Excess-orizing with… @SuzannaDai

I’ve decided to create a new series for STB centered around my biggest fashion obsession- ACCESSORIES.  Don’t get me wrong- of course- I love all things clothing, but accessories can make or break an outfit.  Accessories can change your average LBD into a jaw-dropping moment.  I wanted to kick off the series with one of my absolute fave jewelry designers, Suzanna Dai.  If I could own every one of her pieces, I would!  She is truly an artist, which is why I put her up to the task of taking a classic black dress and EXCESS-ORIZING it into a fabulous show-stopping number!  When gathering her picks together, Suzanna told me she was inspired by the opulent baroque trend.  I couldn’t agree with her picks more.  They really transform the dress, making it perfect for any night out this holiday season!

• Suzanna Dai, Linz Necklace, $345 
• Ella Moss, Rosalyn Strapless Dress, Sale- $138.60 
• Dolce & Gabbana, Embroidered Mary-Jane Pumps, $1,051 
• Lauren Wolf Jewelry, Druzy Studs, $165
• Diane Von Furstenberg, Limited Edition Sun Circle Clutch, $995 

Where to Wear: The Holiday Party Dress

Where to Wear: The Holiday Party Dress 

There are too many cute holiday dresses this year to pick just one.  But in order to justify 6 new dresses you gotta come up with 6 fab places where you’ll need to get dolled up!  Check out my suggestions below!  

1. His Company’s Holiday Party: Halston Heritage, Draped Cowlneck Dress, Sale- $267 
2. Shabbat Dinner at a Friend’s House: Diane von Furstenberg, Danette Sweater Dress, $385 
3. The Nutcracker: Mango, Velvet & Sheer Dress, $29.99 
4. Christmas Eve Dinner at the Club: Anthropologie, Goldleaf Cocktail Dress, $258 
5. NYE Ball: Nasty Gal, Disco Nights Dress, $98 
6. Your Company’s Holiday Party: Tibi, Epstein Lace Dress, Sale- $237 

STB’s Designer Gadget Gift Guide

Wanna give some designer love this season without spending the designer bucks?  These gadgets make for the perfect gifts!  They are j’adorable and affordable! 

1. For the Gym Rat- Jonathan Adler, Retro Floral Earbuds, $20 
2. For the Fashion Blogger- Target + Neiman Marcus Collection, Proenza Schouler iPad Sleeve, $39.99 
3. For the Chatty Kathy- Rebecca Minkoff, Pop Phone Handset, $48 
4. For the Jet Setter- DVF, Travel Adapter, $95 
5. For the Social Butterfly- Kate Spade New York, iPhone 5 Crossword Puzzle Case, $40 
6. For the Presentation Princess- Marc by Marc Jacobs, Pickles the Bulldog Flash Drive, $42  

Somewear: Christmas Tree Farm

I’ve decided to start celebrating the festive month of December a few days early.  First stop- a Christmas tree farm.  Gettin’ my kicks on and kicking this holiday season off right!  

• J.Crew, Snowcap Quilted Jacket, $110.60 
• Rails, Kendra Plaid Top, $123 
• Paige Denim, Black Velvet Skinny Jeans, $189 
• Serafina, Manhattan Haircalf Sneakers, $415 
• Laura Mercier, HydraTint SPF 15, $20 
• Rebecca Minkoff, M.A.C. Clutch, $295 

Somewear: Tree Trimming

 
It’s finally here- THE MONTH OF DECEMBER!  Today is the first day where it’s officially not weird that I am listening to the Bieber Christmas album on repeat and buying excessive amounts of glitter balls.  Now, let’s just “pretend” that I haven’t already put up the Christmas tree and adorned my place with large metallic reindeer and and let’s just say that today is the first day I will start decorating for the season!  So, keeping all this in mind, I think that a little number like this would be the perfect outfit for such a tree trimming occasion!

• Ann Taylor, Merino Embellished Pullover, $78 
• LOFT, Modern Slim Leg Corduroy Pants, $59.50
• Tory Burch, Eddie Ballet Flats, Sale- $124.60
• Kate Spade, Putting on the Ritz Stud Earrings, $48
• Kara by Kara Ross, 14K Plated & Resin Bracelet Set, Sale- $160.99
• Z Gallerie, Eiffel Tower & Pocket Watch Ornaments, $8