Silent Night

holiday party outfit, leopard faux fur coat, gold flats, Gigi New York uber clutch, tassel earrings

When: Saturday night // Weather: 40s // Real life: art auction benefit

holiday party outfit, leopard faux fur coat, gold flats, Gigi New York uber clutch, tassel earrings

holiday party outfit, leopard faux fur coat, gold flats, Gigi New York uber clutch, tassel earrings

holiday party outfit, leopard faux fur coat, gold flats, Gigi New York uber clutch, tassel earrings

holiday party outfit, leopard faux fur coat, gold flats, Gigi New York uber clutch, tassel earrings

holiday party outfit, leopard faux fur coat, gold flats, Gigi New York uber clutch, tassel earrings

holiday party outfit, leopard faux fur coat, gold flats, Gigi New York uber clutch, tassel earrings

You know what I’m a fan of? Silent auctions. They’re like competitive shopping. Much like red wine and spending Friday night at home in your sweats, silent auctions are something you don’t learn to enjoy until adulthood. If you haven’t participated in one before, I recommend it – preferably one that benefits a good cause. On Saturday I went to an art auction to benefit Indiana Youth Group, an organization that provides a safe space and programming for LGBT youths here in Indy. I snagged a really pretty print for only $40 and helped team rainbow along the way. And I had an excuse to dress a little bit fancy. If there aren’t any silent auctions in your future (so sad for you), a shift dress with metallic flats and tassel earrings would also be perfect at a holiday party!

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Repetitive

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You might have noticed I’m kind of a shopping fiend, so I’m always proud of myself when I can create an outfit made entirely of things I’ve worn multiple times but that still feels “new.” This was one of those outfits. I wore it to take myself out to coffee (the company was excellent), and then later to go to a local blogger meet-and-greet (the company was still pretty good). I felt sort of nautical and fall-ish all at the same time – like I was sailing a boat under falling leaves. Man, that sounds like even more fun than going to coffee with me.

similar Shirt (under $10) // similar Jacket* (under $50) // Jeans // similar Shoes // Clutch // Sunglasses (under $15) // Necklace* // Lips “Whimsical”

Need proof of my repetition? See below. It’s the Real Life Remix…

madewell striped tee, gray faux leather jacket, c wonder floral clutch, white jeans, shoemint silver flats

*Jacket purchased with gift card provided courtesy of H&M; necklace provided courtesy of Loopsway.