#OOTD / sequin dress

Happy Friday!  Now that it's December and it's cooled down quite a bit today, I am in full-on Christmas mode.  We're heading to Broadway at the Beach this weekend for the Christmas Parade and then the tree lighting/fireworks in the evening.  I'm going to wear a sequin top that I've had for many, many years that I occasionally pull out.  I'll be pairing it with jeans since we'll be walking around all day/sitting.  No fancy parties for me this year.  But I am obsessing over this Free People Bali Surry Sequin Dress (now 50% off!).  It comes in 4 colours and has pockets!  I'd pair this dress with either over-the-knee boots (love these Dolce Vita Neely Over the Knee Boots, above, since I usually prefer flats) or black booties (these Thelma Suede Ankle Boots have block heels, which are a must for a long night).  A simple black clutch/bag will do, but it's the holidays so why not go rose gold on rose gold with this Rebecca Minkoff Metallic Leo Clutch?

Happy shopping!
Mx

perfect holiday dress

(Marc by Marc Jacobs Natalia Tiered Dress: neimanmarcus.com, also here)

Every girl needs a perfect LBD.  I love this one because of the tiered skirt, which means you can keep it casual (& comfy!) with tights and boots (I like these stud-embellished Guess booties), or you can dress it up with jewelry (I'm obsessed with collar necklaces like this and this one) and/or a great pair of heels (dying for these Dolce Vita black and gold ones).  When wearing all black, I always need a pop of colour with a great bag (love the Coach fold over clutch, in fuchsia).  I love that this dress can take you from dinner with the girls to a holiday party.  But why I really love this dress?  It's not too fitted so you can basically eat anything you want and still be able to breathe.  My kind of holiday dress. -M