Christmas Wrap-up Runway: The Excellence of Being Extra

Tights: Isadora, Zulily

Bag: Macy's; Necklace: Carole, JCPenney; Black and white bracelet: Mixit, JCPenney; Lime bracelet: Cloud Nine, Ocean City; Hot pink bangle: Target; Yellow bangle: Silver Linings, Ocean City; Black bangle: Mixit, JCPenney; Pink bangle: Don't Ask, Zulily

Dress: Planet Gold, Macy's

Ring: PinkBopp, Etsy

Fascinator: Modcloth

Skirt: White House Black Market, Zulily

Bag: Macy's; Belt: Belt is Cool, Amazon

Coat: Nine West, Kohl's

Top: ELLE, Kohl's

Sweater: Kohl's

Bag: Macy's; Socks: Hallmark

Christmas is all about decadence.  And, yes, togetherness and family and all that warm and fuzzy stuff.  But as most light displays and holiday spreads reveal, it's also about can't-get-enough indulgence.  And why not?  Winter is cold and dark and, this year, all clogged with corona.  We need a distraction.  And there's none better than overdoing it on something we love.  For me -- and so many others -- that something is festive fashion.  Whether you light it up like Vegas, trim yourself high tea style (fascinators aren't just for Easter!), or cuddle up to an ugly sweater, seasonal ensembles make everything merry.  Because sometimes there's no greater gift than the one you give yourself, namely the gift of self care (or should I say elf care?  No, I shouldn't.  It makes me think of that wannabe dentist from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and route canals are most definitely not the way to a joyous Noel.).  So now that it's December 26, deck it out Parks and Rec style and finally treat yo'self to that extended peppermint bath bomb soak, extra large box of chocolate truffles, and/or after-Christmas bargain shopping spree.    

Because someone has to support the musical necktie industry.