12/7/11

what I would wear to a christmas soiree

christmas soiree
Part of me wishes I had a fancy Christmas party to go to. Part of me wishes that Seattle wasn't so dang casual all the time and instead of bowling-themed work party, I could pick out a little black dress and pair it with so glittery, sparkly pretties.

If I was going to such a party, I'd pick up that gorgeous Shabby Apple dress and pair it with a pair of Seychelles heels (love, love, love) and the cutest polka-dot tights ever from Modcloth. The tights are a whopping $34 (not worth it when I rip tights quite easily) but See Kate Sew has an amazing DIY to make 'em on the cheap. I may or may not attempt it this weekend.

If you don't have the cash for a new dress-- get creative with what you have. Any dress gets new life with a new pair of tights-- polka-dotted or not-- and some bright-colored accessories, and of course, my go-to: red lipstick.

are you going to dressy holiday parties or bowling-themed parties like me?

xo, erika



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9 comments

  1. Beth @ The Goad AbodeDecember 7, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    omg- love that tutorial! thanks for sharing :) and that outfit is super cute! we're going to a wedding the week after christmas, so i'm making that my dress up party :) our office plays pub trivia at an irish pud to celebrate the holiday season ;)

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  2. the hollie rogueDecember 7, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    oh my gosh, those tights!--LOVE! i agree about wanting somewhere fancy to go. you look so great in red lipstick, i'm not sure i can pull it off.

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  3. Why Girls Are WeirdDecember 7, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    I have all these pretty dresses in my closet and nowhere to wear them too. Too bad we couldn't put together some gorgeous, fancy blogger get together.

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  4. The Elrod'sDecember 7, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Our work just has a bowling one too! Oh how I wish I could dress up

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  5. LindsayDecember 7, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    THAT dress is amazing :) And I LOVE those tights!

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  6. Lisa @ Tales of a Young HousewifeDecember 7, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Your blog is so dang adorable! I just found it & have been stalking for the past half hour :)

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  7. UnknownDecember 7, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    You are so great!!! Thanks for the support and encouragement, friend!! Looking forward to perusing your blog as well! XOXO www.rubygirlblog.com

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  8. Sarah-AnneDecember 7, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    i don't have a fancy partay to go to but that's not stopping me from wearing a pretty dress!! i'll blog about it when after the event for sure.
    <3 your outfit, BTW! you would look amazing in it :)

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  9. ChristineDecember 7, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Saw yo under the faith and fashion blog! So glad to find one like that!!!

    You'd love my blog too :)
    check it out! I'm following you, follow me too if you like please :)

    -Chrisitne!
    beyoutfifulhope.blogspot.com

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