Jingle Bell Frock ~ Retro Christmas

If you've read my blog for long or if you follow me on Instagram then you already know that I love a good jumpsuit.  I believe the little black jumpsuit can replace the little black dress in many instances and can even be a bit more chic because it's unexpected.  So when I was on a recent shopping trip to the Shops Around Lenox looking for the perfect "Jingle Bell Frock", I stopped by American Apparel and I knew this velvet jumpsuit would be the perfect addition to my holiday wardrobe the minute I laid eyes on it!  A black velvet jumpsuit is a little bit retro, a little bit glam and a lot of fun, don't you think?  It's perfect for just about any holiday parties I have on my calendar ~ from Christmas to New Years ~ and would also work for a nice dinner out with the Hubs or even an evening winter wedding.  To give my jumpsuit a Christmas vibe for a recent party I added red plaid pumps, sparkly statement earrings, a long gold necklace and of course, a red lip!  To keep things interesting, instead of carrying the expected black or red clutch I paired my outfit with a camo crossbody bag which I have become obsessed with since I got it at Tootsies during the same shopping trip.

~ What I'm Wearing ~

Black Velvet Jumpsuit: American Apparel c/o

Red Plaid Pumps: Cole Haan (old) ~ I linked a similar pair here

Statement Earrings: Stella & Dot

Necklace: Stella & Dot (sold out) ~ similar

Cuff Bracelet: Stella & Dot

Crossbody Bag: Hammitt LA c/o Tootsies

What are your wearing for your holiday parties?  Would you try a velvet jumpsuit?

XO

Elizabeth

Photos by Molly Moon Burton in beautiful Athens, Georgia

Casual Christmas

Christmas Eve is a week away, y'all ~ and I still have SO much to do!!  We did finally get our tree up this past Sunday evening and I just started Christmas shopping on Tuesday but I took a few minutes and pulled together some easy outfits to wear for our family Christmas celebrations so getting dressed is one less thing for me to stress about.  We celebrate my family's Christmas (the Fischer's) on Christmas Eve, our own little family's Christmas (the Herrin III's) on Christmas morning and the Hubs' family's Christmas (the Herrin Jr's) on Christmas Day.  All of our celebrations are casual and relaxed, just the way I like it!  To get to be with all the people I love the most over two days is priceless and something I look forward to all year long.  Don't know what you are wearing for your Christmas get-together's?  Here are a few casual Christmas outfit ideas...

Wine Sweater with Side Zippers: Sheinside
Faux Leather Leggings: Amazon Fashion
Black Over-the-Knee Boots: Sheinside
Plaid & Shearling Vest: Betsy Boutique
Camo Tote: Michael Kors {sold out} Similar here
Tripple Strand Necklace: Stella & Dot

 Oversized Reindeer Sweatshirt: Etsy

Black Joggers: River Island

Buffalo Plaid Scarf: Zulily

Buffalo Plaid Crossbody: Vera Bradley

Black Booties: Topshop

Fleece Lined Pompom Beanie: Target

Cream Cable-knit Sweater: J.Crew

Distressed Boyfriend Jeans: J.Crew Factory

Plaid Loafers: Old Navy

Santa Patterned Beanie: Forever 21

Black Tassel Necklace: Last Call

Red Crossbody Bag: Luxury Divas

How's your Christmas preparation going?  Are you seriously behind like me, or are you done and relaxing until Santa comes?

XO

Elizabeth