People who don’t get dressing up for Christmas basically don’t get Christmas
The two greatest Christmas style icons of modern times are obviously Will Ferrell as Buddy in Elf and Mariah Carey in the 1994 video for All I Want For Christmas Is You. On that much, I am sure, all agree. And what key festive accessory unites these two looks? Well, actually, almost everything, from the silly hats to the cotton-wool colours and contrast tights. But, most importantly, it’s the fancy ankle boots. Mariah’s are high-heeled and furry-trimmed; Buddy’s are black and have a kind of sleigh-bell thing going on at the toe. Both are ridiculous and yet slightly glamorous, in that fairy-lit way that works only at Christmas.
Caveat: I am assuming you are a Christmas Person. If you are not, I have nothing further to say to you this week. Walk away calmly. Don’t worry about the mince pie. You can leave the mince pie where it is. I’ll take care of that, thank you.
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