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How to Dress for Holiday Parties Without Freezing

November 30, 2016

Hello, loves!
Well, typical Southern California, we skipped fall and headed straight on in to winter! Mark and I just returned from the East coast, visiting family, and I thought we would be coming back to moderate temps and sunshine! The temps are actually about the same, but it just feels so much colder here today. With all of the festive events coming up, I wanted to share a couple of tips on how to dress for holiday parties without freezing, because of course we all want to look cute (and/or sexy), but also don’t want to be distracted by how cold we are!

First and foremost, consider outerwear. I flash to any of the wintery episodes of Gossip Girl for inspiration. Some of their coats and jackets were more bedazzled than the dresses underneath! I love this idea, because some places you’ll end up will require you actually keep your outerwear on, so why not treat everyone to some extra glitz? Another idea is to add a lovely cluster of brooches to the lapel of a simpler coat to give it a sparkle boost. If the climate is more moderate, opt for a cape, like I did here, to create interesting lines and still show off some of your outfit underneath.

Your bottom half.. No, I’m not suggesting wearing pants for all of your holiday festivities, but a nice pair of thick, opaque tights under a dress or skirt can really help shield you from the bitter cold. If you’re rocking a solid colored dress, consider patterned tights for an unexpected take.

For footwear, heels are lovely, and I still prefer them because they make me feel more “dressed-up”, but a classic pair of heeled knee-high boots or sleek ankle booties are another great way to add warmth and coverage. Just make sure you don’t wear a pair that’s scuffed/too plain or it makes the overall look much more casual. And please, for the love of everything, no UGGS.

Lastly, I love a pashmina or fringe scarf for keeping the heat in around your neck and shoulders. It’s something you can keep on after taking your jacket off that doesn’t look too bundled up, and I LOVE a bold pair of dangly earrings against an artfully folded scarf.

Check out how I’ve styled the gorgeous Vivian Sheath Dress from London Times, and see what other lovely new dresses they’re offering for this holiday party season.

Dress c/o London Times
Shot by Holli Zenko Photography

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Dressing for Thanksgiving with Rent the Runway

November 26, 2016

Hello, loves!
My favorite family holiday has always been Thanksgiving, and I’m beyond excited that Mark and I are currently visiting family back east this year. I really don’t have to worry about the finicky “fall” weather, because I knew what we were getting in to.. Cold, chilly, and occasionally wet. As a southern California girl, my closet isn’t exactly brimming with puffer jackets and snow boots, but that’s why I’ve become a master of layering. Getting back to the main event, Thanksgiving dinner also happens to be one of my favorite events to dress for. It’s meant to be fancy, without being fussy. Dressing up with family and friends, not to impress, but to express how festive the occasion is.
I don’t have a large family, which makes me ever more grateful, and thankful, that Mark’s family has taken me in as one of their own. There are several like-minded fashion ladies in the bunch, and it’s always fun to see how they’ve styled themselves! Last year, I wore a flirty little lace and satin dress from Erin Fetherston to dinner, borrowed from Rent the Runway. I’ve been using their services for a couple of years now, and am frequently stunned at their vast selection of dresses and accessories and fantastic customer service. If a dress doesn’t fit, call them and they’ll send out a replacement. The dress you ordered was damaged by the last person who wore it? They’ll let you select another, free of charge, and even help you find the perfect alternative.
Rent the Runway asked me to style and share a few looks that I would wear to Thanksgiving dinner, and I had so much fun putting them together. I’ve linked to the exact dresses I’m wearing, feel free to check them out, and let me know.. Have you used Rent the Runway before? What did you think of the service?
I’d love to hear your thoughts 🙂

Dress / Indigo Coraline from Shoshanna c/o Rent the Runway // Camel coat / vintage Pendelton // Clutch / vintage // Heels / Nine West

A fancier take on Thanksgiving festivities for sure, this dress is flattering and leaves room for seconds (or thirds) and is a classy option for wearing to a family dinner.

Dress / Elliatt Black Verve Dress c/o Rent the Runway // Cardigan & booties / Forever 21 // Necklace & Bag / vintage

I love the idea of taking a fancier cocktail dress and making it more casual, while adding a bit of warmth at the same time. This LBD would also look great with a little moto jacket or lightweight trench thrown over it. This is a perfect look for Friendsgiving.
From my family to yours, happy belated Thanksgiving!! I hope it was a fantastic time, spent with loved ones and enjoying yummy food!

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Fall Vibes

November 21, 2016

There are a few things for me that give off those quintessential fall vibes… Colors of mustard, burgundy, and cognac; nubby textures of corduroy, soft knits in the form of open cardigans, scarves and slouchy caps; knee-high boots to keep out the new chill in the air. It’s finally starting to look like we can begin wearing these items in southern California! It’s actually been raining on and off today, which, totally random side note, makes people in my area drive soooooo slow. Like 10 under the speed limit slow, I was almost late to work today!
If you happened to read my latest Stitch Fix review, you may have seen that these corduroy pants were not exactly love at first sight, that was until I tried them on. They’re so soft, provide a whole lot of warmth, and the color is much more versatile than I initially thought it would be.
I’d love to know, what are your fall staples?

Cowl-neck cardian / Zara // Cream blouse / H&M // Cords / Stitch Fix // Boots / Nectar Clothing // Necklace / Gorjana by way of Rocksbox (use code “kristinbff320” for your first month free) // Crossbody bag / Nordstrom // Rings / LA finds // Bracelet / Banana Republic

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Fall Ready with Perfectly Priscilla

November 21, 2016

Hello loves!
Dare I say it, autumn has arrived! There has been a noticeable (20 degrees or so) drop in the past few days, and I’m digging it. One of my favorite fall accessories, and one of the most versatile, is a scarf! From a gauzy layer to add texture, or a plaid blanket version to add warmth and coziness, even a sparkly wrap to wear for a night out. I’m particularly fond of blanket scarves, because they can be wrapped around your neck in a traditional way, or draped across your shoulders like an actual blanket while still looking cute. I love searching for ones that have a bunch of different colors woven in, so that I can pair them with more options already in my closet. This variation includes shades of plum, ivory, navy, rust and mustard. I could totally pair it with the mustard Zara cardi I purchased recently; a navy blouse and jeans; a black top and rust skirt, so many possibilities! Perfectly Priscilla also offers another style with lovely shades of grey, pale purple and green, great for pairing with pastels or grey tones for winter.
Side note, my lovely and talented primary photographer (Holli Zenko) is on holiday in London, and this was my first time shooting with Mike, a friend and co-worker of my boyfriend’s. It’s crazy how different people’s photography styles can be! We had a lot of fun on the shoot, and I LOVE how vivid the pictures turned out. I’m going to be shooting with my dear friend, Sarah, later today, and I can’t wait to show you what we create. For now, enjoy these selects from my Fall Ready with Perfectly Priscilla shoot!

Tunic & Scarf c/o Perfectly Priscilla // Tights / Hue // Booties / Forever 21 // Necklace / BaubleBar // Watch / Accutron // Bag / Target // Bracelet and rings / LA finds // Sunnies / Amazon

Photos by Mike Miller.

This post was created in partnership with Perfectly Priscilla online boutique. All thoughts and opinions on their products are my own. Be sure to check out their website for the latest on-trend accessories and clothing for curvy ladies.