Casual holiday party outfit 2018

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Casual holiday party outfit idea: sparkling CZ earrings (old, similar here) / lipstick / metallic scarf / black puff sleeve top / velvet pants (last seen here) / holiday nail polish / blue topaz ring (old, similar here) / Chanel bag (similar here) / pewter suede booties by Donald J Pliner (old, similar here) /

First, I would like to apologize for the quality of these photos. We tried taking pictures inside, after the sun went down, but alas, the artificial light was not our friend. I don’t have fancy camera equipment, so my daughter did her best with our basic dslr camera. I hope you can still see the outfit well enough, in case you are interested in putting together a casual holiday party outfit this season!

I wore this outfit last week to our Jr. League sustainer holiday party. The party was originally going to be held at a member’s home, but unfortunately that fell through. Thankfully our fabulous party planners found an alternate space at Justin’s restaurant in Santa Clara. The decorations were so pretty! You can see one of the beautiful wreaths they had on the walls inside in the photo above.

This is an annual party which is always festive, yet casual. It’s so much fun to be able to socialize with ladies who are active in the community both through volunteerism and fundraising. So many of these women are an inspiration. I am always overjoyed yet humbled in their presence. I wish I had pictures to share, but I was too busy having fun to snap photos. I have to admit, I was quite sad when the evening came to an end. Some of these women I only see once a year at this annual party, so it’s always sad to know it might another year before I see them again.

My casual holiday party outfit worked out perfectly. The boots were comfortable enough for standing and socializing, while the comfortable velvet pants made the night effortless. All black with a pop of sparkle is always a good go-to look for the holidays; and evening looks in general throughout the year!

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I hope you are enjoying the holiday party season, thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Jambu boots and a fun surprise

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pictured: Jambu Rimini boots in black /

How cute are these booties from Jambu! I love my Jambu Rimini booties in black. I wear them all the time. They are so perfect for everyday wear; plus these booties are super comfy-love that! So, this is why I am really excited to announce a giveaway!

I have partnered with Jambu to giveaway a fabulous $150 gift certificate to Jambu.com so you too can enjoy these booties; or any shoe you want from their website. Love!

In order to enter to win a fabulous $150 gift certificate to Jambu.com, please visit my Instagram page and enter to win the giveaway!

To enter, all you have to do is follow both me, @BayAreaFashionista and Jambu @Jambuandco, like the post, and tag two of your friends who love shoes too! Then, we will choose one winner at random and that winner will receive a $150 gift certificate to Jambu.com. Loving this!

*Please note, this giveaway is for residents of the United States only. You must be 18 years or older to enter. This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram and no purchase is necessary to enter. Giveaway term starts December 13, 2018 and end at 11:59pm PST on December 17, 2018. Winner will be notified via Instagram DM by December 19, 2018.

You can find the Instagram to enter on right here.

Thank you for all your support and good luck!

XOXO

Cathy

*thank you Jambu for sponsoring this post, all thoughts and opinions are my own

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Five winter items you need under $100

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The cold weather is here! This means we all need something to keep ourselves warm. Since the holiday season is in full swing, we are all a little bit strapped for cash. Thankfully there are several fabulous and fashionable warm items we can all use right now, priced under $100! Love that!

The hi-lo hem turtleneck sweater pictured above is super soft and cozy; plus it’s priced under $100! Love! It also also comes in several colors, can’t beat that! You can find it online here.

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This form fitting knit turtleneck is great to wear alone, or layered under a jacket or coat. I love pairing mine with a scarf. This knit turtleneck is priced well under $100 and comes in a variety of colors. Love! You can find one online here.

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I can’t get enough of this plaid coat. Can you believe it is priced under $100! Whaaaaaat! Yup. Plaid coats are hotter than hot this fall/winter season, so this coat is quite the find. You can find one for yourself online here.

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How cute is this scarf?! I love wearing mine with an all-black look, or paired with the knit turtleneck pictured above. A scarf is a must-have this cold weather season. You can wear it around your neck, draped over your shoulder like a shawl; or any way which keeps you warm! It’s a must have. You can find this cute scarf online here.

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Pajama Party! ‘Tis the season for curling up on the sofa with a Holiday themed movie and hot cocoa. What better way to do that than in a cozy pair of pajamas? These PJ’s are so super soft and cozy; plus you can find them in a variety of prints. The top and bottom together will keep you under the $100 mark. They make a great gift for someone you love, or for yourself! Love! You can find this cozy pajama collection online here.

I hope you love these five items for winter priced under $100. I do! Have a fabulous holiday season, and stay cozy!

XOXO
Cathy