
‘Tis the season to…par-TAY!
Jumpstart your holiday style with festive, fun-to-wear pieces that make you want to get dressed and celebrate the holidays with co-workers, friends and family. The fun factor is crucial, especially when you’re tired after a long, busy day…let your outfits reenergize you. Trust me, it works!
Since you’re likely to be out-and-about during the crazed-filled Black Friday weekend, it’s the ideal time to be on the lookout for goodies to wear to all of your upcoming holiday parties. My motto, “relieve unnecessary stress by getting prepped ahead of time.”
Here are some of the fashion and beauty trends that have inspired me to go forth and enjoy this holiday season…and I couldn’t wait to pass them on to you!
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Have you noticed how popular nail trends are these days?!
From the runways to the red carpet to the office hallways, well-manicured fingernails are the hottest accessory!
Complete your fall/winter looks with the best nail colors of the season. For weeks, I’ve been obsessing over the perfect shades…above are my top picks for you.
You need at least one polish that works for each setting in your multifaceted life. For ease of reference, I’ve sorted them into lifestyle categories for you…I call it The Three C’s: conservative, creative and cocktail. This way you’re nails will be prepped for every environment and any occasion this season.
Have fun and join the craze!
THE THREE C’s
Conservative
- Dior Vernis Charnelle 115 $23, available at Nordstrom.
- OPI Berlin There Done That $6.95, available at TheBeautyPlace.
- Sally Hansen Nail Growth Miracle, Forbidden Fudge $5.54, available at Target.
- NARS Storm Bird $18, available at Barney’s.
Creative
- Illamasqua Muse $14, available at Sephora.
- Essie Midnight Cami $7.79, available at Target.
- Illamasqua Unnatural $14, available at Sephora.
- Essie Stylenomics $7.79, available at Target.
Cocktail
- OPI Unfor-greta-bly Blue $6.95, available at TheBeautyPlace.
- NARS Chinatown $18, available at Nordstrom.
- Tom Ford Dominatrix $30, available at Nordstrom.
- Chanel Le Vernis Black Satin $26, available at Nordstrom.
Do you feel like putting yourself out there more when your nails are polished than when they’re not?
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One of fall’s top trend categories, Eastern Influence, instantly helps you look like a collaborative professional – eager to exchange ideas and create new business relationships – imperative for success in today’s ever-evolving global marketplace.
Asian-inspired prints and fabrics filled fashion runways and, now, thankfully, fill stores. Embrace these magically beautiful designs. For ideas on what to wear, see above.
Do you change they way you dress when you are working with a foreign company?
Image credit, clockwise from top left: TOP: Tibi Belle Shirt $330, available at Tibi; Runway, Dries Van Noten F/W 2012 via Yannis Vlamos/GoRunway.com Style.com; DRESS: Trina Turk Haze Pleated Shift Dress $298, available at Nordstrom; JACKET: Clover Canyon Forest-Print Jacket $352, available at NeimanMarcus; PANTS: JCrew Collection Café Capri in Photo Floral $595, available at JCrew; TOP: Citron Floral Print Silk Tunic (Plus) $170, available at Nordstrom; PUMPS: Jason Wu Brocade Pump $625, available at Nordstrom; NECKLACE: Bauble Bar Black Tassel Pendant Necklace $32, available at BaubleBar; TOP: Zara Printed Blouse $59.90, available at Zara.
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Have you ever heard the saying, “Every woman must own a little black dress (aka. LBD)”?
It’s a myth!
Break free from the crowd.
Sure, it’s a good idea to own at least one dress and, of course, it should flatter your figure, but the true key to its success has more to do with the dress silhouette than its color.
I highly recommend opting for a sheath dress as a wardrobe staple. The color is your choice!
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