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Festive Looks for the Holidays

Outfit details:

Lioness Burgundy Dress (also available in black), Prada platform heels (linking a similar version here and here), Lisi Lerch Jackie Pearl & Gold Rope Earrings, Anastasia Beverly Hills matte lip color

Holiday-Ready Outfits for the Party Season

As the holiday party season kicks off, I wanted to help you cross one thing off your to-do list by sharing a selection of festive looks to carry you through the season. Whether you’re looking for stylish sets or elegant dresses, I’ve got plenty of holiday party outfits for you below!

A special thanks to my friend, Sarah Bridgeman, for these shots.

Burgundy Off the Shoulder Maxi Dress

This dress is an elegant off-shoulder design in a deep burgundy hue. The long sleeves/off the shoulder ruching provide a sleek and polished look, while the flowing, pleated maxi skirt creates a graceful silhouette. This dress is perfect for any formal event, evening occasions, or as a statement piece for a refined wardrobe.

Gold Midi Dress

The Estelle dress is Inspired by the iconic party looks of the 1930’s, this gold midi dress has a plunging neckline, an accented waist, and a single leg slit meant for subtle leg pops while sipping champagne.

Velvet Green Bows Dress

This velvet green bow dress is the epitome of sophisticated event dressing. Featuring a split bodice held together by three bows detailed with faux pearls, beads, and crystals, this midi definitely brings the glitz and glamour for any holiday event.

Jackie Pearl & Gold Roped Statement - Earrings - Belle of the Ball

Burgundy holiday party outfits and winter flowers

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Alice + Olivia Chara Off-The-Shoulder Flared Midi-Dress

feather bow dress for holiday party outfits

Sam Edelman Brit Crystal Accent Suede Kitten Heels

Self-Portrait Metallic Jacquard Bow Midi Dress

Cream Embellished sequined bouclé-tweed mini dress

Kenlie Combo Dress Ivory Long Sleeve Midi Balloon Dress

Larroudé cream Ines 60MM Leather Slingback Pumps

Staud Wells Stretch-Cotton Fit & Flare Midi-Dress

The Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Wedding Deals

The Best Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals for wedding planning

We’ve rounded up the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for wedding planning and beyond – including all things from wedding invitations to wedding guest looks, bridal style for wedding weekend to honeymoon, wedding party gifts and gifts for the newly engaged!

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Mac Duggal Beaded Spaghetti Strap Column Gown

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Thanksgiving Outfits For All Ways To Celebrate

Karina's Thanksgiving outfits and friendsgiving 2024 table decor

From dresses to comfy sets, all ways to celebrate Thanksgiving

Whether you’re dressing up for a festive gathering or heading to your relatives to relax, I’ve curated a selection of Thanksgiving outfits that are ready to shop and will arrive just in time. I can’t rave enough about this stunning Ralph Lauren dress I wore for Friendsgiving; it’s a timeless piece that I plan to wear for years, and it looks fantastic with both flats and heels. To elevate the look, I paired it with a beautiful necklace and delicate earrings from Ana Luisa, who is currently offering up to 35% off sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday (purchased a few pieces as gifts!). This combination created a chic yet comfortable outfit for celebrating at home. Next week, my outfit will take a different turn as we’re headed to Puerto Rico for a family-filled Thanksgiving focused on rest and relaxation—I truly can’t wait!

And if you need inspo for your Thanksgiving table, check out my Friendsgiving table here. Special thanks to my friend Sarah Bridgeman for the beautiful photos!

Chocolate Brown Mixed Media Dress

This Ralph Lauren dress is designed to look like tonal separates. It fits slim through the wool-blend bodice and flares to a pleated recycled satin skirt that swishes elegantly with every step. The rich brown compliments so well with gold jewelry. This dress is super comfy and can be dressed up or down.

Gold Pendant Pebble Necklace

The perfect everyday jewelry staple dipped in 14K gold with the prettiest dainty chain. I especially love that it’s water resistant and hypoallergenic. Even better is it’s $75 price tag!

Cognac Suede Platform Sandals

Prada’s iconic geometric shape of the triangle logo embellishes these suede sandals with sophisticated charm. The contemporary high-heeled platform silhouette is completed with refined ankle straps. While these platforms are ‘spendy’ I lean towards these platforms over any other heel in my closet, making them worth every penny!

You can shop my Thanksgiving outfits and other fall-inspired looks below.

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POLO RALPH LAUREN Pleated recycled satin and wool-blend midi dress

brown sweater dress thanksgiving outfits

Medium Frida pearl hoop earrings by ana luisa

Satin Mid-low Heels Muller Sandals for Women,Women's Closed Square Toe Kitten Heels Slip On Pumps Mules

DÔEN Bijou shirred floral-print organic cotton-voile midi dress

DÔEN Katarina satin-trimmed corded lace midi dress in cream

Lauweion Women's Sleeveless Turtleneck Maxi Dress Patchwork Casual Solid Flowy Mock Neck Long Dress with Pockets

cream oversized sweater for thanksgiving

decorating for Thanksgiving with brown set and pleated skirt

Brown thanksgiving outfit with pleated skirt

Our 2024 Friendsgiving Tablescape

2024 friendsgiving tablescape with fall florals and chic decorations

A Friendsgiving tablescape of autumnal prints & hues

I’m thrilled to share our 2024 Friendsgiving tablescape! Friendsgiving has truly become a cherished tradition for us—an occasion we eagerly anticipate each year, surrounded by friends who feel more like family. There’s so much joy in hosting, planning, and bringing it all together—Curt as the chef, and me as the decorator. Of course, none of this would be possible without our amazing friends, who each contribute a delicious dish, making the meal extra special. I highly recommend this collaborative approach when hosting a larger group! Each year I decide on a theme or color scheme before I plan my Friendsgiving decorations, this year I honed in on chocolate brown with hints of green and maroon – see more in our invitation below.

I’m also incredibly grateful to my friend Sarah Bridgeman for capturing stunning photos of our finished table, and to The Plot for creating the gorgeous florals that completed the look. It was nearly impossible to choose just a few photos, so I may have gotten a little carried away with the selection below! But hopefully they will provide plenty of inspiration for next year’s fall or Friendsgiving decorations…

Friendsgiving tablescape with fall floral centerpieces and taupe candles

Tory Burch spongeware plates for Thanksgiving place settings

Tory Burch Spongeware Dinner Plate

The hand-painted Spongeware Dinner Plate is inspired by the 19th-century English stoneware collected by Tory Burch and her mother, Reva. Mix with new and vintage pieces in the same palette — it makes things feel more interesting, less prescribed and comes as a set of two.

Tory Burch Gingham Tablecloth

This gingham tablecloth is inspired by the linens that Tory Burch’s parents used on their farm in Valley Forge. Made of woven jacquard, the classic check feels at home indoors and out for a dressed down table or luxurious table.

Tory Burch Dinner Napkins

Optimistic floral is a perennial favorite, inspired by classic chintz fabrics and comes as a set of four. Rendered in an earthy palette pulled from the garden, the Happy Times Bouquet Dinner Napkin brings the outdoors in, year round. Layer with new and vintage pieces for an eclectic mix.

Karina lighting friendsgiving table candles

Tory Burch spongeware plates for friendsgiving tablescape

Tory Burch spongeware place settings for thanksgiving

We hadn’t filled out our place cards when shooting the table, but safe to say these cheeky place cards were a hit and currently 20% off!

taupe candle sticks and Tory Burch spongeware plates for friendsgiving decorations

peach centerpiece and taupe candlesticks

friendsgiving decorations with floral centerpiece

peach and green fall flowers for thanksgiving centerpiece

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gold flatware for thanksgiving entertaining

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modern fall floral centerpieces for thanksgiving table decor

fall floral arrangements and brown place settings for friendsgiving decorations

fall glassware for thanksgiving tablescape

brown and white friendsgiving decorations with place settings

And lastly, our digital Friendsgiving invitation designed by Sarah Gross Design. I wanted something that felt elevated and inviting. Our friends know just how *particular* I am and know I love color coordination. This year’s dress code color was placed in the florals and everyone arrived dressed to impress, kidos included!

For more Friendsgiving ideas, see last year’s table here.

New York Bridal Fashion Week: Monique Lhuillier Fall 2025

The Monique Lhuillier Bridal Fall 2025 collection reinvents classic, timeless, heirloom silhouettes with an air of royalty. The collection has Victorian influences, rich in floral laces, cascading 3D embroideries, and sculpted corsetry. The print of the season features a wild bouquet of garden roses, peonies, parrot tulips & hibiscus, cascading over pique gazar, as 2-dimensional butterflies gently rest upon petals – discover the Ravello gown, below.

Karissa at New York Bridal Fashion Week Fall 2025 preview

Monique Lhuillier Bridal Fall 2025

The Heirloom Gown & Carlotta Jacket

A strapless ball gown with basque waist and lace detail at hem, made of a luxe Mikado fabric. The dress is paired with a Chantilly lace high neck long sleeve jacket.

The Heirloom Gown from Monique Lhuillier bridal's Fall 2025 collection

The Alba Gown Monique Lhuillier bridal's Fall 2025 collection

The Alba Gown & Tunic

The Alba gown features a Guipure lace corset bodice sheath with notch neckline and is pared with a lace high neck long sleeve tunic and fingertip veil with floral appliqué:

The Alba Gown with veil Monique Lhuillier bridal's Fall 2025 collection

Rowe wedding gown Hammered Crepe sheath gown with asymmetrical draped neckline.

The Rowe Gown

A crepe sheath gown with an asymmetrical draped neckline that falls elegantly down the back.

Monaco red roses wedding dress Tulle strapless ball gown with scattered rose petal embroidery.

The Monaco Gown

Monaco is a tulle strapless ball gown with red rose petal embroidery. Shown with a delicate two tiered veil.

Tulle strapless ball gown with scattered rose petal embroidery from Monique Lhuillier bridal's Fall 2025 collection

The Divina Gown

Divina is the epitome of elegance with an all-over floral lace embroidered drop waist gown. Shown here with a lace long sleeve jacket and a coordinating floral veil.

Carlotta gown from Monique Lhuillier bridal's Fall 2025

The Carlotta & Arden Gowns

The sleek Carlotta gown and Arden, with its sculptural draping and skirt slit.

The Philippine Gown

An ultra feminine embroidered sequin tulle ball gown with deep sweetheart neckline and puff sleeves.

The Ravello Gown

Ravello is a floral Pique Gazar strapless draped ball gown with tufted skirt.

The Cipriani Gown & Gloves

This lace column gown features 3D florals and a deep sweetheart neckline with overskirt train. Paired with coordinating floral lace opera length gloves.

Do you have a favorite from Monique Lhuillier bridal Fall 2025? I’m quite partial to her ball gowns as she does them best! Find more behind the scenes from other bridal designers at New York Bridal Fashion Week 2025 here.

New York Bridal Fashion Week: LEIN Fall 2025 Favorites

LEIN bridal is a ready-to-wear and made-to-order collection for your wedding day and every day, designed and hand-crafted in New York City. The brand focuses on a feminine meets tomboy aesthetic, with a casual elegance felt in all of their pieces. Designed with longevity in mind, their goal is to be incorporated back into your wardrobe past the wedding day. During last week’s Bridal Fashion Week, I popped into Lein Studio for the first time and I’m so glad I did. I expect to see this ‘cool-girl’ brand more & more in the next year and picked several of my favorite fall 2025 designs below – from court house to ceremony to after party!

The Eloise Gown

Back of LEIN Bridal Eloise Gown from Fall 2025

close up of LEIN Bridal Eloise Gown from Fall 2025

The Dorothy Feather Gown

A floor length, hand embroidered goose feathered gown with a low open V back.

v back of LEIN bridal The Dorothy Feather Gown

close up of feather wedding dress LEIN bridal The Dorothy Feather Gown

The Adelina Dress

LEIN Eleanor dress sequin embellished mini wedding party dress

The Eleanor Dress

A hand-embroidered beaded tulle and silk mini dress, with a deep v-neck and silver half-dome buttons lining each side.

LEIN Eleanor dress beaded embellished mini wedding party dress

The Olivia Scarf & Shorts

The Lein Studio

Such a beautiful & serene space, you almost forget you’re in downtown Manhattan. Which is your favorite piece from LEIN bridal Fall 2025? Find more from New York Bridal Fashion Week in this post!