Holiday Party Dresses

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How excited are you for Holiday parties? I am. I have a few to attend this year and I couldn't be happier as last year all of them were cancelled, postponed or so very small. I bought a dress last year only to return it as ours was cancelled. But this year, we have two for Rory's work and one for another thing he is involved in. And that doesn't count the annual Christmas Eve party and whatever we do for NYE (which is usually nothing).

I have one outfit already planned out (sequin skirt and soft sweater) from my closet, but I need one for the party in January...in Colorado. So help me out. Also, I wanted to share what I was looking at in case you have a holiday party to attend as well.

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Velvet Wrap Maxi Dress - I have this dress in the hi-low version and I love it. I wore it to family photos and it fits beautifully. It is very well made, comfy, but very elegant.

Champagne Sparkle Maxi Dress - This dress is beautiful. You can wear it to a work party, Christmas dinner (let's be real, we never dress up like this for Christmas dinner) or on NYE.

Midi Sparkle Tank Dress - This dress would be fun for a New Year's Eve party!

Long Sequin Gown - I am not going to lie, this is my favorite dress out of the bunch. If you know me or can gather from my blog handle, I LOVE sparkle and this dress is just stunning.

Gatsby Sparkle Gown - This gown is simple, but so beautiful. And I feel like it would hide any bumps and lumps. Plus the back is beautiful too!

One Shoulder Sparkle Dress - This is another stunner and something I would wear to NYE or a Christmas party.

Blue/Green Metallic Maxi Dress - I bought (and sadly returned) a dress like this for the Gala I attended in September. I LOVED it, but it didn't fit my boobs very well. But it was very beautiful in person and I would have loved if it worked out.

Silver Sequin Slit Dress - I love the print on this dress. Definitely reminds me of a Gatsby dress.

Red Satin One Shoulder Dress - This dress would be perfect for a Winter wedding, a Christmas party or a nice date night. And I tried on a dress like this for the Gala, but I couldn't get my right size. I normally wear a size small, but needed a medium for this dress.

Velvet Off the Shoulder Dress - This dress is beautiful and would be perfect for a holiday party.

Emerald Green Maxi Dress - I love the cut of this dress. It looks like a goddess dress, but in green instead of gold. It hugs your curves and is super flattering.

Champagne Sequin Dress - This one covers you up a little more than the third one on the top row, but it is just as beautiful and probably better suited for a mom like me.

Black Lace Dress - I think I considered this dress for the Gala, but then never ordered it. I love lace and this dress has structure in it, so you don't need a bra or bra cups.

Gold Sequin Mini Dress - This is a perfect NYE dress, but probably too short for me. I am 5'9" and feel like it might be too short for me, but perfect for someone who is shorter to average height. 

So what do you think? Are you going to a holiday party this year? Will you be dressing up?

Valentine's Day Wear

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I know Valentine's Day isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I still celebrate it. It is a bit different now with kids in that we focus more on them for this day than my husband and I. We have in the past gone out to dinner, but with the pandemic still going strong, I am thinking we will have a date night in. Maybe filets and lobster tails or crab legs. The possibilities are endless.

Anyways, in year's past I did gift guides, but with gift guides from Christmas so recent, I didn't know if you all want one. So do you want a Valentine's Day gift guide? Or a gift guide for kids? Or skip it this year?

I did come here today to show some Valentine's Day wear. Most of this you can wear all year long. Last year, I bought this sweater and plan on wearing it again this year. 

Shop Bop Chaser Heart Sweater

But if I was to get another sweater, it would be this one. I love that it is a light sweater and perfect for February weather in Nevada.

Women's Heart Sweater

Shopping for boy's Valentine clothes was a bit harder, but I think these two shirts are so cute!

I Steal Hearts Shirt

Little Valentine Shirt

And while I was at Target last weekend, I saw this and soooo wanted to get it for my nephew, but he won't be born until April (or around there).

Boys Suspender Valentine's Day Outfit

And now for the little ladies. I know my girls will want both of these, but not sure which one I will chose.

Amour Sweater Dress

Girls Heart Tulle Dress

I couldn't find anything note worthy for men. It was all pjs and underwear.

Are you dressing up for Valentine's Day?

Holiday Dresses

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I don't know about you, but I am excited to dress up for the holidays. And for the first time in forever, I get to go to a real Christmas party. Rory and I worked (I still work there) at the same place. Their idea of a holiday party was an office pot luck. We did have one co-worker who would put together a holiday party for some of us, but it was always casual. I haven't been to a real Christmas party since previous to this job, and that was over 14 years ago. So needless to say, I am very excited. And yes, it is a small office, so we will be adhering to the rules on gathering numbers.

Anyways, I have been searching around for some holiday dresses. Some of these I wish I could wear to the party, but they are a little too dressed up for it. And they are all under $150. Most of them, but one are under $100.

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Which is your favorite?