Dressing for Christmas on a budget (and in a hurry!)
15.12.12
I'm a Christmas-blogging virgin. Having started my blog in January of this year I narrowly missed out on the masses of Christmas wish lists that would have (evidently) been all over my feed! Don't get me wrong, I do like looking at them, but me being me, I never know what I want for Christmas. And in all honesty many of the things I've actually asked for are definitely not blog worthy (I've asked for a Lidl fleece, no, I'm not joking. I need it for body-heat insulation purposes, ok?!).
So, I decided to do something a little different that's hopefully a bit more useful than showing you a Lidl fleece. Plus, it's kind of a continuation of the Christmassy outfit I put together using my own wardrobe! I may have got a bit over-zealous though - my searching uncovered enough to create 4 outfits! But hey ho(hoho ;)!) plenty of ideas to help you dress for Christmas if you've not yet got anything planned or if you're simply looking for inspiration. Oh, and all 4 outfits are under £50 (two are under £32 actually -super purse friendly!) AND they should all get to you in time for Christmas if you order today (I checked each sites delivery options!).
I better quickly explain the odd names I've given to each outfit. Basically I find it a pretty lacklustre referring to outfits as 'outfit one, outfit two', so on and so forth. So I thought I'd get just a teeny bit creative and name them in the style of Friends ('The One...'). Because I'm just cool like that and I like to try to amuse you all!
Wedges | Daisystreet
Wedges | Everything 5 Pounds
Dress | Mary Jane Fashion
Shoes | Everything 5 Pounds
Let me know what your favourite is - I think the one with a bit-of-spangle is my favourite, I love the style of the dress and I can't believe it's only £20! Also what do you make of the £5 shoes... amazing right!? I've not actually bought anything from Everything 5 Pounds before, but I might have to in the near future! Mary Jane Fashion are also offering 20% off until the 31st January with the code WINTER20.
Do share what you've bought for your Christmas day / party outfits - sharing is caring (and clothes make me happy).
29 comments
Love the collar detailing on the shirt from the first outfit! Its lovely! xxx
ReplyDeleteYeah the way the sequins are quite subtle is really pretty isn't it! xx
DeleteI'd wear all of these outfits, you have great taste! xx
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like them! Thanks Karen :) xx
DeleteLove the red velvet shorts. I saw a similar pair in Topshop that were like £40 so this is a bargain compared x
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Oh wow! Glad I sniffed these cheap'ens out then! xx
DeleteI can't believe those red velvet shorts are only £11! They're amazing, I'm impressed that you've managed to put together such great outfits for so little money xx
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It was suprisingly not too difficult! Places like New Look have really great prices / deals on at the moment :) xx
DeleteI love the velvet shorts, I really want a pair or a velvet playsuit! The last dress is really pretty, too. xo
ReplyDeleteOh me too haha! I never used to like velvet but now I really want SOMETHING velvet! xx
DeleteI lovethe third outfit - the ring is gorgeous xo
ReplyDeleteThey're buy one get one free at the mo too :)! xx
DeleteThis is such a good post, thank you! I'm 100% on a budget this year. Can't believe that blouse is from eBay *instantly logs into eBay*
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Thanks Fran :) I know it's fantastic isn't it! I was tempted to buy it myself! xx
DeleteReally love the fourth outfit! It's got such old school glamour that I always associate with Christmas. Beautiful picks xx
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That's what I thought too - quite classic but modern too :)! xx
DeleteI need them red shorts!!!!
ReplyDeleteAshleigh x
Bargain aren't they! xx
DeleteI'm a christmas blogging virgin too, oops. I love the shorts in the first outfit, they are fab :)
ReplyDeleteSophierosehearts x
They're so popular! I'm not surprised though really! xx
Deletethose red shorts are so pretty xx
ReplyDeleteRobyn, I love this post! I can't believe your blogs under a year old, its amazing I'm being serious! Great idea for a post and some lovely items (loving that they're all so affordable!) Those shorts are a lovely colour and that baroque style dress is amazing! Love the different types of outfits
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So glad you like it! Ah thanks so much :) such a lovely comment :)! xx
Deletelooove this outfits!
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How are those wedges only £5?! And howw have I not heard of this site! Definitely going to check it out now.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
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That sites got some gems on it! Such a bargain aren't they! Thanks Zoey :)! xx
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Ah wow you did such an amazing job, I love the first two outfits and if I didn't have my christmas outfit already I'd be tempted!
ReplyDeleteI love the shorts in the first outfit!
ReplyDeletex Michelle | thefeatherden.net