Ruby Red Lace // Self Portrait

Dress: Self Portrait {available at Nordstrom} // Bag (℅): 88 Handbags // Shoes: LC Lauren Conrad // Bracelet (℅): Kristine Lily // Lips: Tarte 'Bae'

I've been obsessed with Self Portrait's intricate guipure lace designs, but the Azalea dress was the apple of my eye.  I finally bought this bright ruby red dress, which is currently available in a darker burgundy red for winter.  I love this look for NYE, especially paired with my favorite red lipstick by Tarte Cosmetics.

I added on my Lauren Conrad floral heels, that I wear all too often here on LMHC, and my new favorite party bag, the 'Allie' by 88 Handbags.  I'm in love with the gold star and celestial accents all over the pristine smooth vegan leather.  I forgot to get some shots of my manicure, but you can see it a little bit in the bag pictures: I went simple and topped my regular nude color with some gold glitter mixed with topcoat.

Happy New Year, everyone!  Hope you all have a great NYE and a happy start to 2017.  Let's make this coming year a good one!

Dear Santa, I Can Explain...

 Sweater (℅): Boohoo // Skirt: Urban Outfitters // Shoes: BC Footwear // Choker (℅): Boohoo // Sunglasses: BP

This outfit is coming a few days after Christmas, but I still wanted to share it because I feel like the sentiment on the sweater still rings true.  You know those days between Christmas and New Years where you can't be bothered to do anything?  Yep, that's what this sweater is for.  Today's outfit is a holiday outfit with Boohoo.  They asked me to share both a glam holiday look and a cheekier, casual one featuring a holiday sweater.  I wore this black sweatshirt to a Christmas get-together with friends and it's such a fun little statement piece.

Let's get through this last week of 2016 together- do something productive!  Work out, take a spa day, read a new book!  As for me, I'm going shopping (after Christmas sales, here I come).  But I think by general consensus we are all ready for this year to be over.  Hope you all had a very happy Christmas/Hanukkah/holiday!

Ruby Red Velvet // Holiday Party Look

 Dress (℅): Boohoo // Bag (℅): 88 Handbags // Shoes: LC Lauren Conrad // Bracelets: Kate Spade // Lips: Tarte 'Bae'

Today I'm so happy to be sharing a holiday party look. This dress is from Boohoo, a UK based retailer.  Their collection is always up to date on the latest trends and I was so excited when they asked me to feature some holiday outfits on LMHC.  Velvet has been super on-trend lately, and I'm in love with this off-shoulder velvet Petite Jules dress that comes with a coordinating choker.  Best of all, it's only $30!  This dress is so pretty for the holiday season and the rest of winter.

I'm also sporting my Allie vegan convertible bag by 88.  The star-studded flap can be interchanged with a smooth tan vegan leather one to transition between day and night.  This bag will be worn on repeat for this holiday season!

Whatever you celebrate, I hope you have a peaceful and happy end of the year.  Thank you for following along here on the blog this year and gracing me with your lovely comments and well-wishes.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all!

Hello, Stardust.

Cardigan: Ann Taylor {similar} // Collared Sweater: Ted Baker // Skirt: Urban Outfitters // Shoes: J. Crew Factory  // Bag: Celine 'Nano' dupe by Dailylook // Watch (℅): VOTCH // Sunglasses (℅): SICKY Eyewear // Lips: Tarte 'Bae'

Leave it to me to make my post title for this outfit into a Star Wars reference.  I went to go see Rogue One in theaters this week and I was not disappointed.  I make a habit of getting way too emotionally attached to fictional characters, especially in Star Wars movies.  To sum up the movie without spoilers, I'll just say that it was bittersweet.  But overall, the movie was amazing and it's a must see if you loved The Force Awakens.  

This stardust cardigan from LOFT is embellished with pearls and crystals on a grey cotton knit, and I couldn't resist pairing it with some extra sparkle in the form of this collared Ted Baker sweater from last year.  I know I wore this skirt in the last outfit post, but I just love it and I've been wearing it non-stop.

Winter Wear // Holiday Plaid + Sleek Black

 Sweater: Anthropologie // Skirt: J. Crew (love this similar one) // Bag (℅): Veggani // Shoes: LC Lauren Conrad // Sunglasses (℅): SICKY Eyewear // Belt: H&M // Lips: Tarte 'Bae'

Happy Friday, friends!  Maybe I've mentioned it before, but fall and winter is my favorite time of the year.  Now, I love living in SoCal, but it's pretty much hot and sunny year round.  Late fall and winter is when it gets just a tiny bit cold and the non-palm trees start to change, and it's just so crisp and gorgeous outside.  

In addition to my favorite weather, this season also has my favorite clothes to accompany it.  This J. Crew skirt is from last year- the tartan plaid print in green and red makes for a perfect Christmas number.  I love wearing plaid during the holidays, and implementing it in a chic piece like a skirt, heels, or cocktail dress gives it a classier vibe than your typical flannel or pajamas.  

I was very excited when Veggani, a vegan luxury handbag brand reached out to me to feature a bag.  Even if you're not vegan, I totally recommend checking out their collection!  Everything is ethically made and sustainably sourced, with recycled materials and lovely eco-friendly designs.