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Accessories You'll Have in Time for New Year's Eve
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 04:19 AM EST
Ah, New Year's Eve. Your head is ringing with RSVPs...and a major style meltdown. At this exciting (and chilly) time of year, snagging just the perfect dress isn't enough! End the very last holiday of 2009 with chic, exciting details (available right now) that'll have you set for socializing in a snap.
Let major digs of color befriend your little black dress. Luxury sweater company Walter gives you a warm and pretty excuse to rile things up. Oodles of color decorate this Zig Zag Knit Cardigan, $248 at edressme.com.
Cha-Cha-Cha your night away in blissful sheepskin-lined shoes still festive enough for cocktail wear. The Retreat Suede Moccasin by Ugg Australia combines legendary comfort in a color that's rich as wine. $119.95 at Nordstrom.
Thrills of the Night in a functional fashion. ABS by Allen Schwartz Thriller Jacket is a surefire way to keep the excitement going long after the crystal ball drops. About $325; find stores at absstyle.com.
Wear with Red Nix the jacket with a hot-as-luxury cashmere sweater wrap! This one features a wool blend and dressy ruffled trim; wear it in a variety of ways (see Holidays Wraps of Luxury)! Nordstrom Ruffled Wool & Cashmere wrap in Black, about $79 at Nordstrom.com.
The key to successful holiday accessorizing: contrast! Finish off an all-black ensemble with bright jackets or jewels. Put pizzazz back into denim and diamonds with sparkling belts and vintagey crystal hair pins. Have a hot pink party dress? Play it down with a solid black shawl. Be careful not to go overboard with too much of a good thing; avoid piling on jewelry, and pair rhinestone-decorated shoes with an outfit free of decoration.
For all our fashionable momma-to-be's, there's now a fashionable way to take care of your morning sickness. I'm not sure how many people would be interested in a pretty bag to hold vomit, but hey, there's something for everyone!
A pack of 10 Morning Chicness Bags goes for $7.50.
Do you think it's worth paying for a cute vomit bag?
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Monday, December 28, 2009 11:17 PM EST
Are you heading out to a fabulous New Year's party or to a sophisticated new restaurant for the evening? Or maybe you're bar-hopping with your girls or spending a quiet night in. Either way, New Year's Eve is a great excuse to wear your favorite new clothes from Christmas, or to go shopping again despite the holiday being over. Let's go over some of the best outfits you can select this New Year's Eve.
Still Craving Shopping? Time to Get a New Dress!
This is a great night to wear that new dress you'd been dying to bite bullet and purchase. Pair it with opaque tights and studded heels or booties. Not so sure you want to go shopping? Pull out that great little black dress you can always rely on and pair it with a new set of trendy cage heels to head out in style. Try a pair like the Yves St. Laurent ones below, seen on Leighton Meester.
Skinny Jeans
What once appeared to be a flashback to decades past has become the new go-to piece. Skinny jeans in a dark or gray wash are a great starting point for your New Year's Eve outfit. Pair them with a sweater or dressy top, depending on the occasion. You can go with either heels or boots.
Leggings
Once considered gym wear, leggings are now chic enough to be part of your New Year's Eve outfit. Pair them with a long tunic top or a sweater dress and boots or flat. They're perfect for casual New Year's Eve events where you want to look fabulous and feel comfortable. Jeggings accomplish this as well. For dressier events, wear your favorite heels or trade in this comfortable fallback for a dress.
Bohemian Chic for the Wintertime!
Friday, December 25, 2009 04:21 AM EST
No matter what your style may be, there is absolutely no
harm in integrating a Bohemian look into your regular winter wardrobe! One of
the main reasons that Bohemian style is so preferable for the wintertime is
because you can always add fringed boots, colorful scarves, or even long
necklaces to your daily wear.
Of course, you can go all out and rock this style from head
to toe, which would start with fringed boots. For a true Bohemian look, it is
best to wear flat faux suede boots in a brown or black. If you want to wear a hippie
style skirt or sweater dress, then these can easily be paired with leggings.
It's also a great idea to wear leather pieces for a folky look, like a fun belt
or bag that you can wear across your chest.
When it comes to choosing skirts, dresses, or large sweaters,
go for embroidery or paisley to make a beautiful Bohemian style. For a very
earthy and Mother Nature inspired look, it's also a great idea to add faux fur
trim to any piece of your wardrobe. You can go all out and wear a complete faux
fur coat, or you can just sport a smaller wrap or faux fur trimmed bag.
One of the reasons that Bohemian style is so perfect for the
winter season is because of the use of scarves! Bohemian scarves look best in a
long and skinny style, but for the cold weather, you can also try a chunkier
scarf that is best worn at almost floor length. This way, you have the
opportunity to wrap it in a number of ways for a brilliantly casual hippie
inspired look.
This is your opportunity to rustle up all of your vintage
items and integrate them into your wardrobe for a stylish Bohemian chic look
for the winter season!