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She’s Got Style: Hot For The Holidays

December has rolled around again for another holiday season. Besides the food, presents and cheerful music, there is one very important part of this month… Christmas parties. With Christmas parties comes the stress of finding the right outfit. Well no need to worry because I’m here to help!

One of the BEST parts of dressing up during the holiday season is the opportunity to play with sparkles and sequins. Here are some ways to blow all the other women out of the water at your holiday party.

Show your stuff in these amazing sequin and studded dresses. The focal point will be your dress, therefore all you need is great neutral colored shoes and jewelry.

If you’d rather be comfortable with a more subtle dress, try something with a silhouette similar to these. All of the dresses above are classic yet sexy and great for any Christmas party. Pair it with a great shoe and bold accessories and you’ll be turning heads!

Don’t wanna wear a dress? A great alternative is a sexy skirt. The best way to dress up a skirt is to pair it with a great top. Some great options are a cute knit top (pictured above) or a bold sequined top. Make sure to balance your outfit with only one sequined piece whether it be your top or skirt. Throw on some great accessories and shoes and your ready to go!

Like I always say, heels are what can make an outfit even more spectacular. Put on a pair of these and feel like a million bucks. There is just enough sparkle to balance out your outfit yet conservative enough not compete with it.

The last thing you need is accessories. A stunning clutch or a combination of statement jewelry are all pieces required for a fabulous holiday outfit. Check out these amazing finds!!

Hope this gave you ladies some ideas for your upcoming holiday parties!!

Credits:

Dresses from left to right: Victoriasecret.com, Lulus.com, Victoriasecret.com

Second row of dresses: Lulus.com, Nordstrom.com, Victoriasecret.com

Skirts: Express.com

Shoes: Bakers.com, Lulus.com

Clutch’s: Kohls.com

Jewelry: Dillards.com, Macys.com

Dillards.com, Macys.com

She’s Got Style: Just Five More Minutes!!!

I am certain I’m not the only one who loves to hit the snooze button about a million times every morning… right? Well, for all you sleepy heads out there who need that extra time, I am here to help your head. When I say “head” I mean your hair. Just because you got a few more minutes in doesnt give you an excuse to leave the house looking like you just rolled out of bed. There are plenty of ways to quickly tame your mane.

 

1. On the go curly

• After you shower let your hair air dry for a while.
• Apply mouse or gel to hold your curl.
• Put your blow dryer on low and continue to scrunch your curls as you dry. (Don’t have to dry all the way)
• You can either wear a ponytail after or leave your hair down for a wavy, curly look.

 

2. The “Lauren Conrad”

• This is a simply and sweet way to get your hair out of your face.
• Let hair air dry and curl small sections with a barrel curling iron.
• Pull back small sections on each side of your part.
• Either braid or just softly twist downward and hold in place with bobby pins.
• Leave the rest of your hair down or you can pull into a loose, low ponytail.

 

3. Sleek cheerleader ponytail

• A cute ponytail placed at the crown of your head has never gone out of style.
• This can be a “skip a shower” hair style.
• Apply a small bit of shine serum to your hair
• Pull all your hair back and comb all the bump’s out
• Pull tightly into a hair band and secure.
• Apply a coat of hairspray to contain fly-away’s

 

4. The Infamous Messy bun

• This is the easiest way to get out of styling your hair for the day, simply because it suppose to look somewhat messy!
• This is another “skip a shower” style.
• Comb hair back and secure with a hair band.
• Shape into a bun and pull tight.
• Hair outside of the band doesn’t have to look perfect either! How easy was that?

 

5. Three Barrel Crimp

• Blow dry or air dry hair
• Use the three barrel crimper to add some demension to your hair.
• Its a quick and easy way to get out of straightening your hair!
• Crimp hair in small sections starting from the top.
• Only do the top two – three layers and leave the rest straight underneath. (or you’ll have serious 80s hair!)

 

6. Fishtail Braid

• This is an easy yet different way to braid your hair!
• Pull hair to the side you want your braid to sit.
• Divide hair evenly in half.
• Pull very small pieces from the outside of each section and pull to middle.
• Combine that hair to the insdide of the same section you pulled it from.
• Continue doing this until you get to the bottom and then secure with a hair band.
• You should have a unique looking braid when finished.
• It doesnt have to look perfect!

7. When in doubt… use accessories!

• I love using hair accessories to vamp up my style!
• Anything from head bands to hats can be an alternative way to make a plain poneytail or just tosseld hair look stylish.
• Throw one of these on and head out the door in no time!

Well I hope this helped anyone who loves their snooze button more than most!