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.
