Dressing for the holidays is so much fun. Sequins, sparkle, bows, lush textures, plaids, rich colors, embellishments – the list goes on and on. Now that it is officially December and our Christmas tree is up I am using every excuse to pull out my most festive attire until 2016.

No one does holiday better than kate spade new york and Nordstrom has the most curated collection of their best pieces. When I saw this sequin tweed bow coat (that is sadly sold out) I knew that it would not only get wear around the holidays but year round. I am a sucker for anything embellished and their is plenty to go around in kate spade new york’s newest holiday pieces. I love these embellished pink pumps, retro sunnies, rhinestone embellished top, the prettiest organza top, a polka dot party dress and a shiny crossbody bag. If you’re a stripe lover like me you will appreciate this dress and this sweater. If you have a black tie event or fancy wedding this season, wouldn’t this jumpsuit, faux fur coat and feather heels be an amazing combo? Maybe a little sparkle, too! But the ultimate holiday party dress is this red bow back satin dress. Holiday perfection!

We took these photos at the iconic Drake Hotel on Michigan Avenue which is totally dreamy around the holidays. I highly recommend grabbing a cocktail at Coc d’Or (my parents used to go there for a drink after their dates!) in between Christmas shopping or book high tea with your girlfriends at Palm Court. Happy December!

kate spade new york Sequin Tweed Bow Coat  //  kate spade new york Embellished Sweater (similar style here)  //  FRAME Denim  //  kate spade new york Patent Heels  //  YSL Handbag

Thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post.

Photos by Heather Talbert.