Bold Holiday Reds and Ruffle Details
Ah, holiday reds. How good you are.
It’s no secret how much I love red. It’s just so freakin’ festive and sassy! I caught sight of these enormous ruffles and said THAT’S MY CHRISTMAS DRESS! Doesn’t this just scream holiday party? It is after all December now. What?!
Yesterday I finished this semester of my DNP – and landed an A in biostats which was no small feat. The feeling of success when you’ve busted your ass (and had many meltdowns) is such a sweet emotion. Next semester is of course going to be even more difficult but I am very much looking forward to the challenge. I am even more so welcoming these next few weeks off – I can finally read something I’d like to read again!
I also started a new teaching gig with a local Dallas university yesterday. Papers signed, hands shaken — I’ll be overseeing capstone BSN students and teaching a skills lab, hello Med Surg! Going back to the basics of nursing and showing the hopeful nurses-to-be how to properly and safely care for patients gives me such joy! They have no idea what a vast world is ahead of them, especially in healthcare. The possibilities for their careers are endless, and I get to help show them that! How insanely cool is that?!
I also have some travels coming up with one of my fellow Dallas bloggers – stay tuned on my Instagram stories this weekend to follow along and see where we’re going and all of our adventures!
Who loves the Teddy coat trend this season? I bought this coat and I have to say – it’s reasonably priced AND feels like a slice of heaven. No really – I just want to cuddle with it, it’s so dang soft and feels like a cloud. It’s actually somewhat cold today in Dallas, you better believe I’m busting this baby out!
Not a red loving gal? Check out my other looks including stars, white lace, and trousers.
Photography by Megan Weaver
December 5, 2017 @ 1:15 pm
I love this outfit. I love red too!!! Yay festive fashion.
December 5, 2017 @ 1:22 pm
The ruffles are a really cute touch on the dress- and such a vibrant color!
December 5, 2017 @ 1:35 pm
That’s a great Christmas Party dress. I love the teddy bear coat with it
December 5, 2017 @ 1:39 pm
Ruffles make the dress stand out, loved it
December 5, 2017 @ 1:46 pm
you look beautiful in every single shot you take! the gingerbread house purse is absolutely adorable! so festive & cute
December 5, 2017 @ 2:02 pm
Phenomenal outfit! I love the interesting pairing of the dress and the coat! The red really pops out. (p.s) I need to borrow your photographer. No one will ever take pictures for me!
December 5, 2017 @ 2:29 pm
I love this color on you! The dress is gorg!
Xo Mindy
December 5, 2017 @ 3:43 pm
I always shy away from red but now feels like the perfect season to branch out! The color looks stunning on you!
December 5, 2017 @ 3:51 pm
omg your purse is soooo cute! haha! Who even thinks to make bags like that?!?
December 5, 2017 @ 10:39 pm
right?! Betsey Johnson literally makes my heart sing – her bags are so insanely cute!
December 5, 2017 @ 3:56 pm
Everything about this outfit is awesome! I love the dress and how you accessorized it!
December 5, 2017 @ 4:53 pm
i’m obsessed with your purse! don’t know if I would be able to pull it off though
December 5, 2017 @ 5:25 pm
Such a fun dress! I’m loving the ruffle.
December 5, 2017 @ 6:53 pm
I love your dress! Red is such a power color and looks amazing! And the bag is so cute and festive!
December 5, 2017 @ 9:36 pm
WOW!!! What a glam look! Sounds like a lot has been going on outside of blogging too 🙂
xoxo A
http://www.southernbelleintraining.com
December 5, 2017 @ 10:46 pm
What a gorg dress! You look stunning!
December 5, 2017 @ 11:28 pm
Congrats on getting an A AND for starting your new teaching gig! That’s so awesome! This dress looks incredible on you! Absolutely stunning.
December 6, 2017 @ 1:12 am
You look amazing in this dress!
December 6, 2017 @ 7:31 am
Love that red dress and your white coat! You look stunning!
December 6, 2017 @ 10:42 am
This dress is beautiful and you look stunning! Loving the ruffles!
December 6, 2017 @ 11:07 am
You look like a modern day Marilyn Monroe in that outfit! I love how you paired the different textures and statement pieces, it’s such a great outfit!
December 6, 2017 @ 11:10 am
The ruffle on that dress is SO fun!!
December 6, 2017 @ 11:37 am
Love the dress! It’s definitely perfect for a Christmas party!
December 6, 2017 @ 12:33 pm
I really really want a jacket like that! It’s so cute! And that purse haha freakin’ adorable! 🙂
December 6, 2017 @ 2:55 pm
Girl, you are slaying this outfit & I love it SO much! The coat looks so cozy! Also, congrats on your new job-it sounds like it’s something you’re so passionate about and I love that 🙂
xoxo, S
Southern and Style
December 6, 2017 @ 6:36 pm
That dress is absolutely gorgeous! I’d pair it with a black faux-fur jacket!
December 9, 2017 @ 4:44 pm
That red dress is stunning, I love the style! Also, I love the name of your blog, it’s so cute and creative.
Kimberly Love
Author of Upcoming book, You Taste Like Whiskey and Sunshine,
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December 12, 2017 @ 10:01 am
You are rocking that dress, girl! So beautiful!