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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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your makeup looks so pretty here! and I love the velvet dress on you!
http://www.prettyinleather.net
Thanks so much! 🙂
Looove this dress! The velvet floral detailing is soo pretty! I love wearing dark florals for Fall!
Chloe // http://funinthecloset.com/what-to-wear-this-fall/
Such a pretty dress! I love the floral velvet flowers and your eye shadow is gorgeous!
xo, Jennifer
http://www.publicistinpearls.com
That’s so sweet, thank you!
I love the gold tones in your eye makeup that bring out the gold in the dress.
Life is just Rosie
Instagram
Thanks so much! 🙂
So pretty, Rachel! SERIOUS makeup goals!! I love how your look looks so natural yet makes a statement 🙂
Awe, thanks Jess! So sweet of you to say!
Such a cute and easy dress for the holidays!
Kendra
http://closetconfections.com
Thanks! I totally agree. Just pop on some heels and you’re good to go!
Ahhh I love this dress! I just got one super similar and I cant wait to wear it!!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
Thanks! You’ve got great taste then 😉
Nice floral dress!
http://zunera-serena.com/
Thank you!!
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.
Thanks! I feel the same way. It was such an easy dress to style! 🙂
This dress is stunning! And so are these photos!
Thanks Blair! 🙂
This dress is so beautiful!
xo, Jane
http://www.fitfabfunmom.com
Thank you!!
What a gorgeous dress! So perfect for the holidays!
Heidi || Wishes & Reality
Thanks so much!