TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE XMAS

LE REVEILLON DE NOEL

Valentino

What to wear to a dressy Christmas Eve dinner? This year I am all about velvet. It's rich but not showy, it's warm but not casual and you can make a grand entrance without piling on too many baubles, so to speak.

Mr.Valentino to the rescue. Problem solved.

But right there, the second question comes up: what shoes to opt for to complement this luxurious outfit. With velvet's smooth sheen nothing is more perfect than patent leather, I say.

Maybe heels 

With pants, short boots play the relaxed yet festive card

Burberry

Maybe flats.

I am lacking quite a few precious inches to boast being 6 feet tall, I know, but then again, I want to be super comfortable.

Maxmara

That part was easy, but now for the other accessories...

Well, let's see, let's go for broke; let's go Couture.

A pared down Chanel look with an armful of the house's bracelets à la Coco

Chanel

with large amethyst or ruby encrusted jewelry

Pomplou

long vintage earrings

YSL

 demure classic hammered gold

Loren

or I could go less matchy matchy for the ring 

Pomplou

a very simple bag will keep the whole thing discreetly elegant.

Chanel

Or maybe I'll opt for a slightly "YSL période Russe" look

with his stunning vintage cuffs...one on each wrist

YSL

worn with large but minimal graphic earrings 

Exotic India Art

or richer bejeweled ones

YSL

a dark ring full of mystery

Crescent City

and a spectacular bag directly inspired by tsarist aristocracy

Chanel

We're talking make believe here, so let's really splurge!

au revoir.