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Holiday Festive Explained

Few dress codes are as unclear as “holiday festive.” Does it mean sequins? Does it mean red or green? Does it mean a full-on holiday sweater? Does it mean jingl beels? The truth is much simpler and much more stylish. Holiday Festive Explained is about creating visual interest using one elevated element at a time. Holiday festive is not a costume…although Santa wears the same getup every year and no one complains! It’s not literal. It’s strategic. It’s about choosing

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2025/12/29
Holiday Finds

Festive White Shirt

When you think holiday style, your classic button-down shirt is probably the last piece you imagine reaching for, but it should be one of the first. The Festive White Shirt is the most underrated, versatile, and elegant piece you already own. With the right styling tweaks, it transforms instantly into a sophisticated holiday look without requiring a full outfit overhaul. Why does the Festive White Shirt work so well? You already know how much I love a good white button

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2025/12/10
Holiday Finds

One Piece Festive

If the holiday season always feels like it arrives faster than you can plan for, you’re not alone. Between work commitments, year-end deadlines, and unexpected invites, finding time to put together a full holiday outfit can feel impossible. That’s why One Piece Festive is the go-to strategy for every busy professional who wants to look polished without spending hours figuring out what to wear. The beauty of the One Piece Festive approach lies in its simplicity: choose one statement item

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2025/12/01
Holiday Finds

Holiday Pink Magic

If you’ve ever stood in front of your closet debating whether pink “counts” as a holiday color, I’m here to tell you: it absolutely does. In fact, Holiday Pink Magic may be the most refreshing, chic, grown-woman twist you can make this season. While everyone else is in predictable reds, deep greens, or default black, pink introduces intentional modernity: elegant, joyful, and quietly rebellious in the best way. What makes Holiday Pink Magic work so beautifully is the range of

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2025/11/28
Black girl in green glasses and sparkly top
Sequins, metallics, sparkle

Holiday/Festive Looks for Professionals

Holiday style for professionals doesn’t have to mean sequins from head to toe—it should feel refined, comfortable, and completely you. As DC’s top wardrobe stylist and a go-to personal stylist for professionals, I believe holiday style for professionals is about standing out with intention, not excess. Whether you’re headed to a company cocktail party or an intimate dinner, these ideas for holiday style for professionals offer just the right amount of festive without veering into overdone. Take some pressure off

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2024/12/05
Girl wearing sequins pants
Sequins

How to Wear Sequin Pants

Let’s get something straight—how to wear sequin pants isn’t just for the ultra-glam. Done right, they’re a bold, elevated way to make holiday style feel effortless and impactful. As DC’s top wardrobe stylist and a trusted personal stylist for professionals, I guide clients on how to wear sequin pants with confidence, pairing them with sleek basics and sophisticated layers. Whether it’s the office party or an upscale dinner, how to wear sequin pants is all about balance, not boldness for

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2024/12/04
dressed simply in a t-shirt but added festive, metallic leather earrings
Holiday Finds

A Tale of Two Styles: Festive and Everyday

For the entire month of December, please expect to see me dressed festively! That can mean different things to different folks but, for me, I will be channeling everyday looks with a festive slant. Expect to see, in varying degrees, feathers, metallics, whimsical earrings, Christmas-themed attire, holiday colors of red, green, and hot pink, and sparkles. Take a moment to decide what festive will look like for you and dig in! As a proponent of choosing wisely and being intentional,

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2024/12/02
Accessories

rose gold – holiday heel?

Are you still searching for the ideal holiday heel? Well I’ve happened upon this rose gold gem and think it’s ideal not only for the holidays but also for any dress-up occasion. The color is versatile. The styling is feminine and creates a longer, leaner leg. The heel height is manageable…and it’s leather! BOOM! Now, let’s party!

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2017/12/21
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perfect holiday accessory!

On a recent girls stay-cay, my sister and I scooped these glitter belts from Old Navy ~ she got silver and I grabbed the gold. Perfect for dressing up a white shirt or a regular tunic….just the perfect dose of holiday festive without going overboard! Style win? They were under $10!!

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2017/12/14
Bottoms

holiday denim

Don’t we all love denim?! And then when there’s already some sparkle added ~ is that even better? So when I thought of a fun, holiday outfit that when ‘light up the room‘ when I walked in, I pictured these pair of jeans + a sequin sweatshirt for the ultimate lazy festive look! Who’s in with me?! They almost remind me of something I’d see on an old 70s dance show – I’m ready!  

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2017/12/07
Accessories

perfect accent piece for any holiday outfit

I dig this crystal belt because in my efforts to provide great pieces that can be flexible and cover a variety of situations, this is a WINNER (chicken dinner!)! Think of your oversized tunic with a pair of jeans + this belt = waahlah! instant holiday chic Or envision this belt + a fitted satin dress = boom auto-zesty for girls night out! And for just over $60, it’s a piece that will get plenty of airtime if you can get a

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2017/12/06
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holiday fashion must-have

Sequins – sparkle – something glittery! It’s that time of year ~ and to make a festive entrance anywhere, you need only add something sparkly! Below are my top picks for sequin dresses, glittery coats, and sparkly accessories… [show_shopthepost_widget id=”2909326″]

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2017/11/24
Sandro metallic skirt
Bottoms

Holiday Party Attire: Metallic Skirt

This is an essential/must-have: an easy holiday-ready bottom that can work multiple events on your behalf! This Sandro metallic midi skirt is my choice (along with this sequinned midi skirt) to be ready for the holiday parties – and I’m not even that social! Think about your social calendar and find those one or two essentials – and use TheOutnet because, right now, they’re having a nice sale. I’ll be hosting a private shopping event at Kit & Ace at

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2016/12/05
Dresses & Outfits

Office-Appropriate Holiday Attire

That time of year is quickly approaching and some of you may be getting a little antsy trying to think of what you’ll wear for this year’s holiday office party. Don’t worry – remember these few tips and, of course, check out Blueprint for Style’s TV segment on ABC7’s Good Morning Washington to see great options for guys and dolls!! Or check out the items below so you know exactly what to wear. Our rules to remember: The best “holiday”

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2015/11/04

Like It, Love It or LOSE It?

This sheer silk military bodysuit by CDC has epaulettes on the shoulder and snap closure on the front; it’s ideal as we move into Holiday season and can be dressed up or down (I love versatility!)….but I’m not convinced on the bottom-half.  It should be a thong or boy-short to avoid VPL!! It does come in dune (pictured), scarlet red, black and cream….but at $275, I’m not sure wearing it with VPL is the right answer? Thoughts?

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2010/11/08

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