PRINTS CHARMING

This pajama print blouse is everything! I don't often wear print so you know I am loving something when I do. I was immediately drawn to the colors (navy, tomato red & white) and it's fun cross between polka dot and paisley. Gotta love a relevant bold print on such a classic silhouette. 

I think most people would be nervous to add a bold lip here but I wanted to show that during the holiday season it's fun to spice it up a bit. I also added my cropped fur vest to make the outfit a little more festive. 

On bottom I wore a fun medium-wash denim that was lighter than the navy in the blouse and had some fun destruction on the knee with my go-to nude pumps. I love this look for a holiday happy hour celebration with co-workers or a gift exchange with friends. 

XOXO

Ari 

Blouse: Banana Republic / Vest: 525 / Denim: MOTHER / Pumps: Ivanka Trump / Lip: NARS in Funny Face

Photo Credit: Tonie Christine

BLACK, WHITE & LACE ALL OVER

When I saw these trousers at Nordstrom recently I thought they were the perfect "winter white" pant. For a few years now it has been all about the skinny so I find this wide leg really refreshing. As all of you know I love black so the detail of the feminine black lace had me sold before I even looked at the price tag. I was happily surprised when I saw they were under $100. 

Since the pants are the statement I paired them with a Rebecca Taylor jacket I have from a few years back that pulls in my waist really nicely and has similar lace accents like the pants. I wanted to keep the look sleek so I wore my go-to lingerie like tank by Only Hearts. It's a thick enough fabric to wear on its own and slinky enough to wear under suiting. 

If you are petite or want to make your legs look long and lean a high waist trouser or nude pumps always help. I think this would be a great look for a Christmas Eve service or any other holiday party thats on the more casual side. I kept the accessories minimal and my hair down and straight. 

Let the festivities begin :) 

XOXO

Ari 

Jacket: Similar & Similar / Tank: Only Hearts / Pants: Nordstrom / Shoes: Charles David / Earrings: Lisa Freede 

Photo Credit: Tonie Christine

WHAT THE TUX?!

These days I am obsessed with anything Menswear inspired. When I saw this gunmetal sparkly tuxedo jacket I knew I had to have it. Originally I wanted to do a full pantsuit but the longer length blazers can tend to overwhelm my small frame so I chose to pair it with a shorter skirt instead.

Since I wanted the tuxedo vibe I wore my go to silk button down, buttoned all the way up and slicked my hair into a low pony. 

My shoes are extra strappy and really fun to wear with LBD's and shorter hemlines so I knew they would be perfect. 

Blazer: Nordstrom / Blouse: Equipment / Skirt: BB Dakota / Shoes: Schutz Similar Here & Here

I hope you love this look as much as I do and it inspires you to borrow from the boys a little this holiday season. 

XOXO

Ari 

TURTLENECK WISH LIST

1. Velvet by Graham & Spencer
2. 3.1 Phillip Lim 
3. Tibi
4. Chicwish
5. Chelsea28 at Nordstrom
6. J Crew
7. Theory
8. Rebecca Taylor
9. Maje

Lately I have been absolutely obsessed with turtlenecks. Especially the baggy/cozy/sweater kind. I am always freezing so I am loving the heavy knit ones. I have compiled a list of my favorites for you!

I just recently purchased #1, I think the fringe detail is really fun. I typically am an XS but opted for a small so it fits a little boxier. The cashmere is really light weight and super soft. Put it on your christmas list, it's perfect.