Warm Up to Your Winter Wardrobe

December 26^th, the day after Christmas and I hope your holiday season was merry and bright. For some, this day can be a bit difficult to bear. The excitement is over and there's not much left to do but take down all the decorations, put everything back in boxes for another year, and try to find space for all those new gifts. That last part shouldn't be a burden, but I suppose it can be for some.

Personally I now find myself living in a house that is about one-third the size of the house I lived in four years ago, so even though I consider all gifts to be wonderful, I do occasionally struggle to find a place for everything, so I know how it goes. Add in the all the little things that have been left undone during the holiday rush, and one can easily be overwhelmed. If you find yourself experiencing a little post holiday gloom, not to worry, because it's FemmeLuxe week! I've got so many pretties on the way to cheer you up and a few simple tips for navigating those post holidays blues.

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Beware of what you dwell on for that you shall surely become.” I agree with Mr. Emerson's assessment of this very basic human condition. I believe that what we think becomes words and then actions and I'm a big proponent of the idea that a person's outward appearance also reflects their inner state of being. The marvelous part is that you change all this.

You can turn what would be a post-holiday slump into a very productive season. You can change your way of thinking and you fool your brain with into thinking it's feeling happy, sexy, confident, cheerful, organized, you name it, just by doing a little tweaking to your thoughts and your wardrobe. What's that you say? Tell you more? Done and done. Let's start with a few basic feelings and attitudes that crop up after the holidays.

Maybe you're feeling a little schlumpy after all those decadent holiday foods and you feel like wearing something loose and baggy. Burn those baggy sweat pants if you have to, but whatever you do--DO NOT GIVE IN! Instead, turn it all around with some positive affirmations about how sexy you look with some curves (burning your baggy sweatpants might actually help with that) and maybe something in black faux leather to prove it like this Black PU Plunge Bodycon Midi Dress - Sarai from FemmeLuxe. FemmeLuxe has some amazing Puff Sleeve Tops and Glitter Crop Tops but when it comes to classy-sexy their BodyCon dresses are my first go-to.

Maybe you're accepting your post holiday body with flying colors, it's everything else that's looking a little dreary. Take a cue from that body-positive attitude and add some rich color to your life. When you start with a neutral main piece like Black PU Plunge Bodycon Midi Dress - Sarai, the sky is the limit on the colors you can work with. I chose to layer Sarai with this warm red plaid top, because there's something about red that just warms my heart in these winter months. Notice the frilly lamb-chop sleeve accents to make it a little extra feminine. And then topped it off with a fuzzy red beret and red lipstick. Check out PU Leggings and Slinky Dresses from FemmeLuxe for some more great picks.

What if you're the type who just hates the cold weather and tons of layers? To that I would say, I'm right there with ya. At this time of year, layers are a must, but who says those layers have to be boring or make you look like a crazy cat lady with a cold? That's why I love adding some fun, sleek, or vintage elements to my outfits. For today's outfit, I added vintage style tights with that lovely line down the back and ankle strap heels. On other days, I go for a colorful scarf or a funky chunky knit cardigan to keep it all fresh and fun.

So, keep your chin up and your shoulders back. The best is still yet to come and there's more lovely picks from FemmeLuxe on the way!

Shopping Info: Dress from FemmeLuxeFinery.co.uk, Top and Tights from SheIn, beret and heels are old.