The Perfect Holiday Outfit

Lately, I've been starting to panic thinking about what I'm going to wear to my family's annual Christmas Eve party.  I get so excited during the holidays because I have an excuse to dress up, but then I always end up not knowing what to wear!  For the past couple of years, I've thrown together an outfit last minute.  This year, however, I'm planning my outfit way ahead of time.

This holiday season, I've really been loving black, red, polka dots, and sparkles, so I've put together an outfit with all of the things I love.  But how could someone possibly incorporate all of those into one outfit without looking over the top? Here's how.

I absolutely love everything about this outfit.  I've been looking for the perfect red dress to wear this holiday season, and this French Connection Fit & Flare dress is pretty near perfect.  I chose the pieces for this outfit around this pair of polka dot tights.  They are from Swoon, my favorite boutique in North Carolina.  It's a little bit of a drive from my house, but definitely worth it.  Everything there is SO cute and so affordable.  These Target booties are a also a must-have. They go with every outfit and can dress up just about anything.  I've been on the hunt for the perfect sequin clutch lately, and I found this Zara-inspired sequin clutch on Etsy.  It's only 45 dollars and is absolutely perfect for this outfit.  It gives the outfit the playful, exciting touch it needs.  Finally, for the finishing touch, Essie's Toggle to the Top.    Wear all of these with some subtle gold jewelry and you're ready to turn heads at your next holiday party.

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Christmas Wish List

Hey, everyone!
It's been a while since my last post, but I'm back!

I thought I would fill y'all in on my latest additions to my Christmas wish list.  I haven't even asked for anything for Christmas yet, but if I had to choose, these items would definitely be at the top of my list:

This is a short list, but a little more pricey than normal.  First on my list, is the Michael Kors Large Hamilton Tote.  It's definitely big enough to fit everything I put in my purse, and it's a bag I would be able to use for a long time.  I asked for this bag for my birthday in October, so hopefully Santa will bring it to me!  Second on my list are Reece & Blaire bracelets.  They are so pretty! Adding a couple of these to my daily arm stack would look so amazing.  I really like the Whitley and the Charlotte.  Third, I would love to own a pair of over the knee black boots.  They would look so perfect with leggings and a sweater during the day, or even with jeans and a cute top at night.  I chose this pair from Nordstrom because they're on sale!  Next, I've had my eye on this Kate Spade gold glitter watch for quite some time.  I almost bought it for myself on my birthday but I talked myself out of it because I didn't think I would wear it.  The set comes with an interchangeable black band.  Now that the holiday season is here, I'm definitely wishing I had it.  Last, I absolutely love this Clare Vivier leopard print foldover clutch.  How could you pass this up?! This clutch would be the perfect accessory to any outfit.  It's a little more expensive than I'd hoped, but maybe an exception can be made for a Christmas present.

That's all I have for today! What do y'all want for Christmas?