STYLE SECTION Holiday 2016!

Photo courtesy of www.balldrop.com

Photo courtesy of www.balldrop.com

The holiday season has arrived! If you have a full social calendar this season, smart wardrobe purchasing will be a plus for you. Filling your closet with mix and match pieces, punctuating with dazzling accessories will help get you through your multitude of events. Choose your foundation pieces wisely and compliment them with shoes, blazers, bags, and any other accessory that will elevate your outfit. Let’s take a look at which accessories are appropriate for the holidays!

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 10: Actress Marion Cotillard attends the 'Mal de Pierres' Premiere at Cinema Gaumont Marignan on October 10, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/Getty Images)
Photo courtesy of Marc Piasecki/Getty Images.

Before I begin with the versatility of the little black dress and what accessories are considered fashion-forward for this season; have you ever needed an outfit for a special occasion but just didn’t have the funds to pull it off? Well Armarium has the answer for you! This specialized website allows you to find your perfect outfit for an occasion that requires a one-of-a-kind piece and you rent it for a number of days! Some of these items are thousands of dollars and considered extremely high fashion. There is a plethora of high fashion designers who participate in this rental service, similar to bag rentals on Beg Borrow or Steal, another site specializing in rentals. These rental sites are for customers who prefer fashion diversity or for those who want to look fabulous at a fraction of the cost. You never know what occasion might come up so keep these sites in mind when you need statement pieces in a hurry!

Photo courtesy of www.Modcloth.com
Photo courtesy of www.Modcloth.com

The little black dress is an affordable luxury, always appropriate, and can be dressed up or down, perfect for any occasion. The beauty of a black dress is its versatility but it’s also a great base to build your look off of. You can accessorize your dress in numerous ways and if you purchase a short sleeve or sleeveless black dress you can wear it year round. Most designers recommend spending a bit more on this iconic staple, in a more expensive fabric, and it will gain you lifelong, maximum wear potential. If you want to dress up your black dress for holiday occasions, think about adding fishnet stockings.

Have the Upper Grande Velvet Heel in Burgundy $39.99 only at www.Modcloth.com
Have the Upper Grande Velvet Heel in Burgundy
$39.99 only at www.Modcloth.com!

According to InStyle, many celebrities are bringing back this accessory but; “while openwork tights are purely decorative, seeing as how they don’t serve any function other than to add texture, it’s important to understand their nuanced effects—a finer mesh will yield an understated look, an open net will up the drama”. Log on to InStyle to find which fishnet stocking is appropriate for your dress. Need a blazer for your sleeveless dress? Modcloth is the ideal source for the perfect velvet blazer! They have numerous style choices in an array of colors, fabrics, and sizes. The beauty of a velvet blazer is its diversity as a wardrobe staple. It’s equally wearable on top of a dress or with jeans, heels and a t-shirt. Modcloth also specializes in unique, vintage accessories that are sure to lift your holiday outfit as well as your spirit. If you are looking for one-of-a-kind pieces you owe it to yourself to check out this site with shoes adorned with glitter, fringe, beads, pom poms, bows, plaids, ribbons, chunky and thin heels; you name it and Modcloth has it. They are also having a 30% off sale for a limited time so log on and don’t miss out on some great additions to your wardrobe at a super price!

Festive headwrap from www.Nordstrom.com
Festive headwrap from www.Nordstrom.com

If statement shoes are not your thing how about topping off your look with a few great hair accessories. InStyle has some examples of great ways to embellish your hair “from spiked bobby pins to rhinestone-encrusted combs…Each piece is guaranteed to flatter up and down styles alike, while adding an extra dose of festive flair to your ensemble”.

Whatever you do and wherever you go be sure to enjoy yourself with family and friends. To look good on the outside, you need to feel good on the inside!

Singer Adele couresy of Vogue.
Singer, Adele courtesy of Vogue.

Quote of the day:
“If a man whistles at you do not respond. You are a lady not a dog.”
~ Adele

Affordable accessory alert:
If you’ve never logged on to France Luxe then do it now! franceluxecomlogoStart your Christmas shopping and grab some stocking stuffers. This website has numerous, unique accessories that are 30% off now through December 8!