It's that time of year people. It's finally acceptable to blast 'Misteltoe' by the Biebs + listen to Michael Bublé's Christmas album by the fireplace and I couldn't be happier. Goodbye PSL, and helloooo Peppermint Hot Chocolate.

This time of year is so beautiful to me, ugh. Everyone's so happy and giving as they celebrate the gift of family, friends, and most importantly the gift of Christ. It just makes me so happy. <3

I'm not going to lie though, with this season comes a lot of responsibilities -- Christmas presents for the fam (buying gifts for 5 people and a dog can be very draining) and finding holiday party dresses (at least 3 because we all have that cousin that will call you out for re-wearing a dress that you wore a couple weeks ago to a fraternity formal on your finsta). The amount of work that goes into this is honestly a lot more than you might think.

Thanks to the amazing people from Charlotte Russe, I've got one dress down. ;) This velvet halterneck dress is the perfect holiday party dress. It's classy, on trend ( I'm obsessed with any and everything velvet) and best of all? ITS SO AFFORDABLE. You get to look like a million bucks without spending that much, because Lord knows your wallet is already crying from all the presents you've bought.