Tartans and Bows and Diamonds, oh my!

With the many events that are coming up on my social calendar, I peeked into my closet to see what I was working with.  I have a few dresses from J Crew last season and last holiday that  I love and can't wait to wear again but I am in need of a few new dresses and accessories. I'm normally very minimal on jewelry so a great new clutch and an amazing pair of shoes that will get me through the season are a must.

I've been slightly obsessed with Devon Baer after stumbling upon her jewelry line at Sherman Pickey in Georgetown D.C. last spring but have recently learned shes started designing clothes. I checked her website and instantly knew the dress I wanted for the Christmas party that I'm hosting. Add in the J Crew Viv Pump and Double Bow Clutch in Black and voila! the outfit is complete, maybe add a little sparkle (diamond earrrings anyone?)

Devon Baer Blackwatch Tunic

J Crew Viv Pump

J Crew Double Bow Clutch

'Tis Almost The Season

Two of my favorite things happen to be entertaining and charity work.  With the holidays now upon us I came up with the brilliant idea to combine the two. I have always loved hosting parties ever since I was a little girl and helped my grandmother set up for tea or a night dining out on the patio. I haven't had a big event at my apartment except for the Easter brunch my NL and I decided to co host together.  This event will take place the first week of December and each guest is requested to bring a gift to be donated to children's memorial hospital.

Now the real planning begins. I'm already very organized so putting everything will be a cinch.  I am sending out invitations this weekend and have selected to order from tinyprints.com.  They have an enormous amount of great invitations to chose from, as well as thank you notes, Christmas cards and stationary that would make the perfect gift for your well monogrammed friends.