Holiday Sparkle

I recently attended a sweet friend's wedding. It was an evening wedding so it was semi-formal attire. I had an older dress that would have worked but I really wanted a dress that felt special. I definitely think this dress fit the bill.

I bought this one thinking it would carry over perfectly for the holidays if I need it. I love the flower and the fact that it helps camouflage my midsection. And the shimmery burgundy is perfect for the season.

Dress: Midnight Velvet // Wrap: Beall's Outlet // Clutch: Lane Bryant // Shoes: Ross //Jewelry: College graduation gift

 

The wedding was outside at dusk making the whole thing feel magical. The bride was gorgeous and just so happy!

Day 2: Shop your Closet challenge - The Outfit Formula

Today's assignment from The Wardrobe Code was to create 2 outfits using the Outfit Formula:

• A Basic
• An Item of Interest
• A Finishing Piece
• Accessories

We were encouraged to push ourselves out of our comfort zone. Since I'm comfortable dressing up and have trouble finding casual outfits, I chose to go with that. I did a day and nighttime outfit.

Outfit 1: Basic - jeans, Item of Interest - button tab-sleeved blouse, Finishing Piece - loose weave cardigan, Accessories: two-tone riding boots and statement necklace

 

Cardigan: (old) via Belks // Blouse: via JC Penney // Jeans: via Old Navy // Boots: via a flash sale site // Necklace: via Beall's Outlet

 

Outfit 2: Basic - skinny jeans, Item of Interest - sequin sweater, Finishing Piece - Houndstooth scarf, Accessories: stud clutch, shooties, statement necklace, pave stud bracelet, muted gold post earrings.

 

 

Sweater: via JC Penney // Skinny Jeans: via Old Navy // Shooties: via TJ Maxx // Scarf: came on my peacoat // Clutch: via Lane Bryant // Necklace and Earrings: via Beall's Outlet // Bracelet: Forever 21

 

 

 

 

What are your thoughts? Did I follow the formula? I feel like I over-accessorized the second outfit... The scarf was a last-minute addition because I realized I didn't have a Finishing Piece. I think I should have nixed the necklace when I added it.

 

 

The Breakdown:

 

Outfit 1:

 

Cardigan: Belks, $10

Blouse: JC Penney, $7

Jeans: Old Navy, $25

Boots: flash sale site, $90

Necklace: Beall's Outlet, $7

 

 

Outfit 2:

 

Sweater: JC Penney, $30

Jeans: Old Navy, $25

Shooties: TJ Maxx, $40

Scarf: came on my peacoat, $0

Necklace: Beall's Outlet, $7

Earrings: Beall's Outlet, $2

Bracelet: Forever 21, $5

Clutch: Lane Bryant, $25

 

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What I'm loving right now




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Just a few of the pieces I am eyeing right now:

 

1. Lace Back Peasant Blouse from JC Penney: $21.99

2. Lace Belted Tee from New York & Company: $44.95

3. Little Mistress Body-Conscious Midi Dress With Embellished Waist from ASOS: $97.88

4. Sole Society 'Sonita' Pumps: $69.95

5. ILY Colorful Clutch/Wallet: $7.99 (I bought 3!!)