Design Element: Glitter

Glitter.

It transcends all age groups! It's my favorite. What girl doesn't love it? 

Anyone that's ever bought a tube of glitter at a craft store knows that it's not expensive...why, then, are all of the pretty, pretty glittered items so.expensive.  Is it because all that glitters is Miu Miu?

These are my picks for glittery items, some of which will burn a hole in your bank account & others which are more affordable.

Enjoy. Hope you sparkle in the New Year.
xo.
xo.

1. ASOS Limited Edition Lightning Bold pin - $11.
2. HSN Twiggy London Glitter Bangle - Set of five for $35.
3. Miu Miu Glitter and Suede Slingback Wedge Sandal - $650.
4. Anya Hindmarch Valorie Glitter Clutch in silver- $550 (In a more traditional black color here).
5. Wildfox Couture Gold Sparkle Heart Tee - $105.
6. Zara Glitter Ball Purse - $29.
7. Deborah Lippman glitter nail polish in Across the Universe - $18.
8. Miu Miu Glitter Wedge Platform Sandal (Pre-order) - $750.
9. J. Crew Mona Oxford Pump - $238.
10. ASOS Limited Edition Glitter Star Ring - $11.
11. Marc Jacobs Glitter Mouse Ballerina Flat - $230. 

Old Navy Sweater Dress + Vest

Wore this Old Navy sweater dress again this weekend.  I also bought it in a leopard print which I have yet to feature but I'm hoping the cool weather continues and so that I can sport it soon.

This is one of the first times that I have gotten to wear these GZ shoes that I got in September.  My feet are so narrow that the peep toe actually makes these shoes a little uncomfortable.  Does anyone have a solution for toes that go through peep toes in shoes? I mean really. What the heck? I wore them with an insole, but no luck. 

This dress has turned out to be a pretty good buy; it was a relatively inexpensive purchase and can be worn many different ways, including with a fun vest - as seen below.

xo.xo.

OOTD: Merry Christmas + Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM

I've spent the last couple of days with my family + my love. It was perfect.

I hardly ever wear red, but I thought it was the right time to break out these skinny jeans that I got at TJ Maxx.  They're festive paired with the sequined top!

If I'm sort of leery of a fashion trend, I test the trend out by picking up an item at an affordable store like Forever 21 or TJ Maxx.  I love the look of colored denim but truthfully did not break the bank on either the blue or red pair that I now own because I wasn't sure if I'd love the look on me.  

I kind of love red now. 

My lovely boyfriend bought the sweetest gift for me; the Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM.  I wasn't so much touched by what he got but how he got it...t and I love him all the more for it. :)

Enjoy the rest of your time off with your friends & family.

xo.xo

Nordstrom sequin small crystal bangle. 

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Nanette Lepore & "You wore It Best"

Happy :)

A couple of weeks ago I received an e-mail informing me that I had won Nanette Lepore's weekly "You Wore it Best" contest on her Facebook page.  I was so surprised!  A photo that I previously posted here on TFE was selected.  In the photo, I am wearing the designers' Magic Rain dress.  In June of this year, Augustin of RGB Monster took lots of pictures of me in the dress, and one of those pictures got chosen!

Click here to see the link to the picture that won.

Today I got my prize in the mail - a giftcard for the local Nanette Lepore boutique.  I'm so excited to get something new with the giftcard; I love her clothes.

Thanks again to Magali, Jimmy & the Nanette Lepore team.

xo.xo.

OOTD: Mixing Metals + Gucci Heels

Hello! Are you tiring of shots in front of Christmas trees & presents yet? I'm sort of pushing it to the limit with the  Holiday Cheer, I think. 

I mix metals all the time; I have friends that stick only to either gold, silver, etc., but would never wear a gold watch with a silver bracelet. 

For these photos I had on a bronze cuff, silver watch and gold necklace.  The little pyramid spikes on the belt are pewter.  

What do you guys do? 

xo,

The Fashionable ESQ