Thursday 21 November 2013

Christmas Casual

I originally started researching for this post with the theme 'four looks for under $200' in mind.... however, there are some exceptional pieces available in chain stores right now..  I couldn't limit it to four and I definitely couldn't  limit each outfit to under $200, without thinking that I've cheated you by not showing some beautiful options. The good news is... all outfits featured in this post are chain store buys.. some come in under $200 some are a little more (I will be doing 'four looks for under $200' in the near future so stay tuned!) and to make up for it, I've featured 8 options! 

Its around the time of year where Christmas parties haven't quite started being celebrated yet although there are lots of last minute pre-Christmas catch ups starting to take place. Long lunches, quick dinners.. not quite dressy although not quite denim appropriate. So what to wear? my first rule is COLOUR! it's Christmas, it's fun, and hey its an excuse to dress up a little more for a lunch than you usually would. The greys, blacks and navys of Winter are making way for COLOUR, COLOUR, COLOUR! If your worried about experimenting with colours, start slowly by choosing a printed item with colours throughout,  then accessorise by picking out one colour featured in the print and choose all your accessories in that colour.

Enjoy your pre-Chrsitmas catchups in perfect casual style, Happy Clicking!
xx
A Stylish Affair 

P.S: Wittner currently have 40% off any second pair of shoes you purchase on-line- but be warned, once you look, I promise you'll buy! You'll thank me later. 
Dress: Country Road
http://www.countryroad.com.au/shop/woman/clothing/dresses/60160630/Tribal-Print-Body-Con-Dress.html
Shoes: Sambag
http://www.sambag.com.au/lydia-coral-gold-fine-elastic-sandals
Bag: Mimco
http://www.mimco.com.au/shop/bags/leonardos-moment-circle-lf601-1

Top: Country Road
http://www.countryroad.com.au/shop/woman/clothing/t-shirts-and-tops/60159839/Stripe-Cut-Out-Shoulder-T-Shirt.html
Shorts: Witchery
http://www.witchery.com.au/shop/her/clothing/shorts/606212/Tuck-Detail-Short.html
Shoes: Sambag
http://www.sambag.com.au/reese-black-plaited-mesh-sandals
Bag: Mimco
http://www.mimco.com.au/shop/bags/shoulder-bags/60161662-1/Amazonia-Mini-Bucket.html

Style Tip: Balance out this look by ensuring to have a big slouchy handbag like the one featured, anything smaller will make the outfit look teeny tiny (and not in a good way).

Top: Witchery
http://www.witchery.com.au/shop/new-in/her/clothing/60160903/Lace-Shell-Top.html
Pants: Seed Heritage
http://www.seedheritage.com/pants-shorts/palazzo-pant/w1/i9806333_1001335/
Shoes: Sambag
http://www.sambag.com.au/charlie-yellow-woven-leather-front-31592
Clutch: Mimco
http://www.mimco.com.au/shop/bags/clutch-and-evening-bags/60160829-9573/Tribal-Treasure-Hardcase.html

Top: Seed Heritage
http://www.seedheritage.com/tops/lace-swing-top/w1/i9319757_1001329/
Pants: Country Road
http://www.countryroad.com.au/shop/woman/clothing/pants/scarf-print-pant-60157974
Clutch: Oroton
http://www.oroton.com/view-all-bags/raisa-envelope-small-clutch/w1/i2889615_1001245/
Shoes: Sambag
http://www.sambag.com.au/sarah-orange-rectangle-flat-stone-sandals

Style Tip: When wearing loose fitting pants, ensure to pair with a tighter fitting, structured top so as not to end up looking like a sack!

Dress: Witchery
http://www.witchery.com.au/shop/her/clothing/dresses/604114/Jersey-Shoulder-Dress.html
Shoes (Heels) :Wittner
http://www.wittner.com.au/shoes/heels/saintly-black.html
Shirt: Seed Heritage
http://www.seedheritage.com/chambray/denim-tencel-shirt/w1/i8323458_4170179/
Shoes (Flats) : Sambag
http://www.sambag.com.au/heidi-black-matte-snakeskin-sandals
Bag: Mimco
http://www.mimco.com.au/shop/bags/shoulder-bags/60161662-1/Amazonia-Mini-Bucket.html


Style Tip: I LOVE this dress! It works for both day and night, team it with a pointed heel for a night time dinner and drinks or put the chambray shirt (unbuttoned and open) over the top, team with flats and you have a casual yet sophisticated lunch time look.

Dress: Country Road
http://www.countryroad.com.au/shop/woman/clothing/dresses/square-print-shift-dress-60157042
Shoes (Flats): Sambag
http://www.sambag.com.au/mim-red-plain-leather-sandals
Shoes (Heels): Wittner
http://www.wittner.com.au/shoes/heels/ramira-orange.html

Style Tip: Again this dress works from day to night, and teaming with a red shoe is a nod to Christmas and adding a pop of colour all at once!

Dress: Country Road
http://www.countryroad.com.au/shop/woman/clothing/dresses/60159318/Textured-Cross-Over-Dress.html
Shoes: Sambag
http://www.sambag.com.au/lydia-coral-gold-fine-elastic-sandals
Bag: Oroton
http://www.oroton.com/view-all-bags/luminous-mini-bag/w1/i2889499_1001245/

Style Tip: All white featured heavily on the runways this year, if your not keen to try white head to toe, add in a pop of colour with accessories to keep your look on trend without looking like you got covered in snow.

Top: Witchery
http://www.witchery.com.au/shop/her/clothing/cross-front-shirt-601156
Shorts: Witchery
http://www.witchery.com.au/shop/her/clothing/new-in/overlay-beach-short-609092
Shoes: Sambag
http://www.sambag.com.au/heidi-hot-pink-matte-snakeskin-sandals
Bag: Mimco
http://www.mimco.com.au/shop/bags/clutch-and-evening-bags/OC354-6697/Dino-Clutch.html


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