Happy New Year Plaid ~ A New Year’s Celebration in Plaid Elegance for the Dinkie Lady and Dinkie Gent

A New Year’s Celebration in Plaid Elegance

Hello, dear readers! 

Jumping ahead a bit ... it's not even Christmas yet but today, I want to share with you a sweet outfit that I made for the New Year celebrations for the Dinkie Ladies and the Dinkie Gents.

First, for the Ladies: It’s a plaid dress with a “Happy New Year” theme, designed to be worn for the occasion of New Year’s celebrations.

It's such a sweet, festive and elegant outfit, I’m sure you’ll love it too.

(Photo taken at The Grove Country Estates)

The dress is made from plaid fabric that has a black and white plaid design with buttercup yellow bunting and florals, incorporating “Happy New Year” chalkboard messages, adding a touch of fun and celebration to the classic plaid pattern.

The dress flares out gently, allowing freedom of movement as you might dance into the early hours of the new year, I will, for sure :)

The bow (actually a Headband) is made from the same plaid fabric as the dress and adds a touch of cuteness and whimsy to the look.

The soft and comfortable velveteen ankle-strap shoes have detachable and resizable shoe decorations adding some more cuteness and charm to the outfit.

I also added a cute Bowtie Choker to the set as well as a one-off 2024 Crown Tiara, only available up to, well, New Years day.

(Photo taken at The Grove Country Estates)

My mood in these pictures mirrors the atmosphere - one of jubilation, hope, and anticipation for what lies ahead.

There’s an undeniable sparkle in those eyes; they reflect an environment where lights twinkle like stars brought down from heaven for this special night.

Every detail has been curated to make this moment unforgettable; it’s where elegance meets celebration under a sky lit with fireworks heralding new beginnings.

♥

~ A Cat in Wonderland ~

In a world where blossoms sway,

A little cat in dress does play.

Striped bows adorn her ears so sweet,

In a land where fantasy and reality meet.

Amidst the trees with branches wide,

She stands alone, no need to hide.

With eyes of wonder, pure and bright,

She gazes at the soft sunlight.

She feels the magic in the air,

A sense of joy beyond compare.

She knows this place is hers to explore,

A cat in wonderland, forevermore.

♥

And for the Dinkie Gent, here is a lovely Shirt made from the same plaid fabric and a matching Bowtie Choker and to help you celebrate in style, a black Top Hat with a Happy New Year message and a brim of light.

Both available at the Holiday Shop & Hop 2023 at a very favourably price :)

I hope you like these offerings for the New Year celebrations and are looking forward as much as I am to ring in new beginnings.

~ Have a lovely festive season ~

Love, as always, S x

~ Let It Snow ~ A new outfit for the festive season for Dinkie Ladies & Dinkie Gents ~

She had always loved Christmas, ever since she was a little girl. She loved the lights, the music, the presents, and most of all, the snow ... how it made everything look magical and beautiful, like a fairy tale. She had always dreamed of visiting a winter wonderland, a place where she could enjoy the snow and the festive atmosphere.

She had seen pictures of such places, but she had never been, always wanting to go, but she never had the chance.

Until now.

She had received a surprise gift from her friend, a ticket to a winter wonderland resort.

She was overjoyed and grateful for her friend’s generosity, she packed her bags and headed to the airport, wearing her favorite Christmas outfit: a berry red dress and a matching Santa hat.

Quickly settling in to her cozy cabin, she was amazed by the sight of the winter wonderland. It was everything she had imagined ... and more.

The resort was covered in snow, with sparkling lights and decorations everywhere. She could hear the sound of sleigh bells and carols in the air.

Surely, she had stepped into a Christmas card.

She decided to explore the resort and see what it had to offer, gliding around, seeing people having fun in the snow, making snowmen, throwing snowballs, riding sleds and skating on the magnificent ice rink.

Stalls offering hot chocolate, gingerbread, and candy canes... taking in the aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pine, there was no resitance to trying some of the delicious treats.

She felt the warmth of the fireplaces and the smiles of the people.

She was having the time of her life.

Taking pictures of everything she saw and did, wanting to capture every moment and share it with her loved ones.

She was looking for a perfect spot to take a selfie, when she saw a gazebo in the distance, surrounded by trees and snow. It looked like a charming and romantic place. She decided to go there and see if she could get a good shot.

She walked towards the gazebo and the ice rink, admiring the scenery along the way, climbing down the steps, she was greeted by a stunning view of the resort and the mountains ... the sun was peeking through the trees, creating a clear, wintery sky.

... click ... a beautiful shot ... a memory ...

The gazebo, the houses, the trees, the snow and the sky formed a perfect backdrop

She felt a breeze on her face and a flutter in her heart.

She had found her winter wonderland.

She had found her happy place.

She had found her Christmas magic.

(Photo taken at Witherwood Thicket)

The ~ Let It Snow ~ outfit is available in three colours, with and without a festive snowflake design ... Berry / Berry Snow, Cinnamon / Cinnamon Snow and Night Sky / Night Sky Snow.

The box for the Ladies includes two dresses (one with a snowflake design, one without), two fluffy Neckscarfs (with the same pattern choices as the dress, so you can mix and match, both have resize options), one pair of 'velvet/suede' Shoes and a Santa Hat with a fluffy trim (which can also be resized).

The Gentlemen option includes one Shirt in the snowflake pattern and a matching, rezisable, Bowtie and a matching Bowler Hat (also resize).

These, for the season, are only available at The Christmas Event and the 5th Wonderland Event. They will all be available at the main shop in the new year.

I hope you all have a great festive season and enjoy all the Christmas markets and events ... and, of course, get some serious shopping done, there are some great bargains about this time of year :)

Have a good time, Love, S x

♥ Tosca Piccolo at the Holiday Shop & Hop 2023 ♥

It's safe to say that making your debut at such a large Christmas shopping event like Holiday Shop & Hop can be an exhilarating, yet challenging experience... a mix of excitement and nervousness (a lot of nervousness, really :) I am so happy to have been accepted and made brand new outfits, that are at no other Christmas event I'm participating in, so it's really all a big 'exclusive' - and the best part ... everything is 20% off.

There are lovely seasonal Dresses and Headdresses for the Dinkie Lady and festive Shirts with Bowties for the Dinkie Gent.

The main gift is by the Christmas Tree... it's not just for Dinkies (something nice for your home, I hope) and I put five extra Dinkie T-shirt 'gifties' out - no group required.

Event date: 1st. December 2023 - 1st. January 2024

Here's a little peek at the shop:

Click here for a Taxi to Tosca Piccolo at the Holiday Shop & Hop 2023

... it's a good starting place for your journey through 16 shopping regions with 320 merchants. You might need a few days :)

♥ Enjoy ♥

& Happy Shopping :)