sparkly gold dress long A-line Sequin Empire Prom Sweep Train PSK152 US12 / Gold A daring slit adds an element of surprise A-line Gold Sparkly Strapless Long

Turtleneck With Satin Midi Skirt The textural contrast between a cozy turtleneck and a sleek satin midi skirt creates a beautifully balanced 50th birthday dinner outfit

black + blonde Perhaps its because we recently watched the entire three seasons of Wallander, with all that moody Swedish light and those sparse Scandinavian interiors

Empire waist dresses are also good for this - I particularly love pear shapes in maxi dresses as these often have an empire line waist that enhances your neat torso and elongates your legs

The monogram adds a finishing touch that makes it truly one-of-a-kind

To grate I cut a wedge of Parmeggiano Reggiano into 1-inch chunks (remove rind first), toss in a food processor and process for a few minutes until finely grated