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Holiday Attire Under $100 – Part I

Tomorrow marks the first day of December and you know what that means – holiday season is officially here! Between work gatherings, family parties and celebratory events, it’s important to have a few go-to outfits that make you feel your best and won’t break the bank. To kick off my holiday season attire, I’ve partnered with Vocabulary Boutique to bring you three festive dresses all under $100.

First up is this gorgeous black and gold hostess dress. The gold foil thread is incredibly festive and eye catching, and the brocade-like material gives it a fantastic silhouette. It’s the perfect dress to twirl the night away in, and will photograph beautifully.
Where to Wear it:
– Christmas dinner with the family
– Hosting your own holiday party
– When taking holiday card photos
How to Style it:
Evening – satin ribbon heels, statement chandelier earrings, a pashmina and clutch
Daytime – bejeweled flats, a tulle underskirt, stud earrings
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Hostess dress from Vocabulary Boutique // Kate Spade earrings // Valentino heels
Special thank you to Vocabulary Boutique for partnering on this post and the Westgate Hotel for hosting.

The Pack

MGBackpack1 MGBackpack2 MGBackpack6 MGBackpack3cropped MGBackpack4 MGBackpack5 MGBackpack7 After years of carrying heavy handbags, I decided to switch up my routine and begin using a backpack. I’m an ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ kind of girl when it comes to bags, so while I’m still carrying the same amount of stuff, evenly distributing the weight on both shoulders has definitely made a difference in my posture. It gives off a collegiate vibe that I just love, especially when paired with a fuzzy wool blazer and super soft turtleneck. To prevent the look from going full on east coast prep school, I threw on my tuxedo booties and distressed twisted jeans (literally) and found some T-Bird looking friends. 
  Banana Republic blazer // J. Crew turtleneck // AMO Denim The Twist // Max Studio booties // Mansur Gavriel backpack // Oliver Peoples sunglasses

Total Vintage

LevisDior3 LevisDior1 LevisDior6 LevisDior4 LevisDior2 LevisDior7 Vintage shopping is a different ballgame. While I’m no expert, I’m finding myself more and more interested in the art of the vintage find. Years ago I picked up this colorful blazer in pristine condition. What drew me to it was it’s Dick Tracy vibe – bold colors, a boxy 30’s silhouette and strong shoulders. It’s a difficult piece to style because of it’s strong statement, but this past weekend I stumbled upon these vintage Levi’s with modern distressing. I tend to shy away from overly distressed denim, but the fit and wash is exactly like the jeans my dad wore in the 80’s and 90’s. I couldn’t resist. I think I’m finally getting a hang of the vintage game.

Christian Dior vintage blazer // Vintage distressed Levi’s // 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target sweater // Stuart Weitzman sandals // Clutch from Vocabulary Boutique

Wrapped Up

BRLeather6 BRLeather5 BRLeather4 BRLeather1 BRLeather7 BRLeather2 BRLeather3 Leather was all over the SS16 runways. I love that Banana Republic is getting a jumpstart on the trend with several leather pieces in their fall lineup. This hunter green tunic is so soft and buttery it can be worn cinched or loose. Paired with faux leather cropped trousers and reptilian wrap-up heels, it looks great at the office or out to play.

Banana Republic leather tunic and faux leather pants // Alexander Wang heels

The Find

CelineCoat2 CelineCoat4 CelineCoat1 CelineCoat5cropped CelineCoat6 CelineCoat7 CelineCoat3 I have a thing for long leather coats. They remind me of David Bowie in the 80s or Trinity from The Matrix, both of which are excellent style aspirations. While taking a break in between New York Fashion Week shows, I happened upon this buttery concoction after a pizza break in Soho. The large pockets, sharp pointed collar and extra long belt stole my heart. It has a 70s feel and when paired with aviator sunglasses and a suede skirt I can’t help but feel like I time traveled back to the decade.  Quite a find indeed.

Celine leather coat // Zara turtleneck and skirt // Banana Republic sunglasses // 
Manolo Blahnik heels