This season’s Style Guide is here just in time to fill your head with fresh inspiration for all of your yule tide obligations. Mixing & matching what you already own with second hand scores or on-trend investments is a key to great style. Not every piece, or every outfit, in this guide will work for you, but you will find items that abide by your personal style guidelines while you get an idea of current trends. So without further adieu, this Christmas Eve I leave you with a little holiday-inspired story…
ONCE UPON A TIME…
In the beautiful city of Portland, there was a most fashionable lady closing out her work day and heading to happy hour. She arrived at the all too trendy yet amazing Multnomah Whiskey Library and every head turned for her velvet pants and stunning blue collar. Her holiday cocktail hour was sure to be fancy!
Ring: Michael Spirito, Una $289. Purse: Wall01C Strap, Dean $120. Collar: Raquel Allegra, Totokaelo $148. Pants: Velvet Pants, Tsumori Chisato $700. Shirt: Polka Dot Blouse, Zara $60. Shoes: Jil Sander, Halo $690. Coat: Spiewak ‘Duchess’ Coat, Communion $310.
THE NEXT NIGHT, AT A HOLIDAY SOIREE….
Our fashionista was headed to a yearly event hosted at the beautiful Hotel Deluxe. She wanted to keep it ‘Old Hollywood’ so she pulled her best pieces in varying, complimentary shades of pink. And with a sequin skirt to add the perfect amount of grandeur she anxiously awaited the acquaintance of a fashionable Mister…
Ear Cuff: Floral Stone, BCBG $38. Skirt: Sequin Pencil Skirt, Topshop $110. Shirt: Angora Jumper, Topshop $110. Rings: Stacked Cut Out Ring Set, Anthem Wares $220. Clutch: Tea Ceremony Bag, Creatures of Comfort $165. Shoes: ‘Etta’ Suede Pumps, J.Crew $238. Earrings: A Peace Treaty, Les Pommettes $175. Jacket: Paving Stone Furry Jacket, Miss Iny $258.
MISTER SOMEBODY, DRESSED TO THE NINES…
And just as luck would have it, a Mister Somebody arrived to meet her under the mistletoe. Sporting a very dapper velvet jacket and a thoughtful, bright pocket square, our lady in pink new he was a catch. Just in time for the new year, she thought! He stole a smooch, and she was smitten.
Sweater: Fine-Knit Sweater, H&M $20. Pants: Herringbone Pant, ASOS $100. Belt: Tooley Embossed, Will Leather $80. Jacket: Velvet Blazer, Topman $160. Pocket Square: PINO Portland $48. Wallet: Tanner Goods $95. Flask: Stainless Steel, Duchess Clothier $35. Shoes: Chuck Taylor Leather Double Zip Converse $80.
A RAINY DAY COFFEE OUTING…
And in the morning she set out for a cozy, coffee daydream at Coava. She dressed appropriately in a wintery coat and tall, warm boots. And like a cherry on top, her lady-like red gloves pulled the look together and helped catch the eye of Mister Somebody, who too was sipping a perfect cappuccino and it was most serendipitous.
Gloves: Rachel Comey, Opening Ceremony $185. Purse: Portland Collection, Pendleton $128. Shirt: Favorite Tee, American Eagle $20. Jeans: ‘Ritchie’ James Jeans, Tumbleweed $158. Necklace: AK Vintage, Beam & Anchor $110 Cardigan: Clu Lace-Trimmed Jersey, Net-A-Porter $315. Boots: Fiorentini + Baker, Madison Los Angeles or Halo Shoes Portland $595. Coat: Castle Moss, Bridge & Burn $180.
CHRISTMAS MORNING WAS FINALLY HERE!…
Abiding by the demand for comfort on the one day wearing your pajamas extra long is appropriate, our fashionista lounged in her cashmere sweats and dreamy fur vest. Her new slippers, an unsuspecting gift from “Santa”, had her wondering what her fashionable Mister might be up to…
Necklace: Lemon Quartz, Demimonde $120. Shirt: Kain Label, Parallel $150. Hat: Bobo Choses, TenOverSix $45. Vest: Clu Fur Vest, Les Pommettes $325. Watch: WeWood Odyssey, Shop Adorn $125. Pants: Cashmere Sweatpants, J.Crew $298. Slippers: Pom Slippers, Anthropologie $58. Socks: Strathcona, Stand Up Comedy $39.
AND HE TOO WAS GATHERED AROUND THE TREE…
Helping the kiddos tear through wrapping paper with his trusty pocket knife, he sprang for comfort this joyous day. With a chunky knit sweater and super soft scarf, he didn’t feel one bit bad about a lazy day. But something was missing…
Hat: Huntsman Beanie, Poler $25. Sweater: Zanerobe Sloan Cardigan, Communion $127. Shirt: Crew Neck Tee, Old Navy $10. Jeans: Baldwin Slim Jean, Steven Alan $220. Scarf: Alexander McQueen, Nordstrom $495. Pocket Knife: Pallares Solsana, Alder & Co. $80. Slipper: ‘Tanglewood’ by Woolrich, Nordstrom $80.
AND AS THE HOLIDAYS CAME TO A CLOSE…
Our stylish couple found themselves in love and not just with each other but with all the ways to re-style their holiday looks! No need to push those party pieces to the back of the closet until next year, here is but one example of how to mix and match!
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