Unforgettable Holiday Ensembles

How many holiday parties are you hitting this season? There's no need to break the budget when dressing for these parties. Whether you Rent the Runway or buy something on your own, there are plenty of budget friendly options out there. Today let's look at a few dresses.

Rosegal, Red Vintage Round Neck Dress, $14

How perfect is this dress? With tights and velvet pumps. Done.

Modcloth, Masterpiece de Resistance Lace Dress, $79

Long sleeve and dramatic in an evening cocktail party sort of way.

Forever 21, Velvet Mini Dress, $48

Looking to turn some heads and get some 'damn girl's? I found your dress.

Dorothy Perkins, Luxe Silver Spot Jacquard Dress, $89

I'm loving this dress for New Years. It's metallic and eye catching.

So don't break the bank this holiday season when it comes to your holiday party gear. Dress to impress but also dress to budget.

Be fabulous today!

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All In: Holiday Party

Happy Monday lovebugs,
It's the first Monday of the month, which means it's All In Day. Let's build a fantastic holiday party outfit, all in for under $100.

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Darling Discotech

It's just about December which means the holiday party invites are starting to pour in. You want to wear something festive without looking like a Christmas tree. Enter the metallic foil. Stay with me. It's not a sequin but it does have a sparkle.

Amazon, Betsey Johnson Textured Knit Dress with Foil Print, $29

First of all, you can't beat the price. Second of all, this is such a simple yet eye catching dress!

NY & Co, Metallic Foil Halter Jumpsuit, $35

Make a freakin' statement. I love this jumpsuit.

Asos, TFNC Foiled Pleated Maxi Skirt, $73

Not into the metallics? Try this pink on for size!

Express, Crinkle Foil Banded Bottom Mock Neck Top, $59

Part disco, part ladylike, all holiday ready.

Get party ready with a metallic foil for your holiday festivities! Pair it with a texture like suede or velvet to make it super luxe.

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All In: Holiday Party

It's the first Friday of the month. Let's go all in for a holiday party with a smashing outfit under $100.

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I absolutely LOVE this outfit. It shines, sparkles, and brings the holiday cheer with the burgundy pumps. 

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All In: Jingle All the Way

It's the first Monday of the month, so we will take a quick break from gift guides and do an all in for under $100 for a holiday party. This champagne dress is the perfect alternative to the LBD. Step it up with some extra glam on the makeup and add some color with the accessories.

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The Perfect Holiday Outfit

Merry Christmas Eve Eve lovebugs!

I hope you are all heading to family and friends homes today and tomorrow.  Spending time with loved ones and giving gifts from the heart.  I'm so happy to have been a part of you daily reading this holiday season and I cannot wait to continue in 2011.

Today's post is about the perfect semi-dressy outfit for __________. You know what I mean, church, Christmas dinner, holiday party, take your pick.  You want to look fabulous (obvi) but you don't want to look like a walking Christmas card either.  My advice is to stick with a few basics: cords, chunky sweaters, dresses and skirts with tights.  Use your accessories to show you Christmas spirit.

Wyatt, olive stretch jersey dress, $80

Love, love, love.  Wear with a long necklace or a skinny belt.

Ann Taylor, Flocked plaid mini, $47 with code SAVE40

I love this skirt, so much visual impact without making your hips look wide.

Halogen, Beaded sweater, $39

I love the embellishment right down to the top of the pockets. Pair this with black skinny cords.

Modcloth, Sheer with me dress, $52.99

Not too holiday, just perfect for dinner or a party with maybe a shoe like this.....

Modcloth, Deck the toes, $30

Be fabulous today.

Dos and Don'ts of the Holiday Party

Hey there!  As the best of holiday of the year approaches, I wanted to show you something that I think most certainly qualifies as the handbook of holiday parties.  This list has been circulating the web lately and I just had to share it with you!


1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Holiday spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls. 

2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. It's rare... You cannot find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an eggnog-alcoholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas! 

3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat. 

4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission. 

5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Holiday party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello? 

6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog. 

7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again. 

8. Same for pies. Apple, Pumpkin, Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day? 

9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards. 

10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Re-read tips; start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner. 

Holiday 9-5

My good friend asked me yesterday what she should wear to her during office hours holiday party.  And while we could go on and on about the perfect holiday party dress, I thought, what does one wear to a 9-5 party?  So, after some looking here is what I came up with that I think is professional and festive!

Also- I know you have an awesome Christmas recipe you want to share! Send it in to me for Friday Foodday1

Anne Klein, Ribbed Sweater Dress, $88

How cute is this? some patterned tights and you're good to go!

Urban Outfitters, Cooperative Velvet Bow Blouse, $58

I love this top and I would pair it with velvet trousers or....

White House Black Market, red crepe skirt, $29

Pairing this with the Urban blouse.

Ann Taylor, Signature Velvet Trousers, $69

Be not afraid of velvet in the winter time! So luxurious and chic!

Forever 21, Chunky Collar Necklace, $12.80

When in doubt for holiday couture, accessorize!