A Diva State of Mind

We’re in the middle of the holiday season and that means PARTIES!!! But when that invitation comes, will you be ready?

Here are some key pieces to help upgrade your cocktail/party dresses:

1.  Bold accessories – Turn that simple black cocktail dress into an amazing outfit.  Use bold accessories like brooches, large rings and big statement piece necklaces to transform any dress from drab to fab!

 2. Fierce shoes – booties, satin peep toes, tall boots. See Put Your Best Foot Forward for more holiday shoe ideas. 

 3. Patterned tights – I love patterned tights. They add a little edge to any outfit.  Partner tights with booties or pumps and you’ll be sure to be a show stopper!

  4. Nails & Makeup – During the fall and winter, we should transition from pink to dark reds & purple nail polish.  This time of year also means we should update our make.  Use darker shades like purple, grey and navy to create a great smokey eye.

 5. Wool Coat – You may feel out-of-place wearing a fabulous cocktail dress and a Northface to a holiday party, so trade that bomber coat for a nice wool coat instead (just keep it in your closet when you’re going out for a night on the town.  It’s too cold to actually trade it in!)  A longer wool coat definitely gives you a more sophisticated and professional look.

 These 5 holiday pieces will definitely carry you through the holiday season and beyond; you’ll be ready to enter the new year in style