Vince Sweater, Rag & Bone Jacket, Abercrombie Faux Leather Pants, Mason by Michelle Mason Coat, Loefller Randall Coat
Christmas has long been my favourite time of the year. As someone who loves baking, hosting, gifting and socializing, there are few times of year that encompasses all of those amongst sparkling lights and glittering trees. I started hosting Christmas get togethers in University, amassing a fabulous collection of holiday appropriate dishware, decorations that still make me smile, and memories that will last a lifetime. Around the time I had my babies there were some big changes that followed, and between all of life’s challenges, hosting and participating in Christmas activities fell away. I have to say, when Covid hit and everyone was staying close to home, it sadly didn’t feel much different than how isolating my life had become in the previous years. This holiday season has been the first in years that we attended work parties, broke bread at gatherings in friend’s and family’s homes, and got to be in attendance at a couple of holiday performances. It has been absolute magic, and the best is still yet to come (barring the colds we currently have hit the curb, stat). Christmas Eve and Day, as well as a trip up to the lake to celebrate with my family will be the proverbial icing on the cake of an amazing season.
It can be so challenging dressing for the holidays with the weather in Calgary. Whether it be an outing to the theater, an outdoor Christmas market, or wine and cheese at home, when you’re possibly dealing with flurries and temps feeling like -42 degrees Celsius you have to layer up. Leather or faux leather instantly elevates an outfit, giving it a holiday feel. Adding just a pop of festiveness, such as a plaid, a pop of red or green, or a sequin and sparkle, mixed in with your winter neutrals is such an easy recipe to navigate the holidays without feeling like you need an entire new wardrobe. Since I haven’t been to a Christmas party in ages, I was tempted to run out and buy something new, but truly, buying something to wear for a single event or season just isn’t my jam these days. Digging deeper and mixing some older pieces alongside some more updated items, such as these faux leather cropped pants paired with my almost 10 year old plaid Rag & Bone jacket was the perfect solution. Bonus is I don’t have another item that I’ll never wear again hanging in my closet. That’s a holiday win.
Photos by Kiera Schussler
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