Frost Yourselves in
SHINY & SPARKLY PARTY DRESSESSSSSSSS
Good morning and happy Saturday!
It’s ze holiday season and while I appreciate your all’s support of my holiday collection drop last Friday, I’m sure you’re excited to get back to our regular programming. Below we’ve got three very disparate NYE looks and then a HUGE smattering of dresses and jumpsuits for all your holiday needs. I also dropped a massive LBD newsletter on Tuesday, so sign up to be a paid subscriber if you want to get access to that, too!
Miami Rooftop Party
This outfit needs both steam and breathing room. Like, it needs a hot, sticky evening with a salty breeze that offers hints and peeks of this incredible rhinestone bra that is sexily shimmering under the Gianfranco Ferre deeeeep plunge dress. You’re baring sternum, so I love that the rest of this dress is full coverage. All you need to do is add some smoked lucite wedges (by Gucci! tbh these def need a new insole but that is a very cheap fix) and some shimmery earrings to call back to your shimmery boobs. My partner Duncan saw this outfit and started singing, “Like a rhinestone bra-ssiere” to the tune of Glen Campbell’s “Rhinestone Cowboy” so if that isn’t a glowing endorsement then I don’t what is.
New York gala season
I don’t know how to tell you how much I adore this skirt. I also don’t know why it has me so transfixed? I’ve been sitting on it for months trying to find the right way to style it and why not for a gala? It deserves a slow-motion entrance! The gradient effect rendered in velvet is just stellar and almost pixellated. It’s so odd but that’s why it’s the best! It’s unexpected but when you add in more traditional trappings in black velvet, it becomes not just unexpected but outstanding. And that is a thigh-high slit on that skirt thankyouverymuch. The one shoulder top is luxe, as are the Prada velvet wedges, and the clutch with hand charms (which I believe are supposed to clasp your gloves) is just offbeat enough to add interest but not take away from the star of the show.
Classic NYE!
I mean, black and gold, some sheen and sequin? Full hearts, can’t lose or something like that. Anyhow, this will work wherever you are, whenever you are. A gold lamé bustier is so fun but these pants! THESE PANTS! They are so special. With a quilted obi belt-style waist and then belted ankle details? Vintage is so f*cking cool. The starburst earrings require an updo, of course, and these beaded mules tie it all up in a bow. All of these pieces seem so basic but you won’t look like anyone else which is my vintage sweet spot! I want to surprise and delight but not overwhelm.
RED
1. Red beaded fringe dress, $89. My FAVORITE!!
2. Red satin mini, $108 (here’s a green version, too). Honestly, the ultimate party dress.
3. Red micropleat dress, $60. For holidays and beyond!
4. Red plunge jumpsuit, $76. Really into plunge necklines it seems.
5. Maroon slip dress, $58. Slinky and sexy.
BLACK pt1
1. Sheer-top linen jumpsuit, $78. For warm weather celebrators!
2. St. John sequin knit tux dress, $80. Get down to business.
3. Maje strapless jumpsuit, $49 (similar in large). A favorite silhouette!
4. Feather cuff hostess dress, $100. I would be PSYCHED if you welcomed me into your home in this.
5. Gryphon peekaboo dress, $115. Needs a big, honkin’ belt.
BLUE
1. Navy silk slip dress, $78. One word: sumptuous.
2. Navy crushed velvet mini, $64. Got a crush on this gal.
3. Navy drop waist/rhinestone strap, $40. So chic, you really need to click the link.
4. Electric cobalt dress, $65. All you need is this color and your hot bod.
5. Bill Blass silver skater dress, $70. Not blue, sure, but still very cool.
BEIGES n BROWNS
1. Taupe double slit dress, $88. From my site! Reduced from $125!
2. Brown velvet maxi, $50. Low key but high impact.
3. Gold shimmer mini, $58. Subtle and sweet.
4. Pale yellow sheer-back jumpsuit, $44. On this list for the back detail.
5. Shimmer copper one shoulder, $30. Never not lovin’ a one shoulder moment.
GREEN
1. Emerald slip dress, $89. Another color-and-bod dress.
2. Essential Antwerp dress, $80. Glitz meets comfort!
3. Green beaded-top dress, $28. A bevy of beaded boobs.
4. Green sequin mini, $59. All eyes on you.
5. Green wavy velvet maxi, $41. This texture is so cool.
BLACK pt2
1. Sequin tuxedo dress, $40 (here’s how it fits). When you need a tuxedo but can’t give up the sequins.
2. Pearl strap open back dress, $90. Um hello pearl straps.
3. Abstract print tent dress, $55. Click the link to see the fabric!
4. Sequin & satin strapless jumpsuit, $52. This is an offensively bad photo of what is a truly great jumpsuit. Click the link to get the full gist.
5. Tuxedo romper, $40. Add allllll the jewels!
Hope you found a couple treasures or at least some inspiration! Next week will be a bunch of separates and accessories for holiday-wear, mainly for New Years, so keep those peepers peeled for that, too! Please share if the ghost of Christmas present moves you!
Thanks as always for being here xx Maggie
Love all the looks, but #2 is !!!!!!!