Christmas Recap

Well, before I dig into the loads of New Year style goodness, I want to share some fashion-y photos from our very Merry Christmas - we had such a grand holiday week!

Gifted Goodies:

I became slightly fanatic about chain mail jewelry in December and made up necklaces for three of the coolest guys ever: Josh (treasure island), Sean (medieval scroll) and Aidan (fiery dragon). I think it's so neat how both girls and guys totally love these and I'm hoping to make many more in the future (getting into more complex designs/incorporating different beads and crystals), possibly to sell. What do you think?

I simply adore making "Luck O' The Irish" necklaces, and this one was for Lydia, with green beads and a little "clover". On Anna's necklace, the little heart pendant was originally an earring that had lost it's mate. I love how delicate and mysterious it is (the picture doesn't do it justice) and it's perfect for my adventuress sis.

Lastly, I took it into my head to make Hanneke an owl, after browsing through lots of related items on Etsy and becoming mildly obsessed. It went together so easily - I just drew a couple of shapes, appliquéd them together and...ta da! I'm even more obsessed with "Ow-ull" (as Hanneke calls him :) now that he is made a reality, and she loves him, too.

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What I Wore For The Holidays:

We had back-to-back family parties at our house the weekend after Christmas. For the first one, Saturday evening, I pulled out a red top that I never seem to have any place to wear, a favorite black skirt (cause it makes me look extra tall ;) and the red & black jewelry I wore to the ball. The only damper was that, due to my recent back problems, I didn't wear my 3" metallic heels. *sniff*

Slashed-sleeve top - hiatus
Skirt - Banana Republic
Black Boots - Metroline by KHOMBU
Jewelry - Kohls 1928

I had my outfit planned for Sunday but, as so often happens, I didn't like how it looked when I put it together. :P So, after changing my mind a gazillion times, I decided to play it safe and be a "brownie" for the day. It ended up being so warm that I took off my boots before the party, painted my toenails red, and spent the day in bare feet. I just love how fickle New England weather can be. :)

Button-up Shirt - apt.9
Belt - Kohls
Sequined Linen Skirt - made by Melanie :)

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Happy New Year once again to everybody! :)