I’m not much of a New Year’s Eve girl, but I used to be. If I could party all night on New Year’s, I would definitely whip out the sequins. If ever a night calls for sparkle, it’s this night! You can dress it up, wear it chic, or rock it out.

Look #1: Dress it up.

Perfect for a dinner party with friends. It’s festive, yet not too over the top.

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Look # 2 Wear it Chic.

Sexy and sophisticated for a party in a big city.

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Look # 3 Rock it out.

This is all about NYC! You can go to a club or a party. You’re edgy, playful, and fun!

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It’s not news that feathers are hot right now, but they’re even hotter for the holidays. Fab celebs like Kimora Lee, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Mischa Barton all look fierce in feathers. It’s a really fun party look, because the feathers will dance with every move you make. They also add dimension to the dress, making it much more interesting than a basic black dress. It’s a little more risky, a little more playful, and a lot more fabulous. Go for it!

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This season we’re seeing more strapless dresses, and they no longer have to be for ultra formal events. You’re wearing strapless to cocktail parties, dinner with friends, a work party, or a charity function. We’ve put some looks together to show you what we mean.

Look #1:

A strapless dress in a rich cocoa color will warm up any skin tone. This dress works well for a cocktail party as well as for dinner with friends. It’s not super dressy when you accessorize with gold pieces and a funky animal print bag.
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Look#2

Everyone will turn to see the lady in red. You will walk with confidence into any party for work or dinner. It’s elegant. The woman who wears this has certitude, spirit, and grace. When you meet her you’re not likely to forget her.
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Look#3

The perfect party dress! It’s a fun and flirty dress to wear to a charity event, or a black tie. It also makes a statement at a holiday party. It’s a return femininity - embrace it!
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Sometimes, we forget about some of the great pieces we already have hanging in our closet. The basic black skirt has endless possibilities. We’re going to show you 3 looks that will inspire you to revisit your black skirt.

The First look is for work:

By adding one of the season’s hottest colors, you can take a black skirt from tired to “on trend” instantly. When wearing a pop of color, keep everything else along the same color way. You may have no choice, but avoid throwing any old coat on. Stick with black, charcoal, or purple (in this case).
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The Second look is for a party:

Ruffles, ruffles, ruffles! No matter where you go, you will see blouses with ruffles. Pick one in a fancy fabric like taffeta or silk. Add some sparkle in your accessories, it makes the outfit festive.
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The Third look is for lunch with the ladies:

For lunch with the girls, try the modern day Jackie O. A cardigan in a bold color with feminine detail. Consider wearing boots instead of pumps, it’s a bit more casual yet still chic.

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The Holiday season is upon us, and along with the holidays come the parties. This is the time to bring out your sparkle, shine, and shimmer. Who better to imitate than our favorite Sex And The City party girl - Kim Cattrall? The fabulous, sexy, steamy Ms. Cattrall wore this couture sequin dress (by Gilles Montezin) to an event a few months ago. She makes it look sultry and elegant, not slutty or trashy. To make sure you do the same, the dress should fit nicely. It should not be super tight, or you will look cheesy. The accessories can be gold, but stay away from anything too brassy. The jewelry should consist of earrings, no necklace, and a cuff. Let the dress be the focus, the rest should blend and not compete. Kim’s dress easily costs thousands of dollars, but Arden B. has a good alternative for $118.00. That’s a no-brainer! What a relief! You already have your New Year’s Eve dress.

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