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What to Wear To a Night-Out Christmas Party

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black velvet jumpsuit

Did I feel like I should be going through my night time routine and climbing into bed wearing this velvet jumpsuit? Yes. Did the addition of some sparkle and the prettiest aquamarine ring I’ve ever touched make me feel like Gigi Hadid? Also yes.

I’m so over the days of getting frostbite waiting for Ubers at the beginning and end of every Christmas party night, so pants it is this year, something I wouldn’t normally be caught dead in. My aunt-in-law thought something was wrong when I showed up to Thanksgiving sans bare legs this year. But it’s amazing the confidence a few pieces of jewelry can give you. Delicate also isn’t exactly my style, so these E.B. Horn earrings and necklace were a risk, but I haven’t stopped thinking about them since I took them off. I live a v exciting life, as you can see.

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Black Velvet Jumpsuit | Similar Sunglasses | Similar Pink Bucket Bag | Gold Wedges | All Jewelry: E.B. Horn

Office party to family party, bestie’s Christmas party to New Year’s Eve – a small switch up of holiday jewels will help you keep these basic party staples in rotation all season long. 

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Three Fall Trends I Love

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gal meets glam pink velvet top

*via Gal Meets Glam 

Speaking of trends, it’s hashtag fall fashion time.

If you know me, you know I’m in denial and have put on non-white pants approximately one time since May 1st. But with the rosé drying up and the first day of autumn wreaking havoc arriving tomorrow, I figure it’s time to face reality.

Solution? Go shopping. Here are three fall trends I’m flirting with.

navy velvet skirt

*via Jessakae

Velvet // I’ve been all over velvet for the last two holiday seasons, but I feel it creeping in even earlier this year, in lighter transition-wear styles and colors. A-ok with me. I mean velvet leggings? Yes PLEASE.

pantone ballet slipper; aimee song millennial pink pantsuit

*via Song of Style

Millennial Pink // Blush for fall? Come again? Thank you Pantone for making my dream a reality:: Pantone Ballet Slipper snuck its way onto the FALL(!!) 2017 Fashion Color Report and if Pantone says it’s true then it must be.

atlantic pacific pink circle purse

*via Atlantic Pacific

Round Bags // Circle purses, canteen bags, call them what you will. Cult Gaia aside, who could ignore the overkill of round bags this summer? Hi hey hello. Just because straw and wicker headed out the door with Sam Summer doesn’t mean this circle bag trend isn’t going to find a way to carry itself into PSL season.

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Pretty in Plaid

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This holiday season, I am loving the idea of pairing casual, comfy plaids, like this soft boyfriend-fit from Jack Wills, with more formal skirts, as in this dark velvet number by Pins and Needles. Don’t get me wrong, I wear sparkly holiday dresses as much as I can in December, but I do think this would be a fun Christmas-party alternative!

Pretty in Plaid

Stapleton Shirt, Jack Wills, $79.50
Velvet Mini Circle Skirt, Pins and Needles via Urban Outfitters, $39
Tassel Zip Clutch, ASOS, $25 (sale!)
Bow Hair Clip, American Apparel, $34 (3-pack)
Tock Flats, Kate Spade, $198

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Also, at this point “plaid” is starting to look like one of those words that I just don’t think is spelled right…