OOTD: Holiday Party with the Bestest of Friends

Hey frugies,

Every year for the past 7 years, my bestest friends from university gather for an epic potluck feast. Through the years, you can imagine how our group's dynamics have evolved; from singles, to couples, to newlyweds, and now offspring!, not to mention how our attire has also ebbed and flowed with ever-changing trends and lifestyle! We've witnessed the spectrum from when it used to be a novelty to "dress-up" to it now being a luxury to "dress-down." Not to disappoint, allow me to share with you my outfit-of-the-day (OOTD) for this very special annual occasion:

I apologize in advance for not having remembered the exact cost of everything, as 2 out of 4 of these items were actually purchased years ago! From left to right:

• White coat from Old Navy purchased during their 50% off all outerwear sale circa 2009 (around $45)
• Red studded bodycon 3/4 sleeve dress from Forever 21 (less than $35)
• Biege and gold Sway clutch from JustFab.com purchased during their BOGO clutch event (around $20 each)
• Black wedge heels from Aldo purchased at 10% off (around $70)

To add, I had painted my nails in a snowflake design and donned matte red lips courtesy of NYX in Perfect Red as well.

What holiday outfits are you sporting this year and to what occasions? I'd love to see them! Leave me a comment below.

Thanks for stopping by,

yvrfrugalista

Currently Coveting...

Hey frugies,

One fall trend that directly speaks to me is the embellishment of sweaters, jackets, and shoes using studs and spikes. I've never been a girly-girl, so studs and spikes are right up my alley. Albeit a trend for some, this edgy look is sure to stick with me.

When my eyes met a pair of studded boots retailing at over $200, I became captivated... with the idea of trying to find a frugal comparable. Time for Splurge versus Steal!

On the left from Town Shoes is "Taunt" by ZiGi that I originally saw in-store for $225. On the right from Piperlime is "Motor" by Wanted for around $69. The material construction of each may be vastly different, as reflected in the price tag, but if you're just toying with the idea of dressing on-trend for the season, you can have your cake and eat it too!

Are you liking or hating the studs and spikes look? Leave me a comment and let me know what other studded must-have items you own!

Thanks for stopping by,
yvrfrugalista