Now, let me preface this post: when the holidays come around I'm more of a grinch than (insert one of the many jolly, rosy-cheeked holiday characters who will be everywhere for the next month and a half). Sure, I love holiday parties, seeing old friends, the decorations--all the many occasions to get together and spend time with people you love. However, the music (approximately ten songs played over and over just sung by various artists), the onslaught of "one-time only" deals that place my bank account under unnecessary duress, and the stress that inflicts us all are not something I look forward to.
All that said, I LOVE holiday dressing. It's an excuse (as if you needed one) to get dressed up in the glitziest, most glamorous, extra shiny pieces with absolutely no qualms. I've already begun looking for the perfect dresses for this season's parties, as well as the piece de resistance of the season, the New Year's Eve dress. You can be sure that this post will be one of many in the near future devoted to my holiday obsessions (can we talk about brocade prints??).
In the mean time, here's some of my favorite (dressier) picks (all under $100 BEFORE discount) from Piperlime's 30% off sale (ends today!):
LOVE LOVE LOVE. The classic shift silhouette, the beautiful brocade print, the perfectly paired jewel toned colors. This dress has it all. Keep the accessories at bay with a simple pair of gem studs or chandelier earrings. Perfect outfit for all your holiday engagements.
So ladylike, but I've already envisioned it paired with a beautiful (and sparkly) statement necklace. Plus, this is the kind of dress that can transition to any season--I picture summer tea time on well-manicured lawns (a girl can dream, right?).
What's not to love? DISCLAIMER: Must have enough confidence to potentially be "that girl" shedding all over the place. Who cares--you'll be so fabulous people will be picking up your feathers as they follow you all around the party.
I'm a big proponent of mixing silver and gold. This dress does the work for you. Pair with classic black accents and you'll be kicking yourself for the last time you were too scared to wear your gold rings with your silver watch.
I'm so into green this season. I can't explain it, I just am--I've already bought two pairs of green pants this month, it's become a problem. However, I do not have a green dress and this little lacy number is the perfect one for you to rock the moody gloomy floral look that's so hot this season with some dark vampy accents like a plum lip. I can dig it.
Until next time,
V
