Mitch and I were supposed to head down to Ocean City this weekend, but there was a last-minute change of plans, and my family came to the city instead! What a great couple of days. Busy, but fabulous. On Friday night, before everyone came, Mitch and I attended a fancy “pre-holiday” party with friends on the Upper West Side. What a blast! The idea was that after Thanksgiving, schedules get packed, and it’s super hard for our New York City friends to get together for celebrations. This year, we decided to have the annual shindig before Turkey Day, and it was so fun. It totally got me into the holiday spirit, too!
Dress: Leona (c/o) / Bag: Kate Spade / Pumps: Kate Spade (On sale!), almost identical here in rose gold, here in silver, here in lots of colors, and here in pink/gold! / Clutch: Kate Spade (Sold out), similar here and here / Bracelets: J.Crew*; J.Crew Factory (Sold out), but loving this bracelet!*; and Julie Vos via Tuckernuck (c/o) / Earrings: J.Crew*, less expensive version here (Take 30 percent off with code “BIGSALE”)
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I wore my new favorite dress c/o Leona—perfect for the holidays–to the party. I love its bright green color, gorgeous material, cut-out neck detailing, and gold buttons that race up the back. Simple, yet bold and dressy.
I first fell in love with the adorable brand when I saw a Leona dress on Taylor Swift. (I adore Swift’s style. (Flashback to my early years in New York City when I played a lot of Taylor Swift songs on my guitar. Oh yeah, and when I’d dyed my hair dark brown because I thought it would make me look tougher for my teaching job in the Bronx.) The Leona clothing line is timeless, classy and colorful–everything I love! See below for some of my favorites. :)
one / two / three / four / five / six / seven / eight
I don’t know about you, but I really struggle to find dresses for events. If I’m going to invest in a dress, I want to love it, and be able to wear it again and again. This past year, I relied heavily on Lilly Pulitzer to get me through big events. Don’t get me wrong, I love Lilly. But I’m so glad to add Leona to my list of go-to brands!
Anyway, back to the weekend. We were busy bees! We went out to brunch at Hudson Tavern, saw David Berkeley play at the Rockwood Music Hall on the Lower East Side, watched the Notre Dame game at Nevada Smith’s in the East Village, saw live Irish music at Finnegans, and hung out at Clinton Social. Tomorrow, we’re headed to the Veteran’s Day Parade, as my dad is marching in it for the Union League Club! Go Air Force. :)
1. Softstripe Sweater / 2. Denni Top / 3. Plaid Blazer / 4. Draped Sequin-Collar Top / 5. Intarsia Initial Crewneck Sweater / 6. Crystal Blooms Necklace / 7. Snowbunny Intarsia Sweater / 8. Plaid Rainboot / 9. Crystal Floral Garland Bracelet / 10. Carissa Smoking Slipper
Oh those shoes! I need them! I am loving all of the gold accessories I am seeing this fall. It’s a nice change from all the silver!
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This is a perfect outfit in my book! The details on the dress are beautiful…. and those shoes! My goodness, I’m in love ;-)
Glad that you had a nice weekend! And hooray for getting into the holiday spirit!
Best,
Danielle
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The mix of gold and green looks amazing! Truly flawless and classic!
Majda | http://www.classystateofmind.blogspot.com
You are gorgeous! LOVE this color on you! Sad we didn’t get to see each other this weekend, but sounds like you had so much fun with the fam. Definitely checking out Leona!
xo
Sam
That dress looks so cute on you!
Hi Kelly!
I really love this outfit! Green is my favorite color, but I don’t wear it out as much. Good to have some inspiration! Great pairing with the lipstick color :) And the gold tops it all off!
Brittany
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This is such a beautiful dress and I’m totally jealous of the gold heels! Loving the accessories too- the whole look is beautiful Kelly! PS Next week we need a hang out date- no excuses.
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the dress and shoes are perfection! you’re too cute!
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Your dress is such a perfection in one piece! Really adoring the design and the emerald tone!
<3
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Love the dress, so classic and chic. and a tad bit of a peek a boo at the top is always great
xo,
ChaCha
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Kelly, I love all the gold accessories, especially your shoes. I always struggle for holiday dresses that are cute but also have sleeves because it’s cold out!
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com/
that dress is PERFECT for the holidays – love the green!
The Style Scribe
You look amazing! I LOVE emerald & gold — it’s the ultimate combo!! I just checked out Lenora. What cute dresses! That shoe print dress is too cute.
XO
Heather
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A pre-holiday part actually makes so much sense. When it gets into december there are literally only 3 weekends and that is never enough time to get it all in!
You look gorgeous in this emerald green dress – just stunning!
What a cute and festive outfit – LOVE the cutout details of your dress and those sparkly bow shoes are seriously the cutest things I’ve seen all day!
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Cute dress and I love the sparkly shoes! Question though, you were in NYC right? Wasn’t it freezing cold this weekend? How are you just in that dress?!
-Linh N.
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Beautiful shoes! Love how sparkly they are and how they match your clutch so well! You look so pretty and ready for the holiday festivities!
xx
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Love the color of this dress and the whole outfit is so cute… as is the video of you jamming out to tswift -you have a great voice!
That dress is fabulous! I love the back. And I need those shoes like yesterday. You look gorgeous!!
Nikki
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I need that green top with the bow! And those shoes are fab.
Ashley | History in High Heels
The green and gold work perfectly together. That colour is gorgeous on you too!
Sincerely,
Sabrina
You are so pretty and elegant! I love your shoes, very girly :)
xx
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Thanks for sharing! I am in love with this dress! I always think that blondes look great in green! The gold detail is just the perfect amount! Fabulous Kelly!
xo,
Jacqueline
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