Paisley for the Holidays

Dress: Twinkledeals (c/o)
Shoes: Twinkledeals (c/o)
Purse: AMIClubwear (c/o)
Necklace: Mod & Soul (c/o)

Paisley is not a pattern or print that you would normally associate with holiday glam looks. Hence, I wanted to come up with ways in which I can glam it up a little to make it fit for the holidays - since after all, I'm trying to showcase holiday-inspired looks for the blog this month! As it turns out, it does not take much to elevate simple dresses like this to make it fit for your holiday parties or a glam NYE party.

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Dress: Twinkledeals (c/o)
Shoes: Twinkledeals (c/o)
Purse: AMIClubWear (c/o)
Necklace: Mod & Soul (c/o)

This paisley print dress is made of a soft cotton fabric. I initially bought it for casual use because it feels so comfortable on. To dress it up a little, you need a pair of statement heels. This one is from Twinkledeals and it is super affordable. The suede exterior gives it a cool-chic vibe to it. Meanwhile, a statement necklace like this favorite of mine from Mod & Soul can easily dress up any outfit.

For this holiday season, if you're not too keen on buying party dresses that you won't have much use for, I suggest you try it with some of your existing dresses in your wardrobe. An accessory or two (my favorites are statement necklaces -or earrings- and statement heels) can go a long way in terms of making a simple dress look party-ready!

Have you picked out what to wear for the holiday celebrations yet?

12 Standout Party Shoes

Can you smell the party season? The moment we got back from vacation, we quickly put up our tree because I can already feel the holiday spirit all around me. So many Christmas decors all over and this has me excited for all the celebration that is to come with the season. I'm pretty sure most of you have your December fully booked with parties and other gatherings. Hence, I'd like to make it easy for you to plan your holiday outfits. 

Below are 12 killer party shoes that I'm sure would take  your outfit to the next level:

Dakota Lace-Up Heel / Fifi Nude Suede Ankle Strap Heels / Ted Baker Peep Toe Shootie

Nude Suede Platform Heels / Chic Black Suede Lucite Mid-Calf Boots / Wine Suede Heels

Laila Black Caged Heel / Lace Black High Heel Booties / Red Multi Print Pumps

Schutz Lace-Up Pumps / Badgley Mischka Glitter Pumps / Aquazzura Hello Lover Pumps

Which of these party shoes will you be strutting in this holiday season?

2016 Ready

Happy 2016! How did you welcome the new year? Mine was pretty laid back and easy. I spent it with my side of the family wherein the husband and I helped prepare food for dinner. Although we've done this year in and year out, doing this the first time as a married couple made me look forward to the new year even more. Today, I am sharing the outfit I wore during our new year's eve celebration. 

Dress: FashionMia (c/o) / Shoes: Mendrez (similar) / Watch: Michael Kors / Clutch: old

A little black dress or an LBD is a go-to option for me when it comes to holiday parties. But I like to switch things up a bit some time. Don't get me wrong - neutrals are classic! But if you know me well, if I can add a dash of color to my outfit, I will. 

This long sleeve wrap dress is chic in every possible way. It stands out on its own so it is easy to style and accessorize. But as you can see, I opted for  simple clutch bag and my Michael Kors watch to compliment the dress. When you're out partying, who needs a ton of accessories, right? And that is exactly what I loved about this dress. An LBD is a great option but it does not hurt to break the rules sometimes. 

What did you wear to ring in the new year?