Four Festive Looks

I love getting dressed up. Obviously. Often I find myself all dressed up with nowhere to go. So one of the things I love abut the holidays is having an excuse to get all dressed up. I built most of these looks with items already in my closet (trying to stay on a budget) and it was so much fun. I am much more creative when I am challenged to work with what I already have. It’s easy to just buy something new.

1. Plaid + Leather

Leather is a great way to add some edge to this iconic print. I paired a plaid shirt dress from H&M (love wearing shirt dresses as a shirt because they actually stay tucked in) with a leather wrap midi shirt from TopShop. Both of these items were from last year so I linked a few similar items below, just click the product pics.

leather and plaid 1

2. Subtle Sparkle

I scooped this voluminous metallic skirt up from Winners for just $29.99. I was tempted to pair it with an oversized sweater. But instead I decided at go for something a little more sparkly – this sweater has jewel embellished shoulders. And to top it all off I added a brushed gold hairband to my messy and unwashed pony.

3. Casual Sequins

I love me some sequins but often I find they are just a little too glam. I find the best way to tone down your sequins is with a chunky knit. I went for a winter white and added a pom pom beanie. Both of these items are a couple of years old so I added a few similar options below if you are in need of some sequins or knits.

4. Bold Colour

I love mixing bold colours. And when they are as bold as this red and eggplant I go all in with the accessories. The sweater is from Marshalls so I linked a couple similar ones below and the jeans are from The Gap. Links below, just click the pics.