Friend Friday: Blog Swag with StylePint.com

For this Friend Friday we did a blog swap. With the holidays we thought this would be easier. At least I know I did. Unfortunately I still ended up a litte late. Although its Monday I still wanted to share my guest blogger post. Better late than never right?

A special thanks to my StylePint.com for her guest post.

On Stylepint, I tend to create wishlists that are within my budget. Since the holidays are here, I thought I'd made an aspirational lust list. I'm not a fancy kind of girl, but I like looking at pretty things. A Leather Jacket I've always wanted a great leather jacket, but the ones that I tend to find are boxy, shapeless, and very unflattering. Skingraft, however, makes amazing leather items that show off a woman's curves without looking cheap. The Battalion jacket is edgy, sleek, and figure flattering, who wouldn't look amazing in this?

 

Shoes

Wedges are everywhere this season and I'm lovin' this pair. These Guiseppe Zanotti for Thakoon wedges slim the leg line or when the laces are loose, they flap in the wind. It's a Guiseppe Zanotti design...enough said.

A Handbag

I've always coveted the Balenciaga City bag. The leather is super soft and looks so luscious I can almost feel it through the computer screen. It's luxury with subtlety.

A Cocktail Dress or Two What are the holidays without parties to attend? They say Herve Leger's bandage dresses makes anyone instantly glamorous and I have to agree with this sequined number. It's not your typical holiday dress, though I'm sure it will turn a couple heads.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For something more casual, the Filament Dress from Vena Cava is a quiet show -stopper. The slightly relaxed silhouette hides those extra holiday pounds while keeping you fabulous. You don't have to show a lot of skin to be sexy...less is more!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And there you have it, five aspirational lust items that would make for an amazing holiday celebration.

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Lusting Over You: 5 Must-Have Holiday Dresses

With the holidays here I'm getting invites to numerous cocktail parties and holiday celebrations. So I think it's time to start looking for a my "knock 'em dead" dress. Since I am a fatshionista I usually have my dresses made by my designer friend Paco. Simply because it's nothing like having a garment hug you in the right places, and hide your flaws. Only custom made looks can get you that. To get inspiration I browse my favorite luxury sites and lust over them all while plotting to create a crafty knockout.

First on my list are these Michael Kors multi-strap python ankle boots. An awesome way to add a bit of spice to your LBD. Now, there's no knocking these off but since I was lusting I figured I would add them in.

Sequins is by far the top trend for the holiday season. You are sure to be the eye of the party for the evening. One of my favorite dresses (paired with a spanx) is the bondage dress. It hugs curves perfectly. I need this Hervé Léger sequined bondage dress in my life. For $2900, I am definitely going to need a curvy version of this.

As I stated in my previous post, animal prints are slowly beginning to grow me. I have finally found garments that fit my personal style. So this Vivienne Westwood Red Label sequined crepe leopard bustier dress is just perfect. Two of my favorite trends in one look.

Everything about lace screams sexy! So of course I am lusting over this dress. Although Alexander McQueen has moved on, garments like this silk and lace dress still move me.

What's a holiday without a red dress. This ISSA strapless silk-crepe gown is a winner, and all the guests at the cocktail party will agree.

You need that amazing LBD for your work holiday party. Not too sexy but just a splash of "I clean up well" is just what this Marc by Marc Jacobs ruffle-trimmed printed cotton dress is saying to me.

What brands are you lusting over?