Time for Christmas outfits

Whether you plan to stay at home or go out during the Christmas days, drink and eat till you drop, lay in bed in your pijamas, or celebrate with the family or friends – one thing’s clear: you need Christmas outfits. And if you’re like me into fashion, then comes the question what to wear. If you don’t know, or don’t have time – keep it simple – a red sweater and a pair of plaid pants is traditional and at the same time trendy. I like almost every kind of plaid pants and for this outfit I chose these Zara black & white leggings pants. And the red sweater is with my favorite Minnie&Mickey Mouse – they keep the child in me alive.

So, If you wanna be comfy and just make an easy holiday statement just stick to nice pants or jeans and a red Christmas sweater. It’s the perfect combo you can’t go wrong with. When you are going out all you need is a pair of great thick leggings, a pair of warm boots, a great oversized sweater, a cute hat, a big scarf and a beautiful puffer.

But if you can’t be bothered and/or feel lazy, a comfortable sweet pijama or loungewear would fit perfectly – just add some Christmas accessories and nice makeup and you will be pretty fabulous for a cozy Christmas family night.

And – don’t forget to smile and give love, not only presents, because the feelings are more precious and expensive than any present you could buy.

Photography by Marg Basarova

Austria’s Glorious Balls

Every winter, Austria hosts hundreds of classy ball nights – nowhere are balls so romantically formal as in Vienna.

Over 400 of them are staged each winter, strict dress codes, an opening fanfare, the entrance of the debutants and debutantes and the call „Alles Walzer!“ (literally: “Everything is waltz!”) are all part of a classic ball. Balls open usually with a Polonaise and punctuated by speeches, etc.

In the past wearing of masks and costumes was reserved for the nobility. To compensate for this, Emperor Joseph II opened up the dances in the Redoute Rooms in the Hofburg palace to everyone. This allowed the Viennese to copy the courtly customs of these celebrations, something which they retain to this day.

The waltz, being a partner dance, was initially perceived as a provocation, and caused moral outrage. The Vienna Congress (1814/15), meeting in the city to establish the new order in Europe following Napoleon’s campaigns, made it acceptable via the salons.

The balls today have kept a lot of the traditions of the past, while at the same time adapting many modern elements – like performances by professional dance groups and celebrities, charity campaigns, etc. It was a charity ball in the Viennese Hofburg palace that i was at – the 14th Dancer against Cancer Ball. From the opening with the debutants and the „Alles Walzer“, through to the modern dancing performances, the whole show was full of variety.

I am sharing with you some photos from this fabulous event. I was wearing a black and white dress, shoes and bag, trying to blend in with the waltz couple’s monochrome colors.

Double chocolate and then add some kiss

In Vienna, when the weather refuses to cooperate, you can always go inside – either shopping, or like me here – in one of the best traditional chocolate and cakes coffee house – Gerstner. I like to eat there a strudel and drink a melange, especially during the Christmas holidays when the mood inside is so unique. I adore this old style beauty you can see in the photos.

With the most beautiful holidays of the year just around the corner, I cannot resist the pieces of art they have here, so beautifully packed as presents. 

In the glamour of this pastry shop, I continue the silver glitter trend from my previous posts – my outfit consists of silver Calzedonia leggings, a black oversized sweater, a cute short gray cape and black booties also with a silver touch.

And to all of you, for the coming Christmas, I wish you a double chocolate and then add some kiss.

Photography by Marg Basarova