|Style| The Twelve Looks of Christmas - Look Seven | Texture

‘Tis the season for lush and shimmering fabrications.  At this time of year, fabrics become richer, more supple and tactile.  For Look Seven of the Twelve Looks of Christmas, I give to you, Texture! 

top and pants - Carmakoma (available at PRiMAALA) | shoes - mblm (available at Penningtons) | bag - ecco | necklace - Aldo Accessories | earrings - COVET By BIFFI

I am obsessed with this top!  The sparkle.  The mesh overlay.  The textured sweatshirt sleeves.  And what you don’t see here, is the lace back with zipper detail!  It’s a great take on the sweatshirt trend we’ve been seeing this season, with a big emphasis on mixed media.

cardigan, pants and shoes - mblm (Penningtons) | top - Forever 21+ | necklace - H&M | headpiece - Aldo Accessories 

I feel like a winter sorceress in this look.  I love the shimmer of this fringed open cardigan.  It’s a great layering piece, and set against these faux snakeskin pants, it gives a more dressed up vibe to a black-on-black outfit.  

jacket, skirt and shoes - Penningtons | top - Carmakoma (PRiMAALA) | bag - Aldo Accessories | earrings - Topshop | necklace - Stella & Dot

I love layering different textures.  I think it gives a lot of depth to an outfit.  Here I’ve paired a jacquard skirt, with a soft tweed blazer, over this amazing velvet and sequin shell.  Each fabric is individual, but together they read as polished and sophisticated.  

dress - Carmakoma (PRiMAALA) | body chain and earrings - COVET By BIFFI | earrcuff - online vendor | bracelets - MAC Cosmetics | shoes - Vivienne Westwood for Melissa

This is a statement dress!  It makes me feel powerful, especially with the padded shoulders.  It’s a fabulous dress.  The black comes to life with a sequin print against a shiny black velvet.  This is the perfect holiday look, that’s a unique take on the little black dress.  

Sequins, mesh and velvet, oh my!  This is the best time of year to play with texture in your looks, and I hope you found some inspiration from these outfits.  More looks coming soon!