New Year’s Outfit: something old, something new. New bodysuit with lace on neckline and cuffs from Hudson’s Bay (perfect for dancing because it stays tucked in). Lace skirt is about 10 years old with happy memories of the past.
Something you may not know about me is that I am hopelessly romantic, sensitive and sentimental with a love for nostalgia.
Robert Burns had no idea when he wrote his poem in 1788, that it would become a traditional song, echoing all around the world on New Year’s Eve.
It has been sung thousands of times on the big screen and recorded on albums, from little Shirley Temple to Bing Crosby, in movies like It’s a Wonderful Life, An Affair to Remember, When Harry Met Sally and Elf.
Happy New Year! I believe it is going to be happy for you anyway because you just look better and better all the time!
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Awww you’re so sweet Inese! What a lovely compliment, especially since I’ll be 66 next month! 🙂
Wishing you health and happiness for 2018 and beyond!
❤️carmen
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Dear Carmen, any attentive follower of your blog knows that you are a romantic and nostalgic person, and I, as you can guess, I know him perfectly and I love him. Your skirt is cute, has a fabric that falls in love and an elegant and very feminine design, therefore, dressed by you, it is a marvel. The top is also delicate and beautiful, and is a very yours, very Carmen. In the photos you are beautiful, something obvious, but I can not help but highlight it, because it is something that never decays, it always increases. The neckline of the top, so delicate, is a small treasure that over you becomes “the treasure”. You owe me a dance …
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Thank you kindly dear Josep-Maria! You always notice the little details which I appreciate.
Feliz año nuevo! Bailamos!
❤️carmen
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I love the name of your blog! ❤ and this is such a beautiful outfit 🙂 Happy new year to you, Carmen!
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Thank you very much Maggie! Fashion is fun but compassion is more important. We can have both! 🙂
Happy 2018!
❤️carmen
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Happy New Year to you Carmen! What a beautiful outfit. The skirt with this rich color, the belt and love the new bodysuit! I love those, but i am tall and they don’t make smalls long enough! I am with you on nostaglia as i think of my favorite Christmas movies-its a Wonderful Life, White Christmas.. i also love the classic Christmas songs best. Wishing you a Blessed year my friend.
jess xx
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Thank you so much Jess! I can understand that tall people might have trouble with bodysuits. Romantic movies and Christmas songs are two of my favourite things! It’s the reason I love shopping at Christmastime to hear Christmas music. And watch a Christmas movie every evening, even when I come home late from my dance classes.
Blessings of health and happiness for 2018!
❤️carmen
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Hi Carmen, happy new year to you !! I am so very glad I found your blog last year and had months of enjoyment following along with you. looking forward to this coming year:) The bodysuit is lovely with the lace and the skirt is just gorgeous! the tights and boots make it a perfect winter outfit. I am a romantic at heart too, the hallmark movies this Christmas attest to that! I get a tear in my eye from some of them! Thank you for everything Dear, Hugs, Terri xo.
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Thanks so much dear Terri! I’m happy we met too! Hallmark movies are the BEST! They remind me of the classics from days of yore: romantic, uplifting and always a happy ending. We are watching “Royal New Year’s Eve” tonight.
Happy New Year blessings!
❤️carmen
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Hi Carmen, as I browse my tv (when I get the chance with 4 kids!) I often stop on the old black and white movies where I check out the gorgeous dresses the ladies wore and how well the men dressed too. I think I belonged in that era! They also spoke in proper English . A royal new years eve seems a cute movie! Have a nice day Dear, hugs, Terri xo.
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Thanks for the link to “Auld Lang Syne….so emotional…so moving….I clicked on Youtube…..enjoyed it and then shared that video and another one on my fb timeline. 🙂
You always have an uplifting blog that brings joy to your audience.
😀
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You’re very welcome Bob! Glad you enjoyed the video! 🙂
Happy memories and may 2018 be filled with health and happiness!
❤️carmen
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Love your outfit – the skirt is beautiful. :))))) Happy New Year :)))))) Kisses – Margot :)))
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Thank you very much Margot! 🙂
Have a happy and fashionable 2018!
❤️carmen
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Happy New Year!
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Happy 2018 Karen! 🙂
Express yourself with colour!
❤️carmen
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Happy New Year, Carmen.
And yes, I knew you are romantic, and sentimental!! I don’t think that’s a surprise to anyone!
Love, Melinda
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Thank you so much my dear Melinda! It can be a bit of problem with keeping all my mementos and memorabilia, I think of myself as a collector of tangible memories. I know they are temporary and will all stay behind when I leave this planet. In the meantime, it makes me smile surrounded with happy memories!
2018 will be another year of collecting memories!
Make some new memories and enjoy God’s blessings!
❤️carmen
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All the best for you 🍀🌹🍀
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Vielen Dank lieber Maccabros! 🙂
Einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr!
❤️carmen
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You look stunning! Happy New Year!]
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Thanks so much Kashia!
Happy 2018!
❤️carmen
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Happy New Year dear Carmen. Have a wonderfully fashioned 2018. Hugs. Ralph xx 🍾🥂💖🤗
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Thank you dear Ralph! Wishing you all the best for 2018 in your new place in Austria!
Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
❤️carmen
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Nein ! But Natascha (who is Austrian) speaks perfect English and German which helps living in Graz. I made the mistake of confusing the supermarket sign “Ihr parking” as one hour parking. Duh ! 🙂 ❤
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You look 👍 happy new year! 🎆🎈
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Thank you Brenda!
New Year Blessings!
❤️carmen
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Thanks Carmen. 💕 love your blog
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Wonderful to make a new friend at the beginning of a new year! God is good, all the time! 💕
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Yeah! It will be 👍 friendship
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Got it! Thanks again
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Happy new Year to you Carmen! ♥
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Happy New Year Ute! You will see 2018 before I do! 🙂
❤️carmen
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