Holiday Style Link-Up: Holiday Party Part 2

Sunnies: Oakley | Coat: Wilson's Leather (option, love this)  | Dress: Bailey 44 (40% off in Port color here) | Necklace: Stella & Dot (sold out) (option) | Cuff: Express | Ring: Express (option) | Clutch: Kate Spade (splurge option, budget option) | Tights: Nine West (love these) layered over DKNY (option) | Booties: Christian Louboutin (budget option)

This is Week 2 of the Holiday Style Series hosted by On the Daily Express and More Pieces of Me! We hope you enjoyed last week's Casual Holiday Style! This week is part 2 of the Holiday Party theme where we showcase our formal/semi-formal party looks! I admit that I usually steer clear from your typical LBD when dressing up. Sometimes I feel like the LBD is an easy way out, so to speak. Safe. The majority of the crowd will wear them. I'm not afraid to sport bold colors! However, I feel like the details I added to this outfit gave it enough  interest - they kept me from feeling boring or safe.

I bought this dress way back during the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. I fell in love with it in the catalog, and even more once I tried it on. I tend to buy dresses even when I don't have a specific event in mind, because I know eventually, there will come a time when I will need it - such as now. The bib necklace is just perfect for this look to break up the monotony of the black - I have not been able to find anything else like it, so I'm very glad I decided to buy it when I did. Layering tights is a necessity for warmth, but I also wanted to add a tone on tone pattern and texture to my look. The booties are edgy to complement the leather bodice of the dress, and the clutch added my pop of color. Finally, my coat. Nothing says 'holiday style' more to me than a wintery white coat. I bought it a couple years ago for $50 and some change. So. Worth. It.

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Link-up Guidelines:
1. Go to a HOST page (More Pieces of Me or On the Daily Express) and click "Add My Link" at the end of our first post. Make sure your link is for your actual post and not your blog's home page. Even though this is Holiday Style themed, we do welcome all fashion and holiday related posts as long as the participation guidelines are followed.

2) Be sure that your post links back to at least one host (preferably both!). You can use a button on your blog or the link-up language of your choosing in your post, but please find a way to inform your readers of your participation in the Holiday Style Link Up in order to benefit all participants. In the spirit of the holidays we want to help each other grow, find new friends and readers, and share our love for fashion and festivities.

3) Please follow More Pieces of Me and On the Daily Express on Bloglovin'

4) After you post your link we hope you'll go check out other participants in the series and spread some holiday cheer with your comments and feedback!

Check out our favorites:
More Pieces of Me and On the Daily Express collaborated  to choose our favorite looks from last week's Casual Holiday Style theme! It was definitely a hard decision on both our parts, but we loved the idea of showcasing Ella Pretty, whose look was more dressy-casual, next to the laid back casual outfit by Kellys Reality. Both are equally fun and fabulous! Please be sure to go to their blogs for more details on their outfits! 

Left: Ella Pretty | Right: Kellys Reality

Next Week: 

December 16: Holiday Travel

Lots of people hit the road for the holidays or spend more time than usual in airports. Show us how you dress for comfort and style, or show us how you pack your favorite suitcase to make the best use of space.

        

Linking up for What I Wore and with Elizabeth, Tori, Lauren, Erin and Laura.