Mama Style | What To Wear On Christmas Day

To say that this year has been a bit of a shocker is a complete understatement, so I think most of us are more than ready for some festive cheer. I've been looking forward to Christmas in a major way. 

Of course, it looks a bit different than usual. Instead of a rowdy evening spent with our large extended family, we're celebrating at home this year. I'm looking forward to cooking Christmas dinner now that we finally have our dream family kitchen after a year of renovation work to the house. 

The kids at 5 and 2 are at the peak ages to be excited and basically since late November we've been shamelessly encouraging it with lots of gingerbread baking, festive film watching and mince pie eating. I don't even know who's more excited at this point. 

And of course, as Christmas is a ritual, what we wear has to figure somewhere. 

Some people go for comfort at Christmas and basically wear pyjamas all day while others aren't happy with anything less than full on glitz. 

I try to tread a middle ground - as we are at home this year, hosting and cooking, I wanted to be a little relaxed. But this year also needs all the sparkle you can throw at it.

Black cashmere turtleneck jumper | Pure Collection

'Python' embellished skirt | All Saints

Fleece lined thermal tights | Marks and Spencer

Pearl studded biker boots | Zara

Natural rough cut diamond pendant | RoseandRabbit @Etsy UK

Pearl and crystal ear climbers | Phillip Jones 

What could be better when you want to stay cosy but also a bit dressed up than the combination of a snuggly knit and a beaded skirt? 

I paired this relaxed, super soft plain black cashmere rollneck with a classic - the stunning, heavily beaded 'Python' skirt from All Saints and a pair of warm tights. It felt like the best of comfort and festive sparkle all at once. 

On my feet when we popped out, I wore my new (ish) biker boots from Zara. I am obsessed with these. 

I adore a clompy boot worn with more delicate, feminine items to give them a bit of bite and I also love the beautiful pearl and black crystal detailing on this pair, which really elevates them. 

For accessories, I chose this wildly gorgeous rough cut diamond pendant to pick up on the sparkle of the skirt, and a pair of crystal and pearl ear climbers. 

This outfit was so easy to wear and felt really good. No matter where you are this year and how or with whom you're celebrating, I wish you all the festive joy and hope for a brighter, peaceful New Year.