New Years Eve Sequins

New Years Eve and Sequin trousers are a match made in heaven. I first styled these casually here, then again for a business meeting here, and now I'm welcoming the new year with them!

Wool Coat: H&M (c/o) // Fur Stole: Lady Evelyn // Sunnies: Robert Cavalli (c/o) // White Stilettos: DANIEL Footwear (c/o) // Dress: Anthropologie

Anthropologie Cape Coat

Christmas Eve in this beautiful wool cape form Anthropologie with the most perfect brass buttons  :)

Gold and black tights from Topshop. But let's be real, the temps were below freezing and this outfit was just not warm enough. I changed into warmer clothes for the evenings celebrations as the sun slowly drifted away. I hope everyone has had a lovely holiday break, who's ready for the New Year?! More importantly, what are you going to wear to welcome this new year of your life?!

Zara Shift Dress for the Win

The Zara sale had everything I wanted. Killer high heels, printed shift dresses, jumpsuits, skinny trousers. It was a dream. I picked up this number because I loved the print of the fabric and the crushed velvet bib around the neckline; which also had tassels hanging down to be tied into a bow. 

 Asos elephant tights // Zara ankle heels

NYE sequin skirt

(After I trimmed my hair (myself) for the first time in a year and a half, glossy locks!)

In preparation of 2015, which is just a few days away, I shall dance in the street in a comfy, yet festive outfit. Because that's what you do when you've been inside working for far too long. 

Christmas Season in London + Harrods Christmas Window Display

 My in laws gave us the gift of London during Christmas, and I couldn't be more excited! We hopped on a train from Leeds, and arrived to Kings Cross just in time to watch the sunset over the city. Between Christmas markets, hot chocolate, ice skating under the lights of the London Eye, shopping in Harrods and such, we had the most fabulous time! Wishing you and yours and wonderful Christmas and Holiday season. Merry Christmas and thank you for following this journey!

The Natural History Museum Ice Rink

Shopping at Harrods!

The windows of Harrods at Christmas time!

China Town, London.

Christmas Card Station Chaos

I had a little too much fun with Christmas cards this season, including snowflake confetti and the gold wax we used to stamp our wedding invites. I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays.

Effortless London street style

London at christmas time + my favorite faux fur coat. And this effortless outfit that I've been living in (in some version or another), hence the lack of outfit posts. Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays everyone!

Thrifted faux fur coat// Robert Cavalli sunnies (c/o)// Zara booties

Jeff Koons balloon dog bag (c/o)

100 Good Deeds + giveaway

 

Jade Rose Blog has teamed up with 100 Good Deeds to bring you a Holiday Gift giveaway! 100 Good Deeds is an organization that trains women artisan groups from Africa to India, on how to weave these bracelets. The bracelets are worn to promote good deeds; every time you do an anonymous good deed, move the small ring one bead closer to the 1GD button. 100% of the bracelet proceeds are invested back into the 100 Good Deeds program benefiting the women bracelet weavers. 

With celebrities far and wide supporting this organization, you have the opportunity to purchase or win one for yourself or friend!

*** Giveaway to win the "capri" bracelet gift***

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For a bonus entry, comment on this post with a good deed someone has done for you that you still remember to this day. Good luck!

 

Cyndi Lauper rockin' her 100 Good Deeds braceet!

 

How to: Styling sequin trousers 101

 

Sequin trousers, some say tacky, some say cute. I say why the heck not! Sequin trousers appear every December both in High street like H&M and Topshop and in designer runways. They make a statement, and when in neutral "colors" (metallics?) they can create a great base to an outfit. 

This week I will be showing you the 3 ways I've styled my sequin trousers since Thanksgiving, because yes, I wore them on Thanksgiving.

Sequin trousers look 1: Casual
Grab your leather jacket, favorite comfy sweatshirt, and a dark lip color to set about errands in a cool yet glitzy outfit. Pair with a more casual shoe for actual running around.

 Follow the blog to see how I styled the rest of my outfits with sequin trousers!