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
I love this outfit. I love red too!!! Yay festive fashion.
The ruffles are a really cute touch on the dress- and such a vibrant color!
Thatās a great Christmas Party dress. I love the teddy bear coat with it
Ruffles make the dress stand out, loved it
you look beautiful in every single shot you take! the gingerbread house purse is absolutely adorable! so festive & cute
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!
I love this color on you! The dress is gorg!
Xo Mindy
I always shy away from red but now feels like the perfect season to branch out! The color looks stunning on you!
omg your purse is soooo cute! haha! Who even thinks to make bags like that?!?
right?! Betsey Johnson literally makes my heart sing – her bags are so insanely cute!
Everything about this outfit is awesome! I love the dress and how you accessorized it!
i’m obsessed with your purse! don’t know if I would be able to pull it off though
Such a fun dress! I’m loving the ruffle.
I love your dress! Red is such a power color and looks amazing! And the bag is so cute and festive!
WOW!!! What a glam look! Sounds like a lot has been going on outside of blogging too š
xoxo A
http://www.southernbelleintraining.com
What a gorg dress! You look stunning!
Congrats on getting an A AND for starting your new teaching gig! That’s so awesome! This dress looks incredible on you! Absolutely stunning.
You look amazing in this dress!
Love that red dress and your white coat! You look stunning!
This dress is beautiful and you look stunning! Loving the ruffles!
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!
The ruffle on that dress is SO fun!!
Love the dress! It’s definitely perfect for a Christmas party!
I really really want a jacket like that! It’s so cute! And that purse haha freakin’ adorable! š
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 š
xoxo, S
Southern and Style
That dress is absolutely gorgeous! I’d pair it with a black faux-fur jacket!
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
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You are rocking that dress, girl! So beautiful!