Fashion Guide to Minimalist Holiday Style

Here we are at the beginning of the holiday season, with Christmas just around the corner. 

Once again we face the dilemma of a perfect holiday look that will transfer us from Friendsgiving, holiday office parties, Christmas with family to a New Year's day. The multiple options can cause mental and financial vertigo in our style-obsessed heads, so here I come with some useful guidelines on minimalist holiday style. 

When I was collecting ideas on how to stylishly embrace the season of holiday parties, I did not want to focus on too much glitter and shine. In other words, I was looking for pieces that are monochromatic, classic and universal. A great representative of that fashion approach is Elin Kling, one of my favorite fashion personalities, a creator of the fashion label Toteme. She is a poster girl for minimalist, simplified and urban-centered approach to fashion. What she wears is never dramatic, over -accessorized or too colorful. However, despite the fact that she is definitely not the fashionable peacock like Anna Dello Russo, Elin is a great inspiration for many fashion magazines and bloggers around the world.

Inspired by Elin Kling, I created two versions of minimalist holiday fashion capsules. The first set named "Charlotte Gainsbourg is invited to the  Thanksgiving Dinner." Classic staples as a grey cashmere cardigan, matching almost every outfit and every season, from winter to spring; some minimalist jewelry, which looks rock & roll, but still is very feminine; a belt and some trendy pieces of the season, the shearling sandals, a pair of classic black pants with a bit of a flare and a white t-shirt.

Shearling Sandal, Newbark; The Birkin Belt, Dylan Kain; V-neck Tshirt, Zara;
Black Scarf, Rodarte; Silver Cuff, Le Gramme; Ribbed Cardigan, Micheal Kors

The second set is a bit more elegant and classic and consists of delicate jewelry: stacking rings and geometric danglers, which make every occasion more festive, a midi black dress with beautiful neckline and black boho booties. 

First Thing Dress, C/MEO Collective; Stacking Rings, Cosmic Love Patterns
Alton Earrings, Mooreaseal; Sultan Boot, Matisse

With those two outfits you will never be overdressed, and at the same time, no one can deny your unique sense of style. Just remember personal style is about finding what really works best for you and what makes you happy. What I am trying to do on this blog is to inspire you and share some creative ideas, rather than force you in the direction of a specific style statement.

Let me know what beautiful outfits are on your mind this holiday season and what are the classic pieces you always swear on!!! Happy Thanksgiving!