Holiday Lookbook: Office Party

Coat- Target (old), Top- New York & Co (old), Trousers- H&M, Heels- Lulu's
 

A good rule of thumb for your holiday office party is to take your everyday work look up a notch. Separates instead of a dress keep things a little more casual. I chose one professional piece in a festive plaid and paired it with something with a bit of sparkle and shine. For my shoes, I wanted to wear something a little dressier than the average black pump, so I chose a metallic strappy sandal.

Necklace- Forever 21, Earrings- Forever 21, Belt- Target

Have some fun with your accessories, but don't go overboard. A statement necklace and stud earrings are just enough to elevate your everyday work apparel. Choose one metal finish to keep things streamlined, as I did with my silver jewelry and belt.

Clutch- Target, borrowed 

A clutch is perfect to carry for any party. In a metallic finish, this snakeskin print clutch is classy but still adds a fun edgy element to my look.

Revlon Eyeshadow Quad in Siren, Jordana Fabuliner, Benefit They're Real Mascara, NYX Angel Blush, Rimmel Nostalgia Lipstick

A classic hairstyle like voluminous waves is easy to create and a little more fancy then your everyday look. I curled my hair same as I always do (with a really old 1" Conair straightener) but then brushed out the curls to give them a little more bounce and a softer look. I finished off with hairspray.

Since an office party can still be quite professional, I wanted to my makeup to be toned down but still festive. I applied silver eyeshadow all over my lids. For a bit of drama, I created a subtle cat eye using my favorite liquid liner. When applying thicker eyeliner, I like to go for long, thick lashes with a volumizing mascara. On my cheeks, I applied a soft peachy-pink blush. Where I may normally have chosen a red lip for a holiday look, I went for a more wearable pink shade.

 Kleancolor Vegas Night over Zoya Song

To complete my look, I added some extra sparkle with a glittery nail polish. Red polish could make my look overly Christmassy—blue glitter is just as festive.

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Next up is my favorite look- what I would wear to a holiday cocktail party! Watch for it next Tuesday.

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Waffles & Honey Jewelry + A Coupon Code!

Triangle Pyrite Stacking Ring, Midnight Druzy Stacking Ring c/o

Waffles & Honey is a small jewelry business based out of San Francisco that sells gorgeous pieces made from 14 and 24 karat gold, and beautiful semi precious stones. All the pieces are handmade in small batches, so each is one of a kind. I fell in love with their rings as soon as I landed on the site. They are made of both semi precious and druzy stones and are easily stackable. You can purchase them in a set of three at a discounted price, or individually to mix and match as you choose. Of course I jumped at the chance to show off these amazing rings to you guys!

How cute is the Corgi logo!?

It's not hard to see that these rings are good quality, timeless pieces that will last and make for some really good finger candy. I had a hard time choosing which ones to get, since they are all so pretty! I'm already thinking of purchasing another to add to my ring stack.

If these photos haven't convinced you, trust me-just go to the site and look at the pictures of their stacking rings. They are so gorgeous, you may not be able to contain your excitement! And you won't believe the affordable price points when you see how unique these pieces are.

But wait, there's more! Waffles and Honey has generously offered a coupon code for my readers. Enter the code STYLE15 at checkout to get 15% off your entire purchase! Talk about perfect timing since Christmas is right around the corner. Their jewels would make a great gift for all the women in your life, no matter how young or old! Along with their beautiful rings, Waffles and Honey has a great selection of gold and semi precious necklaces, bracelets, and earrings that you will love. Be sure to check them out!

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Holiday Lookbook: Casual Get Together

I'm excited to start my Holiday Lookbook series today! There are tons of parties happening this season, so I'm going to show you what I plan to wear to the ones I'm attending, from head to toe! With each outfit, I'm  also going to be showing my hair, makeup, and nail looks.

Coat- Zara, Sweater- Gap (limited sizing, similar), Top- Target, Leggings- H&M, Boots- Calvin Klein

I'm starting off the series with a more casual look perfect for a holiday get together with friends, whether its a party at a friends house or a fun dinner out. I chose a mostly neutral palette and added a pop of red for a Christmassy touch that isn't too obvious. The sequin collar on my shirt adds a bit of sparkle which is perfect for any holiday event!

Earrings- Dorothy Perkins, Bracelet- J.Crew Factory (on sale $19.50), Druzy and Gemstone Rings- c/o Waffles and Honey

I wanted to wear some fun jewelry with my outfit, but nothing that would compete with the sequins. I skipped the necklace since I already had sparkle around my neckline, and chose some small rhinestone drop earrings instead. My rhinestone bracelet and sparkly rings completed the look. If you like these rings (aren't they gorgeous!?) stay tuned tomorrow for a coupon code to Waffles and Honey!

Crossbody bag- Target

A small crossbody bag is perfect for a casual get together, especially if you are going to be standing a lot. It keeps you hands free so you can easily hold on to your yummy drinks and food. This one feels a little luxe with faux fur accents, and its super affordable! I like that the color of it contrasts with my red top for to add more dimension to my look.

Sleek eyeshadow palette in Storm, NYX blush in Spice, Benefit They're Real Mascara, Revlon lipstick in Black Cherry

I won't claim to be any sort of makeup application expert, but I do like to play around with different eyeshadows and lipcolors. For this look I wanted to play up the drama with darker makeup since my outfit was very neutral. I mixed the gunmetal and bronze shadows in my Sleek palette and applied them all over my lids up to the crease. I placed a piece of tape diagonally from the corner of my eye up towards the end of my brow to create a clean line. I then applied the black shadow to my crease and outer v, feathering it in from the tape towards the center of my lid. I popped a bit of the gold shadow in the middle of my lid to create dimension. After two coats of mascara, I applied a cinnamon colored blush to the apples of my cheeks, and my favorite dark lipstick.

For my hair, I created loose waves by wrapping my hair around my 1" Conair curling iron without using the clamp. I took a small section from the front and braided it, then secured it with a bobby pin underneath the curls.

 Revlon Posh, Revlon Urban, LA Colors nail art polish in Red and White, Love Ring- Boutique to You

Plaid screams holidays to me, so of course I had to recreate a plaid design on my nails. A good trick to creating a realistic plaid design is to take something you have, such as a plaid scarf, and copy that specific print. Since my top is red, I started with a green polish as the base color for a subtle festive touch to my look. I used a navy polish to create a thick horizontal and vertical stripe across my nails. Then I painted white lines on either side of the navy stripes, and a thin vertical and horizontal red stripe opposite the navy.

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This is the only the first of 4 holiday looks so make sure to come back for more! Next up is what I'll wear to my boyfriend's work Christmas party.

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Leopard and Leather

Coat- old (similar on sale 30% off), Sweater- Target, Skirt- Piperlime, Boots- Shoedazzle, Necklace- Forever 21 (similar), Tights- Target

Last weekend was definitely an interesting one! We had a crazy ice storm in Dallas that made driving a real chore. I still got out a little and did a silly blog photoshoot in the ice that was a little bit of a fail. I am definitely ready for the ice to melt, and I'm happy that the temperatures are staying in the 30s so I can dress in layers! It may be December but I still haven't gotten a chance to wear a lot of my winter layers in Texas.

I've been wearing a lot of neutrals lately, but that doesn't mean what I'm wearing is boring! Leopard is a neutral and pairs with pretty much anything. I paired it with my favorite cognac leather skater skirt and black over the knee boots.

Work Wear: Fair Isle

Coat- Zara, Sweater- JCPenney (similar), Shirt- Kohls, Pants- Target, Heels- Forever 21 (similar)

Last winter, I discovered the greatness of JCPenney. I hadn't shopped there in years, but I ventured in one day and haven't turned back. They have a really good clothing selection and are always having sales. Nicole Miller's more affordable line Nicole by Nicole Miller is sold there, along with Charlotte Ronson's I Heart Ronson and Mary Kate and Ashley's Olsenboye. Some other brand favorites they carry are Bisou Bisou, Joe Fresh, and MNG by Mango. I got this sweater from the MNG by Mango line for cheap. Then, I realized it looked extremely similar to this $600 J.Crew sweater from last winter. Any store that sells J.Crew dupes at low prices is definitely for me!

This sweater is incredibly soft and thick, so it's perfect for the cold weather we are FINALLY having in Texas. I styled it in this preppy look that reminds me of something Blair Eadie would wear. Sometimes I feel a little silly wearing a sweater with exposed ankles, but hey, I'm really only outside for a few minutes on a typical day, so I can deal!

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