How To Shine This Holiday Season

By Lauren Festa
[Happy Holidays]
From wardrobe to party planning, you can be a sparkling diva this holiday.  Lauren Festa takes you shopping through these party pleasers that are sure to dazzle.
It’s that time of year again!  The holiday season is upon us and that means a New Year is not far off.  The year 2010 marks a decade since embarking on this new century.  It’s a time to reflect and, above all, a time to celebrate!  What better way to celebrate this year’s festivities than in the perfect holiday ensemble?  Dresses and skirts are traditional holiday fare.  Dance the night away in high heels, sequins and lots of jewellery.  Sport some glitter to match that sparkling glass of bubbly!  It’s all about accents and accessories.

LWD

We have come to know and love the LBD or little black dress as a time honoured and tested wardrobe staple.  This year’s trend dares us to try the opposite shade of the spectrum.  An LWD or little white dress sounds daunting at first, but rest assured, this trend looks as flattering as its darker counterpart.  It’s completely chic and super versatile.  The LWD looks elegant against a backdrop of white winter snow and fresh enough to wear right into the summer months.  It’s classy and casual all at once.  While black and gold will be big colours at any holiday soiree, you’ll be sure to surprise if you make this effortless attempt at uber-winter chic.

Polished, Poised, Perfection

Sound like an etiquette school mantra?  It simply means that you can go from so-so to dazzling, simply by treating your hard-working hands to a manicure.  You’ll be surprised what a little pop of colour can do for your hands and overall self-confidence.  Think of it as a teeth whitening treatment or a new lipstick.  A new hue on your nails is your most versatile (and most affordable) accessory.  Hot holiday trend?  Keep them short, sweet and punchy.
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