What to wear Wednesday: Holiday Edition

It seems Halloween is a rite of passage for the Holiday season, no? When the costumes are tucked away, all thoughts seem to turn immediately to turkey, presents and parties and I couldn't be happier. 

This is the inspiration for today's What to wear Wednesday--the season of parties that has come upon us. I like to splurge on one outfit that becomes the staple of the many seasonal parties we attend. If I choose correctly, the pieces easily incorporate into my winter wardrobe for the rest of the year. 

                              
                            

For the Babe with no budget:

Twinkle Lights Pencil Skirt: Anthropologie $218 (link here)

Shimmer Bow Sweater: JCrew $88 (link here)

Oskana: Piperlime $179.99 (link here)

Total: $485.99

For the Babe on a budget:

Women's Satin Dress: Old Navy $39.94 (link here)

Skinny Bow Belt: Gap $19.95 (link here)

Women's Solid Tights: Old Navy $6.50 (link here)

Beeout Shoe: Ninewest $89 (link here)

Total: $155.39

W2WW: friend edition!

So after posting my first "what to wear wednesday" post this morning, my girlfriend Julie (hi Julie!) asked what I would pick out for her. It was great fun selecting a glam outfit for her, as she is tall--something that I am not--and because she has been working hard and loosing weight.

She looks great--and this outfit would be gorgeous on her!

Here's the breakdown:

Floating Chrysalis Cowlneck: Anthropologie $119 (link here)
Gauzy Wide Legs: Anthropologie $168 (link here)
La Fenice Earrings: Anthropologie $38 (link here)
Aoki Heeled Oxfords: Anthropologie $198 (link here)

The outfit is a little splurgy, but I know any girl would feel beyond beautiful in these clothes.