Wearing a Velvet Dress for a Holiday Party

I have been seeing velvet everywhere, and I mean everywhere - velvet tops, skirt, dresses short and long, rompers and more. That's why I am so very glad that I was able to snag this velvet number from a Huxley + Harper holiday pop up shop (head over to Huxley + Harper and use code MERRY30 for 30% off everything until 12/26). For a holiday look fitting of a Christmas or NYE party, I styled the dress with my fave faux fur shrug, a new choker style from Whim Things, and a pair of black velvet heels! Dress a velvet piece up or down with shoes and accessories! For versatility, I could also wear this dress casually with a denim or faux leather jacket and a pair of sneakers. How would you style this velvet dress? Get this look here:

Open Lace Choker, Whim Things

Faux Fur Shrug (Similar), Nordstrom

Velvet Crush Slip Dress, Huxley + Harper

Steve Madden Gonzo-V Velvet Platform Sandals (similar), Macy's

Also check out this makeup video featuring hair &makeup artist Nicci Gaona highlighting three beauty trends to try for the holiday season: 1) metallic eyeliner 2) shimmer highlight 3) metallic lips