Merry Christmas from the Hefners! This year I decided to really challenge myself and try to get all of our family Christmas outfits secondhand. I documented much of the process over on Thrift With The Makerista, and it was such a fun challenge! I knew the best things I would be able to find would lean a bit 80s/90s so I wanted the overall look to feel fancy, vintage, fun, but in a very fresh way. I found the green taffeta set for myself and built the other looks from there. Menswear is an area I’m very unsure of, so when one of my Instagram friends told me her husband loves to do men’s styling on the side, I jumped at the chance to work with Jonathan of Stockton and Nash. He found Micah’s outfit and the tux jacket was such a score.
Justin helped conceptualize and figured out the logistics – dark room, harsh light, confetti, little kids – there were a lot of elements working against us. He brought down Katie who did our hair and makeup and also threw some confetti when we needed it. It was a challenge all around between finding the clothes and the demands of the look we were going for, but I think the end result is so great. The entire wardrobe was under $50, but having pictures I’ll cherish forever is priceless. We pray you know the love of Jesus all year round. Happy Christmas!
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Teri says
Best Family Christmas pictures!
themakerista@gmail.com says
Thanks, Teri!
wenda says
Really, really awesome pictures. I love your style. Merry Christmas
w. Scott
themakerista@gmail.com says
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too!
Sharen Johnson says
Thrifted wardrobe !!! Never would have guessed ! Love your style Gwen ! Merry Christmas to all of you !!!!!
themakerista@gmail.com says
Thanks so much, Sharen, you too!
Peggi says
You all look amazing! I really enjoyed following your search on TWTM. Such fun! Merry, merry Christmas! (Maybe there’s an Easter outfit challenge in the future??😉)
themakerista@gmail.com says
Thanks, Peggi! Ha, maybe!
April says
The rich color and lighting in your photos is amazing. Beautiful moments in time.
themakerista@gmail.com says
Thanks, April!
Stephanie says
This Kansas City girl loves your style! Found your blog and can’t wait to see more! Merry Christmas and Happiest 2019!
themakerista@gmail.com says
Thanks, you too!