Holiday Party Outfit Ideas

Whether you are going to a large party or a family dinner, holiday parties are a great time to dress up. Rather than our usual casual attire- something we all love- we also enjoy the occasional fancy dressing. There are numerous ways in which one can dress up. You can keep it more low key with a pair of booties or go all out with a pair of heels. Either way, dressing up should be fun so enjoy mixing and matching different textures and styles! Hope you all have wonderful holidays and allow our styles to inspire yours!

Francesca's look is more for a fancier party. Her all black look features a Mongolian goat hair vest and a pair of Prada patent leather heeled booties. The vest adds depth to the monotone coloured outfit, giving her look a chic new vibe. Essentially, the all black look is always a go to because of the classy and elegant feel it gives to the appearance.

Turtleneck Cashmere Dress

Jocelyn Mongolian Goat Hair Vest

Urban Outfitters Pleated Skirt

Banana Republic Tights

Prada Patent Leather Booties 

Deena's look is more for a dinner with the family. The look features a floral print skirt and Dolce Vita brown booties. This outfit is great for nights with the family on the holidays because it is not too fashion forward however it's not too casual- perfect for those long chats with that one aunt!

Zara Cropped Sweater

Urban Outfitters Skirt

Calvin Klein Tights

DV by Dolce Vita Booties

Hope you all have a wonderful holiday season! Drink all the hot chocolate and eat as many candy canes as possible. It has been a great five months blogging, we appreciate all the reads and support given! Have a very merry christmas, a happy hanukkah, an amazing kwanza, and a joyous new year!!!

xx

Francesca & Deena 

Black Friday 2014

Many say Black Friday shopping isn't worth it, but after going shopping for the past 4 years on Black Friday it has become tradition. For those who don't know what Black Friday is, it is  the day after Thanksgiving in which stores have incredible sales, some stores have such great sales that people go cray and get a bit violent. Fortunately, Manhattan doesn't have malls like most states where stores get that crowded or crazy. Both Deena and I woke up at 4 o'clock in the morning to make it to Urban Outfitters by 5AM, after going to Urban we made our way to the Flatiron District, where stores like Bath and Body Works, Anthropologie, Sephora, Madewell, J. Crew, Joe Fresh, Banana Republic, Loft, Zara, C. Wonder, etc. were having Black Friday sales. All in all Black Friday 2014 was a success, I was hoping to get a few sweaters √ , a few holiday candles √, and a pair of booties √!

J.Crew

J. Crew was having 30% off the entire store and 40% all sale items. In addition to the 40% off sale, I used my student discount of 15% off. 

Solid Fair Isle Ankle Socks (Natural) and Chunky Marled Socks (Ash Ivory)

Originally these socks were $12.50 and with 30% off they were $8.75 each.

Lambswool Pointelle Sweater

Originally this sweater was $98 put on sale for $69.99, but with 40% off it came to $41.99, and using my student discount of 15% off the sweater came to $35.69! For an 100% wool sweater that is a pretty good deal!!

Madewell

Madewell was having 25% off your entire purchase, 20% off all jewelry, and 30% of all sale items. In addition to the 30% off sale, I used my student discount of 15% off. 

Raw Edge Tee (Hthr Parchment)

Originally this tee was $39.50 put on sale for $29.99 and then put on sale again for $14.99,  but with 30% off it came to $10.49, and using my student discount of 15% off the tee came to $8.91!

Urban Outfitters 

Urban Outfitters was having 50% off all sale items. 

Skinny-Sleeve Oversized Tee

Originally this top was $69 put on sale for $39.99, but with 50% off it came to $19.99. 

Sansa Tee

Originally this top was $44, but with 50% off it came to $22. 

Cozy V-Neck Sweater (Ivory)

Originally this sweater was $69 put on sale for $39.99, but with 50% off it came to $19.99!

Knit Racerback Fit + Flare Dress

Originally this dress was $44 put on sale for $19.99 and then put on sale again for $9.99, but with 50% off it came to $4.99! How could I pass up a $5 dress, that was not only cute but cheap?? 

Joe Fresh 

Joe Fresh was having 50% off all regular priced items. 

Thick Shaker Knit Sweater (Coral)

Originally this sweater was $39, with 50% off it was $19.50! 

Ponte Pant (Black)

Originally these pants were $49 put on sale for $12.94! Unfortunately, they weren't eligible for the 50% off, but besides that they were a pretty good deal!

C. Wonder 

C. Wonder was having 40% off everything! And when I went back on saturday 11/29, they had priced certain items down, making some items even cheaper with the 40% off. 

Feather Down Pillow Inserts (16x16)

Originally these pillow inserts were $12 put on sale for $7.99, but with 40% off they were $4.79 each! With these incredibly cheap pillow inserts I hope to DIY my own christmassy pillow cases!

Holiday Scented Votive Candle Set

Originally this candle set was $28 put on sale for $20, but with 40% off it came to $12. 

Cancer Zodiac Candle

 Originally this candle was $22 but with 40% off it was $13.20!

Sephora

Sephora was having their $10 deals. 

Origins: Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask, Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Dermabrasion, and Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask Tarte: Lip Surgence Lip Gloss (magic), Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush (magic), and Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara.

Both sets were $10! Unfortunately, these sets were only available on Black Friday in store.

Bloomingdales

Bloomingdales was having a variety of sales, unfortunately I did not make it to the store, but they were have Brown Bag sales online.

DV Dolce Vita Chelsea Booties- Vancie

Originally these boots were $140 on sale for $98!

Knits & Lace for Brunch in Brooklyn

What's better than a fall knit and lacy bralette? At the moment, nothing compares! We are obsessed with the chic look a black lacy bralette gives under a light colored sweater, particularly white and cream. Lace bralettes are also a perfect summer transition piece for fall, no matter the colour, paired with a chunky knit, you'll be sure to be right on trend. As mentioned in out Fall Fashion Essentials post, chunky knit sweaters are a must for fall because they are so easy to layer and keep you warm on those breezier days. Additionally, chunky sweaters pair great with black leggings, which is one of our essential looks for the colder months. As always, it's all about comfort and style.

Deena is wearing a cozy ensemble, pairing a textured knit pullover and a lace halter bra from Urban Outfitters with paneled black leggings from Zara. To tie in with her black leggings, she threw on a pair of black booties from Franco Sarto and her Marc Jacobs cross-body. 

Ray-ban Sunglasses

Topshop Jacket

Urban Outfitters Sweater

Marc by Marc Jacobs Cross body

Urban Outfitters Halter Bra

Zara Leggings

Gifted Necklace

Franco Sarto Boots

Francesca is wearing a comfy combination consisting of a chunky knit sweater and a black lacy racer-back bralette, both from Urban Outfitters. To complete her comfy ensemble, she wore a pair of black shiny leggings from American Apparel. Since it was a bit cold out on the waterfront, Francesca threw on a leather and brushed cotton jacket from Walter Baker.

Ray Ban Erika Sunglasses

W118 By Walter Baker Jacket

Urban Outfitters Sweater 

American Apparel Leggings 

Urban Outfitters Bralette

DV by Dolce Vita Booties

Moon and Lola Monogram Necklace

Rings made by Francesca

Fendi Bag

First pic of us together up on the blog (:

90's Inspired Fall Fashion

Now that it is finally fall, it is time to break out the sweaters and wool skirts. This fall is the perfect time to try new and different trends. Maybe you're into more 90's trends, which is making a come back recently. This fall you can incorporate 90's fashion by wearing cropped sweaters and mini skirts, or even plaid prints and leather accents. The cropped sweater keeps you warm while also leaving you with a very chic and feminine look. Additionally, mini skirts are a perfect transitional piece because they go great with long sleeve shirts and combat boots/booties. To modernize a 90's styled look, try to keep the colors to a minimum, leaving you with a sleek and classic look that nobody will forget.

Francesca is wearing a cropped hot pink fuzzy jumper from Topshop and a pair of black super skinny high-rise jeans from Urban Outfitters. Most people would think hot pink isn't the norm for fall but recently Sandro updated their window display packed full of pairings of pink and black, so why not incorporate an unusual trend into your style this fall. 

Ray-Ban Sunglasses 

Topshop Jumper

Urban Outfitters Jeans 

Jeffrey Campbell 'Muskrat' Cutout Boots

Marc by Marc Jacobs Watch

Moon and Lola Monogram Necklace

Deena is wearing a classic combination, pairing a simple black long sleeved shirt with an insanely cute a-line cut  wool mini skirt. To finish off the look, she threw on a pair of sheer black tights and black booties. This look is great for those days you want to keep it casual yet trendy.

Ray-Ban Sunglasses

American Apparel Long-Sleeved Shirt

Urban Outfitters Mini Skirt

Naturalizer Boots