The Holiday Series 2018-Happy New Year & Link Up On the Edge #126

December 27, 2018 / 60 Comments
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As I sit drafting this post on Christmas Day, I am feeling like a much overdue blogging break is needed here on the edge. With that I am going to share my second to last outfit of 2018, the final post in Ada’s Holiday Series (featuring our New Year’s Eve looks), the final link up of the year, and my final thoughts until I return back to my regular blogging schedule some time next week. I will be posting on December 31 with The Fab 40’s and it’s a really fun theme this month, so be sure to check that one out. Then I will begin my short blogging hiatus. I was going to set a firm date for my return to blogging, but I decided that I have been living stringently by my own self-imposed deadlines lately and I am going to return briefly to my comfort zone of flying by the seat of my pants.

Faux Fur Coat: Solitary Consignment
Pants: Foxcroft Aurora Crop Cuffed Pants

I quite like to fly that way. It makes me feel free and uninhibited and allows me to release the weight of the world from my shoulders which I all too often carry around with me. Of course, I will remain diligent in completing the necessary obligations of daily living, but all the extras that I find myself unnecessarily committing to are going to have to wait this time. My kids will be away for 10 days and I fully intend on embarking on a week and a half of complete and total selfishness. Because I don’t do it very often. And because I can. And because I want to. And I am going to do it with no guilt and all pleasure.

Shirt: Foxcroft Jae Burnout Velvet Top (No longer available). Similar here.

I think when we take some time to just let it all go that’s when we allow the universe and our muses to really speak to us. Or perhaps they are always speaking to us, we just need to stop and listen. This next week or two will be my opportunity to just stop and really listen. I can’t wait to see what comes flooding in on me. Hopefully, it will be worthy of sharing here.

Necklace: c/o Happiness Boutique (Old).

But before I go, I have to share the most wonderful story about my new faux fur coat that I received as a Christmas gift from my dear husband. This gorgeous coat came into the consignment shop on a day when I was not working. Denise, the owner, accepted it on consignment, priced it, and hung on the coat rack. When I spotted it my next day at work, I was in a complete swoon over it. With very little expectation of it fitting (it had no size tag), I hesitatingly slipped it on. Much to my surprise and complete satisfaction, it fit perfectly as if it were made for me. I quickly snapped a selfie and sent it to Denise, declaring that the coat would be mine by the end of the week. She tried to persuade me to wait until after Christmas to make the purchase, citing all sorts of random reasons that did not make much sense.

At the end of the week, I returned home without my new coat. As I stood chatting with my husband about the day, his phone alarm went off which caused me to glance down at the screen which was directly in my line of vision. The alert blasted across his screen, “Call Denise about getting fur coat for wife.” I laughed as I read it aloud to him, teasing him that he has not yet managed to surprise me in over a decade. But the gesture made my heart happy.

Boots: Froita Sequins Booties from JustFab.

We called Denise, who was still at the shop, to inform her that my husband was on his way to pick up the coat. She began talking to a customer who had just entered the shop. Then she whispered to me in a slightly panicked tone that the owner of the coat had just walked in and had changed her mind about selling it. My heart sank. She said to send my husband right away and she would try to stall the coat’s owner until he arrived. I found out later that Denise had been planning to get the coat for me for Christmas and a friendly argument ensued between her and my husband as they battled it out about who would get to gift me this beautiful coat.

All I can say is this…I am overwhelmed by all the love and the amazing gestures from both of them. And even though only one got to present me with my favorite gift ever, the story of how it became mine makes it an even more cherished gift than I ever anticipated. Thanks for all the love, Denise and Jeff! I don’t know if I deserve all that, but I sure am grateful! And every time I drape this coat around myself, I will be feeling nothing short of abundant love!

Have you received any special gifts this year?

If you are looking for more New Year’s Eve outfit inspiration, please be sure to check out all of these gorgeous ladies perfectly styled for an end of the year celebration! And stop back on New Year’s Eve for a super fun Fab 40’s collaboration! I want to wish you all the happiest of New Years. May your night be spent making beautiful memories and may the upcoming year be filled with so much peace, joy, laughter, and love.

LINDA A Labour of Life “What I am not wearing this year for New Years Eve.
New Years is always glitz and glitter but also fur and warmth.  Adding my black fur helps make even the coldest of nights feel wonderful.  This year however I will be poolside in Orlando with my boys so I am sharing what I normally would be wearing not what I am actually wearing. (Only because it’s hard to share a preview of what I will be wearing poolside, when there is so much snow around.) Happy New Year’s Eve and wishing you all the best in 2019!”
MONICA Jersey Girl, Texan Heart “Ok, I’m going to be super blunt with y’all.  I will be staying in this year.  I posted a dress in yesterday’s post, but let’s be real, I will be relaxing and drinking my wine at home with my family and probably falling asleep before the ball drops, don’t judge me haha!  I hope everyone has a happy new year!”
LAURA I Do deClaire “This fun top caught my eye on amazon a few weeks ago and I knew it would be perfect for NYE! My husband and I haven’t gone out to celebrate NYE for years, but I still like to sparkle, even if it’s at home! This top can be dressed up with a skirt or leather pants, but it’s just as cute with black leggings or joggers if you are staying in. Hope you all have a safe and Happy New Year’s!
ADA Elegance and Mommyhood ” My plans for New Year’s Eve this year are up in the air, but I might take my mom and my daughter out for dinner, to a nice restaurant. For sure I will be wearing some sparkle and some silver though. I love this ruffled-hem black+silver brocade dress I chose. With the right blush velvet shoes, a bow in my hair, a sequined clutch and crystal earrings, my dress is perfect for New Year’s. Cheers to a Bright and Beautiful Two Thousand Nineteen!!”
ROXANNE Glass of Glam “I love any chance to wear sequins, so for this outfit I went all out with a long-sleeved sequin mini dress from Rent The Runway. I’ve had so many positive changes in my life this year that there is much cause to celebrate! To a successful 2018 and an even more successful 2019!”
BOJANA Bo’s Bodacious Blog “It’s Bojana from Bosbodaciousblog.  Even though we aren’t going anywhere fancy for NYE, I am still planning on ringing in the New Year in style with this gorgeous, light pink, shimmery, pleated skirt and a crimson red velvet top.  Hop over to see the outfit details and read about our plans.”
SHELBEE Shelbee on the Edge “I love the classic combination of black and white for special occasions and what is better than velvet, faux fur, and sequins for New Year’s Eve? I chose this black velvet burnout top from Foxcroft to pair with wide cuff cropped white denim for a comfortable but chic holiday outfit. My new black faux fur coat was a Christmas gift from my husband this year. I fell in love with this coat the moment it came into the consignment shop. And of course, sequined booties are perfect for ringing in the new year! Wishing you all a happy and blessed 2019!”
CHERYL Cheryl Shops “I love New Year’s Eve in theory, but don’t like it in practice. So for as long as I can remember, I’ve taken matters into my own hands and hosted my own New Year’s Eve party. While I like to get a little dressed up, I don’t get too dressed up. Here’s what I plan on wearing for this year’s festivities: all black, with pops of silver.”
 
 
 
 

 



And now your featured favorites from last week’s link up.

Mel of Mom with Style shared her post, Last Minute Christmas Looks From Your Closet. I absolutely love this easy Buffalo plaid look. Mel also shared three other amazing dress looks in this post, so do hop over and check them out. They are all brilliant!

Mel of Mom with Style

Chrissy of Granola and Grace shared her post, Eva Trends: The Queen Lace Dress. I am seriously crushing on this dress! The color is magnificent on Chrissy and she is a woman after my own heart using a gas pump as the backdrop for a lacy dress! Go check out those photos!

Chrissy of Granola and Grace


Keeping it on the edge,

Shelbee

Linking up with these Fabulous Link Ups.

I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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