Outfit planning can be daunting when you have  one event to attend, in a season when its possible to have upwards of 4 occasions in a given weekend it can be downright impossible.   We are here to give you some holiday wardrobe inspiration.  Holiday outfits tend to revolve around sparkle, metallic and fabulous frocks, just a few of every girls’ favorite things.   The little black dress is a holiday staple, there are so many beautiful silhouettes for the classic LBD, no matter your body type there is something fabulous out there for you.   Some faves from this seasons racks can be found below.

Metallic

Metallic holiday looks can be achieved through makeup, accessories, shoes or apparel.   For the last few holiday seasons there have been countless amazing ensemble options in metallic fabrics.  The pieces seem to get better and more creative every year.  Metallic looks

Winter White

Ahhhh Winter White, it is just so pretty, clean and feminine. White creates a softness to any look, there is something about milky white paired with pops of color through makeup or accessories that can make any gal stand out in a crowd.

Navy

Navy is another great choice for the holiday season, it is somewhat unexpected and a bit more on the classic or traditional side, gorgeous none-the-less.  Some of our favorite style icons rock navy perfectly.

I get a great deal of satisfaction from giving gifts. It is strangely rewarding for me to find the perfect gift for any given person or event, each gift giving opportunity becomes a challenge. I take great pride in finding the somewhat unexpected but perfectly personal gift for birthdays, holidays and hosts. Given the fact that it is “that time of year” and I have more events to attend than I can count on both hands, I have thinking quite a bit about hostess gifts, house warming gifts, christmas gifts etc. In full disclosure, it is my opinion that the presentation of the gift can be as important as the gift itself, styling across all platforms is my passion, wrapping is no exception. I get inspiration from the likes of Martha Stewart and Carolyne Roehm; her luxurious wrapping paper, beautiful ribbon and lovely accents can make the wrapping itself, a gift. Here are some inspiration boards that I’ve put together for the holiday season.

The Fall Hostess Gift

I love all things fall, the seasonal predecessor to the hectic holiday season…apple picking, pumpkin picking, halloween parties, fall cocktails and dinner parties. A cute way to say thank you to your host(ess) is to pull together fall basket of goodies:

The House Warming Gift

Moving can be a daunting task, I know quite a few people who have moved this year, which has me thinking quite a bit about housewarming gifts. One of my favorite personalized gifts is this fabulous cutting board that comes in the shape of all 50 states, they will place a house or a heart in the approximate location of the new house, I’ve found it to be a crowd pleaser!

Another fabulous way to thank a host(ess) for a housewarming party is to give back to the “bar”…I’m loving these fabulous bar accessories:

High End

The glammed up version comes with a hefty price tag but I have to admit I’d love to give OR receive this package:

The Art of Wrapping

As I said ealier gift presenation is as important as the gift itself, in my opinion.  I love to incorporate elements of the gift into the wrapping.  Adding a gorgeous lollipop to a child’s gift,  using a mason jar to display an edible gift, or adding an ornament to the ribbon of a holiday gift can make for beautiful presentation and adds to your thoughtful gift, here are some of my favorite ideas: