Holiday Party Outfit Prerequisites

Taking pictures indoors is definitely NOT my preference. But, it was between taking photos on a rainy New Jersey day, or a simple wall in my house. Not the most creative, but what the photos might lack, hopefully, the outfit makes up for.

Outfit Details:

Pink Pleated Blouse - Forever 21 / Cobalt Blue Jeans - Marshalls / Luscious 23 Glitter Bow Pumps - Lulus.com / Chrystie Cross Bib Necklace - BaubleBar.com / Lanyard and Rhinestone Rope Bracelet - Henri Bendel

I'm absolutely on this mixing loud colors kick for winter, and which led me to wear this outfit to a casual holiday party. It's not your standard "Christmas party" festive, but I thought it was dressy yet casual enough to be appropriate. Plus, I darkened my hair, so my clothes have been looking slightly different on me.

Just because it's the holidays, that doesn't mean all you have to wear is gold, black and red. Let's reserve those colors for Christmas decorations, shall we?

My holiday outfits, I say play up colors other than the one's you find on Santa's sleigh:

For holiday parties, go with loud and non-traditional winter color choices since it lets your outfit stand out against the typical party-goers rocking traditional December hues. 

Plus, you can add wear your most flamboyant accessories with em. Glitter pumps and bib necklaces = a holiday party outfit prerequisite! 

What's Your Style Personality?

What Jen's Wearing:

Striped Racerback Tank - Forever 21

Yellow Circus Pants - Forever 21 (similar style here)

Lucious 21 Glitter Pumps - Lulus.com

Round Sunnies - Urban Outfitters

Rose Bangle - gift from a friend

Green Rhinestone Necklace - H&M

I've always viewed style as the most outward way of expressing oneself. After all, style and personality goes together like PB+J. 

Think about it: clothing is a non-verbal representation of yourself. You're putting something out there for strangers to get an inference into who you are - colors, prints, cuts, trends... all play a role into your style personality. Judging? Perhaps, but in a way that gives others a glimpse into the unique person you are. 

Sorta like wearable personalities... 

Look at people like The Man Repeller, Betsey Johnson, Daphne Guinness... All are eccentric personalities who's style perfectly matches their individualism. 

I hope my style personality shows that I'm a person who's not afraid to be a little bold, is creative, who doesn't mind being young at heart and doesn't always follow the rules when it comes to "what is normal" or "the standard".

What's your style personality?

If The Shoe Sparkles, Wear It

It's Friday, ya'll! I needed this week to end in the worst way. 

So, you see a vlog before you! This is my first official video post, but it's short and sweet. Being that I'm really not used to talking to a camera, I'm sure you'll catch me blinking a lot... Try not to laugh too hard!

Enjoy!

As per the video, you can find my brand spankin' new, Luscious 23 Black Bow Glitter Platform shoes at Lulus.com.