EASY HOLIDAY GLAMOUR Ideas You’ll Want to Try

Happy holidays All!

Here’s the deal: Looking like the epitome of holiday-glamour is so much easier than you might think!

It can feel overwhelming – I get it. Every holiday season retailers come out with a plethora of all-things-sparkly. Dresses, shoes, bags, tops, scarves, hair accessories – tons of (fun) stuff! Where to even start??

On one hand, we don’t want to wear the exact same “holiday outfit” 10x. On the other hand (yeah, the one holding your champagne glass) who wants to buy a million different outfits you’ll probably wear only a couple times?

The truth is that you will look just as gorgeous & Glam using my little holiday-glam secret…….

The Secret to Easy Holiday Glam:

Add ONE Sparkly Piece + a Festive Dark Lip

That’s it. Pair anything Sparkly or Shimmery with items you already have in your closet, swipe on a dark or red lip and…… That’s it!! Instant Holiday Beauty!

That’s exactly what I did in this look below. It looks super festive, glamorous – and maybe time-consuming. In reality, all I did was choose a sparkly “Statement Top” and swipe on a red lip. The basic black slacks and belt (and champagne glass) were already in my closet… 😉

Smoke and mirrors, my friends….smoke and mirrors.

I added nothing more than this sparkly bustier & dark lip to basic black pants & heels that I already had in my closet. It looks fancy, but it was easy!

Wrap top – a Universally Flattering Style

Here, we just added this gorgeous sequin wrap top, to closet staples like dark wash denim, strappy black heels and a simple black clutch. We added statement earrings because….well because I like sparkles & I couldn’t help myself – tee he he!

Wrap-tops (or dresses) are flattering on pretty much any figure type. The semi-plunging V-neck is elongating, while the wrap-tie accentuates the waist.

IF you aren’t comfortable accenting the waist – position & tie the wrap 2-3″ under your boobs. That is the smallest part of every woman’s torso, so it’ll be not only flattering – but elongating. ;-).

If you want to know the best jean style for your body type – see it here.

Other than our Sparkly Statement Top, keep the rest neutral to avoid going from HOT to HOT MESS. Notice the jeans, shoes & bag don’t compete with the top and earrings. Add a dark lip and a spritz of fragrance and you’re golden!

Dark wash denim, clutch & heels are closet basics that you undoubtedly already have! We just added the holiday top. Earrings if ya wanna be all-extra about it 😉

Shop the Look…

Other Sparkly tops you may like…..

Here are some more options that you may like. The great thing about going with a shimmery (think metallics) or sparkly top – is that you can honestly wear it year round without looking like a walking Christmas Tree. Not that there’s anything wrong with that!

I actually have the drape neck black sequin top below (in gold), and have worn it out several times on date night. I pair it with a pair of dark wash denim, or leather leggings & strappy heels. Sexy & a hint of glam without going overboard.

You can easily wear these tops year-round for a night out or date night.

Shop Tops…..

**Prefer a “Subtle Nod” to the Season?**

…add Statement Earrings + a Dark Lip

Sometimes you just want a subtle nod to the holiday season without rockin’ sequin tops, pants or dresses. I get it! Whether it’s just Christmas at the house with the fam, or a holiday business dinner with colleagues (pre-Covid obvi!) sequins may be a bit too much!

No problem-o. Grab a pair of your favorite Statement Earrings, Necklace or Cocktail ring, Add a Dark Lip + a Shimmery Lid and you’re done!

A subtle Nod to the Season in a second! Add a pair of statement earrings and a dark lip. Drop mic.

Shop It….

One sparkly statement piece that makes you feel like a million bucks, is all you need to be holiday ready! Whether it’s a pair of gorgeous earrings, a necklace, cocktail ring – or shimmery top – it’s easy.

Time Saving Tips:

Pull a few pieces & have them ready

Being somewhat of a Type-A, well…… ok AAA, if I’m being honest – I need to feel organized and prepared otherwise I melt. Like the Wicked Witch of the East. Maybe that’s not a good comparison.

Anyhoo. One of my time-saving tips for holiday dressing, is to have easy outfits already selected and ready to go.

Do These 3 Things to Avoid a Christmas Meltdown

1. Go into your closet. Pull out a few of your favorite sparkly accessories or clothing pieces, so they’re easily accessible.

2. Next, Pull-out a few basic outfits with which you can pair them.

3. Try them on!! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve created an outfit in my mind, then when I went to wear it – it either didn’t look right, OR worse…. it didn’t fit ;-/ TRY ON your outfits first!

Now you’re ready! Trust me – next time you’re in a hot-hurry trying to figure out “what to wear” – you’ll appreciate this! More than a time-saver, it’s SO much less stressful and helps ya keep the holiday spirit in check. xoxo

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