Opulence

Despite yesterday’s “frugal fanny” theme, during this holiday season, all I want is luxe, opulent pieces in interesting, rich textures like satin, velvet, and silk.  Bring on the gem tones.  For example, I d.i.e. and go to heaven when I look at this silver brocade design by Rochas.  Then, I d.i.e and go to hell when I look at the price tag ($2,145, Barney’s).  I’d wear it with sparkling ruby drops ($430, Bounkit):

I’d offset it with a red bow clutch (Furla, $215, House of Frasier) and some bold ruby red satin slippers (I mean…I die — Kate Spade, $298, Zappos):

And finish it all off with some faux cils and a swipe of red lipstick.  For another rich-looking brocade style, how about this Cynthia Rowley number (love the structure — $395, Cynthia Rowley) coupled with these decadent danglers ($150, Flannels)?

I’d finish with this gorgeous green velvet tootsies (Gucci, $755, Bluefly):

A glittering gold box clutch seals the deal ($199, Henri Bendel):

When I was searching for a cocktail dress to wear to my upcoming annual “Have Yourself a Merry Little Cocktail” party, I was immediately drawn to this eye-catching gold-on-black style by Pleasure Doing Business ($385, Revolve Clothing — although more sizes are available at Urban Outfitters, where it costs $439 for some reason…) — a dead-ringer for an Oscar de la Renta style…me likey:

I’d pair this structured wonder with this pleated bow clutch ($225, Sondra Roberts) and some lace heels (l.o.v.e. — $69, Zappos):

However, I ended up going with this simple, festive, silky little Naven dress in cranberry ($242, Revolve Clothing), which I’ll accent with a bold, glittery statement necklace ($298, Henri Bendel) and my cropped white fur topper, which I finally got to wear for the first time while up in NYC last weekend (Adrienne Landau, $695, Neiman’s):

I’ll finish with some bold tootsies — I wish I could afford these velveteen beauties by Erdem ($705, MyTheresa):

…but I think I will probably end up with these J. Crew sparklers ($228, J. Crew) in the red glitter, for a little tone-on-tone action.  SUH-WOON.

As my bestie pointed out, these would also make a lovely addition to a Dorothy costume for next Halloween…for something just as luxe but a little…racier/more bombshell, check this out: a lacy dolman sleeve top ($78, Nordstrom — loving that price!), paired with a full skirted number (gosh, I’m really digging volume right now — RED Valentino, $295, Net-A-Porter) and a gem-encrusted pendant (O.M.G. — Lanvin, $2,975, Barney’s):

I’d finish with the classic YSL Trib Toos in gold and black ($795, Bluefly), even though I kind of feel like the fashion world is SO over them.  But they really would be the perfect counterpoint to the volume of the outfit above and the luxeness of the necklace.

I’d tie it all up with this adorable satin bow clutch ($88, J. Crew) and throw a magenta/burgundy-hued fur around the collar ($295, Intermix):

Oh, and the only other thing I’m DEF going to test out this holiday season?!  Glittery nailpolish (Deborah Lippmann, $18, Zappos).  I’m not sure I like it layered over other colors (a little gaudy), but just on a nude nail?  So glam.

OK, that’s it.  I gotta get back to listening to my custom Christmas playlist on Spotify.  (Yep, once November rolled around, I was ready to deck the halls and rock out to a little Mariah Carey “All I Want for Christmas.)