Tuesday 24 December 2013

Dolce Christmas!

Today is Dec 24 - Christmas Eve, and for Scandinavians today is also the day when we celebrate Christmas. It's not because we're so impatient that we want to open our presents a day early, the reason is actually because back in the days of the Vikings a new day started at sunset, so the 25th started at sunset on the 24th rather than at midnight and Scandinavia has kept to that tradition when it comes to Christmas. So tonight I'll be celebrating with my loved ones, having far too much food and drink and giving presents. A couple of days ago I did a post on the color red, which is my preferred color of my Christmas outfit this year, so today I thought I would show you what I'm planning on wearing tonight.
Lace dress with belt: New Look // Shoes: Hobbs // Cameo earrings: ASOS // Bracelet: Dune // Ring: Yves Saint Laurent

After I've finished the preparation of all the Christmas food, it's time to swap the festive penguin leggings and Santa socks for something a bit more decent, and this year I'm taking inspiration from the stunning Dolce & Gabbana A/W collection by wearing a red lace dress from New Look. It comes with a black belt as you can see in one of the photos, but I don't think that the dress actually needs a belt so I won't be wearing it. Lace can be quite racy, but the overlay together with the 3/4 length sleeves shows just the right amount of skin for me. To stick with the red theme, I'm wearing red suede shoes with a shiny tip in the same color from Hobbs and with the 9 cm (3.5 inch) heels it's a very practical and comfortable height for running around doing my Hostess with the mostess duties. To add a feeling of the infamous Dolce & Gabbana opulence to the outfit, I'll be wearing statement earrings with a Cameo motif, a sparkly wide gold coloured cuff with crystals in an intricate pattern and a heavy cocktail ring. 
Dolce & Gabbana A&W 2013 Campaign photo

I hope you like the Dolce & Gabbana inspired look, for me it's perfect for Christmas and I might just add a chunky necklace as well. As it is the Christmas holidays I'm now taking a few days break from blogging to spend with my family, but I'll be back on Dec 28 for the last few posts in 2013.

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and hope you have a wonderful time with your loved ones! Xx
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  1. Nic and Claire 24 December 2013 at 07:07

    You look beautiful!! Amazing outfit, love the red on you. Happy Christmas x x

    Claire | AgentSmyth

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    1. Unknown24 December 2013 at 09:25

      Aaah, that's so nice of you - really THANK YOU SO MUCH! Have a lovely Christmas :o)! Xx

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  2. Shubha Juyal24 December 2013 at 08:13

    My God! You look adorable...stunning...so beautiful!!!
    Love those earings...
    Charlotte...Merry Christmas to you and your family...have loads of fun..
    ..

    PS...more posts like these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...I am loving them!!
    <3

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    1. Unknown24 December 2013 at 09:27

      Thank you very VERY much, if you have any time off I hope you have a lovely time too :o)! Xx

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  3. Chanelle jade24 December 2013 at 08:40

    You look amazing hun!
    I hope you have a lovely day with your friends and family :)
    Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a happy new year too!
    xxxx

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    1. Unknown24 December 2013 at 09:29

      Thank you so so much, that means a lot :o)! I hope you have a great Christmas :o). Xx

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  4. Unknown24 December 2013 at 09:27

    Thank you very much! Have a wonderful Christmas :o). Xx

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  5. Amelie24 December 2013 at 09:47

    That red dress is GORGEOUS! You look amazing! I hope you have a great Christmas!

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    1. Unknown24 December 2013 at 09:50

      Thank you so so much, that's so nice of you :o)! Merry Christmas to you and your family :o)! Xx

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  6. Unknown24 December 2013 at 09:51

    Happy Christmas!! You look beautiful :-) Gorgeous dress xxx

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    1. Unknown24 December 2013 at 12:13

      Merry Christmas to you and thank you so much, that's very lovely of you :o)! Xx

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  7. Victoria - Florence and Mary24 December 2013 at 10:17

    Fabulous dress, can't go wrong with a bit of red.

    Merry Christmas

    Victoria
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    1. Unknown24 December 2013 at 12:14

      Sometimes the old classics are the best :o)! Merry Christmas! Xx

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  8. What Taylor Buys24 December 2013 at 10:39

    The dress is beautiful!
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    1. Unknown24 December 2013 at 12:14

      Thank you very much, it shows just the right amount of skin too :o)! Xx

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  9. Saida Cane24 December 2013 at 10:54

    you look stunning Charlotte! I bought a red dress for Christmas too :)

    Saida xx
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  10. Unknown24 December 2013 at 11:22

    You look gorgeous! and I loveee those earrings

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    1. Unknown24 December 2013 at 12:17

      That's so sweet of you - thank you very much! Xx

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  11. Pandamone Stylist.24 December 2013 at 11:32

    Great look, Borgia's styled, fabolous!
    Have a Very Fashionable Christmas!
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    1. Unknown24 December 2013 at 12:18

      Ah, thank you very much, I hope you have an amazing Christmas :o). Xx

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  12. Unknown24 December 2013 at 12:14

    Thanks a million, follow you now! Xx

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  13. Elisa Zanetti24 December 2013 at 12:40

    HI babe, I wanna wish u a Merry Xmas! May it be a day full of love (and fashion)
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    1. Unknown24 December 2013 at 12:45

      Thank you so much my dear, have a great Christmas with your loved ones :o). Xx

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  14. Viv24 December 2013 at 12:54

    I think you nailed a Dolce & Gabbana inspired look.. this is also a perfect look for any holiday party! The lace dress is lovely and I love how you did your make up!

    myblissisthisway.blogspot.com

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    1. Unknown24 December 2013 at 13:53

      Thank you so much, that's so very nice of you - a great little Christmas present :o). Xx

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  15. fashgrace24 December 2013 at 12:59

    awwh i didn't know they celebrate christmas one day early! i really love your red lace dress, it's so striking and you can stand together with Santa anytime! you will look smashing

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    1. Unknown24 December 2013 at 13:58

      :o) - that's so lovely of you, thank you and have an amazing Christmas time :o)! Xx

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  16. Unknown24 December 2013 at 13:24

    Such a beautiful dress, I'm a big fan of a red lace dress - classy and decadent!
    Merry Christmas!! :)

    Helen at Hels Yeah! xx

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    1. Unknown24 December 2013 at 13:59

      That's so nice of you - thank you very much and have a lovely Christmas! Xx

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  17. Unknown24 December 2013 at 14:41

    You look very pretty in red.
    New on your blog- great stuff.
    Nw ff on G+ :-)
    happy holidays fm Kenya!

    Kazinidaily.blogspot.com

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    1. Unknown24 December 2013 at 17:20

      Thank you so much, have a wonderful holiday period! Xx

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  18. hobovogue .24 December 2013 at 14:54

    dolce + gabbana inspired look! love it :) the red dress is stunning, happy holidays!!

    ps. i'm your newest follower on google and bloglovin ;)

    xoxo hobovogue.com . ღ

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    1. Unknown24 December 2013 at 17:22

      Thank you so much, have a great Christmas! Xx

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  19. Anonymous24 December 2013 at 15:00

    stunning look :) Merry Christmas!

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    1. Unknown24 December 2013 at 17:23

      That's so lovely of you - thank you and Merry Christmas :o). Xx

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  20. beautylovesbooks24 December 2013 at 15:11

    A really pretty dress! Red looks great on you blonds! I didn't know that you Scandinavians celebrate earlier! Merry Christmas and I hope you get a lot of great presents!
    http://beautylovesbooks.com

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    1. Unknown24 December 2013 at 17:24

      Ah, thank you so much :o) and I hope you have a great time this Christmas :o). Xx

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  21. Anonymous24 December 2013 at 15:20

    Aww you look gorgeous hun! I have that dress but mines in a dark green colour. :D

    Have a lovely Christmas. <3

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    1. Unknown24 December 2013 at 17:25

      That's soooo sweet of you, thank you very much - will it be the X-mas outfit perhaps?! Have a wonderful Christmas! Xx

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  22. Unknown24 December 2013 at 15:21

    Charlotte, thanks so much for sharing your traditions...so interesting! You look absolutely stunning! Red looks really good on you! Enjoy your festivities. Happy Holidays to you!
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    1. Unknown24 December 2013 at 17:26

      That's the nicest thing - thank you so much! Have an amazing Christmas holiday! Xx

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  23. Mairead24 December 2013 at 15:37

    You look beautiful, that dress is stunning and red is a really nice colour on you!

    Merry Christmas! X

    Molly's Beauty Spot | A Beauty & Lifestyle Blog

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    1. Unknown24 December 2013 at 17:26

      Hiya Molly, thank you very much and have a wonderful Christmas :o). Xx

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  24. Anonymous24 December 2013 at 16:39

    Love that dress! I would never have guessed it was new look. My boyfriend is polish and he also celebrates Christmas tonight. Have a lovely day and enjoy spending time with your loved ones. Xxx

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    1. Unknown24 December 2013 at 17:27

      That's so interesting, I didn't know that :o). Thank you very much and Merry Christmas :o) with lots of good food! Xx

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  25. Unknown24 December 2013 at 17:42

    so beautiful! I love this inspired look

    
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    1. Unknown25 December 2013 at 09:09

      That's so nice of you - thank you very much! Xx

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  26. Unknown24 December 2013 at 17:45

    This is such a beautiful dress! The red lace is so gorgeous on you! Perfect outfit for the holidays!

    Rebecca
    www.winnipegstyle.ca

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    1. Unknown25 December 2013 at 09:11

      Thank you so so much :o). Have a great Christmas :o)! Xx

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  27. Unknown24 December 2013 at 19:16

    U look stunning :)
    Glam n Gloss

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  28. Marcela Gmd24 December 2013 at 20:22

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    1. Unknown25 December 2013 at 09:14

      So sweet of you to say - thank you very much and have a wonderful Christmas :o). Xx

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  29. Anonymous24 December 2013 at 23:04

    You look gorgeous! :D
    I hope that you have a very merry and happy Christmas!! :D <3

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    1. Unknown25 December 2013 at 09:14

      Thank you VERY much - have a wonderful, relaxing Christmas! Xx

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  30. Lipstick and Lightening25 December 2013 at 01:55

    I have an obsession with anything Scandinavia, and I love anything with Vikings so thanks for sharing that little bit I found it interesting :)
    I adore the dress too, very elegant :)

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    1. Unknown25 December 2013 at 09:15

      That's really nice of you to say and I'll try to include more of that in my posts every now and then, thank you! Merry Christmas :o). Xx

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  31. Unknown25 December 2013 at 04:24

    Such a lovely holiday dress! The lipstick looks great too! xx Rena Kiss and Make Up

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    1. Unknown25 December 2013 at 09:16

      Thank you very much, I think I'll get plenty of wear out of it after Christmas too :o). Xx

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  32. Anonymous25 December 2013 at 04:59

    Such a lovely dress !!!! Merry Christmas dear :) xx
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    1. Unknown25 December 2013 at 09:17

      Thank you so so much - that's really nice of you! Have a wonderful Christmas! :o) Xx

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  33. Unknown25 December 2013 at 09:12

    Thank you very much follow you now! Xx

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  34. tr3ndygirl influencer e fashion blogger25 December 2013 at 13:39

    With all good wishes for a brilliant and happy Christmas season, hope things are going all right with you.
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    1. Unknown25 December 2013 at 15:58

      Thanks a million, hope you have a lovely Christmas! Xx

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  35. Heide Padilla26 December 2013 at 07:23

    That is some sexy red dress!

    Hi_D
    http://kintsugioflife.blogspot.com/

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  36. Imogen26 December 2013 at 10:41

    Happy holidays lovely. This is such a perfect look. Lace and red is one of my favourite combinations.

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    1. Unknown27 December 2013 at 11:09

      Thank you so much, that's really nice of you, hope you've had a nice Christmas! Xx

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  37. saralookbook · Theprettythings26 December 2013 at 14:15

    really nice red dress ! ;D

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  38. Naville26 December 2013 at 18:36

    love your dress, lace is one of my favourite fabrics!

    xo

    Inspirations Have I None

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    1. Unknown27 December 2013 at 11:14

      Mine too, and there are so many beautiful patterns to choose from :o). Xx

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  39. KATYA VERNER26 December 2013 at 18:39

    Hello dear, Your blog really awesome! Love it! <3
    Btw, wanna follow each other via GFC or bloglovin? Let me know ;) www.catpuff-blog.com

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  40. Unknown26 December 2013 at 19:42

    I love this look, its not over the stop screaming Christmas and could be worn everyday, its not fussy but so elagent and chic!

    Cornelia - Ineffable Beauty

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    1. Unknown27 December 2013 at 11:17

      Hi Cornelia, that's so nice of you, thank you very much!

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  41. Unknown27 December 2013 at 00:33

    Your outfit is soooo pretty!
    If you don't mind, would you like to check out my blog? and Follow me? http://classygirlschic.blogspot.com/
    Thanks!

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  42. Anonymous27 December 2013 at 19:56

    Lovely! Would you like to follow each other on Bloglovin? Please let me know and I follow you back :)

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  43. Jess D27 December 2013 at 22:52

    I am loving the dress and that is an interesting fact about xmas in the scandinavian culture.

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    1. Unknown28 December 2013 at 08:45

      Thank you very much, that's really lovely of you :o)! Xx

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  44. allmylivesnow28 December 2013 at 01:12

    Merry, Merry Christmas to you! I hope you had a wonderful day! I absolutely adore your earrings. So elegant.
    Barbara @ www.allmylivesnow.com

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    1. Unknown28 December 2013 at 08:46

      That's so sweet of you, thank you very much! Merry Christmas to you too, hope you had a great time :o)! Xx

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  45. Hannah Cozens28 December 2013 at 10:25

    Beautiful dress. Hope you had a lovely Christmas :)

    hcozens.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Unknown28 December 2013 at 10:40

      Thank you so much, that's really nice of you :o). Yes i did thank you - busy, but still have a few days to relax. Hope you had a wonderful time too :o). Xx

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  46. Unknown28 December 2013 at 15:07

    You look gorgeous- beautiful dress! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas,
    L xo

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    1. Unknown29 December 2013 at 08:44

      That's so lovely of you, thank you very much, hope you had a great Christmas too :o). Xx

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  47. Me29 December 2013 at 20:26

    That red dress is sooo lovely! It looks fab! X
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  48. Unknown30 December 2013 at 16:49

    We also celebrate and open gifts on 24th in Estonia. You look absolutely gorgeous and I'm loving the dress ^_^

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    1. Unknown30 December 2013 at 16:55

      That's so sweet of you, thank you very much :o). Xx

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  49. Unknown30 December 2013 at 19:04

    Very elegant and stunning, I love red.
    Great blog, new follower.
    xoxo

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    1. Unknown30 December 2013 at 19:19

      Thank you so much, that is really lovely of you, hope you'll visit again soon :o). Xx

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