Zara Black Jacquard Weave Suit / Zara Poplin Shirt / Zara Reversible Belt

Christian Louboutin Dada Flat / Zegna Bow-Tie / Brietling Navitimer Watch

Besides September, which happens to be my birthday month, one of my favorite months of the year has to be December. My schedule seemingly begins to fill up with a plethora of holiday parties held by various friends. From casual cocktail parties, ugly sweater parties, Hanukkah dinners & your occasional black tie event, December is truly a joyous month. 

This past weekend I had a dilemma, with my recently trip back from Africa being delayed by half a day, I had only about 6 hours to pull together a head-to-toe formal look for a Christmas Party held at the State Library of Victoria. Talk about pressure! With my go-to party suit being currently shipped from America to Australia, I was completely dependent on putting together a complete look from off the rack with absolutely no time to get a made-to-measure suit. Luckily Zara was the perfect place to find a fashionable ready-to-wear look.

Besides my shoes & bow-tie, this whole entire look was styled using clothing by Zara, what was best of all is that altogether it cost around $250, that includes the shirt & belt! I could not believe I pulled off such a feat! The night was a complete success & I was blown away with the impressive venue. Something about enjoying cocktails & good company in such a serious & prestigious place adds a special touch to a memorable evening!