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  

STB’s Quirky Holiday Gift Guide

It’s time to stop giving the easy go-to, yet completely impersonal gift card and start getting creative with what you give this holiday season.  Here are a few quirky and fun gifts to add to your shopping list!

1. For the Pet Lover- Cat DJ Scratching Deck, $35 
2. For the Trend Setter- ASOS Spike Collar Tips, $17.54 
3. For the Bottle Boozer- Key Bottle Opener, $21.00 
4. For the Old School Photographer- Lomography La Sardina Analogue Camera, $75 
5. For the Daily Commuter- UGG HeadPhone Ear Muffs, $85 
6. For the Little Mister- Fred Flare Mustachifier Baby Pacifier, $12 
7. For the Celeb Obsessed Blogger- Suri’s Burn Book, $12.95 

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: NYE Wedding

This year New Year’s Eve happens to fall on a Saturday and what better way to kick off the new year then with a wedding!  A few of my girlfriends are going to one for a very special gal and guy I know back in NY.  (BIG CONGRATS to Katie Meyer- soon to be Katie Moor!!  I can’t wait to see pics!)  Anyway, I’ve been helping my girlfriends decide what to wear to the big event.  Surprise surprise- I suggested sequins!

• Quotation, KAS Ginger Sequin Dress, SALE- $259
• Christian Louboutin, Helmour 100mm, $625
• MAC, Lipstick in Lady Bug, $14.50
• Kendra Scott, Custom Color Bar- Oralie Earrings, $85
• Kendra Scott, Poppy Cocktail Ring, $80
• ASOS, Johnny Loves Rosie Box Clutch, SALE- $61.81

What to Wear When: You’re Beginning to Look Like the Stuffed Turkey

I don’t know about you, but the holidays haven’t helped with my diet.  I won’t even get on the scale, but I’m sure I wouldn’t like what I saw.  To help me get through the next few weeks, I’m going to have to wear some stylish, yet comfortable muu muus.  I also recommend wearing distracting accessories.  Make people comment on your fab oversized necklace instead of your fat oversized belly.    

• Anthropologie, Dropwaist Mini Dress, $118 
• Tracy Reese, Gina Pump, $145  
• J.Crew, Bubble Necklace, $150 
• Spanx, High Power Brief, $36 
• Effy Collection, 14kt Gold Emerald Earrings, $225 

Somewear: Under the Mistletoe

 
Don’t get caught under the mistletoe in anything but your best!  Pucker up!

• Rebecca Minkoff, Lara Bustier Dress, Sale- $243.60
• Stuart Weitzman, 'Bowrey' Pump, $398 
• Guerlain, Engraved Rouge G de Guerlain Jewel Lipstick Compact, $46
• Lizzie Fortunato Jewels, Wildcat Necklace, $368
• Wendy Mink Jewelry, Marquis Copper Druzy Ring, $147

Somewear: Dashing Through the Stores

Last minute shopping can be stressful, but your outfit doesn’t need to be.  Try and dress how you want to feel: easy, breezy, and comfortable.  I think you’ll find if you do, your day will be a little calmer, a whole lot cuter, and you’ll have a little holiday pep in your step!

• Free People, Goldie's Swit Top, $98
• Rachel Zoe, Venessa Silk Twill Maxi Skirt, $495
• Modalu, Olivia Cross Body Leather Bag, Sale- $141.80
• Sam Edelman, Bina Flats, Sale- $95.99
• Michael Kors, 'Runway' Crystal Topring Watch, $225
• Iphone App, Christmas List, $2.99

Somewear: Caroling in the Neighborhood

 
Baby, it’s cold outside! (Well, not in Dallas, but in other places, I’m sure.) If you’re going out caroling this year- bundle up and keep your chords warm with some hot chocolate or Christmas tea!

• Trina Turk, Houndstooth Check Coat, Sale- $397.90
• BEARPAW, Women's Boetis II Boot, $120.11- $189
• Portolano, Belafonte cashmere cutout cuff iTouch gloves, Sale- $33.60
• Eugenia Kim, Janine Cashmere Earmuffs, $187
• Starbucks, Let’s Merry Tumbler, $10.95

What to Wear When: You’re Hosting the Christmas Party

 
This weekend I will be hosting a Birthday Party/Christmas Party for my husband and girlfriend.  I always feel bad for the Christmas babies, because inevitably their Birthday’s get shoved in between holiday shopping and other festive madness.  So, because of my guilt (and love for my husband- of course) I always try and throw him a big Christmas/Birthday bash.  One thing I’ve learned about hosting parties is that no matter how hard you try not to be, you spend half the night sweating in the kitchen.  So, instead of a long sleeve blouse or sweater, I say wear something light and airy.  It also needs to be comfortable, because you’re working hard and the last thing you need is to be in some tight uncomfortable get-up while you’re plating more bacon wrapped dates and making another batch of your famous holiday punch.  One thing I always forget, but I recommend it for all hosts- try if you can- to stop “hosting” for a sec and have some fun!

• Reiss, Tammy Pleated Top, Sale- $115
• Alice + Olivia, Slim Metallic Stacey Pants, Sale- $148.50
• Suzanna Dai, Gold Windsor Drop Earrings, $225
• J.Crew, Glitterati Ballet Flats, $128
• Wendy Mink, Gold Druzy Ring, $182

Where to Wear: Colorful Sequins

Where to Wear: Colorful Sequins
Sequins in the morning, sequins in the evening, sequins at supper time! I love my festive sequins and I’ll wear them all the time!

1. Christmas Wedding: Tibi, Sequined Shift Dress, $363
2. Holiday Drinks: ASOS, REVIVE Mini Skirt in Neon Sequins, Sale- $95.45
3. Family Feast: Antik Batik, Red Victoria Tee, $381.15
4. Charity Ball: Aidan Maddox, Cold Shoulder Sequin Dress, $295
5. New Year’s Eve Bash: BCBG, Geometric Sequin Dress, $398

At Home Gift Wrapping Station

Somewear: At Home Gift Wrapping Station
Everyone has a home wrapping station, right?  I mean, I’ve pinned enough craft rooms on Pinterest to make me think so.  If Bieber and Usher haven’t serenaded you yet with their sultry rendition of “The Christmas Song” then you probably haven’t felt the true magic of Christmas this year.  You might want to get on that.

• Madewell, Night Sky Sequin Shorts, $125
• Madewell, Denim Campsite Shirt, $79.50
• J.Crew, Cashmere Shawl-Collar Poncho, $198
• Steven by Steve Madden, Baren Oxford, Sale- $98.97
• Alex and Chloe, All My Heart Ring, $90 
• Ariel Gordon Jewelry, Leather Bar Bracelet, $68-$78
• Justin Bieber, Under The Mistletoe Album, $16.48
• Marimekko Kastehelmet, Gift Wrapping, $7.95 ea.

Somewear: Holiday Office Party

I love this outfit, because it’s simple, classic, and refined.  It really works for any holiday occasion, but especially one in an office setting.  It’s business appropriate, but festive at the same time!

• Gap, Fold-Over Waist Pants, Online Only $59.95
• Milly, Caterina Puff Sleeve Lace Top, $275
• Cole Haan, Air Talia Suede Bootie, Sale- $149.90
• Taara, Red Garnet Glass Peaked Ring, $125
• Nucleus, Filigree Floral Earrings, $65
• Benefit, Pocket Pal, $20