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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

Black Pants that Sparkle

If you’ve ever wished you could look festive without changing your entire outfit, this is your moment. Your everyday trousers — the black pants you rely on for meetings, presentations, and polished daily dressing — are actually the foundation of one of the easiest holiday looks ever. Black pants that sparkle is a little trick – a styling formula that transforms your simplest piece into a December-ready outfit with minimal effort. With Black pants that sparkle, the magic happens on

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2025/12/03
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
Holiday Finds

Holiday Red Essential

If there is one universal truth about festive dressing, it’s this: a single red piece holds more power than an entire rack of themed outfits. The Holiday Red Essential is your shortcut to looking polished, intentional, and celebration-ready without ever feeling over-the-top. A red accessory, specifically a red shoe, lip, socks/hosiery, or structured clutch, does the work of an entire outfit. It’s bold enough to signal “festive,” refined enough for professional settings, and wearable long after the decorations come down.

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2025/11/26
Denim

Jeans-Ready in Seconds

Is it even the holiday season if you aren’t scrambling for a festive outfit at the last minute? Here’s the good news: you can make your favorite denim instantly holiday-ready with one game-changing, under-$100 wardrobe piece. Yes, you can go from everyday to elevated with a single intentional upgrade. That’s the magic behind Jeans Ready in Seconds. The secret?A statement embellished top: something with texture, shimmer, or architectural detail. Think metallic threading, sequin panels, or a pearl-trimmed neckline. The key

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2025/11/24
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
The lights to celebrate the new year
Accessories

3 easy ways to add sparkle to your holiday looks

We’re in a new and different holiday season…and many of us are not feeling quite festive. To add a little gush to your holiday outfit whether it’s a Zoom party or small in-home soiree, here are three (3) easy ways to add sparkle to any occasion: Add shimmer to your cheeks [and face] with RMS Beauty buruti bronzer Add some sparkle to your feet…with blingy shoe clips [jazz up your house shoes if you want to!] Add glimmer to your mask…using

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2020/12/10
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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
Dresses & Outfits

Holiday Party Pretty

I came across two pieces that are part of ideeli‘s 2012 Holiday Lookbook that are perfect for your busy calendar! Both pieces are by Aidan Mattox. Both offer lots of sparkle & shimmer. Both are under $160! Both are available TODAY at ideeli! {Santa- I really want the sequin stripe top; I can see myself with a pair of black tuxedo pants & a beautiful DvF minaudiere!!} Added bonus: once you pay the $9.95 shipping, it’s free for the next

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2012/12/11

Holiday Accessorizing

We’ve got you covered when it comes to finishing off your Holiday look! Every fabulous outfit needs those small details to make it pop and while you could search and find accessories specifically for each look, an easy solution is a coordinated finish that can go with any outfit. Our favorite is the metallic! Neutral-tones: Sam Edelman Novato platform pumps, $50 House of Fraser Untold box clutch, $97 Kapow Wow fringe necklace, $375 Black Haute: Armani sequin clutch, $78 Zara

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2011/12/20

Holiday Dress

This Shelby Stripe Pleat Dress ($198) is pretty for the Holidays, but long after as well. The subtle color blocking and gathered cuff sleeves make this a winner with a pair of pumps and envelope clutch. %RELATEDPOSTS%

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2011/12/20

Haute Holiday Outfit

  This outfit is fabulous because it not only uses what you already have in your closet, but it works to hide a multitude of sins (the wide obi wrap belt is perfect if you want to deemphasize your midsection and create a shape); the vibrant, rich color is different enough to help you stand out but still blend in at any affair; and the accessories add a bit more edginess and zest that only fur can do! Shopping List:

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2011/12/13

Holiday Office Festive Wear

This week’s look is all about looking festive without looking too cooky or crazy (anyone see Target‘s commercial with the lady in the red jogging suit?!). You likely have the makings of something office-appropriate and just need to add a dash of color to finish it off. Here’s our suggestion: Shopping List: Turtleneck tee ~ Vince ($95) Flair skirt in double-serge wool ~ J Crew ($108) Patent leather pumps ~ Rupert Sanderson ($505) … these are an essential for dressing

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2011/11/29

From Work…Skip Home…Straight to Event

This outfit works precisely as stated: it goes from work to any special event – all business!  The outfit was created courtesy of APARTStyle – a nice site that features fabulously stylish and chic items for the everyday diva who likes to show her edge and sophistication, sometimes, simultaneously! Frankly, this outfit is made by the glimmer houndstooth jacket ($250), so choose any top or bottom you’d like!

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2010/11/30

Get Holiday-Party Ready!!

The Holiday season is upon us and lest you wait til the last minute (which I’m certain some of you will), the deals and best dresses to highlight your assets will be gone.  Here are a few Blueprint for Style‘s picks to get you through the Holidays: DvF Marin Dress: This Diane von Furstenberg number can go from day to evening with the simple switch of stockings and addition of a clutch….my personal favorite and one I am drooling over. Tory

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2010/11/29

Affordable Holiday Outfit Options

I’m digging Shopbop right now…and here’s why: they created several Holiday-ready outfit options whether you’re uptown chic, chic professional, sensual siren, or downtown edgy….head to toe, most are around $400! #6 and #7 are my favorites: #6 is understated elegance [ruched mini dress & fur jacket] with a touch of edge [booties]; and #7 is everyday chic [dark, skinny denim & white button] with panache [fringe jacket]!  Click the pic to shop…

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2010/11/18

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