I might be in the minority here, but I LOVE the days between Christmas and New Year almost as much as the main event itself.
It’s one of the few times a year I find myself full able to relax and take life at a slower pace, indulging in things I can never usually settle to do, like read during the day and not constantly have that feeling that there is something I MUST be doing.
I’m becoming less sore from falling, so walks are on the agenda before the snow returns. Looking out my window now I can see bright blue skies, and the air is crisp and clean.
When it comes to outfits I find myself opting for jeans and simples tees over my usual dresses and tights,
My makeup also becomes more neutral as for a rare few days I become more comfortable with how I look.
I’ve decided I’m going to stay in this New Year. My parents have friends over, who I know and like, so I will catch up with them and also watch the DVDs I was given for Christmas (The September Issue and Coco before Chanel). I’m not a big party person and find night time socialising exhausting,
Again, that might make me a bit…odd, but it’s just how I am.
What will you be doing for NYE? Have you made your resolutions yet? I’ve not yet decided on mine, but have got a couple in mind.
xxx
I love your outfit! It’s a really cool take on casual. For New years probably a takeaway and DVD and go to my frineds. Hope you had a great Christmas!!
xx
It’s great to just be relaxed and laid-back once in awhile. I want a nice quiet New Year’s eve this year.
merry christmas! you are so pretty. i love that pendant necklace! =)
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love those jeans, they look so comfy. where did you find them? i have such a problem finding jeans that fit.
and your new years eve sounds perfect to me! i think im going to get dragged to a party, but id much rather stay in and relax to be honest.
enjoy your day <3
xo h
those look like great jeans
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marian
Looking fab as usual hun. Your new years plans sound lovely and relaxing, i’m going out with my friends to a club, any excuse to party! x
that’s a very laid back outfit…you look great sweetheart. 🙂 am stayin in on NYE as well….you’re not alone! :)) Am scared of firecrackers..arrgh. hhihihi!
Happy New YEar in advance!!
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You got BOTH The September Issue and Coco before Chanel as presents? That is so great, I an yet to see them… Have to fix that soon!
And may I say, your relaxed look is one of your best. I love the white tee/relaxed jeans/red accent combination.
I’m agree with you, these days are the most relaxing of the entire year.
i wish i could be relaxing just now, sadly there is too much schoolwork to be done! 🙁
loooove your outfit.
love your jeans, great wash!
I kind of hate NYE, I never do anything and never really want to do anything haha
hey gorgeous,
with or without make up you are beautiful.
I am very much a party person but always spend new years eve with my loved ones.
Guess what I did today? I was by the pool in my frilly bikini writing my new years resolution. One list called body and soul: its promises regarding how I look and feel such as drink more water (I can go days without drinking water- i drink so green tea instead). One list under work: what I plan to do career wise and one list called improvement: like I want to be fluent in Russian;)
miss you and so glad you are having a peaceful time.
Den xoxo
love ur outfitt girl !
xx
I know what you mean, it really is a lovely relaxing time. Last year I stayed in and played Trivial Pursuits with my parents, and honestly it was one of the best NYE’s ever! That’s so sad 😀 Normally I love going out and socialising but something about New Year just makes it not very fun. All that pressure that you MUST be enjoying yourself so much! This year I’m going to a friend’s fancy dress party, the theme is ‘Your New Year’s Resolution’ so I shall have to get thinking! Glad you had a lovely Christmas, your pics are fab xx
I’m usually a girl who only wears dresses too – but I must admit, this outfit looks fabulous on you, I really love the simple and complimentary colours…it looks chic and comfy!
I too will be staying in on New Year’s Eve, but I’ll be at my house in France which I can’t wait to get back to…I’m hoping I’ll be able to have a dip in the pool at midnight or run down to the beach, but I’m perfectly happy to spend it by myself!
xxx
Lovely simple outfit, perfect for the inbetween time.
Lucky you getting The September Issue and Coco Before Chanel, both look great.
Kel
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This year I’m staying in as well. Im really just tired of all the parties and would much rather stay at home with my close friends! Oh, and I am dying to see Coco Before Chanel!
I love you outfit by the way. Not everyone can pull off that look, you know. I’m jealous!
xxx
Saoirse
This year I’m staying in as well. Im really just tired of all the parties and would much rather stay at home with my close friends! Oh, and I am dying to see Coco Before Chanel!
I love you outfit by the way. Not everyone can pull off that look, you know. I’m jealous!
xxx
Saoirse
This year I’m staying in as well. Im really just tired of all the parties and would much rather stay at home with my close friends! Oh, and I am dying to see Coco Before Chanel!
I love you outfit by the way. Not everyone can pull off that look, you know. I’m jealous!
xxx
Saoirse
This year I’m staying in as well. Im really just tired of all the parties and would much rather stay at home with my close friends! Oh, and I am dying to see Coco Before Chanel!
I love you outfit by the way. Not everyone can pull off that look, you know. I’m jealous!
xxx
Saoirse
This year I’m staying in as well. Im really just tired of all the parties and would much rather stay at home with my close friends! Oh, and I am dying to see Coco Before Chanel!
I love you outfit by the way. Not everyone can pull off that look, you know. I’m jealous!
xxx
Saoirse
Casually sweet. I like the blouse. 🙂
xx
You look lovely. 🙂 This year I’ll be spending time with two friends. I’m looking forward to it. -Feather
very casual look,like the necklace!
It’s a great relaxed outfit!
I feel like I haven’t finished celebrating Christmas yet and now NY’s is approaching, it’s crazy! I need time to slow down!!
I’ll be having dinner with the bf and family for NYE:)
xx
I totally agree with you. It is just so nice to hang around at home doing nothing particular.
My NYE is going to be also really relaxed, I am looking forward to it.
Have a good and relaxing day 🙂
xx
Nathalie
I’m like you. I’m not a party person.
This days between christmas and new year are great, the past to fast, but they’re fun.
thanks for your comment!
Cosy clothes are the way to go on days like today, its nice to see the green of the grass with the snow slowly melting!
No plans really for New Years – i’m staying in really, save the money for a change!
love your outfit dear, and i definatley agree with you there, i too love the days between christmas and new year, it’s about the only time of the year i get to relax!
I’m not sure what I’ll do…no resolutions yet:))
love your necklace:)
Perfect! I LOVE your Christmas outfit in the post below..and Flash is adorable!
Lookin fab (of course). I too enjoy this time between xmas and new year – no set plans, no expectations so no disappointment! A night in for new years sounds like a great plan! I’m not doing much either!
Cheers!
Great outfit. You look good in casual.
I’ll be staying home as well on NYE…we may be in for a snowstorm here!
Although I enjoy the in between days, I find them hectic as I try to get everything done before going back to work! I am very fond of the 30th though… my birthday!
You look laidback and lovely! 🙂
I never got round to seeing the chanel film in the cinema, hope it’s good!
Always love your daily outfits, i should really start posting my own 🙂
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I completely agree! I love the days in between, they’re so relaxing!
Love your jeans 🙂
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I don’t know what I’m going to do at NYE, maybe I’ll stay at home too!! But only maybe…!!
Anyway, I hope your NYE would be great, Daisy!
The September Issue is SICK, I love it. Have a good new year!
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I know what you mean, its exhausting to go out at night! Its so much more fun to stay in and watch marathon television and drink champagne in your pj’s! you look very relaxed in that outfit 🙂
I don’t like the days between christmas and new years, they’re too hectic! Oh and my birthdays at the beginning of January so I’m always busy haha 🙂 great outfits! ♥
yes i totally hear you on the relaxation!
hope you are reading something delightful.
share the love… I really dont like these days…
*sighs*
Love your casual outfit! Haven’t made my resolutions yet I’m afraid! As for NYE, I’m going dancing with friends! 🙂
I actually love the days in between too! I’m not sure what I’m doing for NYE yet though..so that’s a little stressful but I’m enjoying being on vacation from work. You look so cute! I love wearing jeans and a T too 🙂
you are so pretty!
I’ll be doing the same on New Years Eve. I partied plenty in my early 20s, now I’m just tired. Sounds sad, but I’m looking forward to just hanging out and falling asleep early.
I’ve got about a million New Year Resolutions all written out and ready for completing:D
One of them is to try and enjoy life even in the bad times.
Girl you are sooo lucky to have that Coco movie to watch New Years Eve:) I would love to have something that juicy to watch!
I like your necklace:)
xoxo
Olivia
Ooh! I so want to see Coco Before Chanel! It sounds like an absolutely lovely New Years Eve.
I’ve got a bunch of resolutions I have but I still need to write them out!
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Hey gorgeous, hope you had a fantastic Christmas.. I will be spending New Years Eve dancing on the beach barefoot to obnoxious techno music. Wanna join me? x
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I love this time of year too! It’s so nice to have a block of time to yourself! i love those wide-legged jeans, too!
you look lovely, amazing to see you in jeans!!
i wanted september issue for christmas too, but it’s not out here til mid jan =[
new years, my boyfriend and I have a restaurant reservation for right over the harbour at the early fireworks, and I bought a gorgeous dress today (just posted actually).
I’ll probably spend midnight watching tv with my boyfriend, I’m not big on going out either.
Not many resolutions yet, just the general “be healthier” stuff…
xx
I feel the same way about socialising and partying. I don’t think you’re odd! Or if you are, we’re both odd 😛
But I’m definitely an introvert and I think I’ll be staying in this NYE, too 🙂
^^ thanks 🙂
I do too, love the days between the holidays ! There is something special about them
Oh , love this outfit ! the jeans are supercool- you totally pull them off !!
Happy New Year (/soon)
I dontknw what I’ll be doing on new year’s eve 🙁 Love your necklace!!
Love this blue color of your jeans, so calming!
Nothing like being relaxed and casual.
I think I’m going to go a friend’s high rise and watch fireworks for New Year’s. It’ll beat spending the night all alone! 🙂
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oh you are not “odd” at all, darling! I am with you on these. I love the “inbetween” days, too, because I have time for things I love. I read and just hang around and don’t feel the urge to go out and do something. I am not a party person either, so we share a lot of things it seems! :)) me and my bf will stay at home for NYE, baking cookies and drinking champagne 🙂
have a lovely week & happy new year to you.
much love, susan xxx
Not to worry cos’ you look good in anything. I would be resting at home on NYE. I decided on some very high expectations of myself and will see if i can keep to it.
cute top & jeans never go out of style! love the light wash jeans girlie!
have a fun new years!!
You are so cute when you are casual! And it sounds like you recieved some fabulous Christmas presents! I am dying to see The September Issue. 🙂
Amazing, Laura: I just posted & said basically what you just said, only you said it better (& with less words). No excuse, but I’ve also got a head cold, which means it takes me longer to say what I’m thinking which is:
I LOVE this period between Christmas & New Year’s, and for the same reason. I’m not even replying to friends’ emails & things, but I had to stop by & say thank you! I hadn’t mentioned it sooner but I love the necklace & the way you wrapped it and the card. So thoughtful. When I finally upload my photos, I plan to take a shot or two of the whole packaging & present & will post on it. But for now.. more tea. Oh and just rented The September Issue (2nd time for me, I wanted my husband to see it – he loved it!) & I loved Coco Before Chanel. So I’m curious to hear your thoughts!
Will write you a proper email when I’m not feeling so lazy. Lucky you, staying in: as you’ll see on my post, I don’t like going out that night, either. But our plans are the next best thing: a sleep-over with lovely, easy-going friends, in what sounds like a beautiful house.
No resolutions yet, apart from re-writing the end to my first screenplay that I wrote years ago, and writing another which I think will be the one that actually becomes a film. What are yours?
I love this simple outfit…and the jeans look so chic on your gorgeous long legs 🙂
Cheers: Evi
I’m so glad I’ve finally found someone who doesn’t like clubbing and partying all that much. I’m a big homebody and hate all the NYE party requests I get. I love my friends, but like you, I get exhausted too. I really do love this outfit though, it’s gorgeous and you’re right, very neutral and pretty 🙂 Thanks for your comment btw, I love the guinea pig one too 😀 xxx
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Hi darling! Come to think of it, you are so right about the nice slow pace of these in-between days!
No NYE plans yet except maybe a cocktail with a gal pal… real low key this year, I think. Hope you have a fab New Year’s, gorgeous!
xoxox,
CC
Wow, gorgeous photos! Love the top and jeans, they’re killer =D
Thanks so much for my lovely comment, && have a brilliant new year!
Panda xx
so cozy! i love the color of that sweater
Looks like we will all be staying in this NYE! I agree with you though, these days are so nice and relaxing!
xxx
I love Coco before Chanel. 🙂
Love Ur jeans by the way!
Xx
love the simplicity- the september issue is on dvd already?! ohh heading out to get it now. for new years- im going salsa dancing for a latin NYE party- but i cant wait to see what you wear!
xx
I spent last new year’s eve at home with my boyfriend and a couple friends just playing board games and it was so much fun. I think this year we’re going out though.
I say it’s the best way to celebrate nye! I’m always with the family, could never do it without!
loves
I would totally agree with you about the inbetween days apart from the fact that I have to work! Oh well.
I hope you’re well.
Not sure about my New Year eve plans, I think it’s really overated!
Normally I love these inbetween days, but alas this year i have to work! Still making the most of it with post work trips to the sales, and ‘finishing off’ all the xmas food and champagne! For time not at work comfy outfits are a must – I love yours, though I am afraid I am mainly sticking to my pjs!
Have a great relaxation at home! Should be more often this time of the year,right? 😉
We invited people for New Years Eve…we gonna have nice dinner….and also same baby’s in the house 😉
Happy New Year!
I’m loving your outfit, it looks so comfy and carefree, ultra sweet.
I’ll be spending NYE at home also with family and friends and we are already planning a huge meal and all.
xo
Sophie
I love staying in for New Years Eve 😉 nice and relaxing!
i am usually sad when xmas is over for some reason… But i understand ur reason for liking it and i hope that these ‘rare’ days will no longer be rare! (maybe that could be a resolution?)
But i understand that is hard to feel comfortable with how you look, i am having difficulty with that myself (uncomfortable with how myself look not you i mean…)
But just reading these comments must give u confidence!!!
Happy New Year to you! I haven’t really decided what I’m going to do, but I got a DVD set of Woody Allen movies, and I’m planning to tear into them this week 🙂 Maybe a little bubbly with my husband to round out the New Year. Just a quiet one this year, I think.
i love your relaxed outfit.
hope the september issue is good! i really want to see it 🙂
You’re right. That break is the best! I find myself take life more slowly as well and actually enjoy life for a change!
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happy new year!
gorgeous!
wishing you good health, wealth and love and beauty for 2010. cheers!
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im going to a party in DC! new yrs resolution: look put together for work and get healthy!
darling hope you are well sweetie.Fancy a linkie swap? would love to!
xx
marian
Your outfit is perfect for those days in between! I love them too. It’s true, those are the days to relax and prepare for the new year… i love the prep cleaning too, weird, i know…
i love your outfit
and i definently know how you feel. i usually make no plans with anyone during christmas break. lol
i know what you mean. i’m so relaxed this time of year. *sigh* its so nice. 🙂
nice outfit, it looks so comfortable. you’re beautiful. happy new years eve!
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I want a nice quiet New Year’s eve this year.
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Your outfit is so simple but I really like it. I enjoy the relaxing period between Christmas and new year too. Can’t believe it’s over. Back to reality now!
You look so comfy and cute! I hope you had a super happy new year
happy new year lovely, and i spent my nye curled up on the sofa of my best friend’s house, with wine and champagne and chocolate and the lastest lost box set, so don’t worry!
Always got resolutions to make 🙂 x