Showing posts with label Holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holidays. Show all posts

Friday, February 12, 2016

Presidents' Day Weekend: Patriotic Style in the Winter

Happy Presidents' Day Weekend!
Here are some ideas on how to look just as patriotic in February as you do in July:

  • Layering: By layering your outfit, you can wear red, white and blue colored pieces while staying warm.
  • All about the accessories: Wear a regular winter outfit, but add a patriotic-colored scarf, wear Stars and Stripes inspired shoes, add a patriotic headband or hair ribbon, or wear patriotic jewelry.
  • Presidents' Day Nails: Wear red, white and blue nails.  Try just one color or try them all! How about little stars for an extra touch?
  • Makeup:
    • For an easy and classic look, try a blue eyeshadow with your usual mascara and, if you want, eyeliner.  You can use a white or silver eyeshadow as a base.  Next, add a red lip.  It can be any shade based on your personal preferences.
    • For a bolder look, use blue eyeliner and cherry-red lipstick.
    • For a dramatic look, wear eyeshadow in red, white and blue with eyeliner and mascara and red lip.
Outfit Inspiration:


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216 by gmazhandu featuring chanel purses


This outfit uses the first tip by pairing a red dress with a white blazer and a blue and white scarf.



Red, White and Blue


This outfit shows the second tip of using accessories and also pairs separates.

How do you dress patriotically in the winter? Comment below.

Friday, December 18, 2015

Formal Outfits for the Holidays

Often times, there are a few formal gatherings that a girl must attend during the holiday season. 

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Oscar de la Renta metallic jacquard dress
$3,060 - net-a-porter.com



Lola Cruz pointed high heel pumps
outdoorandcountry.co.uk



Rebecca Minkoff party handbag
rebeccaminkoff.com





Ellen Hunter leaf hair accessory
calypsostbarth.com


Color coordination never goes out of style.  This outfit  includes a metallic princess-cut dress, navy heels and a matching clutch.  If you are wearing a solid colored dress and don't know what to wear with it, the simple choice is to find items in the same color.  When doing your makeup, try to stick to a color scheme, for example, the makeup in this set is a berry shade, but don't go to extremes or try over the top styles.



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Short lace dress
$195 - coast-stores.com



Badgley Mischka strappy shoes
lordandtaylor.com



Nina purse
lordandtaylor.com



Prom Night Prom 2015 12 x 12 Paper
scrapyourtrip.com



This dress is comfortable, while still great for a formal event with the lace and metallic details.  The shoes and clutch are in a lighter, more silvery shade of lavender.



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337 by gmazhandu featuring a chiffon dress


Chiffon dress
lindybopusa.com



Red top
lindybopusa.com



Stuart weitzman shoes
lanecrawford.com



Gucci wallet
neimanmarcus.com



MAC Cosmetics lips makeup
maccosmetics.com


Give your holiday outfit a sweet vintage look!  To get the look, wear a vintage or vintage-style dress with pumps or ballet flats, a clutch, and if you feel the need, a cardigan or a matching red lip.  If you really want to look like a blast from the past, try pin curls the night before, so you can have overnight curls.

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Alice Olivia lace mini dress
$865 - farfetch.com



Dolce&Gabbana black evening shoes
$735 - profilefashion.com



Chanel genuine leather bag
therealreal.com



New Directions black wrap shawl
belk.com



A dark sleeveless dress can be worn with a pashmina or shawl with embellished shoes for a classy and elegant look.



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Lilly pulitzer dress
thredup.com



Warehouse pea coat
$135 - warehouse.co.uk



Kate Spade gold shoes
$210 - neimanmarcus.com



MICHAEL Michael Kors messenger bag
$225 - harrods.com



Faux pearl jewelry
$2,105 - shopbop.com





Orelia metal headband
asos.com


This is a fun and feminine look that can actually be worn throughout the year.  A pink fit-and-flare dress with sparkly ballet flats has personality, but can also be formal.  A pea coat is added for a warmth.

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

3 Festive and Casual Holiday Outfits

Hello! I am really sorry that I have not been very often lately... but I am back!  Here are a few festive and fun outfits that I have created to hopefully inspire you.

casual and Christmas-y



Rumour London turtleneck sweater
$175 - wolfandbadger.com



Red shirt
$15 - fashionworld.co.uk





Converse sneaker
$145 - luisaviaroma.com



Kate spade crossbody
katespade.com


A printed T-shirt paired with a denim skirt can be casual and humorous, while a turtleneck can keep you warm.



I wish it were colder and felt like winter



Red christmas sweater
pinkqueen.com



Long slit skirt
sohogirl.com



UGG Australia bow booties
neimanmarcus.com



AƩropostale hair band headband
aeropostale.com



I personally love these ear warmer headbands and Uggs right now!  I wear similar headbands when I go running in cold weather and was able to get a cute pair of Uggs while I was on vacation. This outfit is really great for a cold day when it's snowing outside and you're reading a book with a nice mug of hot chocolate (Nice visual, huh?).



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444 by gmazhandu featuring a white top


White top
kalolia.com



AG Adriano Goldschmied denim jeans
$325 - avenue32.com



Converse pink shoes
$48 - coggles.com



Michael kors purse
lanecrawford.com



UGG Australia beanie hat
backcountry.com



This outfit is festive, and while it involves a Christmas sweater, but still stylish.  It can be hard to find holiday sweaters and shirts that aren't embarrassing or just plain ugly, but when you do, it's very festive.  Which outfit is your favorite? Do you have a favorite holiday sweater?