Dressed to the Nines

holiday party looks for her & him by lapetitefashionistablog featuring pointy toe heels

  The holidays are the perfect time to go the extra mile with all the colors & patterns reminiscent of the most wonderful time of the year. Break out your sparkle, tartan, & emerald- because truly there is no such thing as over-the-top when it comes to dressing up for christmas parties. 

  Break out your colorful chinos from fall in red or emerald and pair with a flattering peplum top & statement necklace for a look that's perfect for family dinners. Flats work best when you're running to be first in line for the schnapps spiked hot chocolate. Try convincing your significant other to keep things festive with a tartan tie. 

   A little black dress is the quintessential party look. Make it your own with a pair of emerald earrings, gold hair bow & a pair of sparkly heels, sure to make yours stand out from the crowd. A cross body bag keeps hands free to hold wine glasses (score!). If your guy's not a fan of dressing up, have him wear a button down plaid with straight leg jeans, dressy boots and a statement watch. As a bonus, you can use the same dress for new year's eve parties, paired with new accessories!

I'm so excited to break out my sequins and sparkle this year (as if I needed an excuse!). What will you be wearing to holiday events this year?

xoxo, lauren

Indulge In {Hand Helds}

You've been there. Answering the same question thousands of times. It's typical at any graduation party.  "So, what's next?" "Are you going to miss school?" "If I were you, I would stay in school as long as possible." Talking and answering questions makes eating a little tough, especially eating anything that requires you to sit and use utensils. That's why finger foods are a fantastic option for parties.  While there are so many options, I like to serve favorite foods in mini versions.  Beef brisket sliders, mini french fry baskets, bite sized cheesecakes, mini lettuce cups, bacon wrapped asparagus and french macaroons, for example, are some of my favorite delicious options!  

*From top left: Brisket Sliders, French Fries, Mini Cheesecake, Lettuce Cups, Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, French Macaroons