Shine Bright This Holiday!

It’s almost here!!! And it will be over before we know it. Enjoy every second. Be present with your family and loved ones. It can be the most special time of the year.

If you're one of the lucky ones with shopping done and presents wrapped, you might be thinking ahead to next week. Believe it or not, New Years is just around the corner. And whether you are headed to the party of the year, perhaps a wedding, or maybe just bubbly at a friend’s house… it’s the best time for adding sparkle to your outfit! Metallic and sequins have been on trend this season and available in almost any style. If you haven't already jumped on this trend, now you have the perfect excuse!

Don't feel that these pieces are only for a dressed up evening out on the town. A sparkly sweater can be worn with a pair of boyfriend jeans and loafers for a casual evening in with friends. These pieces are more versatile that you might think!

If you need a little inspiration.... keep reading!

These dresses are for that stellar NYE party:

Missguided Plunge Wrap Front Dress

J.Crew Factory Metallic Dot Jacquard V-Neck Dress

These skirts can be paired with blouses or sweaters to be dressed up or down for dinner out or a house party.

Banana Republic Sequin Pleated Skirt

J. Crew Factory Metallic Leopard Jacquard Mini Skirt

Ann Taylor Sequin Tweed Skirt

This sweater has an attractive sparkle that will work with a skirt or jeans or anything in between.

Ann Taylor Sequin Sweater

If you still are unsure about investing in this type of piece... what about adding a little sparkle to your accessories?!! Just a little something special that can be easily added to any outfit to take it from simple or classic to glam!

Ann Taylor Chandelier Drop Earrings

Tory Burch Sequin Wristlet

Tory Burch Melody Metallic Flat

Embrace the sparkle of this season! It will make you feel just a little extra special and when you shine bright, it shows in more ways than you know!

Happy Holidays!!!!

Party Dress Shopping

Big plans for NYE? In need of a new party dress?

I’ve always found that party dresses are the most fun to shop for. For the most part, you can wear anything your heart desires. Party dresses break all the rules. We tend to be a little more adventurous in a party dress. Maybe it’s a little shorter or tighter or flashier than we would normally wear…. but, it’s a party! It’s the perfect opportunity to wear something we might not otherwise.

This time of year there is a large inventory of party dresses in all kinds of styles. The current trends are leaning towards short fit & flare skirts, sequins, lace and shimmer. This doesn’t mean that you can’t wear your trusty little black dress to your NYE party. THE LBD will ALWAYS be in style. But if you’re looking to add a new dress to your wardrobe, I would recommend trying something a little outside your comfort zone. There are some gorgeous dresses on the market now and while your first thought might be “that won’t look good on me”, “I’d never wear that”, “I can’t pull that off”… You really need to try stuff on. You might be surprised at how amazing you look in the mirror!

I always try to push clients to try things on that might be out of their comfort zone, especially if it’s a style that I think will work for their coloring or body type. In most cases, they are surprised to see how great it looks. “It’s something I would never have picked out for myself, but I love it.” And it opens up a whole new style for them. Try this when it comes to party dress shopping. The only person, who’s going to see you in the fitting room, is YOU! What have you got to loose?!!

If you like shopping with a friend, that’s even better. Make sure you tell her to be honest! You don’t want her to tell you it looks great just to make you feel good. If the fitting room has the mirrors that go around in a semi-circle, use that. See yourself from all angles so you can be your best critic.

Don’t forget to have fun with it! Half the fun can be buying the dress!

In case you’re interested in some ideas, I have a few dresses selected below to get you started:

Adrianna Papell Embellish Blouson Sheath Dress

This dress incorporates sequins with comfort for a flattering style on a variety of body types.

Aqua Brocade Fit and Flare

This fit & flare style incorporates the popular metallic look in a stylish and fun cocktail dress.

Parker Kimora Embellished Romper

If you are looking for something totally different, try out a shiny new romper. This styles shows a little skin without being too over the top!

ML Monique Lhuillier Lace Illusion Dress

Lace is also a big trend this season and popular in a lot of cocktail party dresses available now!

I hope these dresses offer you inspiration for your New Year's party plan!