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If you are like me then you probably want your New Years Eve night to look a little like this: a sequin dress, a bottle (or two) of champagne, and a huge dance party in your apartment by yourself. If you couldn’t tell I am not a fan of the big confetti filled night, not because of what surrounds it, but because I haven’t had the best of times when it comes to this evening (one in particular was one of the worst nights of my life), so I never look forward to it. Ok enough with being a Debbie Downer, I do love all of the confetti and glitter, the champagne filled flutes, the excitement of the countdown, the reassurance of a fresh new start, and spending the evening with friends. If you are hosting a big party to countdown to the new year or a small get together with close friends, here are some fun decor and accessory ideas to help you yell 3…2…1. 
Cheers my dears! How darling are these cute cups from Martha Stewart’s American Made Sucre Shop!
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Give everyone their own mini champagne bottle! Everyone will thank you that they will not have to share.
Take lots and lots of photos with these fun party picks!
I can’t say no to a party headband 🙂
Time to drink champagne! Prints always make the party a little more fun and festive!
A party really isn’t a party without garland. Hang this “Happy New Year” banner up and get the party started!

Since I have been attending a few holiday parties lately, I have noticed my high heel collection was looking a little sad. Some of my pumps are looking a little beat up. It is time to invest in a new pair and with perfect timing with the holidays finally here! I am swooning over this simple and classic heel from Club Monaco, because nothing screams “Maggie” like a bow heel! 
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For the past few days I have been listening, non-stop, to The Lively Show.  The voice behind the inspirational podcast is the adorable Austin, Texas based, Jess Lively. All about living with intention and purpose, Jess talks about career, relationships, self-image, fashion, and wellness. Each podcast is a different topic with a different interviewee or Lively herself. Each podcast I have been completely enthralled by. It has been really inspiring and a breath of fresh-air to know other people are going through the same struggles. Each podcast I can honestly relate to, even if the topic is about motherhood, there is still something I can connect with. They have really helped me out in certain areas of my life. Although the topics are different the meaning of each podcast is to live your life. Getting through the struggles, Lively gives advice on how to find your bliss in the ordinary. Besides her influential and always entertaining podcast, she offers one-on-one life coaching sessions. I would love to someday be a guest on her program, would be a dream, or maybe start my own series of podcast…although mine would probably start off like “I saw the dress of my dreams” or “my awkward encounters, ’tis my life.” Who knows what I would really talk about, but this is now a new goal of mine.

This past weekend as I was perusing my closet for something to wear to the holiday party I was attending that night, I realized all of my cocktail dresses were mostly black. I know black is an easy, chic option and you can always sparkle it up with accessories, but I was in the mood for a more festive, vibrant look. What I really wanted to wear was a red dress. I have a few throw on summer dresses that are red, but none for winter. Now I am out shopping for a red hot dress to wear to my next holiday soirée. I have my eye on this Camilyn Beth dress, the subtle bows on the gathering of the sleeves is the right amount of detail and gives it a feminine look. The detailing in this floral dress by Laundry is stunning as well. This fit and flare dress from Anthropologie is a little low cut for me, but I think the rest of the structure of the dress gives it a classier look. I read in a review where someone wrote it reminded them of a tulip–thought that was a lovely way to describe it. And of course you can never go wrong with the iconic DVF Zarita lace dress. I have it in navy and love wearing it. This is a dress you will re-wear year round and will want it in many different colors as it fits any occasion.

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