Sunday 4 December 2011

FESTIVE FASHION

Poor old Colin Firth. I wonder if he realised when accepting the role of Mr. Darcy in Bridget Jones' Diary that he was destined to become the poster boy for the novelty Christmas jumper? I've noticed that the film still of Firth in the infamous, hideous reindeer-motif knit is dug out each December to illustrate newspaper and magazine features on the pitfalls of festive fashion.


Unlike Mr. Darcy, it is possible to add a festive feel to your wardrobe without sacrificing your style credentials. The key to the look is opulent fabrics; tactile velvet, rich brocade and shimmering metallics all have the celebratory air that Christmas demands. I've put together some outfits below that I think would be perfect for the upcoming festive period, and not a reindeer jumper in sight...



15 comments:

  1. ah the slippers are adorable!

    xo Camilla

    Into The Fold

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  2. i really like your suggestions!

    http://nm-clindoeil.blogspot.com/

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  3. This is a great post :D
    love the bit about darcy
    check out my blog?
    BeingParmaviolets.blogspot.com
    xo

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  4. Hi I like ur blog and thanks for the comment u left on mine and yeah we should follow each other, I just followe u :)

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  5. Hi Sophie! Love your blog, hope you check out mine and follow back! XOXO

    Ingrid
    http://eaudeglam.blogspot.com

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  6. This posts reminds me I need to get slippers land loving the metallic !

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  7. love the first look!
    now a follower of your lovely blog :)
    xx

    follow back? eyespyy.blogspot.com

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  8. Haha, I love this post! Poor Mr. Darcy in his reindeer jumper! Great Christmas outfit ideas hun, love the metallics. You have a new follower, would love if you stopped by and followed back.xx

    http://deluxegypsy.blogspot.com/

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  9. i love Bridget Jones' Diary! thanks for reminding me of it!! nice post!!
    hi, i'm doing a christmas giveaway, it would be great if you'll like to partecipate!! http://www.theivenothingtowearcloset.com/2011/11/christmas-giveawayfendi.html

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  10. love that metallic lace skater dress!

    i'd take colin firth in a reindeer jumper anyday ;)

    Katie x

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  11. oh, those ASOS slippers are so beautiful, i have been looking everywhere for ones here in portugal but i just can't find them :(
    im loving your blog, your photos are amazing sweetie :)
    would you like us to follow each other?

    kisses*

    http://f-world-wide-what.blogspot.com/

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  12. Ha Ha great post, so true about festive knits being corny!

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  13. thanks :) im following you now.
    kisses*

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  14. thanks for trying to follow again, it worked!
    xx

    - eyespyy.blogspot.com

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  15. Lol love the pic of Darcy! Great outfits though, you have a really amazing blog. Am now following you, can't wait to see more in the future!

    http://styleservings.blogspot.com/

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