The Holiday Ball Gown

I read somewhere that "lusting over a beautiful ball gown is one of life's purest pleasures".

Stylish is always on trend but 'tis the season to ramp it up, be it to the cheesy work holiday party at a colleague's home or a black tie event in a grand ballroom.

From crimson reds to emerald greens, velvets, metallics and show stopping laces in breathtaking styles that are a surefire way to have you stand out from the crowd, style is ushering in the holidays in very exciting ways. 

The holiday parties are in full swing, you've rsvp'd to attend quite a few and figured out your party hopping strategies including who's driving and who'd get liquored up, the million dollar question is what are you wearing?

Being a full time teacher with the final work week of 2018 behind me as recently as yesterday means that in between teaching and gift shopping, I haven't had time to shop for any party outfits. Luckily there are promo items sitting in packages that scream 'open me' each time you absent-mindedly stroll by them, one of the perks of blogging.  

Today I'm showing one of them, an over the top Oscar / swoon worthy gown by Vindictive that will have any gal looking like an A-list star without blowing the budget. This gown boasts a skirt made out of luxurious layer after layer of beautiful emerald green lace that adds volume and a bodice spiced up in decadent three dimensional gemstones, sequins and huge doses of va-va-voom. 

A pop  of color in a pink clutch,  my favorite pair of shoes and a red ring made for a striking finish. 

I am not one to wear ball gowns often but when I do, I like to pull out all the stops so you can imagine that this one with all it's bells and whistles totally made my heart flutter. The fit is great for my form and the style my personality and taste. 

Elegance, pure unadulterated elegance...

...that's how I describe this look. 

Have a very merry Christmas everyone!!!

Deets

Gown - Vindictive (here)

Shoes - Christian Louboutin

Clutch - Jimmy Choo

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The Holiday Ball Gown

Red To Toe...Well, Almost

H2T red is not only a bold statement, but has been completely on trend and incredibly stylish. Red takes no prisoners and in the past two years, we've seen a wild jump in fashionistas rocking this trend. 

So if there was ever a time when it's ok to rock your red pants with a red top, red shoes, and a red bag it is now. You can also choose to mix things up with a bit lighter or darker shades in the mix. Remember these looks here and here?

What's not to love!

Much like the warm and cold undertones of lipsticks discussed here, there's a red for everyone whether you lean towards the darker burgundy or a attention grabbing crimson. Find the one that works well for your undertones and go paint the town red in it. 

There's no better way to rock this trend in the cold season than with a red jacket that instantly becomes a statement piece. I've never been one to shy away from a bold color palette so I went for a red bag and red lips and red sunnies. I also opted for a ring in the fiery hue and black boots for an understated yet chic finish. 

Um, I get extra points for daring to try on the red boots, ha!

How's your holiday shopping going? I'm so last minute shame on me so as expected, nothing is done.

Your thoughts?

Deets

Coat - Michael Kors (similar here)

Bag - Chanel (similar here)

Sunnies - Quay Australia (here)

Black Boots - Forever 21 (similar here)

Red boots - Steve Madden (here)

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Red To Toe...Well, Almost

Trench Coat, a Perfect Transitional Piece

With the cold season comes the resurgence of coats, jackets and trenches. Trench coats are a perfect transitional piece, great for layering and a definite Fall essential. It's versatile and adds layers of chic to a look. 

The timeless khaki trench has become a classic and almost every girl can boast of having at least one of those in her closet and if you're one of the trench obsessed, it's safe to say you must own different versions of what is essentially the same item. We ain't mad at you!

The trench has become more popular with each passing year and the plethora of designs out there coupled with wears by celebrities have made them the 'cool' pieces to be seen in. What's not to love about them anyhow?

Today I'm showing an exciting trench coat that leans into an autumnal color scheme with its rich orange color. I've actually owned this piece for many years. I diy'ed the extended wide sleeves just to add interest and update the piece. Red and orange is a combo I've come to like very much so I added a wide red obi belt to the mix just as a styling option. I finished the look with block heels, a red bag and a pair of white sunnies. 

Have you added any new trench coats to your Fall/ Winter rotation? How are you styling them?

Your thoughts?

Deets

Trench - Via Spiga (very old) (similar here)

Shoes - Michael Kors

Bag - Chanel

Sunnies - Vow London (here)

Thank you for stopping by, keep thinking the purple thoughts. Xx...

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Trench Coat, a Perfect Transitional Piece