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Holiday Party Inspo Velvet, sequins, and dresses under $100
Gift Guides Pages and pages of present picks for everyone on your list, including yourself
Secret Santa Need a generic gift for that company party or family Polyanna event? Done.
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totally deserve to treat yourself to. (I allow myself one splurge item every holiday season, wrap it up, and put it under the tree.) I hope you enjoy Volume 2 of CHARMED: The Magazine, holiday edition. If anything sparks your interest, just click on the image to shop it. Wherever and however you're celebrating this season, I hope it's a good one. Let's ring in 2020 in style. Stay fashionable,
In these pages you'll find shoppable holiday party inspo broken into three categories: velvet, sequins, and under $100. You'll also find a hefty gift guide. I'm sharing treats in different price ranges, gifts for dads and dudes, and even a section of thougthful, personalized presents.
P.S. Take note of for the pink circle call outs with the text "editor's pick" to spot some of my favorite standouts in this issue.
And since 81% of you said on Instagram Stories that you shop for yourself during this time of year, there's a special couple of pages featuring some of my favorite splurge items that you obviously,
ON THE COVER: Dress: Marchesa Notte Handbag: Kayu
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22 4 - VERY VELVET You know it's the holiday season when you start seeing this fabric stocked on the shelves.
31 - GIFT GUIDE: DADS AND DUDES If you have a man in your life that's tricky to shop for, check out these no-fail gifts.
10 - ALL THAT GLITTERS: SEQUINS Shiny, playful, and totally party-ready. Take these fun sequins out on the town even before NYE.
34 - GIFT GUIDE: BEAUTY SETS From makeup and skin care to hair care, these beauty sets are worth a purchase (even if they're for you).
16 - HOLIDAY DRESSES UNDER $100 Busy social calendar this year? Wow at each party in something new with affordable dresses all under $100.
39 - GIFT GUIDE: ONE OF A KIND Looking to add a special touch to that holiday gift? Consider something a bit more personalized.
22 - GIFT GUIDE: UNDER $50 My favorite gifts under $50 that'll delight co-workers and BFFs alike.
43 - GIFT GUIDE: TREAT YOURSELF There's no doubt you've been good this year. While you're shopping for everyone else, stop and get yourself special something.
26 - GIFT GUIDE: UNDER $100 Bigger budget, bigger wow factor. From cuddly blankets to an Instant Pot, these are my favorite gifts under $100.
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VELVET The easiest trick to making any outfit instantly holiday appropriate? Buy it in velvet. This plush dimensional fabric dresses up any piece for party perfection.
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elvet is the quintessential fabric of the holiday season. It's cozy and plush like its cold-weather counter parts flannel and wool, but this fabric has the magic touch. A little bit of velvet instantly makes an outfit party ready.
velvet has a very definite start and finish in the year. So why not embrace it for the holidays?
You might think that since there’s a short time period for velvet it’s not worth the money. Wrong. Velvet will be the prize fabric of the holidays for years to come. Buy I wanted to elevate buy a classic piece (like the most common the LBD) you’d love in party look with non-velvet, give it the VELVET HAS A VERY royal treatment, and velvet: the little black dress. On its you’ll have it now and DEFINITE START own, a black dress for every holiday season AND FINISH IN THE until you’re sick of it. is wonderful – I don’t have to tell you YEAR. SO WHY NOT that. Just add a little I love the long hemline EMBRACE IT FOR sparkle and you're and sleeves that contrast THE HOLIDAYS? out the door in a with a subtle slit of this flash. But an LBD Bailey 44 dress. The in velvet? Next level. juxatposition between the two creates some modesty but Velvet adds lush dimension and in a modern, fun way. Plus, little texture that you just can’t get details like puffed sleeves and with other fabrics. Plus, velvet is ruching along the front add some probably one of the only fabrics additional dimension. (at least to me) that truly has seasonality. I’m all for a lightweight Finish with classic black pumps to wool sweater in the or some be ready for any holiday party, even daytime sparkle year-round. But if you're not sure of the dress code.
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WHAT I'M WEARING: Velvet Dress: Bailey 44 Handbag: Saint Laurent Heels: Manolo Blahnik
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VERY VELVET STYLE TIP: Ruching helps conceal lumps and bumps; so you can focus on your holiday party and less on your Spanx under your dress.
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BUY BUY A CLASSIC PIECE (LIKE THE LBD) YOU’D LOVE IN NONVELVET, GIVE IT THE ROYAL TREATMENT, AND YOU’LL HAVE IT NOW AND FOR EVERY HOLIDAY SEASON UNTIL YOU'RE SICK OF IT.
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VERY VELVET 1. Black Ruched Velvet Dress: Bailey 44 2. Black Velvet Pants: AG Jeans
5. Dark Blue Zebra Dress: & Other Stories
3. Black Velvet V-Neck Dress: Velvet by Graham & Spencer
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4. Velvet Bow Block Heels: J.Crew
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10. Blue High Neck Velvet Top: Wayf
8. Velvet Cranberry Wrap Midi Dres: Chelsea 28
11. Black Smoking Flats: Birdies
9. V-Neck Long Sleeve Mini Dress: H&M
12. Cognac Mini Crossbody Bag: Chloe
Don't just stick to a dress this season; change things up with some velvet pants, then add a swingy top for your festive fete.
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WHAT I'M WEARING: Sequin Dress: Alice + Olivia Handbag: Gucci Black Platform Sandals: Steve Madden
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SEQUINS
Rise and shine, it's sequin time. Add plenty of pizzaz to your party looks with playful pieces from blazers and jumpsuits to clutches and tops.
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othing screams party time like a bunch of sequins, am I right? I love a good sparkle any time of the year, but I love that the sequin level is turned up to blast during this time of the year. Black sequined pieces are always so elegant but mix things up this year with a fun color like bright pink, purple, or even a rosy champagne. This Alice + Olivia sheath dress has a subtle mod feel to it with a mini length and mock neck; to play that up I went for opaque black tights and fun platform sandals. It’s a relatively simple look, but with so much sparkle and fun details like the neckline and statement sleeves, you really don’t need much else.
The fun thing about sequins is that they can go onto just about anything, so don’t limit yourself to a dress. I have a sequin blazer that I purchased last year, and I’m just itching to wear it with a pair of jeans for a dressed up, cool girl vibe. Some style standouts on the next page include: a gorgeous sweetheart neck purple sequin top to wear with velvet pants from the section prior; a fun gold clutch that serves as an easy style hack for a last-minute party; and a black sequin jumpsuit with Studio54 vibes. Balance all of the pizzaz of your party sequins with a classic peacoat to keep you warm between the car and your destination.
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BALANCE ALL OF THE PIZZAZ OF YOUR PARTY SEQUINS WITH A CLASSIC PEACOAT TO KEEP YOU WARM BETWEEN THE CAR AND YOUR DESTINATION.
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1. Champange Long Sleeve V-Neck Mid Dress: Opt 2. Puff Sleeve Sweetheart Top: Amanda Uprichard 3. Cut Out Midi Dress: CMEO Collective 4. Red Puff Sleeve High Neck Mini Dress: Alice & Olivia
8. Black Long Sleeve Sequin Jumpsuit: H&M 9. Champagne Sequin Dress with Velvet Sash: Anthropologie 10. Long Sleeve Sequin Sheath Dress: Dress the Population 11. Gold Sequin Clutch: Santi
5. Black Sequin Blazer: Sanctuary 6. Deep V-Neck Sequin Mini Dress: Fame and Partners
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WHAT I'M WEARING: Midi Dress: All in Favor Embellished Belt: Maje Tie Sandals: Alexandre Birman Handbag: Chanel
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HOLIDAY DRESSES UNDER $100 Have a lot of parties on your holiday calendar this season? Luck you, party girl! Show up fresh to every one of them in something new thanks to these affordable options under $100.
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f you’re the kind of girl who doesn’t want to wear the same thing to every party in your circuit this season, then this section is for you. (I mean, I get it, especially if there is guest overlap – no judgement!)
mix in nice things you already own for high-low dressing.
If you’re Miss Popular and have a lot of parties on your plate, then it can really add up on top of all of those gifts you’re buying. In an effort to help save you a buck or two, I scoured my favorite online stores to bring cute a curated collection of holiday party dresses all under $100.
Another trick that always works: a nice handbag. They are investments, yes, but I promise you a good handbag will always elevate anything, even a $2 Hanes t-shirt.
The trick to making these superaffordable party pieces work is to
This dress is only $60, but I fancyfied it by adding in one of my very favorite pairs of designer sandals and an embellished belt.
So go ahead pick out a few of these under $100 holiday dresses, then splurge on something amazing for yourself with that extra cash.
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THE TRICK TO MAKING THESE SUPER-AFFORDABLE PARTY PIECES WORK IS TO MIX IN NICE THINGS YOU ALREADY OWN FOR HIGH-LOW DRESSING.
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1. Green Deep V-Neck Midi Dress: All in Favor
5. Metallic Ruched Mini Dress: Endless Rose
9. Green Mock Neck Sequin Mini Dress: H&M
2. Sequin Balloon Sleeve Mini Dress: H&M
6. Dotted Chiffon Ruffle Dress: BB Dakota
10. Rhinestone Studded Velvet Sheath Dress: H&M
3. Copper Satin Mini Dress: & Other Stories
7. Burgundy Velvet A-Line Faux Wrap Dress: Halogen
11. Multi Sequin Mini Dress: H&M
4. Faux Wrap Long Sleeve Sheath Dress: Row A
8. Crushed Velvet Puff Sleeve Mini Dress: & Other Stories
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1. Black and White Buffalo Check Pajamas: Old Navy
6. Small Gray Dopp Kit: Dagne Dover
13. Travel Set with Neck Pillow and Eye Mask: SunnyLife
2. Black Marble Print Packing Cube Set: CALPAK
7. Silk Sleep Mask: Slip
14. Coconut Milk Bath Soak: Herbivore Botanicals
3. Ivory Tassel Throw Blanket: Nordstrom 4. Portable Lavender Scent Pod Kit: ESYM 5. Fuzzy Ivory Slippers: J. Crew
8. "ESCAPE" Photography Picture Book: Gray Malin 9. "Cookies & Milk" Mug and Plate Set: Shopbop @ Home 10. Cotton Travel Bag Set: Kate Spade 11. Rose Stemless Wine Glasses (Set of 4): Shopbop @ Home 12. "The Beauty Chef" Cookbook: Carla Oates
15. Gold and Marble Candle: Anthropologie 16. Bath Oil and Bubble Bath: Lalicious 17. Fuzzy House Socks (Set of 2): BP. By Nordstrom 18. Stackable Tea Set for Two: Anthropologie 19. Classic Mockneck Sweater: Everlane 20. Ombre Mani Kit with Top Coat: Olive & June
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UNDER $100 1. Black Leather Jewelry Travel Case: WOLF
6. Gray Fuzzy Polka Dot Pajama Set: Emerson Road
11. Marble Cheese Plate with Inlay Design: Anthropologie
2. Rubber Chelsea Rain Boots: Jeffrey Campbell
7. Gold Puffer Duffel Bag: CALPAK
12. Six Quart Instant Pot: Instant Pot
3. "Big Book of the Hamptons" Coffee Table Book: Assouline
8. Evergreen Cotton Pajama Set: J. Crew
13. Leather Card Case: Longchamp
4. White Fringe Sweater: Line & Dot
9. Silicone Facial Cleaning Brush: PMD
5. Hand Lotion and Hand Soap Duo: Diptyque
10. Framed Audrey Hepburn Print: Shopbop @ Home
14. At Home Facial Steamer: Vanity Planet 15. Cozy Bathrobe: Barefoot Dreams 16. Candle Trio Set: Otherland 17. Eyelashes Trinket Tray: Jonathan Adler 18. Coin Necklace: Cloverpost 19. Holographic Tote Bag: Rains 20. Refillable Leather Calendar: Leatherology
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GIFTING HACK: If you're unsure about sizes and return policy dates allow, buy a back up size just in case. This way if something doesn't fit, you don't run the risk of the sold out scenario.
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1. Pebbled Leather Monogram Travel Case: The Daily Edited 2. Charging Station: Elago 3. Travel Face Towels: Men's Society 4. Roll Up Cord Organizer: Mark and Graham 5. Acrylic Chess Set: West Elm 6. Waterproof Slim Boots: Sorel 7. No Iron Dress Shirt: The Tie Bar
12. Beverage Chiller: RCS 8. Canvas Duffel Bag: Herschel Supply Co.
13. DNA Kit: 23andMe
9. Leather Airpod Case Cover: Nomad
14. Wine Preservation Device: Coravin
10. Outdoor Grill Light with Bluetooth Speaker: SoundBeam
15. Leather Laptop Bag: Hook & Albert
11. Zip Up Sweater Jacket: Patagonia
16. Black Chukka Boot: Steve Madden
17. "Movie Geek" Trivia Game: PrintWorks 18. Shampoo and Bodywash Duo: Baxter of California
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1. "Merry & Brighter" Face Mask Trio: Summer Fridays 2. Lipstick and Fragrance Ornament Duo: YSL Beauty
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7. Face Brush Travel Set: MAC 8. "Past Curfew" Mini Eyeliner and Mascara Duo: NARS 9. Jade Rolling Trio: Skin Gym
3. Hand Cream Trio: L'Occitane 4. Body Butter and Scrub Ornament Duo: Lalicious
10. "Bright Young Thing" Serum Set: Sunday Riley 11. Makeup Palette: Dior Beauty
5. Fragrance Sampler Set: Jo Malone
12. Dry Styling Collection: Oribe
6. PIllowtalk Lipstick and Liner Duo: Charlotte Tilbury
13. "Mini Miracles" Moisturizer Trio: La Mer
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TREAT YOURSELF: Minis are included in gift sets for added value. It's the perfect time to stock up on what you love while being able to try new products without a big investment. You can also save your fave minis for travel.
14. "Spa Squad" Mask Sampler: Bilss 15. Hairdryer Set: Drybar 16. Mini Balm Cleanser Gift Set: Eve Lom 17. "Polish & Glow" Exfoliating Trio: Lancer 18. Sheet Mask Set: Sephora Collection 19. "Best Of" Brush Set: Sigma Beauty 20. Sponge Duo and Cleaner Set: Beautyblender 21. Mini Highlight Duo: BECCA 22. Candle and Fragrance Trio: Diptyque
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GIFTING HACK: When it comes to holiday beauty sets, think outside of the box, literally. Often times these sets come with multiples of the same item in different colors, scents, or shades. Buy one or two sets, then break up the items and mix and match based on your friends' preferences and skin tones.
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GIFT SPOTLIGHT: Stoney Clover Lane, a company that sews patches (from animals and vacation spots to letters) onto makeup cases, duffel bags, and more. The result? 100% unique pieces.
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ONE OF A KIND MAKE IT SPECIAL: I had some requests this year for personalized, one of a kind gifts. If you're in a pinch, there are lots of monogrammed items out there with single initials that you can buy "off the rack." But if you have time, consider getting something a little more personal.
1. Customizable Pouches with Patches: Stoney Clover Lane 2. Zodiac Earrings Set: Anthropologie 3. Personalized Stationery: Papier 4. Hanging Initial Necklace: Panacea 5. Matte Black Initial Mug: Anthropologie
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GIFT SPOTLIGHT: Try Function of Beauty for your BFF. Answer a few easy hair questions, pick her favorite color, and get a fully custom hair care system. She'll be blown away by the cute packaging, complete with her name on the bottles.
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6. Clear Monogrammed Travel Case: The Daily Edited 7. Customizable "Life Planner" Calendar: Erin Condren 8. You Very Own "Carrie" Personalized Necklace: Etsy 9. Customizable Hair Care: Function of Beauty 10. Inital Candle: Anthropologie
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TREAT YOURSELF 1. Bedtime Diffuser Set: Saje Wellness
6. Doson Fragrance: Diptyque
2. Washable Silk Pajama Set: Lunya
7. White Sneakers: Golden Goose Dreams
3. Neutral Leopard Print Cozy Blanket: Barefoot Dreams
8. Zip Up Teddy Coat with Removable Hood: Alo Yoga
4. Santal 33 Fragrance: Le Labo
9. Gray Cashmere Joggers: Naked Cashmere
5. Sundazed Fragrance: Byredo
TO ME, LOVE ME: Every year I buy myself a splurge item, wrap it, and put it under the tree. I always forget I do this and then I get a fun extra something. Treat yourself, you deserve it!
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10. 14k Gold Diamond Earrings: Zoe Chicco 11. Rose Gold Luggage Set: CALPAK
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SIGNATURE SCENT: I love perfume, but I go through phases where I'll stick with just wearing one fragrance for months at a time. Try a new signature scent fo 2020.
12. Leopard Print Puffer Jacket: GAP 13. Rose Gold Sneakers: APL
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1. Wine Delivery Club: Winc 2. "1,000 Foods to Eat Before you Die" Book: Mimi Sheraton
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6. Leather Luggage Tag: Leatherology 7. Vintage Scrabble Bookshelf Edition: Mattel
3. Collapsble Popcorn Bowl: W&P Design
8. Gourmet Candy Trio: Sugarfina
4. Google Nest Mini Electronic Assisitant: Google
9. Stainless Steel Reusable Water Bottle: Hyrdo Flask
5. Electronic Toothbrush: Quip
10. Portable Wireless Photo Printer: KiiPix
GENDER NEUTRAL: Need a gift that anyone would enjoy? These are perfect for any Secret Santa or family Polyanna party.
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