Son of a Nutcracker, can you believe we’ve already reached Christmas weekend? Just two more sleeps before the holly jolly holiday, and I’m so unprepared still! Time for me to turn up some tunes, make some hot cocoa, and get down to business when it comes to wrapping my gifts. Man, and I used to be so on top of things when I was younger. I’d have my shopping finished a month in advance, and my wrapping would be done before the 15th. Guess that’s what happens when you have to adult and your time is sucked up by everything else, huh? Anyone with me on this? If only I could have my own Santa’s work-shop with a slew of elves to help me out!
On a completely separate note, at least I have my outfit put together for Christmas dinner! This simply beautiful LBD was a lifesaver that I found on supersale at Express. Originally $60, marked down to $40, and on the clearance rack for 50% off, I was able to score it for only $20! Can you say “major steal”? I’m wrecked to say that it’s sold out online, but you can shop some of my favorite holiday LBDs at the bottom of this post! The second I put it on, I had styled an entire outfit in my head, and when I wore the completed look to visit Quirk Hotel’s new pink Christmas tree, I felt like an absolute princess!
There’s something so classically elegant about lace and pearls, so I knew I had to accessorize this lace, bell-sleeved dress with my pearl cluster necklace. I kept to a black theme with opaque black tights and my all time favorite black, pointed-toe booties. I’ll tell you what, these heels receive more compliments than any other piece in my wardrobe. They’re comfortable, cute, and match with literally everything, plus they’re less than $30! Definitely a must-have for your shoe collection!
Alright, before my cocoa gets cold, I’m going to sign off for the weekend and celebrate the true reason for the season. I hope that everybody has a wonderful holiday, spent with family and loved ones, curled up by the fireside, relishing in the joy brought into our homes on this glorious day! Merry Christmas, babes!
Shop My Style
Dress: Express // Shoes: Rosegal // Necklace: Lydell NYC // Tights: Tabbisocks
[photos: Stefanie // location: Quirk Hotel]
Rosa says
That pink tree is so pretty, what an amazing backdrop
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Kenzie says
You’re actually the cutest. I LOVE this LBD, I mean can we talk about those sleeves? Have a happy holiday, babe!
Rosa says
That pink tree is so pretty, what an amazing backdrop
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Uzo O says
You look so gorgeous in this LBD and i love that tree. Merry Christmas dear.
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Mariann Yip says
I am in love with that dress! the sleeves are gorgeous, happy holidays babes!
Lee Anne says
Oh my goodness, this pink tree is gorgeous! Love this black dress, too. So pretty.
XO
Lee Anne
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gracie says
Love the detail on this LBD ! So simple yet so fun. Perfect for any occasion. Looks beautiful on you !
xx, gracie
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Thomas Falkenstedt says
That’s a wonderful LBD! 😀 And just for the record, in Sweden we only have one more night to sleep as we celebrate Christmas on the 24th instead of 25th. So actually it being past midnight, it’s already Christmas Eve here 😀 A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to you babe!
xx
Thomas
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Uzo O says
You look so gorgeous in this LBD and i love that tree. Merry Christmas dear.
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Lauren says
LOVE the quirk! Their pink tree and decorations are just so fun for the season. This LBD has the cutest lace accents too 🙂 merry Christmas!!
Xx,
Lauren
Jessica Lam says
I love the contrast of the dark outfit with the light tree, so pretty! I can’t get over how cute the tree is!
Nicholle Brainard says
This tree is amazing!!! If only I could convince my husband it would be a good idea for us to decorate like this next year…
Samantha Mariko says
this dress is such a steal and it looks so good on you!! hope you enjoyed your dinner 🙂 and I must say, this is one of the cutest trees i’ve seen this year! Merry Christmas!
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Sarah says
Such a classy glam look! And that tree is everything. But girl I have to say I love your hair worn curly! Beautiful!
elise says
i’m obsessed with the sleeves!! So pretty. Your tree is perfect too!
Katherine says
These are such cute photos!
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Jamie Beckham says
The cutest holiday dress, and so awesome you got it for such a steal! Express always has really great sales!
xx, Jamie
Jenna Colgrove says
Such a perfect LBD!! It’s amazing!!
Jenna from http://www.visionsofvogue.com
Yuena Li says
Love the dress you look amazing!! I love where you are too!!
The lace on the sleeve might be too much for me but you pulled it off great!!
With love,
Yuena
http://youtube.com/simplyyue
Helen Chik says
The sleeves on that LBD are just the cutest and I know what you mean about how quickly Christmas rolls around! I can’t believe it’s almost New Years Eve!!!
Helen xx
https://ch1k.com/contiki-asia-16-part-two
Audrey Stowe says
UMMM I cannot get over all the pinkness!!!!! How gorgeous girl! Hope you had the most amazing weekend and Christmas! xx
Laurelle says
You weren’t the only one! I did almost all my wrapping on the 23rd! It’s just so busy once Thanksgiving hits! Also, Express has the best dresses and deals! Love the lace bell sleeves!
-Laurelle
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Morgan Klein says
I am OBSESSED with the pink tree! I need that! I love the sleeves on this dress. Hope you had an amazing Christmas!!
Bryanna says
Everyone needs their go-to LBD! Love how you incorporated yours into your Christmas dress! Such an elegant touch with the pearls and lace. I feel you though, the holiday season is rough and you feel so behind with everything! Hope you had an amazing Christmas though 🙂
xoxo Bryanna | Coming in Clutch
Iliana says
Perfect setting for that LBD 💕
Jo says
That dress looks so amazing on you, and what a steal! You look beautiful, babe! What a gorgeous Christmas shoot. Hope you’ve had a very Merry Christmas!
xo, Jo
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Bryanna says
Everyone needs their go-to LBD! Love how you incorporated yours into your Christmas dress! Such an elegant touch with the pearls and lace. I feel you though, the holiday season is rough and you feel so behind with everything! Hope you had an amazing Christmas though 🙂
xoxo Bryanna | Coming in Clutch
Jordan Chapman says
A PINK TREE? I think Elle Woods would faint at the sight of it, but it looks so good! Looks like you had an amazing and stylish Christmas!
Jordan XX
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Jo says
That dress looks so amazing on you, and what a steal! You look beautiful, babe! What a gorgeous Christmas shoot. Hope you’ve had a very Merry Christmas!
xo, Jo
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Jordan Chapman says
A PINK TREE? I think Elle Woods would faint at the sight of it, but it looks so good! Looks like you had an amazing and stylish Christmas!
Jordan XX
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Deepti says
You look absolutely stunning!! Also, I love your christmas tree!! Its so cute!!
I write Mademoiselle Meets Maquillage and Macaroons and I would love for you to give it a read, maybe we can follow each other’s blogs and social media?
http://www.mademoisellemeetsmaquillageandmacaroons.com
Deepti xx
Bailey says
That tree is so fun! I love the white with all the pink details!
xoxo,
Bailey
Here’s The Skinny
Deepti says
You look absolutely stunning!! Also, I love your christmas tree!! Its so cute!!
I write Mademoiselle Meets Maquillage and Macaroons and I would love for you to give it a read, maybe we can follow each other’s blogs and social media?
http://www.mademoisellemeetsmaquillageandmacaroons.com
Deepti xx
Miki says
I know how you feel. I shopped so last minute this year. I was wrapping gifts until 3am. I could use some elves. lol I love the lace detail on your dress! Cute outfit!
Xo,
Miki
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Amanda Sorenson says
The sleeves on this dress are SO good!! The bell lace combo..girl killing it!
xo,
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Linh Dao says
Omg! I hope you had the best Christmas ever because you look so adorable! This dress is so cute and I love the lace detail! You always seem to find the best deals! And can we talk about this amazing pink tree!? What’s better than this! I love it!!
Linh
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Miki says
I know how you feel. I shopped so last minute this year. I was wrapping gifts until 3am. I could use some elves. lol I love the lace detail on your dress! Cute outfit!
Xo,
Miki
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Yasmin says
Your pink tree is absolutely stunning. Love how you decorated it. And the Express dress is a great deal. Love the all black look. And those sleeves are gorgeous! Merry Xmas babe!
xx Yasmin
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Atsuna Matsui says
This black dress from Express is such a steal for $40! You look beautiful in it and I think it’s just perfect for the holidays. Although you’re wearing an all black ensemble, I think the statement necklace really brings the outfit together with the white contrasting color. Definitely looking so classy here babe.
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Linh Dao says
Omg! I hope you had the best Christmas ever because you look so adorable! This dress is so cute and I love the lace detail! You always seem to find the best deals! And can we talk about this amazing pink tree!? What’s better than this! I love it!!
Linh
http://www.xcapewithlinh.com
Yasmin says
Your pink tree is absolutely stunning. Love how you decorated it. And the Express dress is a great deal. Love the all black look. And those sleeves are gorgeous! Merry Xmas babe!
xx Yasmin
http://banglesandbungalows.com
Atsuna Matsui says
This black dress from Express is such a steal for $40! You look beautiful in it and I think it’s just perfect for the holidays. Although you’re wearing an all black ensemble, I think the statement necklace really brings the outfit together with the white contrasting color. Definitely looking so classy here babe.
http://www.atsunamatsui.com
Bernice says
The pink Christmas tree at the Quirk Hotel is so fabulous! Next years Christmas tree inspired xx
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Bernice says
The pink Christmas tree at the Quirk Hotel is so fabulous! Next years Christmas tree inspired xx
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Sharon Wu says
That pink Christmas tree is tooooo cute! Loving your outfit too 🙂 Happy holidays babe xo, sharon
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Sharon Wu says
That pink Christmas tree is tooooo cute! Loving your outfit too 🙂 Happy holidays babe xo, sharon
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Danielle says
I love a classic all-black look, and these festive sleeves are just perfect! And oh, did I mention this amazing location?! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas lovely!
xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco
Danielle says
I love a classic all-black look, and these festive sleeves are just perfect! And oh, did I mention this amazing location?! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas lovely!
xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco
Diana says
Love your dress!!!!
xoxo|Diana| http://www.dianavilic.com/2017/01/hello-2017.html
Thomas Falkenstedt says
That’s a wonderful LBD! 😀 And just for the record, in Sweden we only have one more night to sleep as we celebrate Christmas on the 24th instead of 25th. So actually it being past midnight, it’s already Christmas Eve here 😀 A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to you babe!
xx
Thomas
http://www.thomasfalkenstedt.com/2016/12/21/christmas-in-prague/
Lee Anne says
Oh my goodness, this pink tree is gorgeous! Love this black dress, too. So pretty.
XO
Lee Anne
http://www.lifebylee.com
elise says
i’m obsessed with the sleeves!! So pretty. Your tree is perfect too!
Jamie Beckham says
The cutest holiday dress, and so awesome you got it for such a steal! Express always has really great sales!
xx, Jamie
Bailey says
That tree is so fun! I love the white with all the pink details!
xoxo,
Bailey
Here’s The Skinny
Mariann Yip says
I am in love with that dress! the sleeves are gorgeous, happy holidays babes!
Jessica Lam says
I love the contrast of the dark outfit with the light tree, so pretty! I can’t get over how cute the tree is!
Lauren says
LOVE the quirk! Their pink tree and decorations are just so fun for the season. This LBD has the cutest lace accents too 🙂 merry Christmas!!
Xx,
Lauren
Audrey Stowe says
UMMM I cannot get over all the pinkness!!!!! How gorgeous girl! Hope you had the most amazing weekend and Christmas! xx
gracie says
Love the detail on this LBD ! So simple yet so fun. Perfect for any occasion. Looks beautiful on you !
xx, gracie
snappedbygracie.com
Nicholle Brainard says
This tree is amazing!!! If only I could convince my husband it would be a good idea for us to decorate like this next year…
Samantha Mariko says
this dress is such a steal and it looks so good on you!! hope you enjoyed your dinner 🙂 and I must say, this is one of the cutest trees i’ve seen this year! Merry Christmas!
http://www.samanthamariko.com
Laurelle says
You weren’t the only one! I did almost all my wrapping on the 23rd! It’s just so busy once Thanksgiving hits! Also, Express has the best dresses and deals! Love the lace bell sleeves!
-Laurelle
http://www.bellebylaurelle.com
Yuena Li says
Love the dress you look amazing!! I love where you are too!!
The lace on the sleeve might be too much for me but you pulled it off great!!
With love,
Yuena
http://youtube.com/simplyyue
Morgan Klein says
I am OBSESSED with the pink tree! I need that! I love the sleeves on this dress. Hope you had an amazing Christmas!!
Katherine says
These are such cute photos!
http://www.myclusterofthoughts.com/
Helen Chik says
The sleeves on that LBD are just the cutest and I know what you mean about how quickly Christmas rolls around! I can’t believe it’s almost New Years Eve!!!
Helen xx
https://ch1k.com/contiki-asia-16-part-two
Jenna Colgrove says
Such a perfect LBD!! It’s amazing!!
Jenna from http://www.visionsofvogue.com
Iliana says
Perfect setting for that LBD 💕
Sarah says
Such a classy glam look! And that tree is everything. But girl I have to say I love your hair worn curly! Beautiful!
Diana says
Love your dress!!!!
xoxo|Diana| http://www.dianavilic.com/2017/01/hello-2017.html