Wrapped for Midnight

Ok, one holiday down, another to go this weekend. What are your plans for NYE? If you are in need of a fantastic dress, I've got you covered! I love a wrap dress for a night out, because so often a wrap dress is 9-5 wear. Add some sass and sultry to the look with these wrap dresses.

Forever 21, Velvet Wrap Dress, $45

Loving the asymmetrical hem and this velvet, so touchable!

Nordstrom, Topshop Glitter Wrap Dress, $75

Everyone needs a little glitter on NYE. Everyone.

Banana Republic, Long Sleeve Wrap Dress, $82

This dress offers a great base for dressing up or down. 

Macy's, Rachel Roy Cutout Faux Wrap Dress, $82

Can we just for a minute with this dress? So many beautiful things happening here. Also comes in an LBD.

Wrap dresses don't have to be for the board room. I love them for going out because they create a beautiful and slimming silhouette.

Be fabulous today!

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Friday Foodday

It's Friday and today is all about the NYE cocktail. Hope these champagne cocktails inspire!

Ginger Sparkler

℅ Martha Stewart

Ingredients

2 teaspoons of finely grated peeled ginger

1/2 cup of sugar

1 bottle of champagne or prosecco

Directions

1. Set a fine-mesh sieve over a small bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, boil ginger, sugar, and 1/4 cup water until syrupy, about 2 minutes. Pour through sieve into bowl, discarding solids.

2. Pour 1 tablespoon syrup into each of 8 tall glasses. Top with sparkling wine, and gently stir.

Sparkling Apple Cocktail

℅ Epicurious

Ingredients

1 oz apple juice

1/2 oz cognac

1/2 ounce simple syrup

4 small chunks of red apple

3 oz of champagne

Directions

Combine the apple juice, cognac, simple syrup, and apple chunks in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and pour into a cocktail glass. Add additional ice, if needed. Top off with champagne. Stir and serve.

French 75

℅ Bon Appétit

Ingredients

1 cup gin

1/2 cup no cook simple syrup (see directions)

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

champagne

lemon twists

Directions

• To make our No-Cook Simple Syrup, combine 2 cups each superfine sugar and water in an airtight container. Cover and shake until sugar dissolves. Makes 3 cups.
• Stir gin, No-Cook Simple Syrup, and fresh lemon juice with ice in a medium pitcher for 10 seconds. Strain into Champagne flutes or coupe glasses.
• Top with chilled Champagne. Garnish with lemon twists.

Countdown to Midnight

So it's the day after Christmas, and I know what you're thinking. Crap, what am I going to wear to New Years Eve. Let's take a look at my top four styles for NYE.

1. The I'm not trying too hard but omg I look amazing dress.

Modcloth, Paragon of Opulence, $63

2. The Angelina Jolie maxi.

Forever 21, Showstopper Maxi, $22

3. The Gatsby.

Dorothy Perkins, Mocha Sequin Dress, $95

4. The updated sequin.

Ruche, Catch My Eye Sequined Dress in Rose Gold, $52

Whatever you wear one NYE remember that you look amazing. Wear that higher heel, that bigger bling, and have a wonderful night.

Be fabulous today!