With Thanksgiving this week + the holidays quickly approaching, it’s time to get your holiday party looks ready to go! My current obsession this holiday season? VELVET! All kinds – from handbags, to shoes to dresses to pants, tops, bodysuits + more, I am loving velvet + everything that comes in it!! I rounded up my favorite velvet pieces from some of my go-to retailers (which will be running amazing deals for Black Friday + Cyber Monday, so now is the time to snag these beauties). Ready to get your velvet on? 😉
Dresses
Searching for the perfect dress to wear to your office holiday party, family get together or NYE night out? Well, a velvet dress is the way to go! Honestly, I already stocked up on a few velvet dresses to wear this holiday season (including one velvet dress I fully intend on wearing to ring in 2018)!
I picked out a bunch of velvet dresses that range from long maxi styles to mini dresses + everything in between, this way there is an option for every event you will be heading to this season. A shorter style to wear out for happy hour (after spending a few too many days at home with the fam), a long sleeve mid-length dress appropriate enough to wear tooffice gatherings + some longer styles that work perfectly for a winter wedding.
Tops + Bottoms
If you aren’t a ‘dress person’ or you simply love velvet as much as I do + want to style it a few different ways, separates are a great option.
From a chic pair of velvet pants to a fun velvet body suit, mixing + matching velvet pieces with regular pieces can help you create a few different holiday looks without looking like a repeat offender! My personal favorites are these velvet pants + this velvet body suit.
Bags
My favorite part of any outfit? The shoes + bag…duh! Velvet bags are all over the place this season, from Gucci to Rebecca Minkoff, there are all types of velvet bags to rock this season at all price points! Which one am I lusting after? The Gucci Marmont bag of course hehe :p
Shoes
Ohhh the shoes…I love these velvet beauties so much. From over the knee boots to booties to heels + more, I fully plan on rocking velvet shoes well past the holiday season #sorrynotsorry. I mean, how could you not? They are so chic + stylish…pretty sure I am in serious love with these gold velvet booties from the Chrissy Teigan x Revolve collab.
P.S. A lot of the styles above will be going on sale starting tomorrow for the Black Friday + Cyber Monday sales on Revolve, Nordstrom, Macy’s + more!
My annual Holiday Gift Guide is HERE except this year I went all out! From gifts to get your boo, gifts for your traveling bestie, gifts for your mom or sis + more…I got ya covered on the best gifts to give this holiday season and guess what?! They won’t break the bank! I worked hard to pick options under $300, from retailers like Nordstrom, Target + more because nothing is more important when gifting than shopping at places with great prices + a great return policy just in case you or the recipient wants to return it :p
Shop my favorite picks below + if you are searching for more gift guides comment on this post and I will put some more together!!
P.S. you can shop by clicking on the individual products in the graphics, use the shoppable feed below or click the direct links to the products under the graphics!
Whether you are looking for the perfect gift for your bestie, your sister, relative or more, these options are perfect! If you are a always rocking sunnies like me, these Diff Eyewear pink Cruz sunglasses are a great gift idea (maybe even to gift yourself hehe :p). They are affordable (under $100) + look just like RayBans – plus they are great quality!!
I also love gifting cozy options (especially if you are celebrating the holidays in a cold place). I’ll be in London + definitely will want to cozy up with some nice UGG slippers + blanket scarf!
Gifting your friends? I think this ban.do tumblr or Kendra Scott necklace both make perfect easy gift options. Who doesn’t love a cute tumblr to bring to the gym, work or just running errands? There are various quote options – all sassy of course 😉 Kendra Scott makes the perfect pieces for gals that like a little sparkle or to make a big statement. This necklace is under $55 + is great for a friend, relative, mother in law + beyond!
Finding the perfect gift for your brother, dad, boyfriend or guy friend can be tough. I tend to gravitate towards things I like haha but this year, I was on the hunt for this gift guide to find gifts that every guy will enjoy! Whether he’s a techie, a traveler, a homebody or just likes to keep things simple, these gift options are sure to be a hit.
One gift I know most guys will love is a little tech from Google. I actually received the Google Chromecast as a gift a year or so ago and when my boyfriend saw how easy it was to stream your favorite shows, movies + Youtube videos straight from your phone or tablet to your TV he bought one for himself! It is under $100 + makes life SO SO convenient!
Another gift I am loving this season is this Herschel Supply Co. duffle bag. This is great for the guy who travels a lot, needs a new gym bag or simply needs a convenient + great quality bag to have handy. Pair this bag with the Daniel Wellington Dapper York Watch + the guy in your life is ready to take on anything! New year, dapper you!
Ok, so you have a few people to gift + just aren’t sure what to get them…what are some safe options to gift? All the above!
A NEST Holiday Classic Candle is the perfect gift for a friend, relative, client + more. With it’s amazing scent + long lasting wick, it is a great gift to give yourself too to make your home embrace the holiday spirit!
Ah the tech lover! This is one of my favorite gift guides because I find tech + gadgets so fun to gift. Whether you are gifting a fitness lover who wants to get ‘fit’ for the new year with a Fitbit or a photography buff that would love to easy print photos they snap no matter where they are with the HP Sprocket Photo Printer…these gifts are sure to impress + be super handy!
Are you gifting to a wanderlust traveler? Well whether you are gifting to someone who frequently takes weekend trips, business travel or international voyages, these travel themed gifts will be the perfect gifts to give!
Let the countdown begin!Thanksgiving is just days away + that means time to come up with exciting topics to chat about at dinner with family and/or friends + most importantly what to wear! I am getting myself on track with healthy eating + portion control this season, so what better way to be mindful of what you are eating on Turkey Day than by wearing skinny jeans that will be sure to let ya know when you’ve had enough stuffing for one night hehe :p
I had to dress up the jeans with a little hint of orange because I always think ‘orange‘ when I think Thanksgiving. The perfect top? This ruffle asymmetrical sweater from Pleione. It is cozy, stylish + isn’t too dressy for a family lounge session after dinner but also isn’t too sloppy to be seated next to grandma at the dining room table haha…
These jeans are super comfy because they are a jegging like material but they also button so they give ya the warning when chowing down on delicious turkey.
If you are in a cooler place for the holidays, this top is great to layer with a faux fur vest as well! When I was in NY I always opted for a vest because…why not right? 😉
This Louis Vuitton Pouchette Metis bag is my obsession + I highly recommend it to be on your holiday wish list however tracking this beauty down is a bit of a challenge because it is currently a year long wait list for it (no joke) haha However they have similar styles available now at certain LV locations.
These nude ankle strap heels are amazing. Not only do they match with everything but they are great for dressed up or casual occasions.
My sunnies are from Diff Eyewear! I have been dying to try out their sunnies so when these beauties got sent my way I was beyond excited! These ones will be on sale for Black Friday so be sure to snag yours as a ‘gift to you‘ next weekend!
On Tuesday’s I wear pink or maybe it’s just anytime I am at Peggy Porschen in London hehe ♥
I am sure you saw this little pink slice of heaven all over my Instagram story when I was in London last month (if you missed it, don’t worry – this post is pink filled to the max + will make you want to hop on a plane to London right now!) Before I headed off to London I made a thourough list of all the places I wanted to visit AND a list of all the places I wanted to shoot new outfit photos at…a place that made it to the top of both lists? Yep, you guessed it, Peggy Porschen, the home of the cutest insta photo spot + delicious treats (which naturally I had to try in between shots) + a great place to people watch as passerby’s looked at me like a looney for taking endless photos of my white tweed jacket with faux fur trim while my photographer was stopping traffic to get the ‘insta worthy shot‘ lol The things we do for the blog + social media #TheStruggleIsReal :p
I am BEYOND obsessed with this girly look: 1) because it involves my brand new Chanel I purchased in Paris the day before AND 2) it includes pink, tweed + faux fur…what else does a fashion obsessed gal need in life? Am I right? 😉
The jacket makes such a statement and matched perfectly with the feminine design of the cafe along with my pink skater skirt. I broke up the light colors with hints of black from my bodysuit, shoes + bag.
I loved wearing this bodysuit with skirts around London since it doesn’t ride up, sucks everything in haha and it is really comfy no matter what you style it with. I was always terrified of bodysuits (the thought of having to take it off to go to the bathroom scared me haha) but I got over it + I am SO glad I did.
In between snapping photos, my photographer and I had to try some yummy treats that Peggy Porschen is well known for. One of their signature cupcakes is this beauty below (sorry guys but I can’t remember the name of it for the life of me but I assure ya it was delicious).
Fun Fact: I am not a coffee drinker, so anytime I have coffee in a photo, it was purchased for that sole purpose…the photo 😉 haha That was the case with this cup that had to be snapped because who doesn’t love lips in their coffee?!
My shoes + bag are timeless classics. Black never goes out of style…neither does Chanel or a chic pair of heels…this outfit happens to have both!
These black ankle strap heels are currently on sale at Nordstrom + are a MUST HAVE for every wardrobe. Mix + match them with any look you are going for no matter how dressy or casual…they literally go with everything.
Ready to sip on a ‘lip’ covered latte at this pink cafe? Me too! London here I come…well in another month (December can’t come soon enough) ♥
Time flies by so fast when it comes to the fall + the holiday season. Crazy to think Thanksgiving is just weeks away, followed by Black Friday shopping + prepping for holiday parties and gatherings! One of the most stressful parts of the holiday season is planning holiday parties. Whether it is an office party, a family gathering or a larger event, there is so much to do + so little time. Luckily, I am teaming up with BasicInvite.com today to share how easy it is the create custom holiday party invitations + photo cards with just a few simple clicks!
When it comes to throwing a great party, the invitation is pretty much the first impression of what is to come…the pressure is on, and what better way to do that than creating a custom theme or design that suits your style while having over 180 different colors to choose from along with various envelope designs + foil accents to add a little glitz + glam!
What I love about Basic Invite is that the site is easy to navigate + there is just so much room for creativity. With over 250 Christmas card and holiday card designs, you are bound to find something personal to you that will stand out amongst the typical store bought cards shared throughout the season.
Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers the ability to order a printed sample of their actual invitation so they can see exactly how it will print + feel (paper quality is key) before they have to place a final order. Now this is something I think is genius, nothing is worse than ordering something online (especially a bulk order of custom invitations or cards) + them not coming out as expected. By being able to order a sample, it makes the process seamless + guarantees satisfaction so every order is a happy order…one less thing to worry about this holiday season 😉
While I will be in London this holiday season, I am tempted to order holiday cards just because they are so pretty! From the chic fonts, to the creative details, Basic Invite has everything you need for spreading joy this season.
As if the amazing cards aren’t enough, Basic Invite also has an address capturing service which allows customers to simply share a link on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other social platform to request their friends and family’s addresses which will be stored in the customer’s account + can then be selected during the design process so each individual card + envelope is customized. Basic Invite offers recipient address printing at no extra cost on all Christmas card orders! Woohoo! (The less I have to handwrite the better hehe…I have the sloppiest handwriting ever :p)
