Velvet Floral + Holiday Makeup

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Photos by Katie Johnson

Velvet is one of the hottest trends right now, and also one of my favorites. I especially love it for the holiday season! There’s just something about velvet that looks so posh and luxurious. This velvet applique dress from Forever 21 is no exception. Y’all know I love me a good floral, so that combined with the velvet makes this dress a perfect 10.

I styled it with a chic pair of strappy heels and my go-to black handbag for a look that’s perfect for a holiday party! Since I was going for more of a festive feel, I had to glam up my makeup to match. I used the NYX contour palette to contour my cheeks and went with a brown and gold smokey eye complete with fake lashes. I finished off the look with a NYX liquid lipstick in the color ‘Soft Spoken’, which I have been loving lately.

While I do think this dress would be great for a fancy affair, it’s something that could easily be dressed down with a leather jacket, booties, and a more natural makeup look for a fun night out. And since it’s from Forever 21, you can’t beat the price! Shop the look (complete with makeup products) down below!

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23 Comments

    • Rachel Spross
      Rachel Spross on November 29, 2016 at 8:04 pm

      Thanks so much! 🙂

      Reply
    • Rachel Spross
      Rachel Spross on November 29, 2016 at 8:04 pm

      That’s so sweet, thank you!

      Reply
    • Rachel Spross
      Rachel Spross on December 1, 2016 at 5:26 am

      Thanks so much! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Jess
    Jess on November 29, 2016 at 10:53 pm

    So pretty, Rachel! SERIOUS makeup goals!! I love how your look looks so natural yet makes a statement 🙂

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    • Rachel Spross
      Rachel Spross on December 1, 2016 at 5:26 am

      Awe, thanks Jess! So sweet of you to say!

      Reply
    • Rachel Spross
      Rachel Spross on December 1, 2016 at 5:27 am

      Thanks! I totally agree. Just pop on some heels and you’re good to go!

      Reply
  7. Shannon Jenkins
    Shannon Jenkins on November 30, 2016 at 4:36 am

    Ahhh I love this dress! I just got one super similar and I cant wait to wear it!!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

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    • Rachel Spross
      Rachel Spross on December 1, 2016 at 5:27 am

      Thanks! You’ve got great taste then 😉

      Reply
    • Rachel Spross
      Rachel Spross on December 1, 2016 at 5:28 am

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  9. Kristine
    Kristine on November 30, 2016 at 5:21 pm

    I love this dress. It is so cute and the details make it so easy so that you don’t need to add too much else.

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    • Rachel Spross
      Rachel Spross on December 1, 2016 at 5:28 am

      Thanks! I feel the same way. It was such an easy dress to style! 🙂

      Reply
    • Rachel Spross
      Rachel Spross on December 1, 2016 at 5:29 am

      Thanks Blair! 🙂

      Reply
    • Rachel Spross
      Rachel Spross on December 1, 2016 at 5:29 am

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  12. Heidi
    Heidi on December 7, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    What a gorgeous dress! So perfect for the holidays!

    Heidi || Wishes & Reality

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    • Rachel Spross
      Rachel Spross on December 9, 2016 at 5:29 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply

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