Here’s what Ashley had to say:
For me holiday fashion is all about going over the top. You’ve got to be big, bold and sparkly. The Christmas season is filled with parties, dinners and reuniting with friends and family. I think it’s important to put your best foot forward and show off who you are, but not break the bank doing it. Here I am wearing a few of my favorite thifted pieces. My vintage vibrant red floral coat was purchased as a set that included a matching dress. I found this piece when a local community theater was selling off old costumes. I bought the set for $1. Another favorite find is my delicious eggplant Maggy London cocktail dress. This dress new would have cost me $158, I found mine at Goodwill for $4.99. I am wearing vintage gold shoes, Goodwill $5.99 and Vera Wang argyle and gold tights, Kohl’s $8.40. My jewelry is MissAshleyKate (that’s me!) made from a mixture of vintage Swarovski crystal, vintage metals and other shiny things. My outfit’s total cost $20.38.
A huge thanks to Alex, Ashley and all the #xmasbloggers that participated. I hope they’ve inspired you to go out all in the fashion department this holiday season. I’m eating lunch in a silk taffeta skirt so I know it worked on me.
Out and about for some holiday shopping today! Found Margo Selby pouches and pretty patterned socks to tuck into Bean Boots. (available at Black Parrot)
Meet Michelle, my (Maine) belle! Michelle is the communications manager for Goodwill New England and the primary reason why we bloggers were able to pull off such successful swaps this past year. She also runs a cool blog and sells vintage clothes. Fully aware of her amazing sense of style, I asked her to put together an outfit for Holiday Cocktails. Here’s what she’s wearing:
I’m wearing a vintage lace dress my sister gave me years ago. I paired it with a brown leather belt and boots. I’m also wearing a vintage coat (found at a Dover, New Hampshire Goodwill) that I recently picked up to complete the ensemble. It’s a Findlay Fashion (Original by “Greg”) and it’s from 1963.
Thanks Michelle. Now pass me a Tom Collins.
For the lazy bum that wants to shop local, but prefers to offer cyber support, some gift picks for him: 1) Men’s Tiger Tee from Pinecone + Chickadee 2) Maine Cologne from Portland General Store 3) Origin and History of Beer and Brewing at Rabelais Books 4) Printed Flannel Shirt from L.L.Bean Signature
You all know Allie from Broke 207. She’s the blogger I turn to when I need a good chuckle or am in search of cool links like joseph gordon-levitt versus kittens. I asked Allie to come up with an outfit for an Office Christmas Party and here’s what she had to say:
I chose this outfit because it has some casual elements that keep in from being too dressy, but with some playful touches that are perfect for getting groped under the mistletoe by that hot guy from IT. Glitter hooker shoes. All day and all night.
Thanks Allie! Now we all know who to turn to when we need glitter hooker heels.
