I received an email asking for suggestions on what to wear to your first holiday office party. The email is from a first-year staff attorney at a large firm in Philadelphia and she’d like to make a good impression. While her colleagues are able to afford the latest in designer brands, her budget can only be stretched so far. I have a few suggestions, but I’d also like to hear from you. Post a comment or send an email to blog@dirtylawndry.com.

Here are my picks:

Calvin Klein Belted Ponte Dress $76.80

Donna Morgan Taffeta Dress $108.00

Throughout the year, we’ve seen peep toe shoes in all kinds of fabulous styles.  If you’re lucky enough to live in a locale that is warm all year long, then it is certainly okay to profile in your peep toes.  HOWEVER, it is not cool to wear peep toe boots in thirty degree weather.  Why am I still seeing exposed toes in December in the Northern and Northeastern parts of the United States?  Give it a rest.  Before you know it, Spring will be here and you can expose your pedicured piggies once again.  But, for now, cover them up.