Black Velvet

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I absolutely love holiday party season. It’s so fun to get dressed up and be merry with friends and family. My go-to holiday party look is simple- a pretty dress + tights + heels + red lips. I’ve had this dress for a few seasons now and it always sees a lot of action during this time of year.

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Does it look like it’s freezing in these photos? Because it totally was! About two seconds after I took off my coat I was completely numb and Alex and I started giggling uncontrollably. Mostly because we were both fighting a battle with the wind/snow and clearly losing. Shooting pictures with Alex is always fun. We’re like the post office- rain or snow we keep going!

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I’ll be talking more about holiday party attire throughout the rest of this week. Check back on the blog tomorrow to see a few ideas on how to style your hair for a holiday party!

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Outfit Details: Coat- H&M // Dress- Thrifted // Necklace and Ring- Amy O. Jewelry (necklace borrowed from Alex) // Tights- Joe Fresh // Shoes- BP ‘Trolley’ Ankle Boot from Nordstrom // Lips- Mirenesse Glossy Kiss in #2 Flirty Kiss // photos- Delayed Missives

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25 Comments

  1. stylemebad.com wrote:

    props to you girls for braving the elements! That dress is a great basic for events! Loveit!

    Posted 12.16.13 Reply
  2. Jenmarie wrote:

    I love the way these photos turned out! Yes, it does look absolutely freezing. I could never do that. Haha!
    stylethroughhereyes.com

    Posted 12.16.13 Reply
    • Nnenna wrote:

      Thank you Jenmarie! Haha, we didn’t quite realize how cold it had gotten because we were out earlier that day and it was much more pleasant!

      Posted 12.17.13 Reply
  3. Kimberlee wrote:

    lol bravo for taking pics in that weather! That dress looks pretty fabulous for holiday parties :)

    Posted 12.16.13 Reply
  4. BeFlossy wrote:

    Love the dress! You look gorgeous and it does look absolutely freezing!

    Posted 12.16.13 Reply
    • Nnenna wrote:

      Thanks so much! :)

      Posted 12.17.13 Reply
  5. Rachel wrote:

    Love the chic all-black look!

    Posted 12.16.13 Reply
    • Nnenna wrote:

      Thank you Rachel!

      Posted 12.17.13 Reply
  6. This is such a great holiday party look! Big props for braving the frigid temps to take these pics!

    Rowena @ rolala loves

    Posted 12.16.13 Reply
    • Nnenna wrote:

      Thanks Rowena! Although it was totally freezing, I have to admit it was pretty fun! :)

      Posted 12.17.13 Reply
  7. Emily / Cake to Kale wrote:

    What a classic look! I’m LOVING those ankle boots.. I’ve been coveting a pair of black booties for awhile, finally got around to ordering some the other day. Stay warm!!!

    Posted 12.16.13 Reply
    • Nnenna wrote:

      Thanks so much Emily! I’m a huge ankle boot fan- I have at least 3 pairs and I’m looking to add another! Which ones did you buy?

      Posted 12.17.13 Reply
  8. Alex wrote:

    I didn’t expect you to post that last photo… but the first one turned out well. I think we were outside at the worst possible point in the storm :(

    Posted 12.16.13 Reply
    • Nnenna wrote:

      Haha, yeah, I think so too! We thought since it was softly snowing earlier it would stay that way! Hehe, I liked that last photo. I thought it captured the scene pretty well- you taking pics and me trying not to blow over!

      Posted 12.17.13 Reply
  9. Angel Y. wrote:

    You’re so brave for for being out in the storm. Velvet looks gorgeous on you! :)

    Posted 12.17.13 Reply
    • Nnenna wrote:

      Thank you Angel :)

      Posted 12.20.13 Reply
  10. Mia wrote:

    Very classy! I don’t know if I’d be able to keep a big smile on my face with the weather buffeting me like that–kudos to you.

    Posted 12.17.13 Reply
    • Nnenna wrote:

      Thanks Mia! Haha, and sometimes that smile turned into a grimace- my face was so cold I couldn’t really tell what it was doing!

      Posted 12.20.13 Reply
  11. Lyddiegal wrote:

    I can relate to your less than fun snow storm photo shoot – what a challenge just to take a few photos!
    Love you simple but chic party look, and the necklace is a stunner!

    Posted 12.19.13 Reply
    • Nnenna wrote:

      Thank you Lydia! And I feel like you’re always braving all sorts of weather to take photos too :)

      Posted 12.20.13 Reply
  12. Dora wrote:

    I had the exact same challenge shooting my last OOTD :) You look great though!

    Posted 12.19.13 Reply
  13. Nikki Odeluga wrote:

    you’re too cute

    Posted 1.7.14 Reply