New Year’s Eve……Red Velvet

How are we down to the final countdown to the New Year? It feels like just yesterday celebrating and ringing in the New Year, I mean where did the time go? But doesn’t it go the same way every year we ask ourselves where has the year gone but in the end we should be so grateful for another great year. Regardless of how fast this year has gone it has surely been such a great year with great new memories that I could never replace and so happy that I was able to experience. Mark and myself were walking the other day and I asked the him the question we all ask ourselves or each other “What do you want for yourself in the New Year” and I really liked his answer. To be happy (and of course to be prosperous, healthy and of course the list goes on) but I couldn’t get off how he started off with Happiness. I feel like we should all be a little more happy because we always want more and see the others on social media and wish we could have what they have or need. In the end when you look around and see what you personally have could fill you with so much happiness and when I look around myself my life is filled with so much happiness and I want to keep filling that bowl. Lets all make our lives a little more happy this year.

Now no more mushy and let’s get to the fun part which of course fills me with lost of Happiness getting ready for New Year’s Eve and what I will be wearing : ) New Year’s can always be difficult I feel like especially being on the East Coast and the temps are not as friendly which means you always have to cover up if you are not hosting. I hate when I have to cover up my dresses but the unveiling is so much fun right? What better way to knock’em dead with the reveal then a little sexy velvet number to stop the party, hence bring in this amazing ASOS velvet beauty. This is sure to have a lot of fun at any New Year’s party, whether you are hosting or going out on the town to dance the night away. I am just loving everything about this beautiful velvet red dress and the touch of shoulder fun which adds a little something to the look so its not just typical one shoulder dress so charming.

Now if a form fitting dress is not the way you want to go this New Year’s I have linked so many wonderful options below for everyone’s taste this New Years.

Happy Wednesday loves, whether you are last minute shopping or have your look ready to go for this New Year’s. I hope you feel like the bell of the ball.

Thank you for following or just reading along

ASOS Red Velvet dress (love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, & love)

XOXO

Nicole

New Year’s Shine…..

Taking a little break from all the Holiday chatter BUT bringing out a fun New Year’s Eve look that surely will turn heads. I swear every time the New Year comes around, I am the one running around the mall like a frantic person trying to figure out my look for the night (have you happened to notice from my last few posts I am the worst procrastinator lol). This year I have vowed to get my look ready way in advanced to bring in the New Year. I feel that with New Year’s there is a unwritten rule that the more bling the better and that no New Year celebration is complete without a little or a lot of shine.

On New Year’s I feel as if there are no holds bar as to how far you want to bling out your look. You can be more classic with a simple black pencil skirt or want to be that sexy vixen make it a plunging neckline sequin dress and if that is to much you can bring in a fun accessory such as a great sequin clutch or earrings or vamp up those feet with some fun bling to dance the night away. I tend to sway towards the classic yet very fun side when it comes to my New Year’s Eve style (except this year I might just change it up). For a fun classic look I love a great midi skirt with a little bit of shine, which is why I am in love with this Tulle Asos sequined beaut, she is sure to be a stunner and turn a lot of heads. It is the perfect amount of shine and tulle that is not overwhelming. I love how the sequins cascade down the skirt which will give off enough shine to make you sparkle extra bright through out the night. To finish off my look I paired it with a simple velvet top that always the skirt to have all its sparkly glory.

Happy Wednesday loves, I hope everyone is having a great week and getting wrap to wrap up the week and go enjoy the holiday festivities with family. What are everyone’s plans to ring in the New Year?

Thank you for following or just reading along

ASOS Skirt (love, love, & love)

Zara Velvet top (love & love)

ASOS Silver Heels (love & love)

XOXO

Nicole

LBD for the Holiday’s

It’s the final countdown to Christmas and I couldn’t be more excited, it really is my most  favorite holiday of the year. Besides all the hecticness that seems to follow (especially with the procrastinator in me) I can say that at this point in my life I am so grateful and so blessed. My most biggest blessing is being able to celebrate with my family on Christmas especially my husband Mark. This will be our sixth Christmas together and I am going to get a little personal but me and the hubs are planning on making this our final Christmas as two (and no not pregnant yet) but this year we are hoping to add to the pack.

 This Holiday season has for sure had it’s many celebrations with both friends and families.  Of course with every party or dinner you want to dress it up differently correct? The golden rule that every girl has learned is that you can never go wrong with a great LBD, they can be timeless, classic and super chic that you can wear all season long. Going into the Holiday season a great LBD is the perfect go to especially if you have multiple parties because it is easy to change up with shoes or a cute clutch. This polka dot ASOS LBD dress is going to my perfect look for the remainder of the Holiday season. It is super adorable from head to toe, from the polka dot mesh to the peplum hem. This beauty has a touch of classic sophistication that will turn heads and get so many compliments. It is the perfect dress for a Holiday office party or dinner party. Pair with a great pair of fun pumps and a red lip and you are ready to have a great time at the Christmas party.

 Loves I hope everyone had a great weekend and has a great Monday, my weekend was surely packed with lots of running around and plenty of last minute shopping. I hope everyone is just as excited as me for all the Christmas celebrations to come, does anyone have any great plans?

Thank you so much for following or just reading along

ASOS dress – sold out (love, love, love & love)

Banana Republic heels – old (similar here & here)

XOXO

Nicole

 

Holiday’s in Red & Sparkle

The Holiday season is in full swing and I am so excited for the final two week countdown till Christmas (and I have loads to do especially shopping which for me right now is not my favorite especially when its down to the finish line and everyone is doing the exact same thing). Fun fact though and really great for last minute shoppers if possible go to the mall right when it opens OMG whole new world no lines, no shoppers and the best retail help and you can get shopping done in a snap if there is a plan in place lol.

On to the real story at hand, the Christmas color that never goes out of style for the Holiday’s RED and how I love a great pop of red color for the season. When Christmas season is in full affect I love to purchase a new red dress or skirt (or both lol) because I know that they come so in handy for Christmas dinners, parties, nights out etc. This ASOS beauty is the perfect piece to add to any Holiday wardrobe and with a touch of lace you are sure to make a statement. This piece screamed at me to purchase it and I am so happy that I did. It was instant love at first sight. The lacing details all over are just so delicate and pretty make the dress so classic looking and I love a great cinched in waist to extenuate the silhouette. I really like how the lining was not used on the sleeves to give it a little touch of sexy. To finish my look it could not be done without a great pair of sparkly shoes to add some shine. These bow tie beauties are also from ASOS and literally complete the look. The bow tie touch just simply adorable, I want to wear these all the time they are so cute.

Now most would shy away from so much red in one piece but there are so many ways to add that touch of the Holidays to any piece such as:

1. Handbag or clutch. Great way to add some fun to any look without it being to over bearing.
2. Shoes. Who doesn’t love a great pair of red stunners helping you strut your stuff. The best thing is they can be worn even after the Holiday season is over.
3. Jewelry. I am not a huge jewelry wearer but a great pair of earrings or bracelet can really bring out a outfit especially with some added shine.

 

 

ASOS Dress (love, love & love)

ASOS Heels (love, love & love)

Holiday’s in Pink Velvet

Happy Wednesday loves, I couldn’t be more happier because today on A Styled Love Affair I am sharing my first Holiday look and super thrilled. I love when the Holiday season rolls around (not so much the cold chilly weather but hey hot chocolate helps 🙂 The Holiday’s are a very special time (at least for me) I almost feel that it brings out such a essence its literally intoxicating.

Now the usual Holiday wardrobe usually consists of something Red or Green, which I love both colors but sometimes you want to change up the rules and do something different from the norm colors. Last season I wore a blue jumpsuit (seen here) and it was quite a hit around the Holidays and I thought to myself who would have known such a different color would be a great hit. Which got me thinking this year of how to change up my Holiday color hue again. I still wanted to go with something feminine and chic AND it hit me when I discovered this adorable Pink Velvet Anthropologie number (linked below) that this would be my new hue for the Holiday season (don’t worry I have a red holiday look). This beautifully pleated velvet skirt was such a stunner when I saw it in stores I knew that I wanted to make this one of my Holiday looks. My husband at first thought Pink for a Holiday color but when the look came together (and of course the wreaths in the background helped) he saw it all come together. Pink is such a great color for the Christmas season and since it is also within the red color family but on a lighter side, a great Pink piece can bring out that touch of classy and chic. Pair your pink piece with a simple neutral and a touch of shine you are ready for any Holiday party.

I have to say do not be afraid to try different colors for the Holiday’s you will be very surprised.

Loves I hope you enjoyed my First Holiday look for the season. Have wonderful and splendid day : )

Thank you for following or just reading along

Sweater – old (love & love & love)

Anthropologie Suede Skirt (love & love)

Banana Republic heels – old (love & love)

XOXO

Nicole

Holiday Look Part 2

Happy Wednesday how is everyone’s week going so far. I seriously don’t even know where the week is going, it for sure is going fast and I need some extra time (insert one extra day) LOL.

I am extra excited because its that time again for another fun Holiday look and this time around we are going extra classic and chic in faux fur and tulle.

As I have said before the greatest part for me during the Holidays is getting to dress up and play around with so many different fun looks. I think a must for any special event or occasion is for sure a great LBD, 100% percent a great go to that will never do you wrong. What always gets me is how to dress up but still look cute even with a heavy coat. I wish I didn’t have to wear one but of course it gives a great surprise when you get to show everyone your amazing outfit underneath. Yet, with this crazy weather here I am not sure we will need to cover up on Christmas. This Anthropologie faux fur shawl is a great way to cover up and still look elegant and chic. What is so great about this piece is that it hooks together to keep you nice and covered and hassle free from guaranteeing you it wont fall off. This faux fur shawl will definitely be getting me through these winter months and looking  and feeling so cute.

This Banana Republic tulle dress is a couple of seasons old (I have attached similar links) but it has gotten me through a lot of parties and occasions. I always love to come back to it because it is such a classic piece. You can’t go wrong with a fun LBD tulle dress either. With the right accessories such as this decorated belt and shawl they really bring this black tulle dress to life. This outfit is great for a Holiday party and can I say so comfortable you will have no problem dancing the night away (shawl off LOL).

Outfit Details

Faux Fur Shawl: Anthropologie (similar here & here)

Dress: Banana Republic-old (love this one, this one & splurge here)

Belt: Anthropologie-old (check out here & here)

Hope everyone is having a great week so far and if not turn on some tunes and go dance it off you deserve it.

Thank you so much for following or just reading along

XOXO

Nicole

Holiday Look Part 1

Outfit Details

Jumpsuit: Anthropologie (also love this, this, this, & this one)

Happy Monday, I am kind of happy we meet again LOL. That is only because I have a large coffee in hand at this moment which is making it that much better. How was everyone’s weekend, here on the east coast can I tell you it was incredible. It did not feel like December at all and we definitely took advantage of all the nice weather this weekend while it lasted. It felt like a different kind of Christmas spirit in the air or yet warmer air.

The Holidays are really my favorite time of year, from wrapping gifts (can I say I am the worst procrastinator and have only bought two gifts so far LOL), to decorating the tree, all the colors and lights, and the scent of Christmas. I  especially cant get enough of the all Holiday movie classics (hence The Elf and Love Actually) and the  Christmas music that gets replayed over and over again just makes me feel so much joy. It really is the most wonderful time of year (besides having to go to the mall a week before Christmas but again I am the worst procrastinator LOL).

My absolute favorite part of the Holidays is getting all dressed up for all the Holiday parties and events. This year I added a change to my holiday look in this Anthropologie lace jumpsuit. This navy lace jumpsuit is absolutely gorgeous and adds a different touch then your usual dress or skirt in red or green. You can never go wrong with lace for a night look, this full lace outfit will for sure add a fun touch to the night. My two favorite parts to this look besides the beautiful lace is the bow tie and low v-back. A great touch of classic and sexy in one look. I have to say this is one of my favorite pieces for the Holidays, do you think this would be to much for Christmas brunch?

I hope everyone has a great day.

Thank you so much for following or just reading along.

XOXO

Nicole