Rebecca Szmidt

Budget Friendly Holiday Outfit Inspiration: Sparkle On!

Hello Tuesday! So I am officially in the mood for Holidays now that we have our house decorated and we have start of our holiday parties this Saturday. Again, I love this time of year: especially the FASHION!!! This year I am totally all about glitter and sparkle! I am hopelessly obsessed with sequins & glitter everything: shoes, dresses, tops, earrings, pants, etc.! Seriously though, I LOVE IT! I know there are a lot of posts and articles out there right now about holiday fashion and holiday party/event attire, so I figured I would just jump on the bandwagon and share some of the fun outfits and ideas I love this season.

Alright, here we go. If you want some holiday outfit inspiration, I found this great article on Society19 website called 30 Holiday Outfits You Need to Copy Right Now and felt they had an awesome mix of styles and prices for everyone.

I am always on a budget, so I appreciate a great deal. Plus, I hate to pay shipping charges and I like to have the option to return the item free of charge if possible. Sometimes things don’t work out, you know? Therefore in addition to this great article, I provided some of my picks and favorites from the Nordstrom website because they are high quality and free shipping for no minimum amount and free returns. Oh and just know, I get nothing from them for promoting them; I wish. Again, I am on a budget, so I only put items for $100 or less on this list. (Disclaimer, I did not go into tops or pants, etc. I love dresses so mainly focused there. There are so many awesome items, this is just what I was thinking)

Check’em out.

Formal Holiday Affair (With Bling and Without Bling)

Lulus Sleeveless Sequin Drape Back Gown in Matte Rosegold from Nordstrom only $78!
Lulus Nothing but Love Sequin Bodice Maxi Dress in Black with cute and sexy cutouts from Nordstrom for $84
Sequin Side Ruched Dress for $86 from Nordstrom in black
Lulus Sequin Mermaid Gown in Rose Gold from Nordstrom for $96
Lace & Jersey Gown by Morgan & Co. from Nordstrom in Navy or Merlot for $98
Lulus Gold Metallic Cold shoulder Gown on sale for $70 from Nordstrom
Or Sleevless version: Lulus Gold Metallic Gown
Lulus Strappy Back Crushed Velvet Gown in Champagne or Rose Gold on sale at Nordstrom for $50

Less Formal Affair, But Still a Holiday Party, Hello!

Cute and festive sequin T-Shirt dress, only $65 might I add, at Nordstrom; Comes in Blush and Black.
Glitter Midi one-sleeve dress from Nordstrom by TopShop for $68, yes please!
Sequin Minidress in Black and Silver for $90 from Nordstrom, because why not?
AMAZING Navy Velvet Topshop dress from Nordstrom and under $100; Adds sexy lace, cheer and velvet: all trendy obsessions.
Gorgeous and sexy while on trend Velvet lace trim satin slip dress in navy and black, now 40% off too to make it $33. At Nordstrom too.
Metallic Silver glittery shift dress on sale for $42 at Nordstrom; just add a blinging belt and you are set!
Metallic Grey Faix Wrap Dress for $95 – So pretty!
Metallic Pleated Midi Dress from Tahari at Nordstrom on sale for $95!?! Comes in Gold and Black.

Embellished Belts, Just in Case

City Lights Crystal Buckle Velvet Stretch belt in Black, Dark Teal, or Plum for $32 from Nordstrom
Crystal Embellished Velvet Stretch belt from Nordstrom for $35
Multi Size Imitation Pearl Chain belt from Nordstrom for $38
Crystal & Feather Stretch belt in Black for $48
Crystal Embellished Faux Leather Statement belt from Nordstrom for $49

Some Jewels

(Some from Nordstrom, most from BaubleBar because they have great prices and free Shipping too)

Necklaces:

Vortex Crystal Choker on sale for $18
Velvet & Crystal Choker on sale for $24
Multi-Strand beaded necklace on sale for $33 (gorgeous!!!)
Steve Madden Mixed Media Choker for $40 at Nordstrom
Malibu Beaded Necklace in Red, Bright Blue or Fuchisa for $48 at BaubleBar and Nordstrom
Noel Statement Necklace in Red, Black, Blush or Champagne for $58

Earrings:

Posy Dequin Drop Earrings in Cobalt Blue or Magenta for $38 – I AM OBSESSED with these.
Queenie Sequin Drop Earrings in Teal, Pink or Black for $38
Sequin Ball Drop Earrings in Black, Gold or Teal (also at Nordstrom, same price) $38
Madonna Sequin Hoop Earrings in Black for $38
Stargazing Night Sky Drop Earrings by Rebecca Minkoff at Nordstrom on sale for $47
Demetria Drop Earrings for $48

Handbags/Clutches

Adorable embellished cross body or Clutch on sale for $31
Icon Box Clutch from Leith at Nordstrom for $45 - Obsessed with this one!
Mely Clutch in Silver from Kendall+Kylie at Nordstrom on sale for $57
Confetti Glitter Minaudière clutch on sale for $60
Rebecca Minkoff Leo Glitter Envelope Clutch in Black on sale for $72
Starburst Sequin Minaudière clutch on sale for $72
Appliqué Minaudière clutch in gold or black on sale for $90 - Love this too!

Last, but definitely not least: Embellished SHOES

Ruby Embellished Half d'Orsay Pump by Lauren Lorraine from Nordstrom for $60 in Nude, Black or Silver
Brooke Crystal Embellished Ballet Flat by Lauren Lorraine from Nordstrom for $70 in Nude, Wine, Black, and Silver
Hendricks Embellished Block Heel Sandal Jewel Badgley Mischka in Wine Suede or Navy Suede for $99
Georgia Sequin Bootie by Steve Madden in Silver or Gold from Nordstrom for $100

Cheers!!!