Frock steady

There are some things that have changed since you were an eight-year-old waiting on Christmas Eve for the clock to tick 12 midnight and signal the start of the gift-opening spree. Now you probably wait for a more decent Christmas morn hour to appreciate gifts, and probably save the gift wrap too for recycling next year. Now you limit your trips to the Christmas buffet spread and know that the special cake for noche buena contains as much calories as your entire gift-giving budget this year. And now you know that that whole Santa thing is a fraudulent set-up that allows your Pops to justify his beer belly at least once a year.

Yet there are also some things that never change. Just like how it was when you were eight, Christmas was always an excuse to get a new outfit. The difference now being you have more say now than 15 years ago when your mother insisted on dressing you up just like she does the beribboned Christmas presents she elaborately wraps.

Now that you have your own quota on style, you’re sure to be looking for dresses that will exceed expectations. Christmas is always a time when people won’t fault you for looking too dressed up or too pretty, or even too feminine. So make the most of this holiday spirit and get yourself an ensemble that will surely jingle bells.

Your best bet for this Holiday season is a pretty dress that’s easy to put on but hard to match standard-wise. Local chic boutique Karimadon has options that will surely heat up the cool Christmas air. Their newest frocks are already rich in detailing and layers so that you can do away with the razzmatazz of bling and still walk away looking hot. Chic dress in jewel tones are adorned with ribbons that wrap around waisted silhouettes. Chiffon make up multi-layers to frame your legs better. Feminine details such as smocking and ruching liven up gathered bodices. Strapless options bare our shoulders and bring attention to your clavicle, undoubtedly one of the sexiest parts of the woman’s body. These dresses combine flirty, sexy, and feminine with the littlest amount of time and effort. Wear with fab, wind-blown tresses, the season’s trendiest smoky eye and shimmery pink-tinged lipgloss.

If you want to add a bit of sparkle to your Holiday ensemble, step into a pair of Karimadon’s strappy metallic stilettos, foot fancies in a mix of gold, bronze and silver that will complement your dress as well as a chic jean ensemble.

The canine companion, though, is an optional accessory.

Karimadon is located at Glorietta 2, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Place Ermita, Bldg A SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM Bacoor, SM Pampanga, SM Davao.

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