Posts Tagged ‘statement’

Holiday season is upon us…which means it’s time to stock up on glam party-wear!  From office holiday parties to New Year’s Eve and everything in between, make sure you stand out with some of the fun textures that are associated with the holidays – glitter, sequins, and lace.

Now, for me, I don’t like spending a whole lot of money on items that I will only wear on occasion.  I scoured the internet for affordable items that would be great additions to your holiday closet, and I found some great options.  I also just want to note – go easy on the glitter and sequins.  Stick to one piece, whether it be a dress, a top, or a pair of shoes.  Too much can be distracting and hard to pull off…well, unless you’re Lady Gaga!

Dresses

Dresses are must-haves for the holiday season.  In addition to the staple “little black dress,” I found some really fun dresses – and believe it or not, all of the dresses are under $70!  Key trend highlights include bright jewel tones (think reds, blues, and purples), sequins, and lace details.

Clockwise from top left: Double Fabric Dress from Zara, $59.90; American Living Sheath Dress from JCPenney.com, $54.99; H&M Sequin Dress from HM.com, $49.95; Sequin Dress from Forever21.com, $37.80; En Crème Lace Illusion Dress from Nordstrom.com, $68; Hailey Logan Taffeta Dress from JCPenney.com, $59.99

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Statement cuff bracelets available at NeimanMarcus.com

Another hot trend for Fall 2011 is statement jewelry.  Just like a statement coat, statement jewelry is a great way to jazz up your existing wardrobe—you don’t have to toss everything out and start from scratch!

With a long history dating back to ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Romans, statement jewelry is back again and seen everywhere from runways to discount stores.  It’s huge, colorful, unusual, and it really stands out.

“Look for chunky cuff bracelets, heavy chokers, embellished cuffs adorned with anything (beads, bullets, horns, animals), rhinestone encrusted jewels, pieces with baubles, or dangle earrings,” says wardrobe consultant Delisa.  The sky’s the limit when you’re looking for these eye-catching pieces!

According to Delisa, the great thing about statement jewelry is that it allows you to be more creative with your style and personality.  It’s bold, yet feminine.  You can express yourself by experimenting with pieces that work best for your look and your personality.

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Oscar de la Renta Fall 2011 Runway

Want to make a big impact on your fall and winter wardrobes this year?  You don’t have to replace everything in your closet!  Instead, try splurging on a statement coat to give your fashion sense a boost.  Buying a statement coat is an easy way to add a bit of drama to your cold-weather wardrobe with only one new piece.

According to wardrobe consultant Delisa, almost all of the big fashion houses showed statement coats on the runways in their recent collections.  These aptly named coats do just what their name implies – make a statement.  With bold, bright colors or unusual cuts, a statement coat will get you noticed.  Try a big parka, a swingy cape style, or a swishy ankle-skimming length.  Go crazy with fur or animal prints.  Whatever your statement, make it a big one.

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