Month: December 2025

Curvy Christmas…

~ somethinginthewayshemoves

I’ve had a really wonderful Christmas. Gorgeous people, gorgeous gifts, gorgeous food. Of course, gorgeous outfits.

This time year screams velvet in rich colours. So, I started off my festive looks with this dark green wrap dress. I adore how this dress looks fancy and whilst being incredibly easy to wear. I just fling it on & hey presto, I look done up.

Dress – Curve Soul*

No Christmas outfit would be complete without some xmassy nails. I kicked off the festive manicures with these little snowy trees.

And this weather calls for the warmest & cutest teddy bear coat. It makes every outfit fancy. Tartan always gives me warm feel, paired with some holly you get cosy Christmas.

Coat – Marks & Spencer

I stuck with velvet, but upped the richness with this dress. The deep gold is dreamy. I teamed it with some of my beloved Snags and felt fantastic.

Dress – Glamorous

My family always dress up for Christmas Day. We’re usually at one of our homes, but we go all out anyway. This year for the big day I opted for this incredible Lindy Bop dress. I bought it for my brother’s wedding and it has been tragically under worn since. I really don’t know why I haven’t worn it more because it is fabulous.

Dress – Lindy Bop Shrug – Monsoon

My final Christmas nails were a glittery ode to the season. Half candy cane & half follow that star. I love them.

I had a really wonderful Christmas. I hope you all had a Merry time too.

* – Previously gifted.

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The Greatest Gift…

~ somethinginthewayshemoves

December is here, which means it’s time to get festive. I love Christmas time. It’s cosy and pretty and so much fun for the littles. It is also the time for giving.

I always feel very grateful at this time of year. I have a loving circle of friends and family to celebrate with. I will exchange gifts & decorate my warm home. I’ll indulge in yummy festive treats and watch the kids in my life enjoy the seasonal magic. I am incredibly lucky to be in such a safe & comfortable position. I’m not wealthy, but I have a little to spare and I will be sharing that extra.

Refuge provide support from women and children experiencing domestic abuse. Often those fleeing abuse must leave everything behind. You can fund a variety of parcels ranging from essentials to gift that will bring a little Xmas joy.

Willow Animal Santuary run a ‘cat hotel’ that specialises in homing cats that have been unable to find a safe home elsewhere. Cats who are not house trained, have psychological issues or are feral. Often cats like this are abandoned or euthanised. Willow allows them to live their lives in safety and comfort. Willow also provides sanctuary for farm animals. They have a strict no kill policy and cultivate the most loving environment for animals who may have led difficult lives. If you can, please help the animals in their care continue to thrive.

Glasgow’s Spirit of Christmas is an excellent resource for donating to local charities. They host tonnes of Glasgow based organisations and details what each needs. You can select the kind of gift and recipient you would like to donate to. There are lots of groups facilitating present buying for kids who might otherwise receive nothing. The idea of a child being excluded for the joy of discovering that ‘Santa has been’ breaks my heart. Charities like this allow us to be a tiny part of the Christmas magic. That feels like an enormous privilege.

Renew Roots are providers of direct aid in Gaza. They are currently supporting 137 families. Their aim is feed, educate, offer support to families who have lost everything. Despite the ‘ceasefire’ attacks and blockades are ongoing. Please give whatever you can.