The Holiday Season is officially upon us! It kind of sneaks up on you doesn't it" One day you are all dressed up for Halloween and the next, Holiday decorations are everywhere, along with endless shopping lists, mall runs, and Holiday parties!

Speaking of Holiday parties, I think what I love about this time of the year the most is the festive spirit of the season! Don't get me wrong, I am a huge fan of parties in general, but there is something special about Holidays that make all the gatherings even more joyful and brilliant than usual! Another favorite part of the Holidays is dressing up of course and if you've been reading my blog for a while, you may already know that when it comes to Holiday dressing my strategy is simple - start shopping early and choose versatile pieces you can style and re-style in multiple ways. To illustrate my strategy in action, I've partnered with Express, to showcase one of my Holiday dressing staples - a little black dress.
Take the beautiful velvet number from Express I am sporting in today's post for example. A classic little black dress never goes out of style, but the reason why I love this particular one is the luxurious velvet fabric. When it comes to fall 2016 trends, velvet ranks among some of the most important ones to incorporate into your wardrobe. Aside from the fact that it is simply a pleasure to wear, velvet elevates even the simplest of pieces and brings a level of sophistication to every type of look fr...