Month: December 2015

It’s that time of year again- holiday parties are lighting up your Google calendar like a Griswald Christmas tree. Everyone from co-workers to  social drinking friends want to party with you so be sure you dress the part. Here are some of my seasonal favorites for all the holiday cheer!

First off, the annual work party. Now since you will have to see these folks again on Monday, it’s best to keep this look classy. This doesn’t mean just throw on that go-to LBD, but by all means, all your bits and pieces should be covered. For many years now, I have sworn by Maje dresses. The styling and cuts of these dresses are impeccable for their price point. This holiday season I am coveting their mesh and gold leather Rezzano dress. It somehow manages to mash up conservative and edgy into one scrumptious frock.

Whenever I am debuting a new fashion obsession, I test it out first on my friends (hence my knit fringe jacket I wore out with my girlfriends last night, half of which stayed on the chair as I got up). This season I am crazy for the athlesuire trend of leather joggers. I recently styled Arrow and Spartacus star Katrina Law in a killer Viktoria + Woods pair for a holiday editorial. The key here is to make sure the rest of the look is dressed up to avoid looking like you’re heading to the gym. A cool (sequin- why not?!) cropped top and layered necklaces will add insta-glam and offset the casual silhouette of the pant.

If there is ever a time to just be comfy, I say it is when you’re around family. But read I am saying COMFY, not sloppy. My favorite cool without trying line is Free People. The loose fit of the line allows for a big serving of all your mom’s calorie laden comfort food but the cool cuts keep you on this side of chic. Their tunics are heaven with a flat over the knee boot or layered over dark very skinny denim and booties.

Now ringing in the new year is when you can really go to town! There are not too many days in the year when getting sloshed while wearing sparkles is deemed appropriate, so take advantage of this one. I am dying over this Parker fringe mini I also put on Katrina Law. If you are an amazing dancer if your head like I am, the movement of this dress will not disappoint ( I cannot stress enough the “in your head” part of that sentence by the way).

It’s my favorite time of the year! While I do love fireplaces and cheesy Christmas movies, it’s the holiday shopping I live for. I pride myself on taking the time to really personalize all the gifts I give. It obviously requires much more mall and shopping time to do but thats a sacrifice I am happy to make:) Here’s a little guide to some of my favorite gifts for this holiday season…

The most incredible scene you have ever smelled. A winner for men and women alike!

Double Happiness has long been one of my favorite jewelry lines and this season, the Warlock quartz ring is on my Xmas list. It’s the perfect statement making piece for a cocktail dress or super distressed  jeans.

I like wine, I like wine a lot. While anyone can sip a glass, why not cook with it as well? Dean and Deluca has both red and white wine grilling planks sure to infuse incredible flavor into your favorite meat, poultry, fish and veggies.

While I am obsessed with all things Dannijo, this year I am crushing on their Dreams Don’t Lie pendant- it’s the fanciest dream catcher you’ve ever seen!

ABC Carpet & Home’s Wild Unknown tarot cards are not only beautifully designed, it’s a great too cold to go outside, sit by the fireplace kind of game to play with girlfriends.

A favorite go to line for me has recently been For Love and Lemons. Everything form their lingerie to their ready to wear is just so, pretty! I am currently dreaming of the Penelope Mini Dress.

I try to keep my desk as organized as possible which is not always easy to do with two toddlers running around but now at least I can beautify my efforts with Mapleton Drive’s Oco geo paperweight. Both pretty and functional, this is a sure way to add a little chic to your work area.

Try as I might to look pulled together when I go to workout, my gear is always all over the place. Enter Herschel Supply Co’s Sutton duffle bag. It’s big enough to fit all your essentials and it’s cool vintage design will give you some street cred style points.

The above gift selection makes it sound like I work out a lot- I don’t, well at least not as much as I’d like to. Which is why my new obsession, Orange Theory Fitness is perfect! It’s the most insane one hour workout you will ever do, I swear.