A Second Try, Holiday Edition

I cannot thank all of you enough for your

kind words to me for my post yesterday.

I sometimes forget how cathartic it can be to
just write from my heart.

As much as I adore fashion and styling when the

shadows creep in there isn't much that I take

joy in. I so appreciate your kindness. It helps me

to have a better perspective for how our lives

are tied together. 

We have never met, but I consider

you all to be my friends. 

I care about what is going on in your lives 

and I am reminded that each of you

care about mine as well.

Thank you so much!

So let's talk fashion.

I last wore this dress here and I hated it.

Actually, I loved it before I took pictures

of it and than I hated it. The proportions

were off and I felt matronly. 

I have decided to test drive holiday ensembles 

so I pulled the dress from my closet for another

go around. The burn out

velvet is just gorgeous when it catches the light.

This time I added a belt to define

my waist, since this was one of the areas that

was lacking the first go around. 

Than my faux fur shrug. 

I have only worn this shrug twice

and for looking at these pictures I need to be

wearing it a lot more! 

I LOVE IT!

A statement necklace and bracelet add more drama

to amp up the entire outfit.

A little high drama make-up and
a lovely holiday it will be.

I am not sure if this will be the one but I have a new

appreciation for my dress!

Enjoy!

XOXO,

Julie