Casual Holiday Outfit

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Top: Banana Republic (Shop similar here + here + here ) // Jeans: Express (shop similar here + here) // Heels: DVF (shop similar here + here) 

Hey friends!  Can you even believe it's already halfway into December and that much closer to the new year?  My goodness how does time fly by SO fast?  I know I've personally been super busy with holiday functions lately, but it's so comforting to always know I'm definitely not the only one.  No matter how busy I am though, I'm definitely making it a point this year to be holiday ready whenever I need to.  The amount of red in my closet is ridiculous - I'm sure my co-workers are wondering why I've been wearing shades of red so much lately!  How can I not though...?  I was recently invited to two different events in one day (one of which was a holiday party) so I was faced with trying to look casual holiday chic if that makes sense.  I didn't want to go in a full dress, but I still wanted to be festive.  A few thoughts later, I pulled out some of my favorite heels, a matching necklace (that you can't really see in these snaps) and some holiday plaid.  BAM.  Hello effortless festive look!  It was so easy and I felt super comfortable all day.  The moral of this styled look is it's so easy to get caught up in the mentality that you need a huge puffy holiday dress.  Ditch that and go for an effortless look with items already in your closet.  You guys can thank me later, I'll be back soon!

Xo..Melissa Victoria