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Great Gatsby Party Costumes

Hey everyone, I’m sure you saw that I recently posted a blog on my New Year’s holiday card idea and today I’m sharing all of the outfit details (aka our Great Gatsby Costumes).

Blake, my husband is a new year’s day baby and he turns 30 this January so I am throwing him a Great Gatsby themed birthday party to help him say farewell to his 20s and hello to 30! So naturally we’re partying 1920s style!

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Jenn’s Outfit:  Sequin Mini dress (also available here & here) | Sam Edelman Yaro Ankle Strap Sandal | 1920s Gatsby Flapper Feather Headband 20s Accessories Crystal Beaded Wedding Headpiece | Similar Faux Fur Stole | Gatsby Pearl Necklace | Plastic Cigarette Holder | Loren Hope bracelets 

Blake’s Outfit: Vintage Suit | Hat | Wingtip Boots | White Dress Shirt

Since we planned on sending out the invitation during the holidays, I thought it would be fun to turn the invitation into a holiday card.  So we dressed up in our roaring 20s outfits and shot some photos in New Orleans for the holiday/invitation to get all of our guests excited for Great Gatsby costumes. Plus we figured it would be the perfect way to give them an idea of what to wear. Oh and don’t worry, I will be sure to document the whole party so I can share all of my party decor ideas with you here on the blog.

Blake found his vintage suit at a local thrift store and we ordered his manhattan fedora hat from Amazon for under $20 along with some other 1920s accessories.

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Jenn’s Outfit:  Sequin Mini dress (also available here & here) | Sam Edelman Yaro Ankle Strap Sandal | 1920s Gatsby Flapper Feather Headband 20s Accessories Crystal Beaded Wedding Headpiece | Similar Faux Fur Stole | Gatsby Pearl Necklace | Plastic Cigarette Holder

Blake’s Outfit: Vintage Suit | Hat | Wingtip Boots | White Dress Shirt

Photos by: Aperture Photos Co | Hair by: Courtney Graham | Makeup by Meggan

New Year’s Eve 2018 Outfit Round Up

Hey everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, but the holidays aren’t over yet. Now it’s time to throw on your best holiday party looks of the season to ring in the new year! I’m talking velvet, sequins, feathers, faux fur and some killer shoes of course. If you don’t have anything to wear yet, make sure to scroll through this blog post for some ideas! Maybe you already have something similar in your closet or you can always overnight some pieces to arrive in time for New Year’s Eve.

New Years Eve 2018 Outfit Ideas:

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Outfit: Gold Sequin Dress — wearing sz S (I love this sequin dress too) | Disco Ball | Crescent Necklace  | RAYE Conquest Mule in Pale Gold

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Outfit: Gold Sequin Dress — wearing sz S (I love this sequin dress too) | Disco Ball | Crescent Necklace  | RAYE Conquest Mule in Pale Gold

Today (12/26) is the last day to order this black jumpsuit to arrive in time for New Year’s Eve. Take 20% OFF with code: JENNIFER20 

It’s also available in this pretty wine color too and how gorgeous are these lucite heels?  You can find my gold bar cart available here!

My beaded fringe jacket is no longer available, but I love this sequin blazer.  If you already have a black jumpsuit or little black dress in your closet, just throw on a sequin jacket or some sparkly shoes and bam! You’ve got a party outfit!

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Outfit: Beaded Skirt | Gold Mule Sandals | Cropped Sweater (I love this ivory cropped sweater too)

I love pairing cozy sweaters with sequins bottoms for an unexpected twist.

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Outfit: Emerald Velvet GownEartha Kit Mini Top Handle Bag | Yaro Block Heel Sandal

Jewelry: Bracha Athens Coin Pendant Necklace | Catalina Hinge Cuff Catalina Hinge BangleByzantine Demi Hinge Cuff  & Link Bracelet c/o Julie Vos

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Lindsay Sandal| Schutz Blanck Mule in TransparenteRAYE Conquest Mule in Pale GoldSam Edelman Yaro Ankle Strap Sandal in Rose Gold (also available here) | Gold Ava Clutch Metallic Goatskin 

These shiny shoes are sure to turn any outfit in your wardrobe into a New Year’s Eve party look.

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See the full look here—> Velvet & Sequined Holiday Party Outfits

Outfit: Multicolor Sequin Jumpsuit | Similar Faux Leather Jacket | Similar Metallic Sandals | Exact Metallic ClutchSimilar Metallic Clutch | FujiFilm Instax Camera

See the full look here—> Velvet & Sequined Holiday Party Outfits

Outfit: Velvet Strapless Sweetheart Jumpsuit | Similar Shag Jacket | Similar Metallic Sandals | Eartha Kit Mini Top Handle Bag | FujiFilm Instax Camera

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Outfit: Michael Costello Jake Gown in Taupe Similar Shag JacketEartha Kit Mini Top Handle BagSam Edelman Yaro Ankle Strap Sandal in Rose Gold (also available here) |

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1) Emmet Gold Statement Earrings in Clear Glass | 2) Time To Shine Slip (also available here & here) | 3) Schutz Blanck Mule in Transparente | 4) Rose Gold Ava Clutch Metallic Goatskin | 5) Rianne Drop Earrings | 6) Multicolor Sequin Jumpsuit | 7) RAYE Conquest Mule in Pale Gold | 8) Lovers + Friends Lux Dress in Gold | 9) by the way. Devonne Surplice Romper in Black Multi | 10) Callisto Drop Earrings | 11) Sam Edelman Yaro Ankle Strap Sandal 

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Outfit: Get Twisted Mini Dress ~ Disco Glitz | Blush Faux Fur Jacket RAYE Conquest Mule in Pale Gold

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Outfit: Gold Swing Shorts | Cropped Sweater | Nude Booties (similar here)

 See the full look here —> Kendra Scott Holiday Collection 

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Outfit: Sequin Mini dress (also available here & here) | Sam Edelman Yaro Ankle Strap Sandal | 1920s Gatsby Flapper Feather Headband 20s Accessories Crystal Beaded Wedding Headpiece | Similar Faux Fur Stole

I’m throwing Blake a Great Gatsby themed party for his 30th birthday and this is what we’re wearing! I ordered the fun flapper accessories from Amazon.

Velvet & Sequined Holiday Party Outfits

Happy Friday everyone, if you follow me on Instagram, then you know I’m currently  in NYC for a fun holiday trip and that I froze my butt off on the Brooklyn Bridge shooting some holiday party/NYE looks for you including these super cute jumpsuits in today’s post! I’ve teamed up with Express to style two eye catching outfits for you that are sure to turn heads at holiday parties this season. Express offers a wide selection of sparkly dresses, jumpsuits and tops as well shiny velvet pieces too. I especially love this sweetheart velvet jumpsuit I’m wearing in today’s post as well this gorgeous green sheath dress.

Are you a sequins & leather kind of gal or velvet & faux fur? I love both! No matter your style, you’re bound to find an outfit at Express to help you shine this holiday season. Scroll through this post to see how I styled these two velvet and sequined holiday party outfits from Express.

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Outfit: Multicolor Sequin Jumpsuit | Similar Faux Leather Jacket | Similar Metallic Sandals | Exact Metallic ClutchSimilar Metallic Clutch | FujiFilm Instax Camera

Check out the best trends of the season at Express here—>Time to Stand Out!

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Outfit: Multicolor Sequin Jumpsuit | Similar Faux Leather Jacket | Similar Metallic Sandals | Exact Metallic ClutchSimilar Metallic Clutch | FujiFilm Instax Camera

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Outfit: Velvet Strapless Sweetheart Jumpsuit | Similar Shag Jacket | Similar Metallic Sandals | Eartha Kit Mini Top Handle Bag | FujiFilm Instax Camera

How stunning is this luxe velvet jumpsuit pair with a faux fur shag jacket and some metallic heels? The jumpsuit also comes in black, but I love the pop of color in burgundy. If you’re not a jumpsuit kind of girl, I highly recommend this velvet green sheath dress that I also picked up at Express.

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Outfit: Velvet Strapless Sweetheart Jumpsuit | Similar Shag Jacket | Similar Metallic Sandals | Eartha Kit Mini Top Handle Bag | FujiFilm Instax Camera

This post is in partnership with Express, a brand I love. All opinions and selections here are my own. Thank you for supporting the affiliate posts who make this blog possible.

Uniworld Paris to Paris River Cruise Recap

Hey everyone, today I’m finally sharing my Uniworld Paris to Paris River Cruise Recap. Blake and I went on our first river boat cruise through Paris and Normandy  this past October on the B ship, which is one of Uniworld’s newly renovated ships. We had an absolute blast exploring Paris, Rouen, Versailles and more with our U hosts. What are U hosts? They’re two fun and knowledgable hosts that work with U by Uniworld to guide the guests through all the cities they explore on the cruise, which is super ideal when you’re visiting new places in a foreign country. This was our first time to Paris so we were clueless and really enjoyed having guides to ensure that we had the best experience.

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Jenn’s Outfit: Alo Airbrush Tech Lift High Waist Capris | Out From Under Cropped Hoodie Sweatshirt | APL Sneakers | Adidas Hat |Mark & Graham spinner set

Blake’s Outfit: Grey Traveler JeansVintage Soft Pullover Hoodie |Men’s adidas Originals Stan Smith Casual Shoes |Mark & Graham spinner set

On our first day in Paris, we boarded the B ship and ate dinner in the dining room before our hosts took us to see the Eiffel Tower at night. The boat was docked near Tour Eiffel so we all just walked together in group. There were only about 70 guests on board so all of our tours were very small and intimate, which we really liked because it made all of our tours and excursions more enjoyable.

The U hosts knew all the best spots to view the Eiffel Tower as well all of the history behind it. Since it was our first time ever seeing the Eiffel Tower, it was magical getting to see it all lit up and twinkling at night. It was definitely a moment I’ll never forget.

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Jenn’s outfit: Tularosa Sari Wrap Sweater in TanFree People High A-Line Faux Leather Miniskirt (also available here) | Hat Attack Wool Beret in Burgundy | Emma Booties |

Blake’s Outfit: Jeremy Fashion Boots Goodfellow & Co Tan | Grey Traveler Jeans | Bomber Jacket

On Day 2, we sailed to Conflans-Sainte-Honorine to tour the Palace of Versailles. The excursion was included with the cruise package and came with a guided walking tour, which was so nice because Versailles is so overwhelming that I wouldn’t have even known where to start. 

The photo below was taken right outside of Marie Antoinette’s hamlet.

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Outfit: Hudson Jeans Barbara High Waist Skinny JeansHighbury Sweater Tank KENDALL + KYLIE Finch Bootie (also available here) | GG Marmont matelassé leather belt bag | Similar BlazerBrixton Albany Corduroy Fisherman Cap

The food on the B Ship was excellent and came with 14 meals. We ate a delicious breakfast or brunch every morning on the boat and then we always ate somewhere in town for lunch. Dinner was served every night on the ship and we always looked forward to it because they offered such a wide selection plus dessert.

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Outfit: GRLFRND JeansReformation Jackie Crop Top Line & Dot Victoria Jacket in Buff | Similar JacketBrixton Audrey Wool Felt Beret | Gucci BeltZAC Zac Posen Earthette Leather Accordion Bag

On day 3 we docked at Rouen, which was our favorite stop next to Paris. It was a cool city with a beautiful cathedral and plenty of shopping and restaurants. We even did a mini bar crawl the night before we left.

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Outfit: Skinny Jeans  | Camel Cardigan | Tie Front Button Up Top | Senreve Mini Maestra Leather Satchel Marc Fisher LTD Yohani Bootie

On Day 4, we visited the cliffs of Étretat, which was so beautiful. We even climbed all the way to the top. It was kind of a long walk, but totally worth it! After taking in the beautiful views, we headed to Honfleur for lunch and some more site seeing. Honfleur was the mostly darling little fishermen’s town, and I actually wish we would have had more time there because it was so cute. For lunch we tried their signature mussels dish and it was pretty good considering that I rarely ever eat mussels. 

We would have no clue where to go in Honfleur without our U hosts. They were so helpful when it came to less touristy places.

On day 5, we took it easy in Vernon and only ventured off for a little while before coming back to the boat to just relax and enjoy the deck before cruising back to Paris. The newly renovated U by Uniworld B ship has a full service bar and plenty of cool spots to just hang out. So that’s exactly what we did.

On day 6, we returned to Paris and hit the ground running! Literally though (see photo above). We kicked off our first day back in Paris with a delicious Parisian food tour that we set up through U by Uniworld.

The food tour was led by a local Parisian and he took us to specialty food shops in Montmartre to pick out each item of food. We went to a bakery for fresh baguettes, a pastry shop for croissants, a local cafe for truffle and so on. Then we carried everything to a cute boutique hotel and feasted in their courtyard. We felt so cool and french and everything tasted fresh and delicious!

Outfit: Emerald Velvet GownEartha Kit Mini Top Handle Bag | Yaro Block Heel Sandal

Jewelry: Bracha Athens Coin Pendant Necklace | Catalina Hinge Cuff Catalina Hinge BangleByzantine Demi Hinge Cuff  & Link Bracelet c/o Julie Vos

On day 7, we visited the stunning Palais Garnier opera house and Galeries Lafayette for some shopping. We even walked to the top of Galeries Lafayette to enjoy the beautiful rooftop views.

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outfit: Something Navy Slouchy Narrow Lapel Blazer The Racer White | Dark Grey Jeans | Krewe Sunglasses 

We celebrated our last night with U by Uniworld at the world famous Moulin Rouge’s Lady Marmalade show. The show was fabulous and I high recommend it. It was so fun getting all dressed to visit Moulin Rouge and thankful a bus transported us so we didn’t have to walk in heels!

You can find my red Yumi Kim dress here!

We couldn’t leave Paris without snapping some beautiful photos in front of the iconic Eiffel tower at dawn before it was flooded with tourists.