A Smidge of Sparkle

Holiday season is around the corner (okay, who are we kidding, holiday season is here!) and this swanky season is full of fabulous parties! So today I'm sharing my simple yet sparkly recipe for the perfect holiday look: lbd + red lip + sparkle = party perfection

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i found this lipstick print on a wall in my neighborhood and I had to snap a pic! I'm wondering if it was meant to be cheeky art or just evidence of the most fabulous mugging ever!

a little black dress is the perfect way to play it safe while still looking chic for any event, but adding the statement red lip and a little bit of glitter help elevate this classic look by giving it a sparkling twist! Try pulling your hair back while going light on the accessorizing, it will really let the lips & the shoes shine! If minimal accessorizing isn't an option for you (I don't really do minimal, understated is overrated!) stick to the color-scheme by pairing a black belt & bag with metallic jewels. 

Don't compromise on comfort! Cozy up with a contrasting coat to keep you warm on your way to your sparkling soirée.

// lbd: vintage (loving this one, it gives you the dramatic fit & flare feel!) // belt: h&m (old, similar here, here and here) // pumps: j.crew // lipstick: mac (I also love this one by nars) // bag: kate spade

Before you go, I wanted to share a story about this dress. It's a vintage party dress straight out of the sixties, it's fitted, flared and fits like a dream. I found it at my favorite vintage store in San Francisco (I also love this one), it was a wee bit pricey, but also in mint condition and felt like it was made for me ... so I just had to take it home! The owner of the store is also the most fascinating man, he even scoured the country and curated all the men's accessorizes for the recent Great Gatsby remake! If you're ever in San Francisco you'll have to shop the vintage boutiques at in Haight Ashbury and be sure to pop by Mystery Mister!

   

oj

i love starting my day with a big glass of oj, it's so refreshing so I couldn't pass up the opportunity to wear something fresh & fruity all day long!

frizz

these scorching summer days call for simple white, short shorts && a frizzy pony

the humidity has been awful, so i'm now just embracing my natural frizz and trying to make it work! i sleep with my hair in bun(s): one for loose waves, two for tighter locks and four for the curls; and scrunch the rest in the morning!

tulle town

after taking a few weeks off to manage my move to nyc,

i'm finally back to blogging! && today we take a twirl in tulle.

blair flair w// uptown tulips

today's post is a special treat: i'm teaming up with the fabulous bree of uptown tulips for a crazy amazing collaboration! together we're delivering three seasonal style spotlight post style stalking some of our favorite fashionistas to create hot holiday looks, starting with Queen B!

tulle for two

today's post features twirl worthy tulle for two as waffles joins me in a sparkle statement look.

stand out

today we're saying hello to holiday with a dash of green, a little bit of leopard and stand out sparkle.

grey or blue

casual courtney must have been listening to the song "grey or blue" by jaymay while getting ready this morning && it served as the subconscious inspiration for today's outfit.

"your eyes are either grey or blue, i'm never close enough to say"

tinkerbella

for this look, all you need is faith, trust and a little pixie dust... oh, and a sprinkle of kate spade whimsy && a dash of j.crew amazing-ness doesn't hurt either.