long burgundy dress Everdine Maxi strap neckline adds a delicate Off Shoulder Long Sleeve A-Line

Or you can go completely opposite and do espadrille wedges, combat boots, or sneakers

Slip on a pair of white trainers or strappy flat sandals for a laid-back daytime look, or swap in block-heeled mules when the occasion calls for a little more effort

Polina is wearing a size US 2 / AU 6

I'll do a bigger recap of some of the highlights in both blogging and my personal life this December when I do my annual yearly recap posts here on the blog, but for now I do want to stress one thing

Kate Hudson in Vera Wang Bringing the '90s slip dress into the 2000s, here Kate Hudson wears a truly simple yet elegant black dress on the red carpet at the 2001 Golden Globes