Holiday Party Outfit - Cocktail Peplum (t+j styling challenge!)

Peplum Dress: H&M Divided sz 2 (item # 061128, $30), Pumps: CL Elissa 100 (similar in sz 4-11)

Earrings: from craft fair (similar)  Clutch: Chanel WOC  Lipcolor: Rimmel "Bordeaux"

Bracelets: thrifted chain & cuffs thanks to t+j designs (enter their styling challenge here)

In my closing vacation-themed publish, I confirmed a glitzy, amusing pairing for a night out on the town. contemporary outfit incorporates comparable colours and a number of the equal add-ons, however the completed appearance feels greater glamorous and cocktail-appropriate. I started with my hair partly pinned, but with a neckline like this plus massive rings - hair swept returned is the way to go.

since the coy peplum hem adds width to my hips, I attempted to balance it out with glossy, tall heels and higher hair (by way of manner of velcro bumpit). For finishing touches, I grabbed statement jewelry and chunky but traditional wrist decor. i have received masses of questions about searching for antique chain bracelets and necklaces...you'll be surprised at how easy and cheap it is. i'll do a quick e Bay tutorial the next day!

Tiffany of I am Style-ish kindly sent over these adjustable bracelets from her jewelry line, t+j Designs...

t+j Designs is currently web hosting a statement jewelry styling venture, where bloggers and non-bloggers alike can enter a photograph to win one of two amusing earrings prize packs. Please go to Tiffany's submit right here for all the guidelines and information. Tiffany, Khatu, Kelly and i'm able to select one of the winners - so please show us your favorite outfit incorporating declaration earrings (and please check out the ones women' fab private looks)!

Top left: thrifted chain. Bottom left: t+j Designs mesh & gold bangle Right: t+j Designs braided cuff

As Tiffany referred to in her publish, some of us war with styling bigger rings and dangly jewelry (especially petite ladies who do not want to be beaten by using add-ons). My rule of thumb has constantly been "comfort is key." rings bigger than 2-three inches now not only appearance stupid towards my face, but also weigh down my earlobes. Bracelet "arm parties" were the trend among bloggers, however for those of us who paintings on a pc - how at ease is that stack of metallic clanking against our wrists? And ultimately, i am trying to avoid neck strain by way of staying away from necklaces over five oz, despite the fact that it manner turning to cheaper, light-weight materials. After you've got portions which might be relaxed to put on, it is clean to use easy clothing (like LBDs) as canvases to exhibit your announcement jewelry.

given that bracelets hardly ever match my wrists, I opted for these open-fashion cuffs from Tiffany's line. i love the massive braided cuff (handiest $sixteen, plus 25% off w/ code thanks till eleven/30) which has greater of a rose gold finish than shiny gold. it is effortlessly pliable and lightweight. I have a tendency to overlook that i have it on, even via lengthy days of typing at a pc. if you have a rose gold watch, i can simplest imagine how beautiful the pair could be together.

To wrap up this put up, here is a facet and again view. This dress is stunning and a splendid value for $30, however it has it's headaches. The form is unforgiving, and as a consequence can not be worn to delicious dinner events. the bottom is very snug, and reasons unpleasant flaring proper beneath my thighs (flaring and pulling across the the front are surefire signs of a garment being too tight). This dress also rides up when worn with tights, so I ought to cross my hands for unseasonably warm weather. despite the fact that, I cannot wait to wear it to an early night cocktail celebration next week.

Readers - did anyone else pick up this dress? I'd love to see how you style it.

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