For every party, dinner, and event I'm invited to, I make a Pinterest board for outfit and makeup inspiration. The reference pictures are often a mix of French and Scandi-girl style, '90s paparazzi moments, and weirdly on-point sponsored product placements, but this week's board was all about cute looks to take me through all the holiday events on my calendar. These include our office holiday party, a night at The Nutcracker, family gatherings, and of course, New Year's Eve. My fashion inspo ranges from elegant, minimalist ensembles to fun and trendy outfits, and I've found the exact pieces that will help achieve these looks. Shop my favorite party-ready finds from Abercrombie & Fitch, SSENSE, Chanel Beauty, Kate Spade, and The North Face.
Aside from its nostalgia-evoking branding, my favorite thing about Abercrombie & Fitch is its wide product range. It has dressier options like this under-$150 satin slip dress alongside everyday pieces like the Classic Trench Coat ($136), making shopping for holiday looks incredibly easy. No one likes wasting money on an item they'll only wear once, but I have no doubt you can wear these finds over and over again.
Whenever I'm looking for a hyper-specific trending item, SSENSE is my first stop. This retailer carries the brands that every fashion person is trying to get their hands on, including those on my curated list below. A perfect party outfit formula includes a fur coat, suede skirt, and knee-high boots, but you can't go wrong with any of these SSENSE finds.
Holiday makeup looks tend to be all about glitter and a pop of red, but this year, I'm drawn to deeper blush tones, monochromatic eyeshadows, and a darker lip. The images in the collage above are my inspiration, and the Chanel beauty products below will help me achieve a similar look. Plus, I love any excuse to purchase a holiday gift set from this brand; the holiday party circuit is a good reason.
I love the outfits in the collage above; all they're missing is one of the Kate Spade bags below. I'm obsessed with the brand's newest styles like the Halo Glazed Mini Bucket Bag ($298) and the Loop Shearling Pochette ($178). They offer such interesting elements to your look, whether it's with faux-fur fabric or a pop of blush pink. These make perfect holiday gifts too.
With the way winter has already been going here in NYC, I likely won't be able to leave the house without some major winter weather accessories and outerwear. The North Face is a brand I trust to keep me warm and looking stylish, too. My personal favorites of the season are the Cold Spell Corduroy Cropped Down Jacket ($450) and Lifestyle Hood ($50) below.
