Outfit to Room: Holiday Edition

With the news that Glee is going on hiatus until April, I need a little something to distract me from the long, cold Finn-less winter ahead. So how about some Outfit to Room with a holiday twist? From jewel-tones to sequins, a little sparkle never fails to cheer. And not to be immodest, but the above pairing is my favourite that I've ever done. I can't stop looking at it!

Shades of midnight blue and aqua are an unexpected combination, yet they feel strangely traditional when teamed with metallic antique silver. The result is a moody, romantic Victorian vibe.

Orange is another color you don't hear much from this time of year. But if we rename it persimmon, it's right in step with the tempting pyramids of that fruit on display in stores right now. It feels both fresh and festive contrasted with gilt and glass accents.

I never thought I'd want to wear velvet again after that seventh grade school photo debacle, but this year's offerings have me reconsidering that formerly maligned textile. A simple shift in sugared raspberry sounds right up my alley--though I would happily settle for sipping eggnog in an armchair of the same hue.

It's been awhile since I had any holiday gatherings at my place, but if I did play hostess I'd choose an outfit exactly like this one. A stylish jacket and cropped pants set a merry mood while you race around the kitchen. And if I could offer my guests a spread this magnificent, then all the better!

Here in San Francisco there might not be any snow, but an all-white interior is a more-than-adequate alternative. Towering ceilings and museum-worthy moldings offset the wintry glimmer of candles, and a pop of magenta provides a rosy glow.

Of course you don't have to be bright and bold to get noticed under the mistletoe; a soft wash of grey and gold will do nicely too. Quite frankly this is my kind of holiday dressing--it reminds me of Christmases spent all day in my pajamas, lounging under the tree amongst my hauls of loot. Oh to be a kid again!

P.S. Don't forget to enter this week's giveaway to win a Lauren Moffatt jacket!

Image Credits: Fashion 1-4. Toast 5. Anthropologie 7. Toast. Interiors 1,2,7. Martha Stewart 3-6. Living Etc.

Comments

[Jane Flanagan]

I love the midnight blue pairing! So stunning.

[Susan]

oh those white ornaments... love them all!
have a great day, xoxo

[Compulsively Compiled]

So many things to want in this post; the exact same wall color in room #2, persimmon dress and of course the settee in the final room. Love them!

[emma]

I love the orange dress - where is it from?

[chelsea]

haha! i love this post. i am feeling the exact same way. how will i survive a northwest winter without glee?? i look forward to it every week!

[erin]

Stellar as always darling!

[Jaime]

Gorgeous matchings and colors/textures! Love that glowing wreath!

[Emily]

Anne, I think this is my favorite post of yours! In particular, those first two pictures are just stunning together - I adore that wreath of lights! Bravo!

[Joanna]

OMG I love this post! I am SO digging that moody Victorian vibe. Who knew midnight blue and aqua go so well together?

[Heidi]

That Victorian aqua and midnight blue are making me feel all dreamy right now. Not good since I only got 4 1/2 hours of sleep last night!

[cara @ City Girl Chicago]

Brilliant! You're right, the first is just divine. They all are so clever, but it's something about the hues glow in #1 that just sets it apart.

~Bravo~

[Julie]

What a cool post! Love the snowy white outfit and the lovely white room to match. So lovely.

[ashlina]

great post...i really love fashion and design and how they can go hand in hand...
perfection!

[maria]

THis is my favorite post you've ever done, I stared at each paring forever, beautiful!

[Jenny]

Love the first and last pairings so much! Gorgeous!!!!

[jen jafarzadeh]

wow, I don't know how you did it, but each pair really fits together as well as hot chocolate and days like these. I once owned a velvet jacket in middle school that was quite tragic. so happy velvet has evolved.

[Erin @ SYL: Slipcover Your Life]

LOVING all that dark paint!!!

[Jessica]

I've said it before, but I'll say it again: you're ridiculously good at these pairings! I can't even imagine the time it must take to scour photos to find the best matches! The first and last ones are my favorites of this set. (Really, though, it's hard to choose!)

And this line about changing "orange" to "persimmon" made me giggle.

[evencleveland]

Wednesday is going to be a barren wasteland of sadness without Glee!

Hmph.

But these rooms and outfits *are* pretty, so that assuages the pain a little.

[manvi @ mochatini]

loving these pairings! very inspiring.

[ambika]

That orange velvet dress is too much--love that drapey neckline.

[sdhc video card]

Hi Guy's,
the exact same wall color in room #2, persimmon dress and of course the settee in the final room

[Herve Leger]

I just realized I'll still be typing next week if I keep talking about the great stuff we've gotten, so I'm going to list it!

[Wholesale soccer uniforms]

Still, despite this the Raptors would do themselves a favor by being proactive in improving the roster instead of giving other teams an opportunity to grab the best free-agent/trade targets.There are a number of possible trades for Toronto, but there are few which really stood out to me.