Sunday, December 18, 2011

Dare To Compare:Fashion Done RIGHT!--Holiday Edition

Thanks again to Holly from Close To My Heart for putting together these awesome posts for our frugal fashionistas!! Take it away Holly...

There are so many reasons for us to dress up this time of year, get togethers with friends, work parties, visiting family, and of course New Years Eve. It can be hard to keep up!
An easy way to make it through the holidays is to think timeless and classic, and the easiest answer to that is..the little black dress!
By changing it up with a vareity of accessories and layers, you can make it look totally different for each event you have on your list!
Here are a few different silhouettes of the little black dress that I’ve picked and outfitted with totally different accessories to give them each a new look!

Look 1: Office Work Party – try adding colour to bring the festive side out of a corporate piece.
Jacob Dress – $53.40 (on sale!)
H&M Blazer - $39.95
Forever 21 Earrings - $3.80
H&M Shoes – $39.95
Total – $137.10!! Under $140!!


Look 2: Ladies Lunch with friends – keep things casual and cozy by pairing textured tights and a printed scarf.
H&M Dress - $19.95
AE Tights - $12.80
AE Scarf – 35.34
Forever 21 Belt - $$7.80
Old Navy Boots - $46.94
Total - $122.83!! Under $125!!


Look 3: New Years Eve Gala – Glitter and sequins are your friends! Especially on NYE! Using a softer champagne coloured glitz keeps the look feminine and soft.
Old Navy Dress - $39.00 (on sale!)
Forever 21 Shoes - $19.00 (on sale!)
Forever 21 Necklace - $7.80
Old Navy Belt - $16.94
Total – 82.74!! Under $100!!!
*all items are currently available online*

Happy Holidays everyone!

Thanks Holly! I love the fact that all the pieces are easily mixed and matched with what you'd already have in your closet, amazing what you can do with that little black dress!
Visit Holly at her personal blog, Close To My Heart, and stay tuned for her next installment of "Dare To Compare" in the new year!