The Christmas Dress Situation: The Red Pencil

 Have you noticed? AOG is literally camp as Christmas- I hope you like!
Its Sunday and yep...you've guessed it another (penultimate) Christmas party dress post!

I have discussed the sequin and midi options the two previous Sundays.

I am proud to recycle my former graduation dress into a Christmas party dress (I really am making a conscious effort to do this more!). My first Christmas party is in fact this Friday and this is my option for that particular occasion.

I like that this dress is understated and incredibly classic. Its a staple I think I will find myself going back to over the years regardless of season. I like the large pocket detail, the hint of cleavage, the capped sleeves and the above the knee cut. Its a classic case of "keep it simple stupid" but that mantra suits me fine.

[p.s I have no idea why I look so moody in these pictures, probably what you don't need on a Sunday]

I plan to wear this dress with some black sparkly heels and voluminous hair as simple as that. 

You can purchase this dress from ASOS and its currently reduced so grab it quick!

Tell Me/ Show Me what you have in mind for your Christmas festivities!

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My Graduation Outfit

 It goes without saying last year was an almighty juggle.

There was my final year of university with a dash of trying to earn good money, and a sprinkle of maintaining all meaningful relationships and of course writing here on AOG.

Metaphorically keeping all balls in the air and trying to divide my time into giving all of them much needed attention was very trying at times.

At the lowest deepest darkest moments of my third year study at university I questioned whether I was worthy of graduation. In the depths of stress it seemed like a distant ideal....I lost sleep in worry at times.

 I really did put the work in, granted I had to give the occasional "no".

But it was all worth it.

On Friday I shall receive my Bsc Applied Computing 2:1 degree.

Now you regular readers of mine will know well I am a big fan of a lust list.

For once this is what I shall be ACTUALLY wearing....I know different huh?

I did research graduate outfits and generally their not overly written about so I thought I would show you guys what I'm planning on wearing.

I must point out my robes are gold and red hence the bold dress colour choice.

I wanted to be sophisticated and comfy at the same time so chose this pencil dress originally from ASOS- unfortunately it is sold out online so I purchased mine from Ebay....thank the lord for Ebay phewww. Its understated and simple perfect for graduation because lets face it my dear parents will probably have my graduation photo proudly displayed in the house for as long as I live.

Dress: ASOS/Ebay

Christian Louboutin Decollete Shoes: Net A Porter

Necklace: ASOS

Michael Kors Watch: ASOS

Those of you that follow me on Instagram (AspirationsOfGlam) will see I ordered the shoes only last week. I decided about a year ago I wanted some Louboutin shoes and have saved ever since. I cannot wait for them to arrive....it should be tomorrow. I think they will look spectacular with my dress.

Again with jewellery Ive kept the look very simple, my faithful Michael Kors watch which I have had since my 22nd birthday and a very simple thin choker.

Tell me about your graduation?

What would you wear if you were attending a graduation ceremony?

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