast at the fact I would tell people ‘to dress down’. Okay, okay you win what do you want to wear? In spirit of true Christmas fashion a little bit of metallic should do just the trick and when you combine that dress with cute lil’ seahorses whats not to love. Unleash your inner mermaid and bring sea life to Christmas Day.
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Boxing Day
Its the day after Christmas and your head’s feeling a little sore but your still determined to hit those Boxing Day Sales. It’s the age old dilemna; you want to be comfortable but still look ‘fashion forward’. Luckily we have Faded Spring on board to tell us how to shop this season. Floral prints are still a huge trend even with the inclusion of festive faves like velvet; try two different ‘floral’ prints to create a contrasting look. Adding pink patent boots and pink mirrored sunnies will up the cool factor, while the skinny fit black trousers will make you the coolest chick around.
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Alternative Boxing Day Look
Maybe your the arty type and want to live your life in colour? Whatever your perogative art has no limitations and neither does fashion. Mix and match prints but keep the bottom half simple. The splash of red keeps it festive but the versatility of the look makes it appropriate for shopping the Boxing Day sales.
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New Years Eve
Now this is the big one. The one you have waited all year to arrive and have spent planning 11 out of 12 months of the year. From sequins to metallic the more flashy the better and luckily I know just the person to ask! Well me of course… this New Years Eve go and grab yourself a glorious sequin gown and wear it until the sun comes up. Or in this case all night. Shine bright like a diamond my friend.
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Alternative New Years Eve Look
Not digging sequins? Thats okay gal, what about giving metallics a try? In flattering shades of bronze, silver or gold metallics capture a futuristic essence that pre-empties the beginning of a New Year. Regardless of whether you have been good or bad, there is a metallic to suit everyone.
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New Years Day
Its 2017 and you have woke up in the bath again. I guess some things never change but not to worry your New Years resolutions start tomorrow girlfriend! Your feeling hungover and there’s a distinct taste of vodka in your mouth but get moving, your annual New Years Day brunch is beginning and your knickers are still around your ankles! To disguise the fact that you are still drunk you slip into a beautiful midi skirt and hope for the best. Your friends are suitably impressed and you breathe a sigh of relief. Shit I still smell like last nights JD don’t I?
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Alternative New Years Day Look
You spent your evening in a respectable bar and only got a little tipsy. That cute guy you made out with last night wants to go for lunch and you want to look smoking. You can’t be bothered to slip into a dress and pick the cutest jumpsuit in your closet. He’s going to love you I swear. Spoiler alert you both get married the end…
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What Was Your Favourite Festive Look?
I’m so in LOVE with your wardrobe!!! love how everything also looks so perfect on you and how you team them up with hats and boots etc! I love the coat you’re wearing for the Christmas drinks look!!
Wow you have amazing good choice when it comes to clothes. I love love the blue Christmas ball gown. So frickin pretty. Thank you for this. I enjoyed reading this. x
Amazing outfitsand accessories i dont think i could pick out a favourite as they are all stunning.
Wow, these look awesome. My favorite is the first one x
I actually love all of these. My favourite are both New Years Eve outfits. Kaz x
Wow great selection of looks. I like the ones under Christmas Work Drinks and New Years the best simply because I looooove the boots you have on in them. I’m obsessed with boots. These different ensembles might make it a little easier now for me to figure out what to wear over the holidays. Inspired.
Oh wow, you have some amazing outfits. My favourites are the top baby blue dress and the sequin great dress. You look stunning in all your outfits. All are perfect for the ball 🙂
You slayed, hunni!! My favorite looks are the alternative Christmas Work Drinks look and Christmas day look 🙂 I love all your shoe slections. I believe that is the main key….they either make or break the outfit!
Lots of stunning looks here! My favourites are the drinks after work outfit and New Years Day. Also love the sequined party look. Fabulous selection, Ana.
I love all of these, they are perfect but do love the new years eve sparkle
I am definitely loving both of your Christmas looks! I love your style and individuality and how they shine through in every look book! x
Ana you have an amazing taste and I love all the outfits you have selected! I know what you mean about office parties. We usually have a lunch which tends to last into the night.. so a nice balance has to be reached or sometimes I just think – who cares – just dress up in a nice frock for 1pm boozy lunch/drinks going into night! 🙂 Have a lovely Christmas!
I absolutely love the Christmas Ball look! I don’t know if I could rock it as good as you can, but it’s so darn cute!! All your other looks are spot on for Christmas too. Happy Holidays!
You, of course, look gorgeous in all of your looks here. I love your gorgeous sparkly New Years Eve look and I really do like your alternative New Years Day look, the beautiful blue jumpsuit x
I am loving the burgundy boots as they are just my kind of boots. All lovely outfits
I love that sky blue dress on you – very fetching!
In love with your style! Love how different your outfits can be, but staying in the same style ! Particularly loving your shoes 😍
My favourite is the boxing day out fit! Lovely photos BTW 🙂 k x
Everything is stunning! I love how you have pieced them all together for the festive period. I love the sequin dress and the thigh highs!
Gosh, I wish I was as stylish as you are. I love your collection!
Wow so many amazing outfits and you look stunning. I love the skirt on the new years day outfit, so pretty x
I think you always look amazing. You always have such trendy, stylish looking outfits.
Loving these outfits! I’ve had my eye on the silver OU bag for a while – very tempting!
Very good outfit ideas! I think that a faux fur jacket and long boots are a must 🙂
I love getting dressed up at this time of year, so many lovely outfits to choose from!
The alternative Christmas day look is so pretty. Your New Year’s day skirt is gorgeous too. Love almost everything actually!
I love these outfits! You look fab in them all, can’t decide which one is my favourite! x
Oh dear, I swear I just heard my credit card give a little groan as I looked through these outfits! I need to brush up my wardrobes and these ideas are so glam! I particularly love the red chelsea boots!
I am in LOVE with your faux fur – the jacket and the coat. Gorgeous cuts, styling and colours. I’m not a huge fan of pretty dresses but I’m also kinda taken with that ballet-inspired Cinderella number you’re wearing. It looks incredible on you! Tx
I was reading and scrolling down wanting to pick just one outfit but this isn’t really possible; they are all perfect!
I love the first look with the blue dress, it’s so fun and pretty! All of these looks are amazing though!
Ooh some gorgeous outfits! I’m a big jumpsuit fan so love all of these, wonder if I could pull off the dungarees jumpsuit look! 🙂 Have a great Christmas!
Such a great selection in your wardrobe. They’re all different and you wear them all great.
Spring 2017, I love how ahead of the game you are! My favourite is the burgundy and green which are the perfect transitional colours!
These are all quite nice! I love the outfit choices and how you styled each one. It’s nice to dress up for the Holidays! My favorite is the first one!
All of the outfits are fabulous, and that makes it a bit difficult to choose which one to pick! After scrolling up and down I must say that my favourite one is the first outfit, the princess look. You look gorgeous in all these outfits.
I love the Christmas Work Drinks outfit, mostly because black knee high boots are like my favorite thing ever!
I love the metallic look, but you can’t go wrong with a fluffy novelty jumper! I’m so going to buy the Arizona watch! BARGAIN
So many stylish outfits here, I like the sequin dress its perfect for Christmas/ new year
Great mix of outfits. I love the blue dress with the pink shoes they look lovely together. Looks like you are set for the Christmas parties.
You so need to come shopping with me, I never dare to wear anything I love and tend to stick to boring and plain. I adore the dress for Xmas eve.
As usual, some lovely looks 🙂 I love the first Christmas Day look – those boots 😍 I also love New Year’s Day one x
I absolutely love the skirt from your New Years Day outfit, it is just absolutely stunning x
You look so lovely in all the outfits. I particularly love the New Year’s outfit, especially the skirt. Your sure going to have a good time and hoping this year rings you lots more joy!
Sorry I meant You’re and bring*. LOL.
Wow! what a varied and delightful collection of festive looks. I particularly like the more laid back looks especially the jumpsuit looks. The powder blue one is my favourite .
what beautiful clothes you shared with us today! I adore all of them, don’t make me choose, lol. Actually, I think I would have to choose the New Year’s outfit, and all of your shoes. Happy Holidays!
Really love your pink lace up shoes with the pink clutch for your New Years Day outfit. Its really so feminine chic and very flattering!
So many cute looks! I really love the alternative Christmas dress. So festive and unique!
Cinderella has got absolutely nothing on you! Another wonderful assortment of options, but my favorite would have to be the New Year’s Eve outfit. It’s funky and full of character!
OMG stop! I love all of these outfits! As soon as I saw the Cinderella look I DIED! It’s so cute and perfect for the winter. Great post!
I’m in love with the jumpsuit in the Christmas Ball look, it’s such a gorgeous piece and you look amazing! x
Love the thigh high boots! They look amazing on you. Great selection of outfits x
What a fantastic choice of outfits Ana and you rock every single one of them! The alternative Christmas day dress is so pretty 🙂 Merry Christmas to you lovely xx
I LOVE the work drinks skirt. It’s absolutely perfect for a happy hour with my team members.
I adore your outfit choices, my favourite has to be the metallic dress- it’s stunning!
Such beautiful looks! I love all the faux fur and that statement necklace in the first couple of looks is divine. The red jumpsuit and sequinned dress are definitely my favourites. x
I didn’t have a favourite I liked quite a few, I need to go shopping and get some new clothes desperately thanks for some ideas
I really love your first New Years eve look. Sparkly sequins are my fave look for this time of year.
Another great collection of outfits. The first look for the Christmas ball is absolutely gorgeous!
I’m so in love with your style!! Every outfit is so well put together and has given me so many ideas for my own outfits! My favorite is probably the first NYE outfit although I would definitely wear any and all!
So many stylish options! I love them all.
Such a fab collection. You look absolutely chic and trendy. Awesome picks for the season. Adorably so!!
Ahh some seriously amazing looks! I love so many of them, don’t think I could even choose my fave. Hope you have a great Chrismas and NY rocking your gorge outfits!
Yes ma’am! I’m digging every look! Stay fly forever and always!
Ana, you have such an unique style! It’s very feminine but you have created that special twist just by your personality. You look very strong woman who knows where she’s going yet your outfits are playful – absolutely a perfect combo.
Wow! I love all the outfits! My favourite has to be the Christmas day one and the Work drink one! totally my style!
What a great lookbook! Loved all your outfits! You look gorgeous as ever!
I absolutely love that first blue dress, if only I had an event to wear it to! It’s so beautiful!
Loved this post. I think the Cinderella Christmas ball is my favourite look x
I love these looks, especially the green sequin dress. Your style is always so gorgeous! x
Loving the Cinderella and New Year’s Eve looks – so glam!
Wow all these looks are so festive and fun! Thank you for sharing and Happy Holidays!
Your look book is quite the roundup of holiday outfits! I of course always love the dresses. The more elegant and feminine, the better. I also love those red boots and that rocking glittery dress! Super badass!
I think I love the NYE outfit the most. It’s glamorous, shiny, and says “look at me”. I love it.
Good thing you came up with this, great lookbook you have, all images are warm amd cute.
You outfits are lovely and they are affordable. Which is an important combination. Nicely done.
All of these looks are awesome! I especially love that pantsuit with the burgundy shoes! Just gorgeous!
I love the Christmas Ball look, such a pretty coloured dress. I also love the jumpsuit at the end, but you look stunning in everything
So jealous of all your clothes. I just want to live in your wardrobe!
Love the outfits. I think my favorite is the Cinderella blue dress .. it looks magical 😊