Living in Michigan, one can never have too many Boots! I LOVE these Hunter Boots my husband surprised me with at Christmas. I’m sure a ‘tip-off’ took place from one or two of the daughters, so I made sure to discreetly thank them. I’ve always had a desire to own a pair of the classic, matte black Hunter Boots. In my opinion, they are a wardrobe staple every woman should own in her closet. If your conditions are anything like Michigan weather, the boots certainly would get their wear and tear. But why not be rugged and stylish at the same time?
The boot socks, which I picked up from Target this past fall, are perfect to wear with these red beauties. I don’t own any, but I LOVE the Hunter boot inserts that pair with the boots. I believe they may even have the ‘Hunter’ logo displayed on them. Hmmm …maybe I’ll be surprised next year …. hint-hint, girls.
One of my daughters received this adorable fur-lined, military green coat for Christmas. It came from the store, Charlotte Russe. The beauty of having a bunch of girls living in the house …. outfit options are limitless. I love a coat that cinches at the waist. This one was perfect to complement my winter weather look.
I actually did receive the matte black Hunter Boots that I had wished for … strike another one for the hubs (or girls). You can be sure I’ll happily share those in a future blog post.
I certainly was shocked, however, when I unwrapped these Red Hunter’s Christmas morning. I love a nice surprise and a little wild card thrown in doesn’t hurt. Good job girls (ok, hubby)!!!
What is your favorite color of Hunter Boots? Leave a comment below, sharing what unexpected gifts you received this Christmas!
When I think of the little black dress, simplistic elegance comes to mind. By definition, the Little Black Dress, otherwise known as the ‘LBD’ is a short black cocktail or evening dress with a simple feminine design and style. It is a closet staple with timeless appeal and has inspired designers over the years to keep it classic. It can be affordable, and it can be expensive. The little black dress can get a bit risque, but can be polished up for any professional setting you may attend. With it’s versatility, you always have the option to find a stylish and attractive balance between the two.
Unlike any other color, wearing black slims and defines your body type. A simple LBD can be worn for any occasion. It can be worn both day and night. These little numbers are seen in board meetings with blazers, and on dance floors at the hottest night clubs. It pairs with every shoe in your closet. You can pair a little black dress with pumps, heels, sandals or wedges. The little black dress can easily be dressed up or down with jewelry, hair style and layers. Did I mention that everyone needs to have a little black dress hanging in their closet?
When it comes to holiday party and date night outfits, by no means do I feel you should limit yourself to the little black dress. As you can see from my blog posts on previous date night outfit ideas … Cobalt Blue Day-to-Night, Lady in Red, and Faux Fur + Leather, the options are endless.
If you don’t have a little black dress, get yourself one. When shopping, look for a dress that is simple because simplicity equates versatility … and that makes for a real investment piece. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, a perfect occasion to bring out that LBD and bling it up. I hope you enjoyed inspiration in my holiday party outfit ideas series. Let me know what you will be wearing to impress your Honey, this Valentine’s Day.
LBD: Forever 21 { old } | Shoes: Nine West { old } | Clutch: Macy’s { old } | Hose: Berkshire from Macy’s | Lipstick: Sephora Cream Lip Stain in 01
Today’s post is the third in a series intended to inspire you as you plan out your holiday party attire. I decided to get a little creative with this post and bring to you an outfit inspiration that you can style two different ways. Not taking away from the key element, which is this vibrant pop of cobalt blue, I was able to create an office or daytime party look that can easily transition into a nighttime party look.
This is great when you are on limited time, which is pretty much 24-7 this time of year. But it’s also nice because if you’re anything like me, you hate having to pull a piece of clothing, especially a turtleneck, over your head. I’ll take the little bit of messed up hair, but there’s nothing I hate more than getting make-up on the top that I’m taking off, or worse yet, the one I’m putting on. No Shout wipes gonna fix that!
We already know that cobalt blue looks stunning with black. But I’m sure you know by now, I’m always up for a wildcard.
Winter White is just chic! This snowy shade communicates richness and elegance. Wearing white in winter is modern, especially when you pair it with black accessories. I love this suede fringe bag with the outfit. It creates a little edge to a more conservative look. What makes these ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ unique, is the black heal they have. It catches you off guard. And that pop of cobalt peeking out from the trousers, WOW! Winter white is something you don’t see worn enough. Although women of my age and older are generally reluctant to wear white, I personally believe a lot more can pull it off, than they think. Don’t be afraid that white makes you look bigger, but instead focus on finding the perfect fit for your body type. You have to be willing to invest the time to try on different styles that suit you. When purchasing winter white trousers, this isn’t a time to go cheap. The color white is not very forgiving. Winter white is no exception. You are going to have to invest the money in a good quality fabric, one that’s plenty thick. Nobody wants to be sporting any dimpled skin, or panty lines through their trousers. Whether it’s Spanx or Target’s, knock-off version (Assets), shape wear is a ladies best friend. Buy yourself a good nude pair ‘AFTER’ you purchase your winter white trousers. Take the trousers & a purse-sized, hand held mirror with you to the store, grab every nude colored shapewear they offer and get down to business. If you shelled out some good money for those trousers and you take good care of them, you’ll have them the rest of your life. They don’t go out of style, and neither should you. It makes no difference what size or shape you are, we all have a sense of style. Find yours. Maybe this year it’s Winter White. Who knows, be adventurous, surprise yourself.
I don’t need to delve too much into the nighttime look. If you go to this blog post …. you’ll see the exact same skirt, hose, boots and person wearing them. Little can go wrong with this pairing. Bear in mind, unless your 25, when going more daring on the bottom, keep the top more covered & conservative. Like my husband often says, ‘Ya gotta keep something for the imagination!’
This amazing Calf-hair clutch is my go-to when I want a pop of animal print. Because of the light background and large prints its a real show-stopper. I also, cannot get enough of these earrings. The cobalt blue tassels with the shiny gold details, make a real statement, adding the icing on the cake to this look.
I hope you found inspiration in this post of creating one outfit – worn two ways. Whether its red, green or hot pink, you could create this exact look in any color you find most flattering on you. Gold, paired with winter white or black, would be beautiful and festive this time of year. Which look did you like best? The first, wearing winter white? Or, are you more the black leather mini type? Share your thoughts in the comment section. Again, thank you for stopping by. If you would like to see a holiday party look using the color red, click this blog post. If you haven’t already, please subscribe to my newsletter, where you will receive an email with all new posts. Follow me on social media. And as always, may your holidays be Merry and Bright!
Cobalt Blue Sweater by Ralph Lauren purchased at T.J.Maxx $24.99
I don’t think you can ever go wrong wearing a vibrant red dress on your Valentine’s Date Night with your Honey. This Calvin Klein dress is sold out, but I linked some other beautiful and maybe even a little bit sexy options for you choose from. One is even from Target.
Today’s post is the second in a series intended to inspire you as you plan out your holiday party attire. With all the different details, the beauty with this outfit, is the visual appeal it gives to the eye. We have a pretty, feminine non-structured bow, some ruffle details at the cuff, dressed up with rhinestone buttons. Add some faux fur, a chic black mini, and how about some over the knee, suede boots? Talk about sassy! This makes the look very feminine, but throws in a wild card (and possibly some sexiness) with the faux fur and leather textures. It’s the holiday season! It’s party time! This is the perfect time to vamp up your outfits. This one, quite frankly, knocks it out of the park!
Because they each have their own texture and look, combing different fabrics together results in a visually interesting combination. The rule to mixing and matching fabrics is very easy; your goal should be to opt for fabrics that are quite contrasting, but still have some similarities. You need to experiment a little in order to tell where the fine line is between ‘contrasting’ and ‘too different’. In this outfit, I mixed up the textures (faux fur, leather and suede), but kept the color the same. This creates a smooth transition. Of course there is nothing wrong with making a fashion statement and mixing it up with different colors. But I’m going to share what I tell my daughters, ‘If you are on the fence with your comfort-level regarding your outfit choice, go with option number two. Trust your gut! Enjoying yourself at your holiday party is the number one goal, not thinking about what ‘others’ impression of your outfit is. If you choose to go with it, then you should really affirm it!!’
I love the added little details to this outfit! A red lip, black nails and a pale gold clutch. Fun and flirty! It’s important to stick with sheer hose in an outfit like this. The key being to break up the solid black between the skirt and boots. An opaque black tight would not transition and create the same effect . Not comfortable wearing a skirt (especially mini) or OTK boots? There are always alternatives. This outfit would be beautiful paired with black slacks, black skinnies, or my fave, faux leather pants. What’s most important is choosing what you feel comfortable in, flatters your body, and fits your holiday party invite.
I hope you found this post to be inspiring. If your desire is to wear a fun and flirty outfit, playing with different textures to one of your holiday parties, this year, I wish you the best of luck in searching for pieces. Click this blog post for the first outfit inspiration in this series, and this blog post to see another holiday outfit inspiration. Please subscribe to my newsletter to check out my future blog post on other festive party outfit ideas. Don’t hesitate to leave me a comment, telling me what you are going to be wearing to your holiday parties this year.
