Monday, December 16, 2013

Holiday Party Metallics


Made in USA:  Blouse: Nanette Lepore (similar) // Blazer: thrifted Theory // Lips: L'Oreal 'Berry Persistent' // Nails: Essie 'steel-ling the scene' // 

Imported: Skirt: old Ann Taylor  // Shoes: Christian Louboutin (similar) // Clutch: old Rebecca Minkoff (made in USA option)  // Headband: old Anthropologie (similar


Confession time: when the hubs bought me these sparkly Christian Louboutin shoes I was shocked. Granted they made turning 30 a bit more fun, but they were so freaking expensive and so amazingly sparkly that I was worried I would never get a realistic cost-per-wear out of them.  However, I have worn them to fancy parties, mid-week date nights, work, weddings, weekend date nights, Halloween, and even a fancy baby shower (because nothing proclaims, "I'll stab you with these shoes if you ask me the state of my uterus" like a pair of sparkly Christian Louboutins at a baby shower).  In my defense, the pregnant mother-to-be told me to wear the shoes! Something about "swollen feet" and "living vicariously through your shoes." Who am I to deny a pregnant woman's demand!

Needless to say I was counting down the days to this year's round of holiday parties because those shoes were destined to make an appearance at every.single.party.  The hubs even had the audacity to tell me to wear them to his firm's holiday party. I gave him a "b*tch please" look and told him to wear his grey Allen Edmonds shoes so our shoes didn't clash.  Welcome to our world :)

Even though I'm officially "holiday partied out" this was my absolute favorite outfit of this year's holiday party season. Velvet - check. Chiffon - check. Taffeta - check. Mixing metals - check. Skirt with pockets - double check!

I'm just saying that this outfit will make a reappearance at a different holiday party next year. Oh who am I kidding - I wore this outfit twice last week! Once to a holiday party and then again for a date night with the hubs. Granted I wore it to date night so I could photo document it because I didn't even take one picture in it at the holiday party. Not even an Instagram selfie! Just keeping it real! The hubs didn't seem to mind because he thinks it is absolutely ridiculous when women freak out over wearing something more than once. Gotta get that cost-per-wear down to normal levels!

What's been your favorite outfit during this year's round of holiday parties? Would you consider wearing the same outfit to two different parties in the same season?

20 comments:

  1. I'm a college student, so I'd definitely wear the same thing twice...haha. I LOVE this outfit! It's super simple but perfect for the holiday season! :)

    daughterofasonofasailor.blogspot.com

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    1. I'm always trying to get my cost-per-wear down to grande Starbucks levels! Even The Duchess re-wears couture these days.

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  2. Love this combination, and the shoes are pretty amazing! Also, please wear a bold lip more often. Looks fabulous on you :)

    xo
    Sam

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    1. Aww thanks Sam! I try a bold lip more often in the winter months because it really does highlight just how pale I am, but then again so is everyone else in the winter.

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  3. love this look! the high collar is perfect with the blazer and skirt :)

    love from San Francisco,
    Britt+Whit

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    1. Thank you! I love that blouse and I keep trying to find more ways to wear it.

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  4. I love this style! Neutrals are my favorite, and girlfriend you rock the heck out of the Louboutins so wear them, and wear them good!

    x. Sabrina | Simply Sabrina

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    1. Aww thank you! I tend to stick to a neutral palette and this was definitely a shimmery take on that.

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  5. This is such a great outfit! Jealous of the louboutins -- wear them every chance you have!!
    www.amemoryofus.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you! I may or may not wear these shoes from time to time while vacuuming. Never while doing the dishes because I'm fearful of water damage. Just keeping it real :)

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  6. Cute outfit - I love the skirt and those gorgeous shoes!

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    1. Thank you! Any skirt that has pockets is a must-buy in my book. That bad boy has been in my closet for a few years now and I was excited to mix it up a bit.

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  7. Oh lovely, really like the jacket , looks really classy but comfy!

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  8. When you are through with those shoes you can go ahead and send them to me! okay? :) LOVE! And the buttons on that top...so fun! One of my favorite looks from you!

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  9. The heels are stunning! They look pretty with the grey skirt!

    xo
    www.style-wire.com

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  10. What an awesome 30th birthday gift!! Your hubby did well ;) I love the sparkle of them. Great look. You look SO classy and chic. Happy belated birthday and Happy Holidays xo

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  11. wow love the pictures!!!

    http://linastyle.blogspot.com/

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  12. love love love that blazer!
    xoxo from nyc & http://www.the-beautiful-things.com

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  13. aren't you just darling?! This is such a refreshing look for a holiday party!

    Colour Me Classic

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  14. Such a classic look! And the headband is the perfect touch of sparkle!

    xo Jen
    skirttherulesblog.com

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