If there's one thing I love more than hearing Silent Night this time of year, it's black tie optional.

Sometimes these things call for a trip to the mall and a new dress, but once December hits, I try not to spend any money on myself until after Christmas. Unless it's for liquid eyeliner, which I totally bought for myself on Friday afternoon. Luckily, I've had this awesome dress hanging in my closet for a month or two, just waiting for Rob's work party in DC, so there was no need to buy a dress while I was at the mall.

Dress: c/o Chi-Chi

Fur: Vintage

Tights: J.Crew | Cocktail Ring: Mom's

Shoes: Jigsaw London

Hair: Jolie (whole story here)

Nail Color: Red My Fortune Cookie, OPI

Happy holidays!

Let the party season begin!

I'm on The Equals Record sharing the things I'm reading offline these days. Check out the full list right here.

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Today is this wonderful woman's 90th birthday. 

She is my dear friend Patrick's grandmother, and she is so special.

Nana, you are amazing and everyone loves you so much. 

I'm sorry that I couldn't be there to celebrate with you all this weekend!

Thank you for being like a grandmother to me.

Happy birthday!