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12 Days of Christmas: Holiday Attire

12/12/12 | 12 Days of Christmas, Alexander McQueen, Alice + Olivia, Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, Kate Spade, Rent the Runway, Valentino

Today is the final day of my  12 Days of Christmas,  and I will leave you with a few looks to get you through this  holiday season. Here you go:
JUST KIDDING!  If to you, dressing up for the Holiday’s means these sweaters, you have the wrong blog.  If you laughed, good job, keep reading.  I have looked at my planner for the next few weeks and I have four evenings coming up that I want to look amazing for: a date night, a friend’s cocktail party, my company Christmas party, and New Year’s Eve.  I went shopping in my imaginary closet (also known as Polyvore) and for this holiday season I have styled entire looks, head to toe, instead of just picking out items. I hope you like what I have selected:
Dress / Shoes / Ring / Earrings / Shrug / Clutch
Everyone has holiday parties to go to, I myself am even hosting one this weekend, and I wanted to create a look that steered away from the typical red, green, and black that are common for this time of year.  I love this pink silk Kate Spade dress and I think the Alice + Olivia fur shrug really gives it great feminine attitude.  I chose to pair it with these Valentino shoes and this amazing Alexander McQueen clutch because the studs give an extra element to this very girl ensemble.
Dress / Shoes / Ring / Earrings / Clutch
I love the idea of lace all seasons, but particularly black for winter.  I added the pop of color with the David Yurman ring and the Christian Lobutian shoes to break up one of my favorite basics, a little black dress.  And to top it off I love the sparkles of the Jimmy Choo clutch and the chandelier earrings.
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Dress / Shoes / Ring / Earrings / Bracelet / Clutch
 In this outfit I again started with my standard, black on black, with this Kate Spade New York Alme Polka dot dress and cute shoes.  The Cartier Love Bracelet is such a classic you really can do no wrong and when mixed with the ring, earrings, and chain bag I think it makes for a great corporate ensemble.  Granted, this outfit is pretty demur but you would rather be safe than sorry at a corporate party.  I have always loved the advice, don’t dress for the job you have, dress for the job you want.  And while I am on this note I would STRONGLY advise against wearing jingle bells, mistletoe or any sort of holiday costume (like antlers).
Dress / Shoes / Necklace / Watch / Clutch
As you know I love Sparkles and to me this dress is perfect to cap off the holiday season!  I have actually rented this necklace from Rent the Runway (here) and it was an amazing piece!  And of course, a watch, like this Kate Spade one, is essential for the counting down to midnight. You are sure to be noticed in this outfit!
Hopefully with my 12 days of Christmas you are better prepared to shop, decorate, enjoy, and dress for the holidays.  Many kisses!
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Comments

  1. Nina Normalo says

    December 14, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    Haha! ;P
    Your chosen outfits are great! I esp. love the colour of the first dress – just gorgeous!

    ♥, Nina
    my-style-diary.com

  2. Marina H says

    December 13, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    Love the sweaters

    <3 Marina
    Fashion.MakeUp.LifeStyle

  3. Sorana Nistor says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:20 am

    love the Christmas sweaters…need to get one this year :))

    http://www.mychoicebysorana.blogspot.ro

  4. sonia de macedo says

    December 13, 2012 at 6:47 am

    Xmas sweaters! Do people actually wear them over the holidays! LOL well I guess this is the one time when I’m glad it’s hot this time of year – otherwise we’d probably be wearing em too!

    SDMxx
    http://www.daringcoco.com

  5. Monica says

    December 13, 2012 at 5:32 am

    Some of the Christmas sweaters aren’t that bad 🙂 I love Company Holiday party set, it’s definitely a glamed-up LBD.

    -Monica @ Lemonpetit

  6. Lurchhoundloves says

    December 13, 2012 at 5:13 am

    he he – Christmas Jumpers.

    Love your blog – I am now following if you want to follow each other?
    Lurchhoundloves.blogspot.co.uk
    xx

  7. My-cliffnotes says

    December 13, 2012 at 3:01 am

    Oh my gosh I need the holiday date night dress

  8. Aleksandra says

    December 13, 2012 at 2:28 am

    Love the shoes from the last set !

    http://www.olastory.com/

  9. navy and orange says

    December 12, 2012 at 11:44 pm

    need that lace dress with the keyhole!

    xoxo navy & orange

  10. ~Love Lis says

    December 12, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    Whoa! Pretty! I need to update my closet. 🙂

  11. Kristen @ KV Confessions says

    December 12, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    All VERY cute looks!! I think my favorite is the New Years Eve ensemble!

  12. samecookiesdifferent says

    December 12, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    WOW those xmas jumper are amazing
    LVE
    x the cookies
    samecookiesdifferent.blogspot.com

  13. Leonor says

    December 12, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    great looks!!:) thank you so much for your comment dear:)) keep in touch:)) happy week!

    Leonor
    thesparklinglemon.blogspot.com

  14. zhanna says

    December 12, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    I love the holiday outfit!!
    XO,
    Zhanna
    http://www.lifeandbows.com

  15. PICK ME AN OUTFIT says

    December 12, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    the new years eve look is definitely my favorite!
    But they are all great 😉

    xoxo
    http://www.pickmeanoutfit.com

  16. Katie says

    December 12, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    love the holiday date night dress – so pretty!

  17. Laura says

    December 12, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    Love all these outfits!

  18. Sakuranko says

    December 12, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    really beautiful outfit!

    Xoxo

    Sakuranko Blog
    My Facebook Fan Page

  19. kawther says

    December 12, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    love the outfit n1 &2 so cute!!

    so girl if you wann we can follow eash other !!

    fashionmadimoizelle.blogspot.com

  20. Sheila says

    December 12, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    Love the Holiday Company Party because of the Cartier Love bracelet. 😉

    xo – Sheila
    http://www.sheislovelyblog.com

  21. VOGUECITA says

    December 12, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    love it, so nice
    kisses
    VOGUECITA
    http://voguecita.blogspot.com

  22. Treasure Tromp says

    December 12, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    absolutely loving that date night outfit! Now if only I had the $$ to put something like that together!

  23. Richelle Lynn Garn says

    December 12, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    ooo, I love your outfit for the company holiday party. But that necklace for the New Years Eve party has to take the cake. I really love the layers to it. Great outfits.

    lynnandlou.blogspot.com

  24. fashion luv by nicole says

    December 12, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    the xmas sweaters are cute. and i love the cartier love bracelet <333

    CHANEL & OPI Giveaway !!!
    http://fashionluvbynicole.blogspot.com

  25. FierceandFashionable says

    December 12, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    Hahahaha LOVE the Ugly sweaters-using that as inspiration for my ugly sweater party this weekend! I think the 4 looks you picked are gorgeous! Want them all.

    xo Michelle

    Fierce & Fashionable

  26. ELISA says

    December 12, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    my fav is the New Years’s Eve outfit!
    http://namelessfashionblog.blogspot.it/
    http://www.facebook.com/NamelessFashionBlog

  27. Helene says

    December 12, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    love all these looks!! so pretty!!

  28. The Golden Girls says

    December 12, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    LOVE your picks! So chic! Hugs from Cali! xx The Golden Girls

  29. Lian says

    December 12, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    i love look no#2 and the christmas sweaters are super cute!
    have a great week!
    ♥
    http://herlifeinstyle.blogspot.co.il/

  30. alongobucco says

    December 12, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    I love how many reasons there are to dress up during the holiday season–it’s my favorite thing to do! The looks you pulled together are so lovely…my fav is NYE!

    Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

  31. Lauren says

    December 12, 2012 at 11:54 am

    I love the dress you featured for the company party look. So cute!

    Fizz and Frosting

  32. Simona says

    December 12, 2012 at 11:53 am

    Ah can’t wait for all the parties, great items!

    Simona
    http://www.lakenmoon.blogspot.com

  33. Kristine Foley says

    December 12, 2012 at 11:38 am

    I’ll stop eating now so I fit into that red dress for New Years 🙂 I need a party to rock an ugly sweater too! I think it would be so fun to search for the “perfect” one.

    Kristine from The Foley Fam {unedited} Blog

  34. Always Maylee says

    December 12, 2012 at 11:06 am

    I love all of these outfits, especially the polka dot dress!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  35. Francesca Giusti says

    December 12, 2012 at 9:41 am

    love this looks and also your blog! It’s so nice!!! I follow you!
    Pass to my blog and if it likes you follow me too, I will be so glad 😀
    kisses
    http://francescagiusti.blogspot.com/

  36. aree1997 says

    December 12, 2012 at 9:20 am

    I heart sweaters , but knitted hoodies are love 😀
    This new year’s collection is great!

    Aree With Umbrella

  37. Color-Block says

    December 12, 2012 at 9:13 am

    nice set i like the last
    kisses

  38. mochaccinoland says

    December 12, 2012 at 9:12 am

    love that lace LBD in holiday date set!

    xoxo
    mochaccinoland.blogspot.com

  39. Annie says

    December 12, 2012 at 8:04 am

    Love the company and New Year’s looks – so pretty!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

  40. Chrissie says

    December 12, 2012 at 7:21 am

    I love the snowman-sweater!!!

    Greets from the EDELFABRIK
    Chrissie

  41. Angela says

    December 12, 2012 at 6:40 am

    Arrrrrrghh I want everything, so pretty xx

  42. christian says

    December 12, 2012 at 6:22 am

    aaahw sooo cute!!
    GIVEAWAY on by blog

    http://www.mydutchfashionstyle.com

  43. Cê says

    December 12, 2012 at 6:13 am

    Love the christmas sweaters :D!!

    http://semjeitonenhum.blogspot.pt

  44. Tesa says

    December 12, 2012 at 6:13 am

    nice post 🙂

  45. TorontoRunner says

    December 12, 2012 at 6:10 am

    hahahahha at the sweaters!!
    I’d love to be bold enough to rock the holiday Date night look!

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