December 17, 2015

If you could wear a Christmas card, this festive outfit is what it might look like




Outfit details
Red felt beret: eBay
Gold tone heart earrings: Claire’s (purchased last month, so they could very well still be in stock)
Vintage style Winter Collection beaded brooch: Luxulite
Green thin knit shrug: Consignment store
1940s style Fleur wrap dress: Heyday
Red plastic bangle bracelet: Forever 21
Gold and dark green vintage bangles: Thrifted
Mid-century vintage red purse: I Love Vintage Stuff
Black seamed nude stockings: eBay
Red patent pumps: Payless
Lip colour: MAC Russian Red
Nail colour: Sally Hansen Golden-I


Photography by Tony Cangiano









































Despite - or perhaps, the argument could be made, in part even because of - the fact that this has been, and will continue to be, the busiest month of the year of me, I'm teeming with an abundance of holiday spirit this year.

Honestly, I think it would be very, very hard to organize and host the annual Vintage Secret Santa gift exchange here and not be flush with feeling of comfort and joy. Beyond that wonderfully fun element of this season though, there are the 12 Things That Make Me Disproportionately Happy About Christmas, as well as many other reasons that a lofty sized smile remains on my face throughout the month.

Unquestionably, one of those points has always been the chance to deck myself - much like those well known halls - out in holiday finery. From about mid-November (yes, really, that early) to the first week of January, a huge number of my outfits are focused squarely on Christmas and (later on) New Year's, and this is has long come to be one of my favourite elements of the season.

I love shopping for vintage, repro, and vintage appropriate festive winter garb and aim to add new pieces of such to my closet, as I find them, all through the year. Some of my most recent, as those who follow me on Instagram (see this photo) might know, are three super wintery themed brooches from the awesome UK vintage style jewelry brand Luxulite (I also picked up a perfectly summer appropriate brooch from them that will be ideal for the annual Peach Fest that our town holds each summer).

I already had four Luxulite pieces, each of which I adore, and knew that some of their holiday offerings would be an ideal fit for my cold weather wardrobe. I'm sporting one of them in the photos above today and am sure the others will appear here in good time, too (if not this year, than during future holiday seasons). I love the substantial-ness of this brooch, its merry holly leaf and berry theme, and how joyful a piece of jewelry it is.

Keeping the merriness going, I finally got a chance to share my awesome Heyday holiday themed Fleur dress with you guys! I bought it during their after Christmas sale in 2013 and wore it often last year, as well as a couple of times this year (before we had a day where the weather was nice enough to take photos in - the others had been super rainy), but it has eluded being captured on camera until now.

I love this dress. Like, really, really, really love it. I own another Fleur as well (it's a floral print, so it suits spring and summer best), and both are major favourites in my wardrobe.

Like all of Heyday's offerings that I've bought over the years, they're comfortable, well made, and imbued with an excellent sense of vintage style and charm. Honestly, I love this darling Christmas ornament print dress so much, I'm half tempted to wear it even when it isn't Christmas!

Looking at these snaps, the title of today's post sprung to mind, because I really do feel like this outfit is a wearable version of the kind of seasonal loveliness that Christmas greeting cards often abound with. This ensemble is completely fun, which, ideally, is how a good chunk of this time of the year should be for all of us.

Busy though I am, and even though we had a hit of sudden stress this past weekend when our sweet dog Annie ran into some gastrointestinal problems that needed medical vet care (she's doing a lot better now, I'm very happy to report), my Christmas spirits really are high this year and I am eagerly look forward to bringing you guys at least a couple more festive ensembles before the last of the holiday decor comes down in January. :)


*PS* Another thing that has really been fueling my happiness levels this week is the fact that this past Sunday, my Etsy shop - where everything is currently on sale for 30% off until January 4th - hit a major milestone: 1,000+ items sold. To say that I was ecstatic about that fact would be a major understatement!


76 comments:

  1. This is such a lovely outfit - and I love your post title! What is more classic than red, green and gold for Christmas? Nothing - and nothing better either ;) I've not ever owned anything from Heyday as the length of their stuff has always put me off a bit - I don't wear dresses quite this long usually. But now I can't work out why I don't - it looks so great on you and we're virtually the same size!! I might have to rethink that :) x

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    1. Thank you very much for your splendidly nice comment, sweet CiCi. Midi length frocks and skirts are my all-time favourite, as they're the most flattering length on me, so I just adore that both of the Heyday dresses I have hit me there. One could easily hem them (or have them hemmed), if so desired though. My Heyday pants are a bit too long, but if I wear them with heals that are 3 inches or taller, they usually don't hit the ground (and, I swear, I was just saying to Tony earlier this week that one of these days I want to take them to a seamstress to have a couple inches or more hemmed at the bottom so that I can wear them with a broader range of shoes and also keep the hems from getting tattered). I could see any of Heyday's fab offerings looking all kinds of gorgeous on you, sweet gal. I'd really like to pick up another item of two of theirs in 2016 if possible (ideally if our poor, battered Canadian dollar finally starts to improve a bit again).

      Many thanks again. I hope that you're having a fabulously fun weekend!

      ♥ Jessica

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  2. Ooh I love the whole ensemble, but then I'm a big fan of holiday-themed outfits so that's no surprise! ;D

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    1. Thank you very much, lovely Tasha. Ooohh, same here!!! The more festive, the better in my books. This is look one of at least three in the same holiday season vein that I'm planning for this year.

      I hope that you guys are having a stellar December!

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  3. Dear Jessica,

    Oh how I love red! You look very festive, indeed, in this lovely dress!

    I think a spring/summer print would be such fun. This dress looks so feminine. I really love the easy of slipping into a simple dress - no fussing with keeping a blouse tucked into the skirt, or the skirt shifting on the waist.

    I bought myself several vintage dress patterns that I hope to make very soon.

    Merry Christmas!
    ♥Hope

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    1. Hi sweet Hope, I'll try to do a post with my other Heyday frock in 2016 (I haven't featured it here yet before). It's an immensely romantic floral print and I sense that you will adore it as much as I do.

      Oooohh, how exciting! Happy vintage pattern sewing. Please feel free to share some of your wonderful creations with us on your blog. I'm sure they'll be breathtaking.

      Oodles of hugs & happy holiday season wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  4. Such a lovely festive outfit!!!
    Aaand Congratulations on hitting the 1000+ mark on your etsy sells! I'm still wearing my purchases from you shop on a constantly frequent base.
    Even with not being able to list new items on Etsy for a while now, I'm surprised that I constantly sell items. Etsy is really a great place for selling vintage. Some pieces just need a little longer to find their new loving Homes. Isn't it nice to see that people start to buy from you a second or third time ...?

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    1. Thank you very much, my dear friend. It's still a little surreal actually. I'd secretly hoped to hit that mark this year, so doing just that more than two weeks before 2015 wrapped up with an especially joyful moment. It warms my heart to know that you're enjoying your items form my shop. Each one that you've shared on your blog has looked awesome on you!

      It absolutely is! I debated a few different online selling platforms before launching my shop in 2014 and have never regretted going with Etsy. I honestly think its the best possible online spot for my wares and love the success that I've been able to achieve there so far (definitely! Repeat customers are marvelous and make up a really nice portion of my buyer base). It's exciting to think what 2016 will hold on the Etsy front for both of us!

      Tons of hugs & happy holiday season wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  5. So pretty! I love everything about this outfit. You have the best selection of jewelry of anyone I know. In my next life, I'll have smaller hands so I can fit vintage bangles on them. :)

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    1. That is so wonderfully sweet of you to say, Ally. Thank you! Your compliment means all the more to be because my jewelry collection is unique from a lot of people's because my nickel allergy makes a lot of metal pieces off limits. Thankfully between safe metals and metal-free materials (plastic, wood, glass, etc) and a lifetime of collecting, I've been able to build up a treasured array of costume jewelry that means as much to me as if it were all precious jewels.

      Have you ever tried clamper bracelets? They often look much the same as bangles, but can sometimes accommodate wider wrists.

      Tons of thanks again! I hope that your having a fabulous holiday season!

      ♥ Jessica

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  6. Gorgeous outfit, Jessica, as always! I just love the print on your dress and the green cardigan.
    Have a happy holiday season,
    Ellie

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet Ellie. Isn't that print smile-inducingly fabulous? So festive, so merry, so cute! :)

      Tons of hugs & joyful holiday season wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  7. Yup that is the perfect christmas card look :) The Fleur dress is really great and looks amazing on you. I have had my eye on them for some time (one day one day).

    On another note so glad to hear that you dog will be okay (so scary when that happens). Now you can really enjoy the festive season with no worries.

    Have a super day!

    Liz

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    1. Thank you very much across the board, dearest Liz. I really appreciate your concern for Miss Annie. Hopefully, yes. She's not 100% out of the woods yet, but is making improvements for sure and thankfully is responding well to her meds.

      The Fleur would look sensational on you. I know that you'd style it in such a fabulously forties style! I want to add some more of Heyday's great offerings to my closet, too, but with our poor Canadian dollar being in such rough shape, it's getting ever harder to buy outside of our own boarders, let alone in the UK, where the pound is so strong. Perhaps another Heyday sale would be the answer for both of us.

      Big hugs & super happy holiday season wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  8. This dress is adorable, I love it ... and accessories are perfect! Jessica have created a Christmas clothing that reflects your style and it is a pleasure to watch! The photos are beautiful, bright .. period a tiresome and complicated for me, and we all need to smile and light! Thank you!

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet Serena. We were treated to some sunshine at the start of the week when these snaps were taken, but from Thursday onward, it's been snow, snow and more snow again. Festive for sure, but not nearly as enjoyable for taking photos in. ;)

      Big hugs & marvelously merry Christmas wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet dear.

      Have a joyful holiday season!
      ♥ Jessica

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  10. I've admired this dress on other blogs a lot. It seems to look universally festive and flattering on folks -- including you, of course! Congratulations on your 1000+ milestone! I'm so happy for your success!

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    1. Huge thanks, lovely Amanda. I truly appreciate all of your support of my blog and Etsy shop alike over the years. You're a dear, thoughtful person.

      Huge hugs & endlessly happy holiday season wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  11. Wow, that is the most festive outfit I've seen! I love the dress. You look wonderful in those colors.

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    1. Aww, what an awesome thing to be told. Thank you very much, sweet Dawn.

      I hope that you're having a beautiful month and a truly lovely holiday season.

      Joyful Christmas wishes & big hugs!
      ♥ Jessica

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  12. Oh my heavens to Betsy! I am so loving your Christmas Card outfit! It makes me so happy! The fabric of your dress is so fun!! And your sweater is super cute. What a most glorious Christmas card you make!
    Blessings!
    Gina

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    1. That's fabulously lovely of you to say, sweet Gina. Thank you so much! It really is a super fun fabric, I agree. So punchy, festive and cute - just like I adore my holiday attire to be most of the time (alternatively, I go for straight up old school elegant).

      Tons of hugs & blissful holiday season wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  13. Absolutely perfect seasonal dressing

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet Kate. I hope that you guys are having a delightful holiday season.

      Big hugs & the merriest of Christmas wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  14. Oh Jessica! This whole outfit, the wearer included is absolutely gorgeous!! :) It's so perfectly festive and elegant! And just for the record, I would definitely wear that dress year-round! It's beautiful, and also looks very comfy. Lovely ensemble!
    Merry Christmas, Jessica! :)

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    1. Aww, thank you so much, lovely Esther. It's great to know I'm not the only one who would wear charming dress outside of November and December, too. It's incredibly comfy (good spotting!), on top of being super cute, and would be great for a long drive (and indeed, I wore it for several hours of road testing vehicles on the day these snaps were taken at the start of the week).

      Huge hugs & tons of merry Christmas wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  15. congrats to the 1000+!!!!
    you look like a christmas doll!!! sooo lovely! that fleur dresses are really pretty - and suit you so well. wish you and tony a happy countdown to christmas!!! hugs! xxxxxx

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    1. Thank you so much, dear Beate. The Fleur dresses really are spectacular. In any pattern, they're elegant, sweet, feminine and fun - not to mention uber comfortable. I'm sure that if I lived in the UK, I'd own even more, but for now I'm delighted to have been able to buy two over the years and hope more will follow as time goes on. I'm sure they'd look terrific on you as well, my stylish friend.

      Huge hugs & marvelously merry Christmas wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  16. Oh, poor doggy! I hope she's feeling better now.

    Your outfit is really nice - the colours match so well. I love Heyday, their fabrics are such good quality (they actually feel like vintage fabrics).

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    1. Thank you very much for your concern, sweet Mim. She's still recovering, but seems to be getting better and is responding well to her medications. Fingers (err, paws) crossed that she'll be right as rain in a few more days.

      They really are! Great point. I've been consistently impressed with each of Heyday's offerings, from their fabric quality to the authenticity of their vintage cuts and detailing. Hopefully I can add even more to my closet as time goes on.

      Big hugs & joyful Christmas wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  17. Such a lovely festive outfit and that dress is just perfect (I want one)!! You look beautiful! Congratulations on 1000+ sales! x

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    1. Thank you so much, sweet Kayla. It was such an exciting moment! I'm still floating on cloud nine honestly, even a few days later.

      Tons of hugs & happy holiday season wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  18. Oh, I love the HeyDay Christmas Fleur's. I really, really wish I'd bought one whilst they were still available. Sadly, the two sizes they still have of the Holly one wouldn't fit me and it doesn't look like they're doing a new on this year. Perhaps I'll just have to make one for myself!

    Congratulations on the 1000+ milestone, that's brilliant. Well done! And I do hope poor Annie is okay. xx

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    1. Thank you so much on every point, sweet Cate. Miss Annie is still feeling a bit rough, but thankfully seems to be slowing improving. Her meds are helping and her spirits have lifted a good bit since last weekend.

      Ooohh, I bet you'd make a fantastic version of this classic 1940s style of dress. I'm not a sewer myself or I'd follow your lead there, too - then whip up one (or ten!) Halloween versions as well. :)

      Many thanks again. I hope that you're having a beautiful holiday season.

      Merriest Christmas wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  19. Congratulations for the shop milestone! It's so nice to reach that, well done! And also, because Annie is better! I love dogs, I hope all is Ok now. Stress of past week, yes, I am under that too, this week as well. Balancing blog things and house, etc, is not easy, you know. I looooved this dress, missed coming here to see your outfits! You are right loving it so much! The beret and shoes are also lovely and the brooch and earrings, sooo sweet! You are always beautiful and adorable, and this is one of my favorite outfits now!
    DenisesPlanet.com

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    1. Thank you so much, dear Denise. Annie is getting a bit better, I'm delighted to report. Hopefully she'll be as good as new by the new year, if not Christmas itself.

      You always leave me such sweet, thoughtful comments. Thank you again! I love knowing that you're such a fan of this festive holiday season ensemble.

      Tons of hugs & joyfully festive wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  20. You look absolutely stunning! I just LOVE that brooch!
    What style!
    Emma
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    http://www.peacelovevintage.com/

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    1. Thank you so much, sweet Emma. Isn't it a fabulous brooch? Everything Luxulite puts out turns my knees to jelly (or would that be cranberry sauce in this case? :D). I look forward to sharing the others that I have from them as time goes on, too.

      Wishing you a marvelously merry, super fun filled holiday season!
      ♥ Jessica

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  21. Your vintage secret Santa has done a lot to make me feel festive. I put in as much thought as physically possible into my gift and as far as I am aware she likes my choices. The giving aspect of Christmas is my favourite and I love to see a happy face during the Christmas season. You look super cute in your Christmas dress, it is a very elegant look for a season that embraces all that is tacky and over the top. Also a big congratulations for your shop. I can only imagine how hard you have worked and you deserve a thousand pats on the back. Merry Christmas darling.

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    1. That was really, really sweet of you to do, dear Christina. I bet your match is going to adore and appreciate your thoughtfulness and gifts to no end. I love that the VSS has helped to bolster your own spirits this year and want to sincerely thank you again for taking part in this year's.

      A thousand thank yous for your immensely lovely comment, congrats and supportive words.

      Have an amazing and very beautiful holiday season!
      ♥ Jessica

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  22. Beautiful outfit, Jessica, I love the dress and everything, accessories, too! You look gorgeous, and these colours suit you very well. Merry Christmas to you. :)

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    1. Thank you very much, dear Linda. I just adore punchy hues like this, so it's great to know that you think they're becoming on me. All the more reason to sport them often! :)

      Tons of hugs & the merriest of Christmas wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  23. Very nice outfit again! Love the dress and the bag!

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    1. Thank you so much, sweet Liz! This great vintage bag is such a wardrobe staple for me. If someone said to me that I could only keep three of my current purses, I wouldn't even flinch in stating that this lipstick hued beaut would be one of them. Given how much red I wear, it's become something of a foundational piece in my wardrobe and I shudder to think what I'll do when it gives up the ghost one day. Go hunting for a similar replacement stat, that's for sure! :)

      Big hugs & joyful holiday season wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  24. Oh ! I haven't seen this earlier but I think it's a very very good idea !
    I hope there is a lot of participant, this is exciting.
    You look indeed very much festive in that dress , I really like the shape though.

    Lots of love and again a very merry christmas !
    Lorna

    http://lornasharp.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet Lorena. The Vintage Secret Santa had a great turnout this year, with nearly 300 people from, if memory serves me right, about 15 different countries around the world taking part. It's been such a big hit both years and I definitely plan to bring the VSS back for 2016 and perhaps you could take part in next year's (that would be awesome!).

      Tons of hugs & endless happy holiday season wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

      *PS* I love the classic 1940s shape of this super comfortable wrap dress, too.

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  25. This definitely is a very festive outfit and I love it! Red and green together looks amazing. Your dress is incredible and I am glad you were able to finally capture it's beauty in some photos! That brooch is do perfect!

    Rebecca
    http://www.winnipegstyle.ca/Blog/default.cfm

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    1. Thank you so much, lovely Rebecca. I was delighted about that, too. We lucked out and had a couple of cold, but beautifully sunny, days at the start of the week and one of them gave us the ideal time to nab these snaps in our wee wisp of a front lawn.

      Wishing you a joyous, fun filled holiday season!
      ♥ Jessica

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  26. I love "if you could wear a Christmas card..." because it perfectly describes your outfit, and it is something I wish you could do! I obviously need more festive outfits in my life :)

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    1. That's so sweet of you to say, Tanith, thank you very much!!! The title sprang to my mind once I saw the photos and was struck by how much the palette and patterns here reminded me of various holiday cards I've sent and received over the years. I wish you oodles of luck in your own festive attire hunt and am always happy to keep my eyes peeled for you if there's anything in particular (be it vintage, repro or otherwise) that you're looking for.

      Tons of hugs & blissful holiday season wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  27. Jessica,
    I can honestly SEE why you have chosen every single item in this outfit. It sparkles! It has such a strong sense of Christmas, that it manages what seemed impossible: it reaches out of screen and dazzles (no, no.. it's not "too much" - there can never be "too much" when talking about Christmas).
    I hope Annie's problems are not huge. We get so attached to our animal-friends. And, for a reason: there is that ONE living being that will always be there for us, not judging, not fighting or nagging at us & not thinking "Seriously: wearing THAT outside?!"

    M

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    1. Isn't that the beautiful truth? Our pets enrich our lives, give us so much, and ask for so little. They're loyal, loving, sweet and never judge. Humanity as a whole could learn a serious less from our four legged (and two winged, finned, etc) friends for sure.

      I'm happy to report that while not entirely back to normal yet, Annie is improving for sure, and hopefully she'll be right as rain again in a few days.

      Thank you so much for your wonderfully lovely words about this fun Christmas look. It's not everyday someone says I look dazzling and I want you to know that I take that as a compliment of the highest order.

      Huge hugs & endlessly happy holiday season wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  28. I enjoy your posts so much! The photography is always beautiful and dreamy but still easy to relate to, your grammar is always precise and you even add little details like graphic hearts that match your outfit photos <3

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    1. *Happiness squeal* In all the years I've been matching my hearts to my outfits (and sometimes other images in different, non-outfit posts), only a teeny, tiny number of people have mentioned that they noticed it. It just made my whole day that you did. Thank you so much not only for that, but for your truly beautiful compliments across the board. You're a really dear person and I'm so happy our paths crossed online this year.

      Tons of hugs & joyful Christmas wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  29. Please send that Christmas card to me! Oh, you have a Christmas dress! I wish had too. I do have a red and green plaid wiggle dress named Noell which is pretty close and which I will wear Christmas eve and as often during December as possible. The good thing about is that I can wear it all winter long since it is just the colour combo that makes it Christmassy. But your dress, it is pure Christmas joy. Luxulite is the best, such lovely and tasteful creations. And congratulations on your shop's milestone. I sold quite a lot at the end of November til mid December, but my shop is little and I don't have the best blog in the world to promote it from. ;) Wishing you a lovely weekend, dear. :) XOXO

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    1. Aww, you're such a dear, sweet Sanne. Thank you very much for your wonderfully nice comment and compliments. If only I could send myself to you this holiday season. Why, oh why, hasn't teleportation become a real thing outside of the sci-fi world yet?

      Luxulite really is the best!!! Their offerings are big, beautiful and very well made. They're quite the investment for me, especially with the Canadian dollar being in such crumby shape for ages now, but well worth it periodically, as their offerings really can breath such new life into any wardrobe and look the vintage part so marvelously.

      Way to go on having a lot of sales earlier this season, too. *High five* That was a bumper time for me as well and I was pleasantly surprised by how many items I sold this mid-November to mid-December. I hope that things continue to go wonderfully for you with your shop in 2016.

      Huge hugs & the very merriest of Christmas wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  30. "A Christmas card in outfit form" is a great way to describe this pretty ensemble. I love this look! The dress is gorgeous, and that green cardigan and hollyberry brooch set it off perfectly. Perfectly festive for the holidays, my dear.

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet dear. I love this look because it's bold, festive and fun, but not (IMO) completely OTT. Yes, it would look a bit odd in June, but here in the second half December, it mirrors my inner holiday spirit and is just plain adorable, if I may say so myself. :)

      I hope that you're having a fantastic Christmas countdown and second half of the month.

      Huge hugs & the most festive of wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  31. I can't get over how adorable you and your outfit are! You have inspired me to be a little more festive in my dress this week. Happy Holidays!

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    1. *Blush* Thank you very, very much, dear Karen. I love knowing that I've helped inspire you to weave even more festive cheer into your own December looks.

      Tons of hugs & happy holiday season wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  32. Oh I love this! I'm usually not game to wear a christmas colour scheme because it tends to end up a bit busy looking, but you managed to make it work. I love the bright red lips and the vintage bag the most. You look so charming!

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    1. Thank you very much, my lovely friend. Isn't that bag fabulous? I've had it for years now, use it quite often, and consider it to be one of my top five favourite purses that I currently own. Be it the dead of winter or the dog days of summer, it works for each season, is fairly roomy for being vintage, and suits my red filled wardrobe fabulously (yay!).

      Oodles of hugs & the merriest of Christmas wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  33. 1) Congrats on the sales!! :)
    2) You look amazing!!
    3) I'm totally in love with your brooch!
    4) Merry Christmas!!!!! :)

    Mugsy ;)

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    1. Thank you, thank you, thank you, and thank you, my lovely friend! You're so sweet and supportive and I truly want to extend my gratitude to you for all of your blog + Etsy shop love this year.

      Have a marvelously merry holiday season!
      ♥ Jessica

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  34. Oh my, Jessica. You look so fabulously festive. That dress is sooo cute and so is the brooch! Very unique. Glad to know your little Annie is going ok and can't wait to see more of your holiday outfits :)

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet Theresa. She's not entirely "as good as new" quite yet, but is certainly worlds better than the weekend before last.

      Isn't the brooch delightful? Luxulite makes such strikingly charming, thoroughly vintage appropriate pieces. I was so happy to pick up three of their winter offerings this year, especially since they tend to sell out quite quickly.

      I hope that you're doing wonderfully and have a fantastic and very fun filled holiday season.

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  35. Everything about this outfit is cheerful and fabulous, and yet still I am distracted by how great your red handbag is! Goodness I'd love that exact bag in several colors! It's such a nice size! Anyways, beautiful holiday worthy ensemble Jessica, the print on the dress is too perfect!

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    1. So would I!!! It is, hands down one of my top five favourite vintage bags that I currently owned and likewise one of the top five most frequently used. Other than the fact that it's a touch heavy (due to the wonderfully sturdy metal frame) even when empty, I can't find fault with it and will be crushed when it eventually gives up the ghost one day (*shudders*).

      Thank you very much for your wonderfully lovely compliment and for sharing in my massive adoration for this fab mid-century bag.

      Oodles of hugs & super happy Christmas Eve wishes!
      ♥ Jessica

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  36. Love this outfit. So adorable and Christmasy.
    I so love Christmas.

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    1. Thank you very much! Same here! I one of those people that really goes whole hog, so to speak, for just about every holiday and just love that so many others are in an equally festive mood for this important season, too.

      Wishing you a joyous Christmas and a beautiful New Year!
      ♥ Jessica

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet lady! I think of you and every time I wear one of your beautiful namesake frocks (I have two so far and hope to add more to my closet as time goes on) and could happily live in them. They're stylish, comfy, classic and super pretty.

      I hope that all is well on your end and that you're having a splendid holiday season!

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  38. This is such a fabulous festive outfit; I love everything about it. It really suits you and you look exactly as if you have stepped off a 1950's Christmas card. I love Luxulite brooches, I have treated myself to several this year, including the snowy winter wonderland one. If funds had allowed I would have got this holly one too. Congratulations on your Etsy sales, that is a major achievement and very well deserved. I hope Annie is much better now. Merry Christmas, have a wonderful time.x

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    1. Thank you so much across the board, my sweet friend. I hope that you're having a super fun holiday season. Ours is going great, complete with one of the loveliest Christmas Days I've had in a while.

      Luxulite's brooches are the bee's knees. They're quite a big investment for me, too, especially with the exchange rate, shipping and import costs, but they're spectacular and worth every penny, so I'm happy to invest, so to speak, when I can.

      Tons of hugs & joyful New Year's countdown wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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