WHAT TO WEAR: HOLIDAY COCKTAIL PARTY

Since I've been doing so many gift guides, I thought I would switch up Loving & Lusting and do a What to Wear series for the holiday season. In the words of Sheryl Crow, a little change can do ya good!

Today, I'm all about the holiday cocktail party. Isn't one of the best parts about the holidays the parties you get to go to?! A great - and affordable - black dress with a little bit of edge, like this one from BCBG Generation is the perfect start. Adding fun jewelry from J.Crew can take you one of two ways - a little more classic, on the left, or a little edgier on the right. A purse like this one from Kate Spade is perfectly on theme; who doesn't want to be drinking champagne during the holidays?! Add a pair of heels or edgy booties and you're set. Time to go dance the night away!

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BCBG Generation Tunic Top Dress
J.Crew Drop Pearl Necklace 
J.Crew Jeweled Penant Necklace
Kate Spade All That Glitters Clutch
Tory Burch Metallic Clutch
DKNY Cutout Booties

J.Crew Everly Heel with Patent Bow

Wishful Wednesday

As the weather gets warmer and warmer, I can't help but wish for a new pair of neutral wedges. In my opinion, this kind of shoe is worth every bit of money spent. I wear them everywhere with everything because they are so versatile. Neutral wedges are like a Jack Rodger Navajo sandal, but with more height and oomph, perfect when you want to dress up a bit. These are a few options I have been wistfully looking at, and although the DVF and Tory Burch wedges are far out of my budget, the Dolce Vita, Franco Sarto, and BCBGeneration ones certainly could do. And maybe the Jack Rogers if I don't spend any money for a month! I can't decide which is my favorite, but I know as the summer months approach, I won't be able to hold out without investing in a new pair for Summer 2012!

Clockwise: Tory Burch 'Daniela' Sandal // DVF 'Opal' Wedge Sandal // Jack Rogers 'Marbella' Sandal // DV by Dolce Vita 'Onya' Sandal // Franco Sarto 'Slim' Sandal // BCBGeneration 'Candiss' Woven Sandal